USAF Contract — University of Colorado UFO Study

Key highlights

• The USAF contracted the University of Colorado for a UFO study.p.1

  “U. S. Air Force Contract with the University of Colorado to Report on the UFO Situation.”

• The contract is valued at $325,000 and scheduled for completion in 18 months.p.1

  “This contract is set at $325,000 and is scheduled for completion in 18 months.”

• A meeting is planned to discuss technical aspects of photogrammetry.p.1

  “It is now requested by Patchin that certain scientists be permitted to come to NPIC on 20 February to discuss technical aspects of photogrammetry.”

• The memo emphasizes the need for a CIA viewpoint on the program.p.2

  “I might be able to preserve a CIA window on this program for whatever use might want to make of it.”

Outliers

• The memo mentions the involvement of high-level scientific personnel.p.1

  “These personnel are all cleared for at least USAF Secret.”