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Stanton Friedman says:

"I have personally heard of seven instances in which military planes chasing flying saucers were never heard from again. The chasing isn't surprising, in view of the official USAF 1952 orders to "shoot them down if they don't land when instructed to do so."

If I have heard of seven such events, then surely there have been more. (More details are given in SHOOT THEM DOWN by Frank Feschino, Jr.). One can perhaps understand the reluctance of the government to admit that such losses have occurred (even though Major General Roger Ramey admitted in 1952 that more than 300 interceptors have been scrambled).

Impotence in the face of intruders is not something that governments want to admit."

Excerpt from, Flying Saucers and Science - A Scientist Investigates the
Mysteries Of UFOs. By Stanton T. Friedman, MSc. 2008.

During the summer of 1952, Americans reported a record amount of UFO sightings to "Project Blue Book" which resulted in the highest amount of "Unknown" cases in Blue Book's 17-year history.

In "Shoot Them Down," Frank Feschino, Jr. focuses on the numerous aerial encounters and confrontations occurring between US. fighter planes and UFOs over America and throughout the world during the 1952 Indian summer.

Feschino researched, investigated, and now reports on the overwhelming amount of suspicious fighter accidents and mysterious vanished planes leading to a shocking amount of pilot deaths during the early to mid 1950s.

Additionally, he writes extensively about the key UFO cases from the 1952 summer including the July Washington Sightings and the most complete and detailed story in print of the horrific "Flatwoods Monster" incident of September 12, 1952.

The author unflinchingly documents an in-depth historical account of United States military aviation history that has been overlooked and long forgotten for more than 50-years.

Frank Feschino, Jr. has indeed provided for a segment of American military aviation history not making it into the books of official history .

The book contains 90 photographs, illustrations and maps.

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"THE FLATWOODS MONSTER MEETS MOTHMAN"!

True Monster Hunters Frank Feschino Jr. and Jeff Wamsley will present the results of their authoritative investigations regarding the Flatwoods Monster and Mothman cases!

Two day Event

Friday - September 12, 2008
Saturday - September 13, 2008

Alban Art & Conference Center
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This Years Special Guests:

UFO Investigator & Author- Frank C. Feschino, Jr.

Nuclear Physicist & UFO Author- Stanton T. Friedman

Paranormal Investigator & Mothman Author- Jeff Wamsley

Return To Point Pleasant author- Chad Lambert

1952 Flatwoods Monster Investigator- John C. Barker

PA. and WV. MUFON Director & Author- John Ventri

UFO Magazine Columnist & Writer- Alfred Lehmberg

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Frank C. Feschino, Jr. is currently accepting bookings for 2008
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His public appearances include a showing of his video documentary,
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UFO MAGAZINE. November 2007. Vol.22 No. 11. Issue # 140.
"Flatwoods Monster" Cover Story.
Feature Article: "Lighting the Flatwoods Fuse" by writer Alfred Lehmberg.
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WEST VIRGINIA SOUTH-Highlighting Southern Appeal. Dec. 2007-Jan. 2008.
Feature Article: "And What To My Wondering Eye Should Appear...But A
UFO. Out Of This World" by writer Mannix Porterfield.
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The 1950s military research investigation that Frank Feschino, Jr. conducted is absolutely phenomenal. For years, he gathered an amazing amount of aviation data and historical material, then put it all together in an eye-opening book about our fighter jet encounters with UFOs.

The overwhelming number of accidents and disappearances of our fighter pilots and jets in the 1950s over America and the world, is beyond comprehension.

Being a fighter jet mechanic in the 1950s, we never sent our guys up in unsafe planes... NEVER! We would not put the lives of our pilots at risk...NEVER!

The explanations as to why so many of our jets were crashing during that era are ridiculous. For instance, several jets crashing at once because they all "Ran out of gas," does not happen! This excuse was repeatedly used and a very common one. There were several other poor excuses...one right after another.

The fighter pilots and war veteran pilots that crashed or vanished into thin air over this country during the UFO "Shoot Down" era is shocking. This book, "Shoot Them Down!" is a must read for any American veteran brother interested in military aviation history. I applaud and thank Feschino for his years of hard work.

Mr. R. Sonderman
T/Sgt. E6
United States Air Force Retired

F-86D Sabre Jet Mechanic

A LETTER from OZ...

