D/I. USAF COMMENTS ON NIE-29/1: REVIEW OF THE CONCLUSIONS OF NIE - 29: 'PROBABILITY OF AN INVASION OF YUGOSLAVIA 1951. ' DATED 30 APR 51
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May 2, 1951
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It is suggested that the following subparagraphs be added to par..2
of VIE=29/1s
"!A. On 26 April 1951, the Yugoslav delegate to the United Nstions9
who had just returned from Yugoslavia, stated to Ambassador :arron that
the satellite build-up may be for the purpose of increasing the Soviet
bargaining position, but the great economic effort being spent also aug?
goats that the huild-alp is for some major purpoaeOa lie further stated
that the Yugoslav Government at this time 'is unable to make a firm estimate
of the Soviet intentions or to guess the time and place when the satellite
forces will strike, If ever."'
"n. The e*onomic condition of Yugoslavia continues serious."
"o. An attack prior to the gathering of the 1951 harvest would curtail
Yugoslavia&e. prospects for survival."
"pe The Yugoslav Air Force has abandoned the training of nev pilots
for the stated reason that they have enough pilots for their available
planes. This a aphasizes that the Air Force is deteriorating,".
"q. Until western military aid arrives in Yugoslavia in substantial
quantities, the satellite forces ill continue to grow relatively stronger."
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