Document #: 26
From: UFO INFO SERVICE
Date Sent: 07-21-1986
Subject: 1950 W.B. SMITH MEMO
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TOP SECRET
CONFIDENTIAL
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORT
INTRA-DEPARTMENTAL CORRESPONDENCE
OTTAWA, Ontario, November 21, 1950
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YOUR FILE SUBJECT OUR FILE
Geo-Magnetics (R.ST.)
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MEMORANDUM TO THE CONTROLLER OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS:
For the past several years we have been engaged in the study
of various aspects of radio wave propagation. The vagaries of this
phenomenon have led us into the fields of aurora, cosmis radiation,
atmospheric radio-activity and geo-magnetism. In the case of
geo-magnetics our investigations have contributed little to our knowledge
of radio wave propagation as yet, but nevertheless have indicated several
avenues of investigation which may well be explored with profit. For
example, we are on the track of a means whereby the potential energy of
the earth's magnetic field may be abstracted and used.
On the basis of theoretical considerations a small and very
crude experimental unit was constructed approximately a year ago and
tested in our Standards Laboratory. The tests were essentially successful
in that sufficient energy was abstracted from the earth's field to operate
a voltmeter, approximately 50 milliwatts. Although this unit was far from
being self-sustaining, it nevertheless demonstrated the soundness of the
basic principles in a qualitative manner and provided useful data for the
design of a better unit.
The design has now been completed for a unit which should be
self-sustaining and in addition provide a small surplus of power. Such a
unit, in addition to functioning as a `pilot power plant' should be large
enough to permit the study of the various reaction forces which are
expected to develop.
We believe that we are on the track of something which may
well prove to be the introduction to a new technology. The existence of a
different technology is borne out by the investigations which are being
carried on at the present time in relation to flying saucers.
While in Washington attending the NARB Conference, two books
were released, one titled "Behind the Flying Saucer" by Frank Scully, and
the other "The Flying Saucers are Real" by Donald Keyhoe. Both books
dealt mostly with the sightings of unidentified objects and both books
claim that flying objects were of extra-terrestrial origin and might well
be space ships
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Document #: 27
From: UFO INFO SERVICE
Date Sent: 07-21-1986
Subject: 1950 W.B.SMITH MEMO #2
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from another planet. Scully claimed that the preliminary studies of one
saucer which fell into the hands of the United States Government indicated
that they operated on some hitherto unknown magnetic principles. It
appeared to me that our own work in geo-magnetics might well be the
linkage between our technology and the technology by which the saucers are
designed and operated. If it is assumed that our geo-magnetic
investigations are in the right direction, the theory of operation of the
saucers becomes quite straight forward, with all observed features
explained qualitatively and quantitatively.
I made discreet enquiries through the Canadian Embassy staff
in Washington who were able to obtain for me the following information:
a. The matter is the most highly classified subject in the United States
Government, rating higher even than the H-bomb.
b. Flying saucers exist.
c. Their modus operandi is unknown but concentrated effort is being made
by a small group headed by Doctor Vannevar Bush.
d. The entire matter is considered by the United States authorities to be
of tremendous significance.
I was further informed that the United States authorities are
investigating along quite a nubmer of lines which might possibly be
related to the saucers such as mental phenomena and I gather that they are
not doing too well since they indicated that if Canada is doing anything
at all in geo-magnetics they would welcome a discussion with suitably
accredited Canadians.
While I am not yet in a position to say that we have solved
even the first problems in geo-magnetic energy release, I feel that the
correlation between our basic theory and the available information on
saucers checks too closely to be more coincidence. It is my honest
opinion that we are on the right track and are fairly close to at least
some of the answers.
Mr. Wright, Defence Research Board liaison officer at the
Canadian Embassy in Washington, was extremely anxious for me to get in
touch with Doctor Solandt, Chairman of the Defence Research Board, to
discuss with him future investigations along the line geo-magnetic energy
release.
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Document #: 28
From: UFO INFO SERVICE
Date Sent: 07-21-1986
Subject: 1950 W.B.SMITH MEMO #3
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I do not feel that we have as yet sufficient data to place before Defence
Research Board which would enable a program to be initiated within that
organization, but I do feel that further research is necessary and I
would prefer to see it done within the frame work of our own organization
with, of course, full co-operation and exchange of information with other
interested bodies.
