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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.
Office of the Minister of Defence, WELLINGTON C.I. 27th January, 1953. 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. ACAS Dowells . Private Secretary. 99. 1.5^3 Ai Sia The RNZAF has no knowledge of the Report suggested by the Watson. Horham G/C Dews
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