Aerospace companies and UFOs 2

This document is a blog post by Keith Basterfield, dated January 21, 2010, which examines historical claims regarding secret UFO research conducted by aerospace companies, specifically McDonnell Douglas. The author draws heavily from the diaries of Jacques Vallee to establish a timeline of alleged corporate interest in Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP). According to the text, McDonnell Douglas established a project titled 'Advanced Projects' around 1966, headed by Dr. Robert M. Wood. The project's staff included individuals such as Chan Thomas, Stanton Friedman, and Dr. Joseph M. Brown. The primary objective, as described by Wood, was to investigate the propulsion systems of UFOs, specifically looking for evidence of gravity control. The project reportedly operated with a budget of $500,000 and was eventually closed in 1970 after failing to achieve a breakthrough. The document notes that the project had some contact with intelligence agencies, specifically the CIA, and that there were rumors of similar secret studies at other companies like Martin Marietta, Lockheed, and Hughes. The author highlights the discrepancy between public statements made by aerospace engineers and the private, well-funded research efforts that allegedly occurred under the cover of 'aeronautical research.' The text also references the work of Nick Cook and his book 'The Hunt for Zero Point' to further explore the possibility of corporate involvement in anti-gravity research. The document concludes by posing questions about whether such research continues in the modern era and invites further information from readers.