UFOs, Contactees, Humanoids and The Air Force
In the golden age of UFO sightings, a strange new phenomenon emerged—ordinary people claiming direct contact with alien beings, often referred to as contactees. From George Adamski’s friendly Venusians to mysterious humanoid encounters in remote fields, these stories fascinated the public and drew quiet concern from the U.S. Air Force.
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The year 1957 was a very interesting one in UFO history.
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In that year, UFO occupant reports were accepted as worthy of investigation by serious organizations such as the Aerial Phenomena Research Organization and Civilian Saucer Intelligence of New York.
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Contactees were in the spotlight thanks to the Long John Nebel Show. A Major Donald Kehoe, USMC retired, became the director of the National Investigations Committee on Aerial Phenomena.
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The main question in the early days of flying saucers had been whether or not they came from outer space. The Air Force had assured the public that they were working to find the answers to the mystery.
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But now the public's faith in the Air Force was waning, and the mystery was more complex. Who to believe and what to believe were now complicated by competing factions and commercial interests.
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