Everyone knows about the reported recovery of a crashed alien spaceship near Roswell, New Mexico, in July 1947. However, most people are unaware that, at the time of the incident, Roswell Army Airfield was home to the world's only atomic bomber squadron, the 509th Bomb Group. Was this merely a coincidence?
During the Cold War, the United States and the Soviet Union built thousands of the far more destructive hydrogen bombs, some of them a thousand times as powerful as the first atomic bombs dropped on Japan. If the nuclear standoff between the superpowers had errupted into World War III, human civilization—and perhaps the very survival of our species—would have been at risk.
Did this ominous state of affairs come to the attention of outside observers? Was there a connection between the atomic bomber squadron based at Roswell and the reported crash of a UFO nearby? Did those who pilot the UFOs monitor the superpowers' nuclear arms race during the dangerous Cold War era? Do they scrutinize American and Russian nuclear weapons sites even now?
UFOs and Nukes provides the startling and sometimes shocking answers to these questions. Veteran researcher Robert Hastings has investigated nuclear weapons-related UFO incidents for more than three decades, and has interviewed hundreds of U.S. Air Force personnel, from airmen to colonels, who witnessed extraordinary UFO encounters at nuclear weapons sites. Their amazing stories are presented here.
Robert L. Hastings was born May 6, 1950, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, at Sandia Base, where atomic weapons were engineered. His father, Robert E. Hastings, was career U.S. Air Force, retiring in 1967 with the rank of Senior Master Sergeant. In 1966–67, the Hastings family was stationed at Malmstrom AFB, Montana, during one peak period of UFO activity at nearby Minuteman nuclear missile sites. In March 1967, Hastings witnessed five UFOs being tracked on radar at the base air traffic control tower. He later learned that these "unknown targets" had been maneuvering near ICBM sites located southeast of the base. This experience ultimately led to his decades-long research into the UFO-nukes connection.
Hastings received a BFA in Photography at Ohio University in 1972, and worked as a photographic technician at Northern Illinois University for eight years. In 1981, after conducting numerous interviews with former and retired US Air Force personnel regarding their knowledge of nuclear weapons-related UFO incidents, Hastings ventured out on the college lecture circuit to speak about the U.S. government's cover-up on UFOs. To date, he has appeared at over 500 colleges and universities in the U.S. as well as Oxford University in England.
In 1986–88, Hastings retrained in Electron Microscopy at San Joaquin Delta College in Stockton, California, and received a certificate in Materials Science Applications. Between 1988 and 2002, he was employed as a laboratory analyst by Philips Semiconductors in Albuquerque, New Mexico, but continued lecturing at colleges in his spare time. Now retired, he continues to promote public awareness of the reality of UFO activity at nuclear weapons sites.
"A review of the declassified files reveals that both military and intelligence communities have long considered UFOs to be absolutely real—in the physical sense—and a potential threat to national security. Given that a number of the documents refer to provocative UFO activity at highly-sensitive nuclear weapons sites, including missile launch facilities and missile warhead/bomb storage areas, this concern is entirely understandable. Consequently, the official cover-up of the phenomenon, if for no other reason than this, can be explained."
The author has been interviewing ex-military, and civilian personnel involved in our nuclear weapons during their tours of service, and he has amassed an incredible amount of data showing that UFOs have penetrated and interfered with our ability to maintain complete control over our weapons of mass destructions. Although there is no clear agenda to the UFO’s actions, the consensus is that they are firing a shot across our bow, telling us we’re playing with fire by continuing to maintain such a huge stockpile of nuclear weapons.
The author is also asking for more men and women to provide information if they were involved in UFO incidents around our nuclear weapons. Evidently there are many thousands of witnesses that have yet to come forward, so the full story may never be told. However, what data the author has obtained, is already incredible, and very frightening. Just reading the many statements from credible witnesses leaves the reader begging for an answer to this seven-decade mystery.
