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Flying Saucers are Real takes you on a thrilling journey through the intriguing encounters between USAF fighters and unidentified flying objects from 1947 to 1950. Author Donald E. Keyhoe reveals that the Air Force was not only aware of these mysterious close encounters but actively investigated them, all while adhering to a secretive policy of public concealment until 1949. He argues that this stance evolved into a cautious, progressive disclosure over time. Keyhoe believes that extraterrestrial visitors have been observing Earth for over two centuries, with sightings surging after the first atomic bomb test in 1945. Drawing from compelling anecdotal evidence, he suggests the Air Force may have adopted certain alien technologies, particularly in propulsion and energy. Keyhoe anticipates that the truth about these revelations will be unveiled as the geopolitical threat from the Soviet Union wanes. With 25 years of experience in aeronautical observation, his insights are steeped in a rich history marked by his service in the Marine Corps and connections with aviation pioneers. (Summary adapted from Wikipedia and the books preface)