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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

Media type
document
Archive path
Release_3/CIA-UAP-005-GERMAN_SCIENTISTS_ ARTICLE_ON_FLYING_DISCS.pdf
Source agency
CIA
Event date
1950
Release date
6/12/26
Last updated
2026-06-10
Source URL
https://www.war.gov/medialink/ufo/061226/release_03/documents/CIA-UAP-005-GERMAN_SCIENTISTS_ ARTICLE_ON_FLYING_DISCS.pdf

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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

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