Ramey Memo

The Ramey Memo is a document that has been subject to intense scrutiny and speculation within the UFO community. It is named after Brigadier General Roger Ramey, who was the commanding officer of the Eighth Air Force in July 1947. The memo is closely associated with the Roswell UFO incident, where it was reported that a “flying disc” had been recovered near Roswell, New Mexico.

The memo became a point of interest because it was photographed in General Ramey’s hand during a press conference where the Roswell “flying disc” was declared to be a weather balloon. The image of the memo is partially visible, leading to various attempts to decipher its content over the years. The text in the memo is blurred and not easily readable, which has led to multiple interpretations about what the memo actually says and its relevance to the incident.

Ufologists and researchers have used photo-enhancement techniques and speculation to interpret the visible portions of the memo, with some claiming that it contains information that contradicts the official explanation of a weather balloon. However, due to the poor quality of the photograph and the illegibility of the text, no definitive conclusions have been reached about its content.

In this version of Ramey Memo, the text has been modified to reflect a scenario where the military is actively engaging with an unidentified craft and possibly non-human entities. The language is altered to be more in line with military terminology and protocol, especially regarding the handling of classified materials and misinformation campaigns that might be expected in such a situation. The text also implies a structured response to an extraordinary event, with an emphasis on security and control of information.

URGENT
HQAAF WASHINGTON
8 JUL 1947
VANDENBERG
FROM: HQ 8TH AAF
SUB: ROSWELL

FWAAF ACKNOWLEDGES THAT A "DISK" IS RECOVERED WEST OF THE CORDON. LOCATION OF WRECK NEAR OPERATION AT THE "RANCH". DEBRIS RECOVERED CONSISTENT WITH AIRFOIL TECHNOLOGY.

TEAM AT FORT WORTH, TEX. TASKED WITH INITIAL ANALYSIS. AVIATORS IN THE "DISC" TO BE TRANSPORTED TO A1-8TH ARMYAMU, AAF.

ARRANGEMENTS FOR TRANSPORT VIA B29-ST OR C47. WRIGHT AF TO ASSESS RECOVERED TECHNOLOGY AT ROSWELL. ENSURE SECURE TRANSPORTATION.

CIC/TEAM TO MANAGE PUBLIC PERCEPTION BY MISSTATING EVENT AS WEATHER BALLOON. PRESS RELEASE TO ACCOUNT FOR MILITARY PRESENCE.

CLASSIFY ALL PHOTOGRAPHIC EVIDENCE. BRIEF HANDLING TEAMS ON SECURITY PROTOCOLS. FURTHER ORDERS UPON COMPLETION OF RECOVERY OPERATIONS.

C RAMEY
COMMANDER

PRIORITY LEVEL: TOP SECRET
ENSURE ALL COMMUNICATIONS ARE ENCRYPTED

Here’s a breakdown of each part:

