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CH 11 The Flying Saucers Are Real by Donald Keyhoe


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Come along for another riveting chapter of Keyhoe's book! This time around he talks mostly about space travel and stuff. It's pretty interesting to read a discussion of space travel before the first satellite, Sputnik, had gone to space.

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Donald Keyhoe was an American Marine Corps naval aviator and writer, best known for his work on UFOs (unidentified flying objects). Here are some key points about him:

Early Life and Career:

  • Born on June 20, 1897, in Ottumwa, Iowa.
  • Graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 1919.
  • Served as a Marine Corps naval aviator, where he flew various missions.
  • Writing Career:

    • After his military career, Keyhoe became a prolific writer.
  • He authored adventure stories and articles for magazines such as "Weird Tales" and "Argosy."
  • Keyhoe also wrote several aviation-themed books and biographies, including "Flying with Lindbergh," about his time managing Charles Lindbergh’s tour.
  • UFO Research and Writings:

    • Keyhoe became involved in UFO research in the late 1940s.
  • In 1950, he published an article in "True" magazine titled "Flying Saucers Are Real," which became highly popular and was later expanded into a book of the same name.
  • He argued that UFOs were real and that the U.S. government was covering up information about them.
  • Keyhoe co-founded the National Investigations Committee on Aerial Phenomena (NICAP) in 1956, becoming one of the leading civilian UFO research organizations.
  • He continued to write extensively on the subject, publishing several books, including "Flying Saucers from Outer Space" and "Aliens from Space."
  • Impact and Legacy:

    • Keyhoe’s work brought significant public attention to the UFO phenomenon during the 1950s and 1960s.
  • He is remembered for his steadfast belief in the extraterrestrial origins of UFOs and for advocating for government transparency on the issue.
  • Although controversial, his writings helped shape public perception of UFOs and influenced subsequent generations of UFO researchers.
  • Donald Keyhoe passed away on November 29, 1988, but his contributions to the field of UFO research continue to be recognized and discussed.

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