Flying Saucer Review, Vol. 10, No. 3, May-June 1964

This issue of the Flying Saucer Review, dated May-June 1964, serves as a compilation of research, sighting reports, and critical analysis regarding Unidentified Aerial Phenomena. The editorial content focuses on the scientific investigation of 'landed occupants' as conducted by Jacques Vallé, who argues that many reports of 'giants' and 'men' are misinterpretations, while 'dwarf' reports remain a distinct category requiring further study. The magazine features a historical analysis by W.R. Drake, who posits that accounts of 'spacemen' and aerial phenomena can be traced back to the Middle Ages, suggesting a long-standing pattern of such events. Gilbert S. Inglefield contributes an article on the Fatima incident, exploring the possibility of a UFO connection to the 1917 event. Bruno Friedman discusses the scientific search for intelligent life in the universe, referencing Project Ozma and the challenges of interstellar communication. A significant portion of the issue is dedicated to critiquing the work of Dr. Donald Menzel, specifically his book 'The World of Dr. Menzel,' with contributors arguing that his dismissive explanations for UFO sightings are logically flawed and rely on government propaganda. The magazine also includes a 'World Round-up' section detailing recent sightings in England, South Africa, and New Zealand, alongside a report on the 'Cosford UFO' incident, where the Air Ministry's explanations are challenged by the editorial staff. The publication maintains a critical stance toward official government secrecy and the 'petty tyranny' of censorship regarding UFO research, advocating for a more open and rigorous scientific approach to the subject.