[BLANK] reported disc saucer observation — May 17, 1961

Hynek, to be prepared to report to WFAFB on the selected date of reported investigation. HOUSE CLOAK ROOM -- Flying saucers are back. On 17 May 1961 Major Coleman, SAFOI-3, called and informed me that the pressure case was on for a congressional hearing on unidentified flying objects. Certainly I'm OCR text output: TD-E/Major Friend/w/662.16 Unidentified Flying Objects TD-E (Colonel Wynn) 1. Friend, TD-E, appeared on the Wayne State University TV program "Unidentified Flying Objects". The program was a special presentation on the work of the United States Air Force's unidentified flying objects program. The data being collected is to determine (a) if unidentified flying objects are a threat to the security of the United States, (b) if the many sightings can be explained, (c) if the project should be continued or concluded. Hines was thoroughly briefed on our method of conducting the program and collecting the data on reported sightings. The text of the letter is as follows: Dear Bob: We have finally returned from the wars to home base. Hines' visit was to gather background information on Project Blue Book (Unidentified Flying Objects) for a hearing on this subject which is scheduled for 1962. Supporting case details: Reported craft or object: Light Formation; Disc / Saucer Institutional response / aftermath: Government or official action