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Philip Klass

🇺🇸United StatesResearcher

Type

Researcher

Nation

🇺🇸 United States

American journalist and skeptic (1919-2005), senior editor at Aviation Week & Space Technology for over 30 years. Became the most prominent UFO debunker of the 20th century, founding member of CSICOP. Authored multiple skeptical books including 'UFOs Explained' and 'UFO Abductions: A Dangerous Game.' Known for his 'Klass Curse' and aggressive challenges to UFO proponents. Maintained detailed files and correspondence with researchers on both sides of the debate.

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Timeline

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1956

Aug 1956Participated in

Fort Macleod: RCAF pilot photographs disc

1976

May 1976Participated in

CSICOP Founded: Committee for Scientific Investigation of Claims of the Paranormal

1977

Apr 1977Participated in

Jody Powell Statement: Government Expected to Make 'Unsettling Disclosures' About UFOs

1978

Jan 1978Participated in

1978 MUFON Symposium: NSA Employee Documents Concerns About Researcher Zechel

1979

Aug 1979Participated in

Val Johnson Patrol Car Incident

Aug 1979Participated in

Red River Valley Minnesota: Deputy Sheriff Loses Consciousness, Missing Time

1980

Sep 1980Participated in

Philip Klass Smear Campaign Against Stanton Friedman

References

🔗Wikipedia: Philip J. Klass 🔗integralworld.net 🔗wikiwand.com 🔗thetimes.com

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