Declassified UFO / UAP Document
Memorandum for Information: Reported Sighting of Unconventional Aircraft
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AI-Generated Summary
This 1955 memorandum evaluates a reported sighting of an unconventional aircraft, comparing it to the 'Project Y' circular wing design being developed by Avro Aircraft Ltd. The author concludes that further investigation is required to properly assess the report.
This memorandum, dated 19 October 1955, addresses a reported sighting of an unconventional aircraft. The author, W. E. Leik of the Applied Science Division, notes that the objects described in the report appear similar to the design of 'Project Y,' a research initiative being conducted by Avro Aircraft Ltd. in Canada under contract with the US Air Force. The document outlines the theoretical performance specifications of the Project Y design, which include a circular wing 30 feet in diameter and 1.1 feet thick, a speed of Mach 3, a rate of climb of 120,000 feet per minute, a ceiling of 102,000 feet, and a range of 700 nautical miles. The memorandum mentions that Project Y is directed by John Frost, who is said to have derived his original concept for the flying machine from a group of Germans following World War II. The author expresses doubt regarding the possibility that the Soviets possess such technology in service, citing the lack of intelligence on Soviet development of such a project since 1953. The document concludes by stating that the US Air Force has made arrangements for technically competent personnel to question the reporting party to properly evaluate the sighting.
Since two objects were reportedly seen in operation at one time an area where it is most unlikely that experimental flying would be conducted, it is likely that these objects were in service.
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Official Assessment
The document notes that reported sightings of unconventional aircraft were similar to the design of Project Y, a research project at Avro Aircraft Ltd. in Canada. The author expresses skepticism that the Soviets could have such an object in service, noting that since 1953, no information has been available to suggest the Soviets were working on such a project.
Key Persons
- John FrostDirector of Project Y