Nick Cook: Secret Sciences ( Clip)
Analysis Summary
Summary
The person discussing the UAP encounter is knowledgeable about advanced aircraft projects. They mention the Kingfish program, which competed against the A12 for a CIA contract but lost. The Kingfish was more advanced and used new materials and a ramjet propulsion system. The designer of Kingfish, Bob Whitmer, expressed concern about discussing the program, indicating it remains classified. The speaker believes that manufacturers like Northrop and Lockheed pay attention to UAP sightings for inspiration in their designs. They note a cultural difference in the American approach to innovation compared to Europe, emphasizing a willingness to explore unconventional ideas. The discussion highlights the ongoing interest in UAP and its potential influence on technology.
Program Intelligence Analysis
The discussion highlights the ongoing classification of the Kingfish program, which lost to the A12 SR71, and the attention that major manufacturers like Northrop and Lockheed are paying to UAP sightings. It also touches on historical funding for psychic spying programs by the CIA, indicating a broader interest in unconventional technologies.
The Kingfish program remains classified even 35 years after it lost to the A12 SR71.
Bob Whitmer
“I'm scared about talking about it even to you now.”
Managed by: CIA
compete against A12 SR71 for CIA contract
Managed by: CIA
investigate psychic phenomena for intelligence advantage
The Kingfish program, which lost to the A12 SR71 for a CIA contract, remains classified even 35 years later.
Cutting-edge manufacturers like Northrop and Lockheed have paid attention to UAP and UFO sightings.
McDonald Douglas commissioned a study in the 1960s to derive advantages from UFO sightings for aircraft design.
The CIA funded a psychic spying program, which included individuals like Russell Tar and Halputoff.