Project Blue Book was the third and most extensive of a series of systematic studies conducted by the U.S. Air Force on unidentified flying objects. Preceded by Project Sign in 1947 and Project Grudge in 1949, Project Blue Book was initiated amid a surge of public interest and concern over UFO sightings. Headquartered at Wright-Patterson…
Dr. J. Allen Hynek, a pioneering astronomer whose transformation from skeptic to one of the foremost advocates for the scientific study of UFOs revolutionized the field of ufology. His work bridged the gap between mainstream science and unexplained aerial phenomena, bringing credibility and rigorous methodology to a subject often dismissed by the scientific community. Hynek’s…
On October 1, 1948, George F. Gorman, a World War II veteran and pilot in the North Dakota Air National Guard, found himself in an unprecedented situation. While flying a routine training mission in his P-51 Mustang, Gorman encountered a strange, highly maneuverable object that led to an aerial pursuit. The encounter, which lasted for…
Project Sign, initiated by the U.S. Air Force in 1948, was the first official government program tasked with investigating unidentified flying objects (UFOs). It marked the beginning of the U.S. military’s long-standing interest in the UFO phenomenon, laying the groundwork for future projects like Project Grudge and Project Blue Book. Initially, Project Sign took the…
J. Allen Hynek, a name synonymous with UFO research, was not always the advocate for the unknown that he eventually became. Born in 1910 in Chicago, Illinois, Hynek’s early life was steeped in scientific rigor and traditional academic pursuits. He was an accomplished scholar, earning a Ph.D. in astrophysics from Yerkes Observatory in 1935. His…