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CIA-UAP-018, Report of Unusual Flying Object Sightings and Attendant Scientific Activity

A 1955 report on a UFO sighting in Hungary. The information came from a letter between Hungarian relatives, living in the USA and Budapest. A more redacted version of the report has been available on CIA's public website.

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RELEASE-03-FILE-026-CIA-UAP-018-REPORT-OF-UNUSUAL-FLYING-OBJECT-SIGHTINGS-AND-ATTENDANT-SCIENTIFIC-ACTIVITY
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Unusual flying objects were observed in Hungary, moving at an estimated speed of 12,000 kilometers per hour.

These amazing fliers moved at a speed of 12,000 kilometers per hour.

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The sightings of unusual flying objects kept scientists busy.

These fast-rushing heavenly phenomena have been and still are keeping scores of scientists busy.

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November 1955

Receipt of letter describing UFO sightings

A letter was received from a niece in Hungary describing unusual flying object sightings.

20 December through 17 January

Children's vacation period

The children will have a vacation from 20 December through 17 January.

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Letter from Hungarian niece
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