Otra vez en el aire los platillos volantes

This magazine article provides a historical overview of the 'flying saucer' phenomenon, tracing its origins back to December 5, 1945, with the disappearance of five Grumman Avenger aircraft in the Gulf of Mexico. The author, Franco Pagliano, explores various sightings and reports, including the 1952 incident at the Scer-sen glacier in Italy, where a man photographed a cardboard model he claimed was a UFO. The text discusses the skepticism surrounding these reports, noting that aeronautical authorities often attribute sightings to atmospheric conditions, poor visibility, or misidentified weather balloons. It references several key figures in the field, such as Kenneth Arnold, George Adamski, and the Jesuit astronomer Angelo Secchi, who speculated on extraterrestrial life in the 19th century. The article also touches upon alleged German engineering projects during World War II involving disc-shaped aircraft, mentioning engineers like Schriever, Miethe, and Belluzzo. A specific account is provided regarding Joe Simonton, who claimed to have encountered extraterrestrial beings who gave him 'space pancakes' in exchange for water. The article concludes by noting that while many sightings are explained as natural phenomena, the subject remains a matter of public interest and debate, with statistics from 1947 to 1961 showing that a significant percentage of reported cases remain unexplained.