US: Request for Swedish ghost rocket files
On January 23, 1948, Col. William E. Clingerman requested files on Swedish incidents from 1946-1947 from Air Force Intelligence. He received at least 44 unreleased documents.
Background
Background
In connection with the ghost rocket sightings in Sweden in 1946, Col. William E. Clingerman requested all relevant files from Lt. Col. George Garrett of Air Force Intelligence on January 23, 1948. These concerned incidents from 1946 and 1947 in which rocket-shaped objects were observed over Scandinavia.
Request and Receipt
Clingerman wrote on behalf of Col. Howard M. McCoy at Wright Field. The request sought comprehensive records in order to support US intelligence. Garrett supplied at least 44 documents, which have not been released to this day.
Significance
This military exchange of information points to continued US interest in the Swedish ghost rockets, despite the absence of debris in searches of lakes such as Kölmjärv. The classified files suggest sensitive content, possibly Soviet tests or unknown technology. No witnesses are named for this particular exchange; the focus is on official channels.