Adapazari Turkey reported disc saucer observation — May 1948

The information given is very limited, but it points definitely to the probability that the object or objects sighted were rockets. The report indicates that one rocket-like object was recovered. --- UNCLASSIFIED CHECK-LIST - UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS 1. Odor detected N/S 20. T-5069, [illegible markings] Item from Turkish newspaper "Yeni Sabah" Istanbul, 5 May 4c: There have been reports lately to the effect that shining objects like meteors, have been sighted in various parts of the country. Information received from authorized circles reveals that such a thing passed over Adapazari and was seen to explode in the air. Oberrs Observers say that the rocket which is claimed to have come from the Northwest was flying at an altitude of 200 meters over Adapazari before it fell. According to rumors, it is possible that the rocket is connected with the "flying disc" experiments being conducted by the Russians at the station on Mt. It is requested that the Office of the Air Attaché, Ankara, Turkey, be contacted to secure a further report of the incident at Alandarmi and reported experiments by Russians on Mount Ararat. Supporting case details: Reported craft or object: Light Formation; Disc / Saucer