The Decline of Credibility in Project Blue Book

This chapter examines the significant changes in Project Blue Book's operations following the departure of key personnel, leading to a steep decline in unexplained UFO sightings. It highlights specific incidents, including a notable sighting in Michigan, and discusses the challenges investigators faced amid a skeptical media landscape. Additionally, the chapter covers the controversy over the swamp gas explanation and the subsequent push for scientific investigation led by figures like Gerald Ford and the establishment of the Condon Committee.