Record 266 · March 22, 1968
Department of State AIRGRAM: Flying Saucers are a Myth
U.S. Department of State / National Security Agency · United States
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The airgram responds to global interest in 'flying saucers' by stating that official U.S. investigations, including those by the Air Force and scientific panels, found no evidence of extraterrestrial origin or advanced technology beyond human capability. It characterizes most reports as misidentifications of conventional aircraft, balloons, astronomical phenomena, or hoaxes. The document reflects the U.S. government's position at the time that flying saucers are a myth unsupported by credible evidence of non-human intelligence or recovered occupants.
Public file: National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) / NSA