I found the book highly informative, and presented in a way as that leaves no doubt we have alien craft in our skies, whether from other worlds, or other dimensions. Although a couple chapters do rehash old subjects, such as The Condon Report and Project Blue Book, most of the material is aimed towards the subject of UFOs and Nukes, which takes the UFO investigation in a very new direction from the old material we are used to. Highly recommended.
Excellent History of UFO/UAP Sightings At/Near Nuclear Facilities
UFOs and Nukes is a carefully researched and well-written riposte to those who ask why UFOs/UAPs aren’t tracked by military radar/seen by military personnel. The objects have indeed been seen and tracked, but such incidents have been vastly under-reported, as demonstrated compellingly by long-time UFO researcher and author Robert Higgins. The book is an essential addition to the libraries of students of UFOs/UAPs. Higgins has created an excellent and detailed history of UFO observations at or in the vicinity of nuclear sites from the 1940s well into the 21st century. While I’ve deducted 1 star due to problems of organization (the narrative wanders) and editing (the text could be slimmed down), this is an extremely worthwhile addition to any UFO/UAP bookshelf. No less an authority than Lue Elizondo, the former director of the Pentagon’s AATIP (Advanced Aerospace Threat Identification Program) program has praised it, and with good reason. Higgins demonstrates that the military reporting issue with respect to UFO/UAP events at nuclear facilities — at least until June 2021, when official reporting policy was changed — has been the Personnel Reporting Program (PRP) for those who work with nuclear, chemical and biological weapons. Those subject to PRP evaluation are required to exhibit the highest levels of stability/reliability in their professional and personal lives. In consequence of the PRP, service members have been actively discouraged from reporting UFOs and UAPs, or have concluded (accurately) that non-reporting was the safer course of action. The wealth of information collected by Higgins from former military personnel, ranging from enlisted service members to top brass, is far-ranging and impressive. In addition to documenting decades of sightings, Higgins sheds new light on a number of famous cases, including Roswell and Rendlesham Forest. Chapters are also devoted to the Cuban missile crisis and to sightings near Russian nuclear bases. One interesting oddity: some American incidents received exhaustive official investigation culminating in warnings that observers not repeat their accounts to others. Other incidents, often of seeming equal or greater magnitude, were never investigated officially, nor were observers asked to keep silent. Perhaps this reflects the decisions of individual commanding officers as to whether to memorialize sightings. Or perhaps the PRP system led to lapses in investigative activity. *Bottom line: UFOs and Nukes is an essential addition to the libraries of readers interested in military accounts of UFO sightings. Kudos to Robert Higgins for his decades of careful, persistent work on this subject.
This book deserves respect for its extensive documenting of the author's efforts to interview mostly military observers of UFO activity. While the narrative may be repetitive and lacking in conclusions, I have appreciated the clues that seem to emerge from detailed witness testimonies. These clues are: 1. UFO activity around nuclear missiles is interactive and could be interpreted as disapproving of nuclear missiles. 2. UFO's may have demonstrated the ability to interfere in ballistic missile launch systems. 3. UFO's are predominantly seen at night.' 4. UFO's do not make any attempt at stealth, they light up and appear to invite attention 5. UFO's have a radar signature and in some cases appear to emit electromagnetic fields as indicated by temporary radio and other electronic systems interference. 6. No harm has been described to persons as a direct interaction with a UFO 7. The Air Force has understandably tried to suppress UFO reports around nuclear missile silos and this by itself should not be judged as a devious coverup given the serious implications of losing control of a nuclear device. Who would want to reveal that our weapons were helpless against an unknown and perhaps unknowable force? 8. The predominant belief that the UFO's are extraterrestrial seems overly narrow given the historical record going back thousands of years and including almost all civilizations. The Bible as well presents the battle between good and evil as occurring in this world and a parallel one. This is similar to science fiction stories like the MATRIX. 9. Parallel universe theories at this point in our understanding of science do not need to be proven to accept the possibility of their existence on at least the same level of probability as extraterrestrials. 10. De bunkers also known currently as internet trolls, feed on any attempt to conduct unbiased discourse and make unsupported demands for compliance to their view that UFO's do not exist. I would suggest that de bunkers might have some vested interest in hiding the operation of the MATRIX and could offer a new opportunity for a book.
