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UFO recovered in Seattle 1947

UFO recovered in Seattle 1947
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Summary

In 1947, an unidentified object was recovered in Seattle, Washington, and documented under Project 10073. According to the report, the object was disc-shaped, 19 inches in diameter, made of plywood. On its top surface, the disk had white-painted letters suggesting a possible connection to the Soviet Union. Inside, it contained two radios and a cylindrical oil can connected to a rubber tube running through a one-inch pipe that extended through the disk. On the outside, there was a six-inch piece of cloth that appeared to have been electrically charged. This discovery generated interest due to its unusual design and potential technological implications.

The report, partially illegible, indicates the object was analyzed by electronics experts and considered possibly foreign in origin. Although no definitive conclusion was reached, the document suggests the object was not of conventional origin. The presence of electronic components and the Soviet connection add mystery to the case. This classified and later declassified document remains a fascinating early account of UFO sightings in the United States.