Dear Frank,

Please let me compliment you on a fine piece of detective work that you have presented in your book, SHOOT THEM DOWN! It's no wonder that Stanton Friedman has endorsed your book!

Not only have you kept my interest up whilst reading this book you have added some pieces to that big jigsaw puzzle which has bothered me ever since I was a kid who happened to watch a TV program about the 1952 Saucer flap over Washington...

I wish to also add my support for your book as it is blatantly obvious to any serious researcher that a cover up has been in place since at least the late forties. Now your book has allowed me to put together some more pieces to that jigsaw puzzle.

Thank you for a very fulfilling book.

Book Reader
Mr. Terry, Police Officer Retired.
New South Wales, Australia.

SHOOT THEM DOWN!

Late in his career, General Douglas MacArthur stated that the next American war would be waged against aliens from another world. A slip of the tongue?

Author Frank C. Feschino, Jr. reveals ample evidence that MacArthur's hostile attitude pervaded the American military and created a theater of engagement in the skies over the United States in 1952.

From the cities and farms of West Virginia to Florida's Gulf Coast, and Project Blue Book's Unexplained case # 2086 in Santa Barbara, CA, to Unexplained case # 2099 in Portland, ME, Feschino skillfully uses eyewitness accounts, contemporary documentation and testimonials of experienced military observers to finally put and end to our government's cover-up nonsense.

Robert Baron
Free lance Writer
Florida

"SHOOT THEM DOWN," is more than just another conspiracy book about a massive UFO cover up by the United States government, It is a history
lesson by a dedicated author. Feschino spent years researching archives and compiled a chronological record of events between American fighter planes and UFOs in the 1950s.

He thoroughly researched records, interviewed eyewitnesses and presents the reader with the true story of the UFO activity during the summer of 1952. Edward Ruppelt's book was only the tip of the iceberg, this book tells the rest.

I would classify this author as an investigative reporter who lays out the facts for the reader. This book is a must read...finally the truth.

Author, Attorney and Former Bank President-
First Lt. James M. Glass, USMC Retired-Tank Commander.

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Special Thanks to the True Patriots Down At The Veteran's Corner for their Stalwart Support And Earnest Sponsorship Of Our Military!

OF LOCAL CONNECTICUT INTEREST

Feschino's book features an in-depth investigation into the mysterious
incident involving an F-86 Sabre Jet fighter plane that crashed in South
Glastonbury, CT On August 5, 1952, amidst a UFO flap, a Westover AFB jet fell into
that town setting it ablaze and wreaking havoc.

In the Chapter "Westover and Washington," of his book Feschino chronicles the very
controversial events of this crash from newly released USAF documents
and reveals the results of his research and onsite investigations.

YES!

Fighter Pilots Ordered To “Shoot Down” UFOs!

...During a UFO frenzy along the East coast, an F-86 Fighter JET crashed and burned under mysterious circumstances in South Glastonbury CT. The chronological detail of military events in Feschino's book will turn a corner with any disbeliever. Part of this landmark book will be featured on an ABC mini series next season.

Donald Keyhoe, 1955...
"In 1949 the Air Force told me they had been ordered to 'get' a flying saucer by any possible means. This was admitted by an intelligence officer at the Pentagon ... Major Jere Boggs. In front of General Sory Smith, Boggs told me that one Air Force pilot had fired at a saucer over New Jersey."

The San Francisco Examiner. July 29 1952...
"The Air Force revealed today that jet pilots have been placed on twenty-four-hour nationwide 'alert' against 'flying saucers' with orders to 'shoot them down' if they refuse to land."

The Louisville Courier-Journal. July 30, 1952...
"Maj. Gen. Roger Ramey, deputy Chief of the Air Force Staff for Operations, told the news conference [July 29] that interceptor planes have raced aloft several hundred times as a result of reported sighting of unidentified objects. He said that was just standard procedure."

Robert Farnsworth, President of the U.S. Rocket Society...

Telegram to President Harry Truman, July 29, 1952: " I respectfully suggest that no offensive action be taken against the objects reported as unidentified which have been sighted over our nation. Should they be extraterrestrial- such action might result in the gravest consequences, as well as possibly alienating us from beings of superior powers. Friendly contact should be sought as long as possible."

