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

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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 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.

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release_3 (2026-06-12)

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1950

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1.06 MB

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https://www.war.gov/medialink/ufo/061226/release_03/documents/CIA-UAP-005-GERMAN_SCIENTISTS_ ARTICLE_ON_FLYING_DISCS.pdf

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