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Historical term for unidentified aerial objects, primarily from 1947-1950s. Preceded the modern term 'UFO' (Unidentified Flying Object) and is predecessor to current 'UAP' (Unidentified Aerial Phenomena) nomenclature.
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A historical mid-20th century term for unidentified aerial objects, typically described as circular or disc-shaped, popularized during the 1947 UFO sighting wave and adopted in US military and government communications before being superseded by the more neutral term 'Unidentified Flying Object' (UFO).
Um termo histórico do meado do século 20 para objetos aéreos não identificados, tipicamente descritos como circulares ou em forma de disco, popularizado durante a onda de observações de OVNI de 1947 e adotado em comunicações militares e governamentais dos EUA antes de ser substituído pelo termo mais neutro 'Objeto Voador Não Identificado' (OVNI).
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- 1947 flying disc crazeWikipedia▎ high· 2026-05-14
- Kenneth Arnold sighting on June 24, 1947 sparked widespread adoption of 'flying disc' and 'flying saucer' terms
- Media headline writers popularized both terms following Arnold's report
- Phenomenon generated massive public attention throughout 1947
- Terms reflected early American aerospace cultural vocabulary
- Unidentified flying objectWikipedia▎ high· 2026-05-14
- Flying disks and flying saucers were early terminology for UFOs in 1940s-1950s
- Captain Edward J. Ruppelt coined 'UFO' to provide more neutral terminology
- Modern term 'UAP' (Unidentified Aerial Phenomena) adopted by DoD circa 2021
- Terminology evolution reflects shift toward scientific neutrality away from sensationalism
- Roswell incidentWikipedia▎ high· 2026-05-14
- Roswell Army Air Field used 'flying disc' terminology in official July 8, 1947 press release
- Term appeared in military communications during peak period of flying disc craze
- Initial announcement was retracted within 24 hours in favor of 'weather balloon' explanation
- Event became historical touchstone for flying disc terminology in government context
FLYING DISKS
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Disambiguation: Historical term for unidentified aerial objects, primarily from 1947-1950s. Preceded the modern term 'UFO' (Unidentified Flying Object) and is predecessor to current 'UAP' (Unidentified Aerial Phenomena) nomenclature.
Flying disks (also flying disc) is a historical term originating from Kenneth Arnold's June 24, 1947 UFO sighting near Mount Rainier, Washington, which was popularized by news media headlines. The term was adopted by the US military in official communications, most notably in the July 8, 1947 Roswell Army Air Field press release announcing recovery of a 'flying disc,' and in Lieutenant General Nathan Twining's September 23, 1947 memorandum. The terminology reflects early-to-mid 20th century government and public vocabulary for unidentified aerial objects before Captain Edward J. Ruppelt coined the more clinical term 'Unidentified Flying Object' (UFO) to replace the sensationalized 'flying saucer' and 'flying disk' designations. The term eventually gave way to modern 'UAP' (Unidentified Aerial Phenomena) nomenclature adopted by the Pentagon after 2021.
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Desambiguação: Historical term for unidentified aerial objects, primarily from 1947-1950s. Preceded the modern term 'UFO' (Unidentified Flying Object) and is predecessor to current 'UAP' (Unidentified Aerial Phenomena) nomenclature.
Discos voadores (ou disco voador) é um termo histórico originário da observação de OVNI de Kenneth Arnold em 24 de junho de 1947 perto do Monte Rainier, Washington, que foi popularizado por manchetes de jornais. O termo foi adotado pelo exército dos EUA em comunicações oficiais, notavelmente no comunicado à imprensa do Roswell Army Air Field de 8 de julho de 1947 anunciando a recuperação de um 'disco voador', e no memorando de 23 de setembro de 1947 do Tenente General Nathan Twining. A terminologia reflete o vocabulário governamental e público do início-meados do século 20 para objetos aéreos não identificados, antes de o Capitão Edward J. Ruppelt cunhar o termo mais clínico 'Objeto Voador Não Identificado' (OVNI) para substituir as designações sensacionalistas 'disco voador'. O termo eventualmente cedeu lugar à nomenclatura moderna 'UAP' (Fenômenos Aéreos Não Identificados) adotada pelo Pentágono após 2021.
External Sources
- 1947 flying disc craze · Wikipedia · reliability:
high— Kenneth Arnold sighting on June 24, 1947 sparked widespread adoption of 'flying disc' and 'flying saucer' terms; Media headline writers popularized both terms following Arnold's report; Phenomenon generated massive public attention throughout 1947; Terms reflected early American aerospace cultural vocabulary - Unidentified flying object · Wikipedia · reliability:
high— Flying disks and flying saucers were early terminology for UFOs in 1940s-1950s; Captain Edward J. Ruppelt coined 'UFO' to provide more neutral terminology; Modern term 'UAP' (Unidentified Aerial Phenomena) adopted by DoD circa 2021; Terminology evolution reflects shift toward scientific neutrality away from sensationalism - Roswell incident · Wikipedia · reliability:
high— Roswell Army Air Field used 'flying disc' terminology in official July 8, 1947 press release; Term appeared in military communications during peak period of flying disc craze; Initial announcement was retracted within 24 hours in favor of 'weather balloon' explanation; Event became historical touchstone for flying disc terminology in government context