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This is a New Zealand Defence Force public release of RNZAF file AIR 39/3/3, "Flying Saucers," which covers 1952 to 1955 and was declassified in September 2010 under the Official Information Act. It collects sighting reports from the public and military personnel, press clippings, and a table of 1952 sightings. It also holds Carter Observatory opinions attributing some reports to meteors. A large part covers the inquiry into lights seen from National Airways Corporation Flight 108 on 31 October 1955, which the RNZAF could not fully explain as Venus.
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## DO THE SAUCERS COME FROM Granted that the "Saucers" are real and interplanetary; for by far the greater weight of evidence supports such an astonishing theory, then from whence do they originate. Have investigators also strong evidence that points an accusing finger at any source in particular. Yes, both the American and Canadian government sponcered "Project Bluebook" &"Project Magnet" respectively plus most of the 15 odd Civilian investigating agencies have for some time recognized "The Wise Old Globe" Planet Mars as suspect No I. Government and Civilian agencies have noed from the greater periods of activity etc., that the "Saucer"flurries occur in near regular cycles. This cycle it was discovered coincides closely approximating the "Oppositions" or near approaches of Earth and Mars in space. Since the startling reports of 1947 to the present day, three "Oppositions" have occured. Each major flurry of sightings has been greater than the last and over a greater area. In between the major flurries there occurs a minor one approximating the half way mark, this loads us to speculate the likelyhood of the "Saucers" having established themselves on our satellite Moon or orbiting Space Stations, there is evidence to substantiate both suggestions, all are watching for signs of real proof. We are nearing the date of the next "Opposition" (June 25th) and the expected greatest yet flurry of Flying Saucers or Interplanetary Vehicles. This renewed activity commencing late May-early June, if the theory is the correct one, will climb rapidly to a peak round June 25th - July 2nd and taper more gradually over a period of 2 or more months. During these "Oppositions Astronomers professional and amateur alike, take every opportunity to study the surface of Mars and occasionally a significant happening is noted. There was the unusual cloud formations that appeared on Mars preceding the appearance of the Saucers over earth( refer article by Lonza Dove Vol I No 3 ) and the following extract from the Strolling Astronomer(American) April 1952. Quote! Dec 8. 6;00 A.M. Eastern end of TITHONIUS LACUS; Mars. N of Equator While observing Mars under a telescope a, "very small and extremely bright spot," resembling a "twinkling fixed star" appeared on Tithonius Lacus, it twinkled and grew brighter for five minutes before decreasing in brilliance This phenomenon unknown in astronomical history of Mars, and all theories of natural causations were found inadequate to explain it. Observed by Tsuneo Saheki, a director in the Oriental Astronomical Assoc., and lecturer at the Osaka Municipal Planetarium. During the "Opposition " June 25th Mars will be subjected to the most determined, thorough and broad study in all our time. All available and suitably situated telescopes will be trained on the Red Planet. The Hale 200 inch on Mount Palomar in conjunction with a large precision astronomic al camera in the hands of the skilled staff will make a coloured movie film of the event."Space Review" Feb 1954, makes further interesting mention. Quote , " Recently Drew Pearson mentioned in his column that the Air Force (USA) will scan Mars when the planet nears earth this spring.He went on to say... the Air Force will send high-flying observation planes and guided missiles into the upper atmosphere for a clearer look...when Mars
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