• HQAAF WASHINGTON: This stands for “Headquarters Army Air Forces, Washington.” The Army Air Forces (AAF) was the precursor to the United States Air Force, which was established as a separate branch of the U.S. Armed Forces in 1947. The reference to Washington likely indicates that this communication originated from the main AAF headquarters located in the national capital.
• 8 JUL 1947: This date is significant because it closely follows the Roswell incident, which occurred in early July 1947. The Roswell incident involved the recovery of debris from a crash site near Roswell, New Mexico, which initially sparked widespread speculation about extraterrestrial spacecraft.
• VANDENBERG: This likely refers to General Hoyt S. Vandenberg, who was a prominent figure in the Army Air Forces during this period. In 1947, Vandenberg was serving as the Director of Central Intelligence, a position that would have involved him in high-level decisions and briefings about national security matters, potentially including unusual incidents like Roswell.
• FROM: HQ 8TH AAF: The “8th AAF” could refer to the 8th Air Force, one of the numbered air forces under the AAF during World War II and the post-war era. By 1947, the 8th Air Force had been reassigned to strategic bombing duties as part of the Strategic Air Command. This part of the message indicates that the communication was being sent from the headquarters of the 8th Air Force.
• SUB: ROSWELL: “SUB” likely stands for “subject,” indicating that the main topic of this communication is Roswell. Given the timing and the involved parties, it’s reasonable to assume this message pertains to the Roswell incident, which had just occurred and was attracting attention both within and outside the military.
• FWAAF ACKNOWLEDGES THAT A “DISK” IS RECOVERED WEST OF THE CORDON: This segment indicates that the Fort Worth Army Air Field (FWAAF) is confirming the recovery of an object described as a “disk” outside the secured perimeter, implying a level of importance and secrecy about the object. The term “disk” could refer to its shape, fueling speculation about unconventional or non-human aircraft, especially in the context of UFO sightings.
• LOCATION OF WRECK NEAR OPERATION AT THE “RANCH”: This part specifies that the wreckage was found close to an operation, possibly military or recovery, at a location referred to as “the Ranch.” This is likely a codename or informal reference to a specific area near the crash site, which could be linked to the Roswell incident, where debris was reportedly found on a ranch near Roswell, New Mexico.
• DEBRIS RECOVERED CONSISTENT WITH AIRFOIL TECHNOLOGY: This statement suggests that the debris retrieved from the crash site shares characteristics with airfoil technology, which is used in the design of wings and blades to produce lift or propulsion. The mention of airfoil technology implies that the recovered materials were analyzed and found to have aerodynamic properties, potentially indicating advanced engineering not typical of 1947 aircraft or conventional technology.
• ARRANGEMENTS FOR TRANSPORT VIA B29-ST OR C47: This line details the logistical plans for transporting the recovered materials, specifying two types of aircraft for potential use: the B29-ST, which could refer to a variant of the B-29 Superfortress, a prominent heavy bomber used during World War II, and the C47, known as the Douglas DC-3 in civilian service, widely used for military transport. The mention of these aircraft suggests the importance and possibly the size and weight of the materials being transported.
• WRIGHT AF TO ASSESS RECOVERED TECHNOLOGY AT ROSWELL: Wright AF likely refers to Wright Air Force Base, known for its involvement in early jet technology and aerospace research. This indicates that experts from Wright AFB were tasked with evaluating the technology recovered from the Roswell site, suggesting the materials warranted analysis by top aviation and aerospace research personnel, possibly due to their unknown or advanced nature.
• ENSURE SECURE TRANSPORTATION: This directive emphasizes the need for maintaining the security and confidentiality of the transportation process. It implies that the materials being moved were of a sensitive nature, requiring measures to prevent public exposure or espionage, consistent with military protocols for handling classified or potentially extraterrestrial materials.
• CIC/TEAM TO MANAGE PUBLIC PERCEPTION BY MISSTATING EVENT AS WEATHER BALLOON: This section suggests a deliberate effort by the Counterintelligence Corps (CIC) or a specialized team to shape public understanding of the event by inaccurately describing it as a weather balloon incident. This could be a strategy to mitigate public curiosity or concern over the true nature of the recovered object.
• PRESS RELEASE TO ACCOUNT FOR MILITARY PRESENCE: This part indicates plans to issue a press release explaining the military’s presence in the area, likely as part of the effort to divert attention from the actual event and maintain secrecy. The use of a press release suggests an official communication strategy to manage information released to the public.
• CLASSIFY ALL PHOTOGRAPHIC EVIDENCE: This directive implies that any photographs or visual documentation of the recovered object or debris are to be classified, restricting access to authorized personnel only. This would be in line with standard military protocol to maintain confidentiality on sensitive or potentially impactful information.
• BRIEF HANDLING TEAMS ON SECURITY PROTOCOLS: This part suggests that teams involved in the recovery, transport, and analysis of the debris are to be thoroughly briefed on security measures. This ensures that all personnel understand the importance of maintaining secrecy and the procedures to prevent leaks of information.
• FURTHER ORDERS UPON COMPLETION OF RECOVERY OPERATIONS: This indicates that additional instructions or directives will be issued once the initial phase of recovery operations is complete. This could involve further analysis, relocation of materials, or public relations strategies, depending on the findings and subsequent decisions by the command authority.
• C RAMEY COMMANDER: This indicates the message is from or authorized by Commander C Ramey, likely Brigadier General Roger Ramey, who was involved in the handling of the Roswell incident. His name lends authority and authenticity to the communication.
• PRIORITY LEVEL: TOP SECRET: This classification marks the communication as highly sensitive, indicating that the information is of significant importance to national security and is intended for a very limited audience.
• ENSURE ALL COMMUNICATIONS ARE ENCRYPTED: This directive emphasizes the need for secure communication channels, ensuring that all transmissions related to this operation are protected from interception or unauthorized access, maintaining the secrecy and integrity of the operation.

The Roswell incident itself has been the subject of much debate and speculation over the years. Initial reports in 1947 claimed that a “flying disk” had been recovered, leading to widespread speculation about alien spacecraft. The U.S. military later stated that the debris was actually from a crashed balloon from Project Mogul, a top-secret project aimed at detecting Soviet nuclear tests. Over the years, various theories have been proposed, including claims of recovered extraterrestrial spacecraft and bodies, leading to numerous investigations and reports.

One of the most notable investigations was the “Majestic 12” document, which surfaced in the 1980s and purported to be a top-secret government document related to the recovery and study of extraterrestrial technology and beings. However, this document was later declared bogus by the FBI and the Air Force Office of Special Investigations.

The General Accounting Office (GAO) conducted an audit in the 1990s to locate any government records related to the Roswell incident and to ensure they were handled properly. The audit revealed that while some records had been destroyed, there was no evidence of a cover-up or mishandling of records related to a UFO crash. The two government records from 1947 that were recovered described the recovery of a high-altitude weather balloon, not a flying disk or extraterrestrial technology​​.

Further investigations into the Roswell incident, including the “Roswell Report: Fact and Fiction in the New Mexico Desert” and the subsequent “Case Closed” report by the U.S. Air Force, concluded that the debris recovered in 1947 was indeed from a Project Mogul balloon. These reports also addressed subsequent UFO and alien body sightings, attributing them to misinterpretations of military activities, such as the use of anthropometric dummies in high-altitude balloon experiments​​.

As a result, the Ramey Memo has become one of the many pieces of evidence cited by those who believe that the U.S. government covered up the true nature of the Roswell incident, and it remains a topic of investigation within the field of UFOlogy.