author
Donald E. (Donald Edward) Keyhoe
1897–1988
A former Marine aviator and prolific aviation writer, he became one of the best-known early voices arguing that UFO reports deserved serious public attention. His career stretched from pulp fiction and popular journalism to decades of public debate over government secrecy.
1 Audiobook
The Flying Saucers are Real
by Donald E. (Donald Edward) Keyhoe
About the author
Born in Iowa in 1897, Donald Edward Keyhoe graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy and served in the U.S. Marine Corps as an aviator. After leaving active service, he built a writing career in magazines and books, publishing aviation pieces, fiction, and popular nonfiction for a wide audience.
He also worked in the orbit of early American aviation promotion, including tour work connected with Charles Lindbergh. Over time, he became especially well known for his books and articles about unidentified flying objects, arguing that the subject should be investigated openly rather than dismissed.
Keyhoe remains a notable figure in both aviation writing and the early history of UFO debate. He died in 1988 at age 91.