"Intercept - but don't shoot." Ever since 1948, when the United States Air Force issued this famous order, American pilots have been defied by the unidentified flying objects that periodically invade our air space. Why hasn't the Air Force authorized pilots to shoot the mysterious invaders down? Fear of extraterrestrial reprisal? Diplomatic protests from powers that control the biggest secret of our time? Technological awe dictated by ignorance? Deliberate deceit dictated by circumstances? Who has the answers? The story of the UFO coverup may even dwarf the Watergate scandal! Years of sightings and documentation cannot be denied. The public's intelligence can not continue to be ignored. Our government must come forward with the truth. The secret files must be opened. it is time the world is told about the UFO conspiracy. In this landmark book Renato Vesco lays the groundwork for finally learning the truth about so-called Unidentified Flying Objects. --- from book's back cover
I was expecting a sensationalistic bit of Italian-style ufology--the edition I found is called INTERCEPT--BUT DONT SHOOT, but it took some unexpected turns and blew my mind. Most of the book is dedicated to the argument that UFOs are from Earth--the result of radical technology developed during World War Two by the Germans, English, and Canadians. (Yes. Flying saucers from Canada. The mind boggles.) I may steal a few ideas here.