La monografía OVNI del Capitán González de Boado

This document, titled 'La monografía OVNI del Capitán González de Boado' and authored by Vicente-Juan Ballester Olmos, serves as the third installment in the 'Documentos Oficiales Online' series. It provides a historical examination of Captain Antonio González de Boado Campillo, a Spanish military officer from the 61st Anti-Submarine Group who was one of the first Spanish military personnel to take a serious interest in the UFO phenomenon. The author presents a detailed account of González de Boado's intellectual contributions, specifically his 1967 monograph 'Objetos Volantes No identificados', written as a final project for the Air Superior School. The document explores the Captain's belief in the extraterrestrial origin of UFOs, his professional challenges in discussing the topic within the military, and his correspondence with the author during the late 1960s. A significant portion of the text is dedicated to debunking myths surrounding the Captain's death. On July 1, 1969, González de Boado died when his Grumman UH-16B Albatross crashed into the Alborán Sea during 'Operation Vigilante'. The author addresses and dismisses persistent rumors that the crash was related to a UFO encounter, citing official records and statements from the Captain's family, who emphasize that the accident was due to mechanical failure and poor weather conditions. The document also reviews specific UFO sightings mentioned by the Captain, such as the 1963 incident involving a Grumman Albatross and an unidentified light, and a sighting near the San Pablo Airport. The author concludes that while González de Boado possessed a critical mind and a sincere interest in the subject, the lack of documented evidence for many of the cases he discussed makes them difficult to analyze scientifically. The document serves as a critique of sensationalist ufology, advocating for transparency and rigorous historical research over speculation.