Adolph Dornig flying disc invention claims
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An Austrian inventor named Adolph Dornig claimed to have developed a new aerodynamic principle enabling construction of a practical flying saucer, which he attempted to market to the United States government and private firms.
“According to PIVEC, DORNIG requested that no governmental agencies be contacted. PIVEC stated that the inventions, which DORNIG had developed were new type of sewing machine and a flying saucer. PIVEC stated that he came to this office because he felt that the flying saucer was of some importance in the national defense of this country.”
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Case details
- Date
- 1953-12-20
- Precision
- unknown
- Location
- Klagenfurt, West Austria
- Country
- Austria
- Branch
- FBI
- Unit
- Newark Field Office
- Shape
- circular/disc-shaped flying machine
Resolution
Identified as an invention proposal by Adolph Dornig claiming new aerodynamic principles; FBI determined no investigation warranted
Source document
Agency: FBI
File: 65_HS1-834228961_62-HQ-83894_Section_7
Case ID: 1953-FBI-58E622
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