Captain Edward J. Ruppelt, 1956...
"Other assorted historians point out that normally the 'UFOs' are peaceful, [fighter pilots] Gorman and Mantell just got too inquisitive, 'they just weren't ready to be observed. If the Air Force hadn't slapped down the security lid these writers might not have reached this conclusion. There have been other and more lurid 'duels of death.'"

Leonard Stringfield, 1977...
"Back in the early 1950s, when I knew of the jet scrambles that sometimes led to disaster, I agreed wirh Major Keyhoe's writings that in these we may know the intent of the UFO. I also agreed that 'losing our aircraft to the UFO' may have been the reason for official secrecy, fearing that the public would panic if they knew the truth."

General Benjamin Chidlaw, Head of Air Defense Command...

Uncontested quote, as told to investigative writer Robert Gardner in February of 1953. "We have stacks of reports about flying saucers. We take them seriously when you consider we have lost many men and planes trying to intercept them."

CIA memorandum - "Subject: Flying Saucers." Dated Sept. 24, 1952...
H. Marshall Chadwell, Asst. Director of Scientific Intelligence: "A world-wide reporting system has been instituted and major Air Force Bases have been ordered to make interceptions of unidentified flying objects."

The Fullerton News-Tribune, CA July 26, 1956...
"The United States Navy will not publicly admit that it believes in flying saucers, but it has officially ordered combat-ready pilots to 'shoot to kill' if saucers are encountered, OCNS [Orange County News Service] has learned. The information was first learned when Navy pilots navigating trans-Pacific routes from the United States to Hawaii were ordered in a briefing session to engage and identify ' any unidentified flying objects.' If the UFOs (saucers) appeared hostile the briefing officer told the pilots of Los Alamitos Naval Air Station reserve squadron VP 771, they are to be engaged in combat... It was found that the orders are not unusual."

Donald Keyhoe, 1973...
"In the late 1950s, as a number of futile US chases mounted, some pilots were convinced that the UFOs were immune to gunfire and rockets. Several Intelligence analysts believed the aliens might be using some negative force linked with gravity control to repel or deflect bullets and missiles. But the top control group disagreed. In a special evaluation of US. and foreign reports they found evidence that UFOs were not invulnerable. Some had been temporarily crippled, apparently from power or control failures, and a few others had been completely destroyed by strange explosions. In one or two cases, it appeared that missiles or rocket fire could have been the cause."

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The unidentified craft appeared to take efficient controlled evasive action.
--FBI Memo, describing chase of UFO over the North Sea, 1947.

Before we could do any more, the Army, after conferring with [U.S.] officials, ordered the investigation stopped.
--Dr. Paul Santorini, on UFOs over Greece in 1946.

The reported operating characteristics such as extreme rates of climb, maneuverability (particularly in roll), and action which must be considered evasive when sighted ... lend belief to the possibility that some of the objects are controlled ...
--General Nathan Twining, Head of Air Material Command (AMC), 1947.

I was called one afternoon [in 1948] to come to the Oval Office – the President wanted to see me.... I was directed to report quarterly to the President after consulting with Central Intelligence people, as to whether or not any UFO incidents received by them could be considered as having any strategic threatening implications ....
--General Robert B. Landry, Air Force Aide to President Harry S. Truman.

From their questions, I could tell they had a good idea of what the saucers are. One officer admitted they did, but he wouldn't say any more.
--Commercial pilot, after questioning by intelligence officer, 1950.

Army intelligence has recently said that the matter of ‘Unidentified Aircraft' or ‘Unidentified Aerial Phenomena,' otherwise known as ‘Flying Discs,' ‘Flying Saucers,' and ‘Balls of Fire,' is considered top secret by intelligence officers of both the Army and the Air Forces.
--1949 FBI memo on UFOs.

Information is desired if this was some new or experimental aircraft or for any explanation whatsoever.
--1949 CIA memo.

[Object] described as flat on top and bottom and appearing from a front view to have round edges and slightly beveled ... No vapor trails or exhaust or visible means of propulsion. Described as traveling at tremendous speed.... Pilot considered by associates to be highly reliable, of mature judgment and a creditable observer.
--Air Force intelligence report, following UFO sighting by F-51 pilot, 1951.

...some propulsion method not in the physics books.
--Scientist who witnessed a UFO in 1952.

For six hours ... there were at least ten unidentifiable objects moving above Washington. They were not ordinary aircraft.
--Senior Air Traffic Controller for the CAA, Harry G. Barnes, 1952.

