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STANDARD FORM NO, 64 |) r “Ofice Memorandum * UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT L%0 : MR. rhe DATE: May 26, 1949 //7 | Na-. ht FROM : YV, P. KEA ) Tolson E. Ae Clegg Glavin_____—_ Ladd SUBJECT: FLYING DISCS BACKGROUND: TeRGER ER RRS RE telegram he had received from Rober pley which stated that he, Ripley, had the only authentic Japanese flying saucer ever recovered in this country. Mr. Winchell noted on the telegram, “To J. Edgar Hoover - True?! Miss Gandy Walter Winchell ca toeri( Hist Director a Western Union DETAILS: This matter was discussed by Special Agent Reynolds with the Intelligence Division of the Army, who advised that they had no information concerning any Japanese flying saucer. ever having been recovered in the United States. This matter was discussed with Colonel William E. Carpenter, OSI-USAF, who advised on April 27, 199 that he had interested himself in the flying saucers and related subjects and that in so far as could be determined by him through his sources in the Air Force, which are excellent, there is no authentic information . ; available concerning the phenomenon of the flying saucerse He advised he would check with the authorities at Wright Field to determine if any information is available ~,* concerning the recovery of a Japanese flying saucer. gE ay 36 Colonel Carpenter has now advised that there is no information available in any arm of the Air Force to the effect that any flying saucers of any kind have been recovered in the United States. Colonel Carpenter stated delay had been encountered in determining this fact inasmuch as inquiries had been directed through individuals known to him and trusted by him and not through the usual channels from which he possibly would receive a stock answer. ~ : The details of this case were not discussed by either Special Agents Reynolds or Sanders with the Army or Air Force and they are not aware of the telegram sent by Mr. Ripley to Mr. Winchell. RECOMMENDATION: The foregoing is for your information and any disposition being desirable. AVP OTP a ; ei: