Richard Dolan - APRO The Best Forgotten UFO Organization (Part Two)
Analysis Summary
Summary
The account discusses the history of the Aerial Phenomena Research Organization (APRO) and its key figures, Cora and Jim Lorenzen. In the early 1970s, they interacted with Allen Hynek, who was establishing his own UFO organization. Tensions arose when Hynek sought a list of APRO investigators. Throughout the 1970s, APRO was active in UFO investigations, including notable cases like Travis Walton's abduction. However, by the 1980s, the organization declined due to the Lorenzen's aging and lack of successors. After their deaths, their valuable files were given to Tina Choate and Brian Myers, who later became untrustworthy. This left a significant gap in UFO research, impacting the field's historical record.
Program Intelligence Analysis
The video discusses the history and impact of the Aerial Phenomena Research Organization (A.P.R.O.) in the UFO field during the 1970s and 1980s. It highlights claims of infiltration by intelligence operatives and the controversial transfer of A.P.R.O.'s files to individuals suspected of scamming the organization. The discussion emphasizes the importance of preserving UFO research history and the legacy of the Lorenzen couple.
A.P.R.O. was infiltrated by intelligence operatives, and its files were given to individuals who may have been involved in a scam.
Coral Lorenzen
“Hynek very arrogantly says to her fate has placed me at center stage of the UFO situation.”
Jim Lorenzen
Allen Hynek
“Fate has placed me at center stage of the UFO situation.”
William Moore
Richard Doty
Tina Choate
Brian Myers
A.P.R.O. was well positioned to dominate the UFO field in the 1970s.
William Moore, a researcher for A.P.R.O., had connections to the intelligence community.
A.P.R.O. was infiltrated by intelligence operatives.
The files of A.P.R.O. were given to Tina Choate and Brian Myers, who may have been involved in a scam.
Some of A.P.R.O.'s records were placed onto microfilm in the 1970s, and some have surfaced.
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Charles Moody
Retold Account
This is a retold account. Triad scoring requires direct experiencer testimony.
Travis Walton
Retold Account
This is a retold account. Triad scoring requires direct experiencer testimony.
Myrna Hansen
Retold Account
This is a retold account. Triad scoring requires direct experiencer testimony.