CIA-UAP-005, German Scientist's Article on 'Flying Discs'

This 1950 CIA Information Report from Chile discusses a German scientist's article theorizing that "Flying Discs" could be explained as a new type of aircraft based on aerodynamic principles developed in German research facilities during and after WWI, using rotating cylinders or gas-turbines to create lift through boundary layer manipulation, rather than conventional wings. A redacted version of this report has been available on CIA's public website.

Agency: CIA
Release: Release 03
File type: PDF
Document type: Historical case file
Case written up: No
Status: Text read

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