Philip Klass
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| Type | Person |
|---|---|
| Also known as | Klass |
| On the Timeline | 3 events, 1947–1995 |
Philip J. Klass (1919–2005) was an American journalist who worked for more than 40 years at Aviation Week & Space Technology, specialising in avionics. He became the best-known UFO skeptic of his time.
Skepticism
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In his first book, UFOs—Identified (1968), he suggested that many sightings were ball lightning or plasma. Later books, including UFOs Explained (1974) and UFO Abductions: A Dangerous Game (1988), argued that cases were misidentifications, hoaxes or the result of suggestion. He challenged the Travis Walton abduction, the MJ-12 papers and Roswell claims, and offered cash bets against researchers' predictions.
Legacy
Klass co-founded what is now the Committee for Skeptical Inquiry in 1976. Researchers often clashed with him, but his work set a standard for skeptical investigation.
On the UAP Timeline
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- Hillenkoetter MJ-12 memo of 19 September 1947 (19 September 1947) — A disputed memo attributed to CIA Director Hillenkoetter calls for a presidential directive and scientific study of the discs.
- Pascagoula abduction (11 October 1973) — Charles Hickson and Calvin Parker say they were taken aboard a craft near Pascagoula, Mississippi.
- GAO Roswell records report (28 July 1995) — Rep. Steven Schiff says Roswell base records were destroyed, per a GAO audit.
References
- Philip J. Klass — Wikipedia · en.wikipedia.org · archived copy
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