Correspondence Relating to Project Blue Book, 1955

[figure] DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY OFFICE OF NAVAL RESEARCH WASHINGTON 25, D. C. IN REPLY REFER TO ONR:463:FLT:nd Ser 0227 -8 FEB 1955 CONFIDENTIAL From: Chief of Naval Research To: Director of Intelligence, U. S. Air Force Subj: Unidentified flying objects; request for information concerning 1. Various technical personnel within this Office have an acute scientific interest in the results obtained in the current investigation of unidentified flying objects. For this reason it is requested that a briefing on this subject be arranged for the purpose of acquainting these personnel with the data obtained from reliable reports of sightings classified as being of unknown cause. 2. It is suggested that an informal question-and-answer type discussion be scheduled on some mutually convenient date during February in Room 1803, T-3 Building. Those in attendance, approximately 25 in number, will be limited to senior technical personnel from this Office and certain individuals from other cognizant naval activities in this area. All those attending will have clearance through secret and a definite need-to-know. Final arrangements can be made with LCDR F. L. Thomas (extension 62945) who is acting as Liaison Officer to the Air Force on this problem. 3. The cooperation of the Air Force in making such a briefing possible will be appreciated. F. R. [illegible] Rear Admiral, USN No reply sent - arrangements made with liaison officer (Thomas) by Broomie and briefing held at 1000 hours 2/19/55 in T-3 of Cnoo Hq. Transmission by Registered Guard Mail U.S. Post is authorized in accordance with Article C705.2, United States Navy Security Manual Classified Matter CONFIDENTIAL 3904586 NWW 91198 DocId:84745775 Page 55