Wilbert Smith Archives Files Box 1136 05 1136-05-p061

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"Vertical-rising aircraft capable of transition to supersonic horizontal flight will be a new phenomenon in our skies, and under certain conditions could give the illusion of the so-called flying saucer, The Department of Defense will make every effort within bounds of security to keep the pudlic informed of these developments 30 they can be recognized for what they are.” Mr. Quarles added: "I think we must recognize that other countries also have the capability of developing vertical-rising...