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HEADQUARTERS -
AIR WhATHER SEKVICE
Andyews Air Forces Jase
Washington 25, D. C.

Tn Reply
Revor Toy AS DSS li vay 1949

SUBJECT) Unidertified Flying Obteots .

TO : Commanding Ueneral
Air “ateriel Coasand
“ristht=rattarcon Air Force fase
Duytor, Chio
ATTNs MCLAXO~3

1, gaefererca is made to lotter from your hoxadquarters, ICIAXS,
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lated 9 Karon 1949, subject "Unidentified Piyins Objeate,” ana first
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dndorsenert thereto by this headquarters, dated 41 March 199.

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