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VZ-9AV Avrocar: The U.S. Military’s Flying Saucer

VZ-9AV Avrocar: The U.S. Military’s Flying SaucerPhoto: Military.com

The Army and Air Force tested the VZ-9AV Avrocar during the Cold War, hoping the flying saucer design could hover and eventually reach high speeds

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