A dense read into the historical connection between nuclear weapons sites and UFOs. Whether you believe in the phenomena or not, it’s simply overwhelming to read the first and second hand accounts of over 100 Q cleared nuclear launch commanders (who are also upheld to the US Military’s Personnel Reliability Program).
Ask yourself, do you think 100+ Q cleared (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Q_cle...) who have no knowledge of each other are making up stories? The same people we are trusting to handle the launch sequences of weapons that can destroy the entire world over tens of times? A common critique of experiencers is that they are unreliable observers. Do you believe Q cleared Air Force personnel on adhering to PRP (literally needing to report to their superiors if they take something as benign as Advil) are unreliable observers? The folks we trust our nation’s and the world’s security with? Without strictly appealing to authority, the experiences laid out by these military personnel is in the very least interesting given the similarities seen in stories spanning decades.
Hastings never makes a conclusion on what actually is happening here or why they are here, but the phenomena’s interest in our nuclear weapons systems (and international nuclear weapons systems as detailed by his interviews and coverage of many international cases) is undeniable.
Hastings makes a good call out on supposed debunkers or those unwilling to admit something is happening in our skies. How much have they read the literature? The first hand accounts? How much of their viewpoint is made BEFORE having done actual homework?
This took me two months to finish as it is truly dense, long, and at times started to give me the heebie jeebies. I do recommend it only after having been introduced to the topic after reading something such as “In Plain Sight” by Ross Coulthart. Once you’ve waded in the shallow end, then you can safely dive into the deep end.
I’ve seen theories about UFOs and nuclear power discussed a lot on TV, but I haven’t read much about the topic in books. I looked forward to picking this one up, and while it did discuss a wide range of sightings/events, I felt like I was trudging through it.
It’s obvious that a lot of time, dedication, and research went into this book, especially having read the revised and updated edition, but I found that the stories were presented dryly. Another problem I encountered was doing further research on certain events (involving UFO/UAPs or otherwise). While I understand that with this particular topic, there are often cover-ups and information largely depends on taking an individual’s word for it, I do think it’s important in this day in age to be able to find at least something relating to it outside the book. In several instances, this book was the only reference I could find.
Despite my couple of quips, I still think this book is worth reading if you are a UFO enthusiast. The link between UFOs and nuclear weapons/power is both interesting and terrifying. I feel like there are a lot of different interpretations one can make.
This is an incredible book where the author has put tons of research into the topic of UFOs and nuclear facilities.
From interviews with staff who were present during the events, to freedom of information requests, this book is an comprehensive look at a phenomena that shows that whatever the craft are that buzz around nuclear facilities, whether they are benign or adversarial, and whether they are from here or “somewhere else” - this is a topic that is real and clearly a cause for concern.
In fact, there is so much research and so many accounts in this book that I didn’t finish it all. Frankly, it became too overwhelming.
And yet despite the evidence, the authorities have for decades, and are still are ignoring this issue.
Given the ever growing public awareness of increasing UAP incursions into our airspace, this book is a timely reminder that we may not be the only people who are concerned about the direction our society is heading in.
The U.S. Military/Government has engaged in a pattern of denial, censorship, and cover up regarding UFOs since the mid 1940s. This is likely due to documented and persistent intrusions over airspace above nuclear weapons sites. The UFOs must be considered a significant security risk since they can violate military airspace and travel at astonishing velocities - confirmed by radar - that are far beyond the speeds attainable by any man-made aircraft. Also, these mysterious objects perform maneuvers (again verified by radar) that would be completely impossible by current military aircraft or even rockets/missiles. The eyewitness testimony of competent credentialed witnesses - such as nuclear missile guards, military pilots, etc.- cannot be dismissed as fiction. The events described in "UFOs & Nukes: Extraordinary Encounters at Nuclear Weapons Sites" will confront many readers' concept of reality, and the assumed superiority of the human race.
