Dr. Stephen Possony, a Pentagon Psychological Warfare specialist
SECRET: 1 August 1952
MEMORANDUM FOR GENERAL SAMFORD
SUBJECT: USAF Interest in Flying Saucers.
At the risk of boring you with a tedious subject, I want to submit a few ideas which may
be helpful in making a proper decision.
What are the Flying Saucers?
It is a well-established heuristic principle that the unknown must be made intelligible by
referring to the known. If we ask the question: "What known phenomena bear the greatest
similarity to saucers?" The answer seems to be that saucer behavior follows the pattern
of electromagnetic phenomena. Assuming for the time being, that the saucers are a natural
phenomenon of some electromagnetic kind, and accepting the fact that saucer phenomena have
occurred at infrequent intervals throughout history, we should inquire as to the cause of
the increased frequency of the occurrence. (The increase is about 4000-fold from 19thcentury
reports, though elimination of current sightings would tend to reduce this
figure). Since the increase in sightings started in 1946-7, it may be fruitful to tie the
sightings to events preceding them and of which there were no counterparts at earlier
periods. Prior to the upsurge in saucer sightings, the following new activities took
place:
1. The carrying of radioactive particles into the upper atmosphere by means of atomic
explosions and production;
2. The penetration of the upper atmosphere by guided missiles, new types of balloons,
and perhaps aircraft;
3. The production of shock waves at higher altitude, due to the breaching of the sound
barrier;
4. The increased output in radio and radar signals, including television;
5. The seeding of clouds for purposes of weather control;
6. The great increase in commercial and private flying.
Moreover, the present era is characterized by a general "warming up" of the climate in the
northern hemisphere. Furthermore, the solar system may be passing through an area in the
universe where there is a great deal of debris and where, therefore, an increase in the
intensity of the meteoric bombardment may be expected.
It is probable that flying saucers are not caused by any single one of these factors, but
by a convergence of causes. If the saucers are really electromagnetic phenomena, there is
a possibility that they are connected primarily with atomic activities, and that they are
caused by the encounter of radioactive particles and small meteors. In other words, they
may be ionized air brought about by the entry of very small meteors into the atmosphere.
During burn-up of the meteor metal, the natural degree of ionization may be increased
greatly through available radioactive particles, with the possible result that after the
destruction of the metallic core, there would be a gaseous rotating ion ball subject to
movements in the atmosphere. This "interpretation" occurred to me after an illuminating
discussion with General Maxwell, and I emphasize it merely to indicate what type of
approach the Air Force should take in tackling the phenomena.
Incidentally, there was no temperature inversion in Washington for a long time, and
therefore, the mirage theory does not explain the latest sightings.
What is the Air Force interest?
1. The Air Force continuously will be "on the carpet" as long as no satisfactory
explanation can be given. Should the saucer activity increase, pressure by the press and
even Congress will be quite considerable.
2. We cannot yet rule out entirely that saucers do represent a threat.
3. If there is any validity to the assumption that the saucers are partly the result of
atomic activity, the phenomenon would tie in directly with long range detection and if
solved, might lead to an increase in our intelligence capability... I suggest therefore,
that before the ATIC program be undertaken, a very small panel of scientists be brought
together and be briefed on the documentation which is in the files right now.”
And so it begins!
If the event was ET or Super secret technology--- you would expect " spooks" to be protecting it, so it would be wise to expect them on this forum.
If its not the above--- then why the cover up and disinformation?
John Burroughs is doing a stirling job answering questions and trying to think about what happened
I dont know what happened but if we think, treat each other with respect we might get some answers.
John, can I ask how much credence you place on the hypno regression re the Chrononaut or Chrono machine theory.
Why did all the major witnesses see structured objects as well as light, except Burroughs?Could it have been due to the amnesia he suffered on two separate nights?
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