Correspondence Relating to Project Blue Book, 1955

Wrtn: AFOIN-X/Col Chappell/pse/ 54738/12 Aug 55 INT 2-2-7 x Secretary of the Air Force x Legislative Liaison 12 August 1955 AFOIN-X MEMORANDUM FOR THE OFFICE OF LEGISLATIVE LIAISON, OFFICE, SECRETARY OF THE AIR FORCE SUBJECT: Observation of Unidentified Flying Object by Mr. George M. Allender The following is offered as a basis for reply to Congressman Watts: "Your letter to General Sanford concerning the observation of an unidentified flying object with the accompanying data compiled by Mr. George M. Allender of Nicholasville, Kentucky, has been received and the information turned over to the appropriate analysts for further evaluation. As you are undoubtedly aware, the Air Force has a major active program in this area and contributions such as those of Mr. Allender on a voluntary basis are extremely beneficial. For your convenience in replying to Mr. Allender, I am attaching a copy of "U.S. Air Force Summary of Events and Information Concerning the Unidentified Flying Object Program" which compiles the latest facts established by the Air Force in its program in this area." 2 Incls: 1. Ltr fm Congressman Watts 2. AF Summary - UFO BRANK B. CHAPPELL Colonel, USAF Directorate of Intelligence cc: Coord Cy : AFOIN-X2B2 D/I X-Ref cy: X2B2 AFOIN-4 NWW 911198 DocId:34745775 Page 144