Nazi UFO (German: Rundflugzeug, Feuerball, Diskus, Haunebu, Hauneburg-Geräte, VRIL, Kugelblitz, Andromeda-Geräte, Flugkreisel, Kugelwaffen or ironically Reichsflugscheiben) refers to claims of advanced aircraft or spacecraft Nazi Germany attempted to develop prior to and during World War II. Some believe that ex-Nazi or possibly American scientists continue to develop new flying saucers in secret underground bunkers in the New Swabia region of Antarctica, South America or the United States. The probably fictional craft appear in science fiction, conspiracy theory, and underground comic books, although there are more than a few documentaries on the subject available through video sharing services.
These accounts were likely inspired by historical German development of specialized engines such as Viktor Schauberger's "Repulsine" around the time of WWII. (right photo: Viktor Schauberger)
Context
Nazi UFO tales and myths very often conform largely to documented history on the following points:
* Nazi Germany claimed the territory of New Swabia in Antarctica, sent an expedition there in 1938, and planned others.
* Nazi Germany conducted research into advanced propulsion technology, including rocketry, Viktor Schauberger's engine research[citation needed], flying wing craft and the Arthur Sack A.S.6 experimental "flying disc".
* Some UFO sightings during World War II, particularly those known as foo fighters, were discovered to be prototype enemy aircraft designed to harass Allied aircraft through electromagnetic disruption; a technology similar to today's electromagnetic pulse (EMP) weapons.
