Flying Saucer Review, Vol. 1, No. 1, Spring 1955

This document is the inaugural issue of the Flying Saucer Review, published in the Spring of 1955. Edited by Derek D. Dempster, the publication serves as a platform for the collection and analysis of reports regarding unidentified flying objects. The editorial stance argues that the phenomenon has evolved from simple meteorological misidentifications to the observation of solid, unaerodynamic vehicles capable of extreme speeds and maneuvers. The magazine highlights the need for a professional, scientific approach to the subject, noting that reports have been filed by credible military and civil pilots across Britain, America, Australia, and South Africa. The issue features several articles, including a detailed account of a near-collision by Flight-Lieutenant J. R. Salandin of the Royal Auxiliary Air Force, who observed two circular objects while flying a Meteor jet. Other contributions explore the potential for life on Mars, the history of the phenomenon since 1947, and the testimony of experts. The publication explicitly distances itself from previous newsletters of the same name and emphasizes its commitment to authentic reporting. It also discusses the potential for artificial satellites, referencing the M.O.U.S.E. project. The magazine concludes that while the origin of these objects remains unknown, the evidence suggests they are not merely products of mass hysteria or weather phenomena, and that they deserve rigorous, prejudice-free study.