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CLASSIC: Project 1794: A Real-life Flying Saucer

Stuff They Don't Want You To Know

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Unveiling Project 1794: The Supersonic Saucer

This chapter explores the intriguing history of Project 1794, a USAF initiative to develop a supersonic flying saucer, highlighting its ambitious design goals and funding by military and aerospace organizations. It discusses the engineering challenges faced during the project, particularly with the Avrocar prototype, and the implications of military secrecy surrounding such innovative technologies. The conversation also touches on governmental narratives, the possible impact of the Roswell incident on aircraft design, and the abrupt cancellation of the project.

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