I discussed this matter fully with Doctor Solandt, Chairman
of Defence Research Board, on November 20th and placed before him as much
information as I have been able to gather to date. Doctor Solandt agreed
that work on geo-magnetic energy should go forward as rapidly as possible
and offered full co-operation of his Board in providing laboratory
facilities, acquisition of necessary items of equipment, and specialized
personnel for incidental work in the project. I indicated to Doctor
Solandt that we would prefer to keep the project within the Department of
Transport for the time being until we have obtained sufficient information
to permit a complete assessment of the value of the work.
It is therefore recommended that a PROJECT be set up within
the frame work of this Section to study this problem and that the work be
carried on a part time basis until such time as sufficient tangible
results can be seen to warrant more definitive action. Cost of the
program in its initial stages are expected to be less than a few hundred
dollars and can be carried by our Radio Standards Lab appropriation.
Attached hereto is a draft of terms of reference for such a
project which, if authorized, will enable us to proceed with this
research work within our own organization.
(W.B. Smith)
Senior Radio Engineer
WBS/cc
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Document #: 29
From: UFO INFO SERVICE
Date Sent: 07-26-1986
Subject: 1953 GEN.BURGESS 4602nd
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DECLASSIFIED PER EXECUTIVE ORDER 12356, Section 3.3, NND 841508
By WG Lewis NARS, Date Jan 29, 1985
CONFIDENTIAL
Brig. General W. M. Burgess 23 DEC 1953
Deputy for Intelligence
Air Defense Command
Ent Air Force Base
Colorado Springs, Colorado
Dear Woody:
In your new function in the Unidentified Flying
Object Program, it is our understanding that your
4602nd people will do the "leg work" so to speak, and
furnish ATIC with its findings. For those types that
cannot be identified by your Squadron, ATIC will handle
from an exploratory point of view.
Many times the publicity connected with this
program has been somewhat embarrassing, in that we are
dealing with a subject, parts of which, are not ex-
plainable, and the public feeling is that we are holding
back information they should know about.
Due to a policy letter General Samford wrote this
Directorate a while back, this office has assumed motor-
ship of releases to the public. I would like to quote
the last sentence of General Samford's letter as it
pertains to publicity:
"The Directorate of Intelligence, USAF,
will resist consistently any idea that
a releasable story can be developed
about any intelligence activity, pro-
cess, or experience."
As you realize, there is a 10-20% area of unexplainable
objects, in this program. Also, for this area, we believe
General Samford's statement above applies, in that it deals
in an intelligence process performed by ATIC. Therefore,
we would like to offer you guidance in the publicity angle
as it pertains to your activity.
CONFIDENTIAL
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Document #: 30
From: UFO INFO SERVICE
Date Sent: 07-26-1986
Subject: 1953GEN.BURGESS 4602nd #2
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DECLASSIFIED PER EXECUTIVE ORDER 12356, Section 3.3, NND 841508
By WG Lewis NARS, Date Jan 29, 1985.
AFOIN-X/Lt Col Smith/tjc/71092
Wrtn 21 Dec 53
CONFIDENTIAL
We think it would be well for your 4602nd people
in the ZI, to discuss a particular sighting with the
public or press, anytime the object can be identified.
Meaning, if they can verify the object as a balloon,
aircraft, helicopter, etc., go ahead and inform interested
parties. However, for those times where the object is not
explainable, it would be well to advise your people to say
something on this order, "The information on this sighting
will be analyzed by the Air Technical Intelligence Center
at Dayton, Ohio", and leave it go at that. If your people
get into analyzing the 10-20% area to the public, every
news media across the country will pick up the story.
For your information, we have requested ATIC to sub-
mit to this office, a report that can be released to the
public. If you desire we could forward to your office a
copy of this report, that could be used by your agency,
for release purposes.
Sincerely yours,
1 Incl GEORGE E PERRY
Cy of RSR #1 Colonel, USAF
to ATIC dtd Directorate of Intelligence
21 Dec 53 fr D/I
P.S. I am informed this letter is somewhat pre-mature,
in that complete coordination has not effected on
the regulation that puts you in this business;
however, you might be able to use this in your pre-
planning.
OSAF-OP1 LT. R.C. WHITE
AFOIN-X AFOIN-X
Lt Col Smith Col Perry 2
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