Edward J. Ruppelt (Books)

Edward J. Ruppelt Books

This author, associated with a formal governmental study of UFOs, is generally credited with coining the term "unidentified flying object." His aim was to replace the popular, yet deemed misleading by the military, terms "flying saucer" and "flying disk." This shift was motivated by the need for a more accurate and encompassing description for objects of every conceivable shape and performance. His work reflects an effort towards terminological precision in the context of official UFO observations.

The Report on Unidentified Flying Objects

Edward J. Ruppelt

194 pages
7 hours of reading

The Report on Unidentified Flying Objects is a book by Edward J. Ruppelt which described the study of UFOs by United States Air Force from 1947 to 1955. Ruppelt was a United States Air Force officer best known for his involvement in Project Blue Book, a formal governmental study of unidentified flying objects. He is generally credited with coining the term "unidentified flying object." Because Ruppelt was the central axis of the government's investigation the book provides a unique insider look at how the government's efforts functioned.