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Walter Haut

Date of account: Repository revision bf0636323d
Source: UAP Gerb Video Database — open research notes
Reference: 04 Important Figures · contributor research note
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Language: English
Record updated: 2026-08-24

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Walter Haut was the Public Relations Officer for the 509th Bomb Group at Roswell Army Air Field (RAAF) in 1947. He is best known for issuing the original press release announcing the Roswell crash, which initially stated that a "flying disc" had been recovered. Later, the military retracted this statement, claiming it was a weather balloon.

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Background Walter Haut was the Public Relations Officer for the 509th Bomb Group at Roswell Army Air Field (RAAF) in 1947. He is best known for issuing the original press release announcing the Roswell crash, which initially stated that a "flying disc" had been recovered. Later, the military retracted this statement, claiming it was a weather balloon. Key Claims Issued the 1947 press release declaring that the U.S. Army had recovered a flying disc. Later signed two affidavits, one in 2002, stating that he saw debris, bodies, and a craft. Claimed that General Roger Ramey and other high-ranking officials orchestrated the cover-up. Alleged that a secret meeting took place where key personnel discussed how to handle the Roswell incident. Evidence & Testimony 1947 Press Release: The original military announcement stating that a "flying disc" was recovered. 2002 Affidavit: Sworn testimony detailing his first-hand knowledge of a recovered craft and bodies. Witness to Debris: Haut claimed he saw fragments of an unknown material at RAAF. Roswell Base’s Inner Circle: He maintained that only a select group of officers knew the true nature of the crash. Related Topics 1947 Roswell Crash 02 Government Secrecy Index UFO Crashes and Retrievals WhistleblowerProtections Sources & References Walter Haut’s 2002 Affidavit: Read Here Original 1947 Press Release: Archived Document Interview with Haut: Watch Here Tags #Whistleblower #UFO #Roswell #GovernmentSecrecy #UFOCrash

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