The Report on Unidentified Flying Objects

Edward Ruppelts The Report on Unidentified Flying Objects is a seminal work in the history of UFO investigations. Ruppelt was the head of Project Blue Book a U.S. Air Force program that investigated reports of UFO sightings from 1951 to 1953. The book which was first published in 1956 details Ruppelts experiences leading the project and his analysis of the UFO reports that were submitted to him. In the book Ruppelt explains how the Air Force approached the investigation of UFO sightings and how the program evolved over time. He also discusses some of the most notable cases that were investigated by Project Blue Book including the 1952 Washington D.C. sightings and the 1952 Lubbock Lights sightings. One of the most significant aspects of the book is Ruppelts willingness to admit that there were some sightings that he and his team were unable to explain. He coined the term unidentified flying object as a more neutral alternative to the popular term flying saucer and he argued that the Air Force should take a more scientific approach to investigating UFO reports. Overall The Report on Unidentified Flying Objects is an important work for anyone interested in the history of UFO investigations and it remains a valuable resource for researchers and enthusiasts today.