Articles about discs resembling UFO flying saucers, which appeared in the middle of the 20th century, aroused great interest and a lot of controversy and speculation. There were reports that such objects were seen in Germany, Italy, on the Mediterranean coast. One of the articles was written by an aviation expert and was of particular interest. Such notes were followed by a refutation by the authorities, who assured that such discs had not been found. Of course, many guessed that these statements are implausible.
"V 7" - flying disc of the Third Reich
Someone named Mite Richard claimed that there were such devices, and there was confirmation of this. He said that 10 years ago, Germany set about implementing the V-7 project. However, the exact location of the laboratories and other details were unknown. The release of the book "German Weapons and Secret Weapons of the Second World War and Their Further Development" only fueled the scandal and rumors around flying objects that looked like saucers. It has been translated into many languages of the world. According to some versions, "V 7" (flyingdisk) could be made in Siberia, and the Austrian Schauberger could act as the inventor (despite his talent as a brilliant designer, he was a patient in a clinic for mentally ill people).
Base in Antarctica
There are many versions that a laboratory is hiding under the Antarctic ice, where these flying objects can be hidden. The first mention of this theory appeared in Landing's novels. However, according to the original version, the location of the laboratory was in Northern Canada. Perhaps the author decided that Antarctica is a more reliable shelter, and there, most likely, a V-7 flying saucer could be hidden. Despite the frivolous attitude of many to these theories, some are still trying to unravel the mystery of the location of the laboratory among the ice. These ideas were also fueled by the fact that there were speculations about a prepared German base in Antarctica, where German scientists were taken and where Hitler himself later planned to hide in the event of an unfavorable outcome of the war.
Penemünde trials
The Peenemünde test site has become another "loud" place associated with finding German UFOs. Some have argued that it was here that these aircraft were built, and it was also a favorable place for the first tests. There was not enough manpower, and at the initiative of General Dorberger, prisoners from the concentration camp began to be recruited. One of them testified to the events taking place at the training ground. He claimed thatI saw a round apparatus, which in its shape was similar to an inverted pelvis. At its center was a transparent teardrop-shaped cabin.
When starting up, the machine made a hissing sound and vibrated all over. The former prisoner of the camp saw with his own eyes how the object rose into the air and hung at a distance of 5 meters from the ground. For some time, the UFO held this position, and then spun and began to gain altitude. During the flight, instability was noted. Gusts of wind had a very strong effect on him, and one of them turned the plate in the air, which led to the lowering of the apparatus. According to him, this test ended unsuccessfully, the saucer exploded, and the pilot died. Also, information about a similar object was received from nineteen officers and soldiers. They claimed to have seen an object in flight that looked like a saucer with a transparent cockpit in the center. Scientists have concluded that this device is Zimmerman's "Flying Pancake". This object was designed in 1942 and had a speed of 700 km per hour in level flight.
Flying saucer "V 7"
German engineers developed several UFO models, each time improving the design and adding new solutions. The first modification was called "V 7". Its development was carried out as part of the "Weapons of Retribution" program. This unit had more fuel and a more powerful engine. To stabilize the saucer in flight, a steering mechanism similar to that present in an airplane was used. The first tests were carried out in 1944 (May 17) nearPrague. "V 7" had excellent technical characteristics - a climb speed of 288 km per hour and a horizontal movement of 200 km per hour.
Cymbal Models
Until our time, information about the existence of eight projects has been preserved. The first of them received the name "Wheel with a wing" and was tested in 1941. It is considered the first object in the world that could take off vertically. After the "V 7" modification "Discolet" appeared. Her test took place in 1945. In subsequent years, the "Disk Belonze" appeared. This was an even more advanced model. The designers of this apparatus were Belonze, Mite, Schriver and Schauberger. A model with a diameter of 68 meters was available in a single copy. In the engine, the consumed air was compressed, the emission of which was then carried out through the nozzles. The flying object was equipped with an anti-jamming control system that Schauberger is believed to have been developing since the start of World War II.
Conclusion
Jet aircraft and rocket science of the Third Reich, no doubt, received a big push and development during the Second World War. However, the new developments of the Germans were late. The most modernized "saw the light" at the end of the war. When the "Weapon of Retribution" was created, the need for it disappeared. Those projects that were ahead of their time of creation (bombers, fighters, etc.), as well as the V 7, the flying disc of the 3rd Reich, were often in one copy anddid not have time to strike - the war was already ending. Anticipating their defeat, the Germans destroyed the laboratories and test sites where UFOs were tested. Part of the documentation also disappeared, and the flying objects themselves disappeared. However, thanks to the speed of the offensive of the Red Army, the victors got a lot. After the end of the war, these materials were the reference when working on aviation projects.
