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Nick Redfern | Secret Societies, Strange Beings, & Hidden Codes
1947 UFO Wave, Ray Palmer and Sci-Fi Connections
The 1947 UFO phenomenon, sparked by Kenneth Arnold's sighting, is linked to a network of science fiction writers and occultists. Ray Palmer, a prominent magazine editor, collaborated with Arnold on "The Coming of the Saucers" and maintained ties with L. Ron Hubbard and Jack Parsons. This intersection suggests a direct connection between the birth of the "flying saucer" meme and the occult interests of the era's leading sci-fi figures.