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Office of the Minister of Defence,
WELLINGTON C. I.
27th January, 1953.
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MEMORANDUM for:
The Air Secretary.
Mr. R. Watson of the Press Gallery has received advice that a report on "flying saucers" has been submitted to the Air Department by an investigating committee. If this is correct, Mr. Watson would appreciate any comments that can be made available for publication.
Would you please prepare a suitable reply to Mr. Watson for the Minister's signature.
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*Private Secretary.*
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Air Sec.
*The RNZAF has no knowledge of the Report suggested by Mr. Watson.*
*Jan 30.*
*Hobbs 4/c*
*Dec 73*
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