Flying Saucer Review, Vol. 2, No. 2, March-April 1956

This issue of the Flying Saucer Review, dated March-April 1956, serves as a compilation of reports, opinion pieces, and astronomical data regarding Unidentified Flying Objects. The editorial stance, led by Derek D. Dempster, emphasizes the need for a scientific and objective approach to the subject, moving away from the sensationalism often associated with UFO reports. The document features a detailed account of a sighting at Orly Airport in Paris on February 19, 1956, where radar operators tracked an unidentified object that displayed performance characteristics far exceeding conventional aircraft. Another significant report details the claims of Salvador Villanueva, a Mexican taxi driver who alleged a personal encounter with a saucer crew. The journal also includes critical reviews of books by Major Donald Keyhoe and Harold T. Wilkins, highlighting the ongoing debate regarding government secrecy and the 'Silence Group' within the Pentagon. Furthermore, the issue provides practical advice for amateur observers, including instructions for the 'International Flying Saucer Sighting Days' scheduled for June and September 1956. The journal also features astronomical columns by W. Schroeder, providing guidance on identifying celestial bodies to avoid misidentification as UFOs. Throughout the text, there is a recurring theme of frustration with the lack of official transparency and the ridicule faced by witnesses and researchers. The publication concludes with a 'Mail Bag' section, featuring correspondence from readers discussing the philosophical and scientific implications of extraterrestrial visitation, including debates on evolution and the nature of the universe.