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Mantell’s Tragedy: Pilot, Balloon, and the Birth of Modern UFO Myth
Episode 579
Published 1 week, 1 day ago
Description
In 1948 a Kentucky National Guard pilot died chasing a mysterious glow in the upper atmosphere—a case that spurred secret balloon projects, early UFO inquiries, and a lasting legend. The episode unpacks the crash science, classified research, media frenzy, and why this single flight still fuels debate today.
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