James E. McDonald

James E. McDonald was an American physicist and a prominent ufologist in the 20th century, known for his serious study of unidentified flying objects (UFOs). He worked with the Institute for Atmospheric Physics and was a professor at the University of Arizona. McDonald advocated for a scientific approach to UFO research, emphasizing that many sightings warranted serious investigation rather than dismissal. He authored numerous papers on the subject and was a vocal proponent for the U.S. government to take UFO phenomena seriously, believing they could have significant implications for science and national security.