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CH10 The Flying saucers Are Real by Donald Keyhoe


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Chapter 10! This time around Keyhoe discusses the Gorman Dogfight, flying saucers, NASA's knowledge of UFOs, and a few other things.

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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:

1. **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.

2. **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.

3. **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."

4. **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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