Flying Saucers over Belgian Congo Uranium Mines

Summary

In March 1952, a German article published in Vienna reported two unidentified flying objects seen over uranium mines in the Belgian Congo. According to the report, the objects glowed with fire and performed complex maneuvers, zigzagging and changing shape. A pilot tried to pursue them, coming within 120 meters of one, describing a 12-15 meter disc with a stationary core and a rapidly spinning rim. The pilot, Pierre, concluded that the objects could not have been manned due to extreme speeds and heat. The UFOs vanished toward Lake Tanganyika at an estimated speed of 1,500 km/h.

The document includes a technical sketch attempting to explain the objects' operation, conjecturing the use of rockets and radar systems. Although labeled as unevaluated, the pilot was known for his reliability. This story, despite OCR errors, reflects the CIA's interest in UFOs and their potential connection to strategic resources like uranium.