Based on my experience in fighter tactics, it is my opinion that the object was controlled by something having visual contact with us. The power and acceleration were beyond the capability of any known U.S. aircraft.
--F-94 pilot, after encountering a UFO, 1952.

In view of the wide interest within the Agency ... outside knowledge of Agency interest in Flying Saucers carries the risk of making the problem even more serious in the public mind than it already is.
--CIA memo, 1952

It was silvery in color, had a bun-shaped top, a flange like two saucers in the middle and a bun underneath, and could not have been far off because it overlapped my windscreen!
--RAF fighter pilot, 1954.

…Maximum security exists concerning the subject of UFOs.
--CIA Director Allen Dulles, 1955.

Some military officials are seriously considering the possibility of interplanetary ships.
--FBI memo on UFOs, 1952.

Pilot of helicopters wished to stress fact that object was of a saucer like nature, was stationary at 2000 ft. And would be glad to be called upon to verify any statements and act as witness.
--Emergency Report from Maxwell Air Force Base on air space violation by UFO, 1954.

I have discussed this matter with the affected agencies of the government, and they are of the opinion that it is not wise to publicize this matter at this time.
--Senator Richard Russell, head of Senate Armed Services Committee, regarding his sighting of a UFO during a 1955 trip to the Soviet Union.

What bothers me is what's happening to our aircraft.
--Anonymous Air Force officer, 1955.

The Air Defense Command in Baton Rouge was on the phone, waiting for our report, when we landed there.
--Commercial pilot following a UFO sighting, 1957.

Saucers exist (I saw two). They were intelligently flown or operated (evasive tactics, formation flight, hovering). They were mechanisms, not United States weapons, nor Russian. I presume they are extraterrestrial.
--Lt. Colonel Richard Headrick, radar bombing expert, 1959

Reliable reports indicate there are objects coming into our atmosphere at very high speeds and controlled by thinking intelligence.
--Navy Admiral Delmar Fahrney, public statement, 1957.

Congressional investigations ... are still being held on the problem of unidentified flying objects and the problem is one in which there is quite a bit of interest.... Since most of the material presented to the Committees is classified, the hearings are never printed.
--Congressman William H. Ayres, 1958

Behind the scenes, high-ranking Air Force officers are soberly concerned about UFOs. But through official secrecy and ridicule, many citizens are led to believe the unknown flying objects are nonsense.
--Former CIA Director, Roscoe Hillenkoetter, public statement, 1960.

When the team was about ten miles from the landing site, static disrupted radio contact with them. Five to eight minutes later the glow diminished, and the UFO took off. Another UFO was visually sighted and confirmed by radar.
--Classified report by an Air Force Strike Team at Minot AFB, 1966.

... reliable, but off the record information from the Pease AFB in Portsmouth, indicates frequent radar blips and fighters are constantly scrambled to pursue these objects.
--Journalist John Fuller, 1965.

I think there may be substance in some of these reports ... I believe the American people are entitled to a more thorough explanation than has been given them by the Air Force to date.
--Congressman Gerald R. Ford, March 1966.

If 'they' discover 'you', it is an old but hardly invalid rule of thumb, 'they' are your technological superiors.
--National Security Analyst, Lambros Callimahos, 1968.

My own present opinion, based on two years of careful study, is that UFOs are probably extraterrestrial devices engaged in something that might very tentatively be termed 'surveillance'.
--Dr. James McDonald before Congress, 1968.

...All of preceding are frozen moments in our ufological past and, collected together, are a largely unimpeachable indication regarding the actuality of some larger reality... a grand physical existence from which we are being, very suspiciously, "protected" by a conflicted, corrupted, and likely criminal mainstream.

Somebody knows.

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A Special salutation goes out to Freddie May, who missed the Event due to poor health. He was sorely missed, often thought of, and fondly regarded both days...

...Please send a kind thought Freddie's way.

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On SDI! Hear author Frank Feschino and prologuer Stanton Friedman talk about Who, What, When, Where, & How ...

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"Shoot Them Down"! is the most comprehensive story of the 1952 UFO airspace invasion of Washington, D.C. ever told. Not only does the author document the entire sequence of events that lasted for two weeks in July 1952, he also describes the air war betwe en the U.S. Air Force and the strange spacecraft that was fought over the skies of the northeast during that period...

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