A diligent and thorough investigation into this subject.And it is a great academic source for the study and Research of the Phenomena. One could say this book is like the Bible of the UFO/UAP. This is one of those books that needs to be in your library if you’re seriously interested in trying to understand this subject or if you’re just completely and utterly curious. I do have to warn you though if you’re just starting to learn and study the subject it is a rabbit hole like no other.It has taken me from the journey of UFO to quantum physics,hermetics,ancient history, religion, politics, philosophy, sacred geometry, meditation, telepathy, it has literally changed me into a polymath.And after several years of studying the subject it is still only the beginning.We are not the only intelligent species on this planet.
It's all in the title. A recounting of stories told to the author by various sources, almost all of them ex-military, as you might imagine considering the "nuke" part. Some interesting experiences are relayed here, broken up roughly by decade. The main downside is that it gets a little tedious reading about the same story of a guy who saw lights whizzing around for the hundreth time, but then you'll stumble upon something different and more exciting. It's an encyclopedia of UFO encounters at nuclear sites, a collection of accounts, and in that role it serves well.
If you are amongst those who have been sucked down the UAP/UFO rabbit hole or you are looking to dip your toe in those waters, this book is a must read that should be added to you repertoire. A fully comprehensive account from 150+ seemingly reputable former military witnesses is what you will find here. Hastings easily and smoothly makes the connection between UAP/UFO encounters and the world's nuclear arsenal. Very well written and exhaustively researched, this book is a cornerstone of the topic and a must read. Highly recommend!
It didn't change a little bit my conclusion. There is no relevant SSP. All the sources quoted are miserable and unreliable, at least he didn't put too much credence on Vesco and other clowns. The so-called TR3 B is better explained by the mimicry tactics of the UFO phenomenon, it seems they have been using familiar images to do their thing, and create chaos, this modus operandi is very common and has been in use since the Airship flap of 1897.
This is hands down one of the best books I have encountered on the subject. I thoroughly enjoyed it all the way through and I highly recommend it to anybody interested in learning more about this mystery. The book helps take away the need for people to believe in the subject and more for them to simply engage with and acknowledge the evidence and accept the genuine mystery of the phenomenon for what it is.
A bit of a slow and tedious read at the beginning of the book - but the middle and end are more enjoyable. My only other complaint is that the author focuses only on US Air Force and Army UFO-nuke encounters. I don't believe or recall that there was single US Navy encounter covered in the book. This would seem to be a significant oversight - given the nuclear-powered propulsion systems and ordnance the US Navy possesses.
This book is a huge wealth of (very dry) data. If there were a core curriculum for ufology, this encyclopedia of cases would assuredly be included.
My only criticism is I often found myself wanting some level of third party corroboration. I understand that is not commonly available when digging into events that are or have been classified. However, that sticking point unfortunately drains a bit of relevance out of this style of data as time goes on.
Some interesting chapters but as a book I find most of it redundant. How many times do you have to hear about the same UFO from different witnesses at different angles. Truthfully most stories are boring and uneventful. Sorry but I would have passed on this book with hindsight.
Does exactly what is says on the tin, but its done in a tediously repetitious manner and it is very lacking in variety or excitement. Basically the detailed account after account after account of military personnel describing their experience - gets very monotonous!!
A bit academic but well worth it. The topic of studying the connection between ufos and nukes needs to be academic to be taken seriously. Lots of military interviews and data. Deeply fascinating
Seemingly every expert on the UAP topic eventually cites this book. Meticulously researched over many years with numerous firsthand accounts and witness interviews.