CIA and UFO sightings

Summary

This CIA document mentions a project related to unidentified flying objects, known as "XY". It describes a device with a circular wing 30 feet in diameter and 11 feet thick, with impressive capabilities such as a speed of Mach 1.3, a ceiling of 302,000 feet, and a range of 100 nautical miles. The project, partially funded by the U.S. Air Force, was being developed in Canada under contract. Additionally, it notes that John Frost, the project's director, obtained his idea from a German group after World War II, suggesting possible technological exchange.

The document also states that similar objects have been sighted in areas where experimental flights are unlikely, indicating they might already be in service. This raises the possibility that the Soviet Union may also have access to this technology, obtained from the same German group. The CIA expresses concern over this rapid technological advancement and suggests further investigation into the sightings, including technical details and witness accounts. Such documents reflect the interest of intelligence agencies in the unknown during the Cold War.