The Case Of Oscar Linke And Flying Saucers Over Cold War Berlin
- By
Marcus Lowth
- September 21, 2017
- October 13, 2021
- 13 min read
- Posted in
- UFOs, Cover-Ups
Of the many files released by the CIA, the one bearing the title Flying Saucers In East Germany from 9th July 1952 is one of the most interesting. The account would find its way to the CIA from a Greek newspaper after the main witness, Oscar Linke would testify of his claims before a judge. The fact that such CIA files exist, and have done since as far back as the 1940s and 50s, should show the interest governments around the world had in such matters, despite their insistence to the contrary. Taking such intelligence reports from “open sources” such as foreign or international newspapers is more commonplace than many might think.
Linke craft drawing.
What perhaps makes Linke’s encounter even more intriguing is that...
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Marcus Lowth
Marcus Lowth is a writer with a love for UFOs, aliens, and the Ancient Astronaut Theory, to the paranormal, general conspiracies, and unsolved mysteries. He has been writing and researching with over 20 years of experience.
Marcus has been Editor-in-Chief for several years due to his excellent knowledge in these fields. Marcus also regularly appears as an expert on radio talk shows including Troubled Minds and Unexplained Radio discussing these topics.
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