Wilbert B. Smith
Wilbert B. Smith was a Canadian engineer and government official who is best known for his interest in the subject of unidentified flying objects (UFOs) and his involvement in government research on the topic. Smith was born in Lethbridge, Alberta in 1910, and studied electrical engineering at the University of British Columbia.
After graduating, Smith worked as an engineer for several companies in Canada before joining the Department of Transport in 1947. He was appointed as the head of the department’s radio regulations division, and was responsible for overseeing the regulation of radio and communications technology in Canada.
In the early 1950s, Smith became interested in the subject of UFOs, and began to investigate reports of sightings and encounters with the help of his colleagues in the government and military. He became convinced that UFOs were a real phenomenon, and that their potential origins and motivations were worthy of serious scientific study.
In 1950, Smith wrote a letter to the Canadian government requesting permission to establish a research program to investigate the nature of UFOs. The program was approved, and Smith was put in charge of the project. The program, known as Project Magnet, was aimed at studying the magnetic properties of UFOs and their potential effects on the environment and human health.
Facts about Wilbert B. Smith and his work on UFOs include:
- In 1950, Smith claimed to have received a series of messages from extraterrestrial beings through a process known as “automatic writing.” He suggested that the messages contained important scientific and philosophical information, and that they provided evidence of the existence of extraterrestrial intelligence.
- Smith’s work on Project Magnet was controversial and was met with skepticism and criticism from many government officials and scientists. Some experts suggested that Smith’s conclusions were based on flawed methodology and insufficient data, while others accused him of promoting pseudoscientific theories and unsupported claims.
- Smith’s interest in the subject of UFOs led him to become a prominent figure in the field of ufology, and he was a founding member of the National Investigations Committee on Aerial Phenomena (NICAP), one of the first civilian organizations dedicated to the study of UFOs in the United States.
Smith wrote several books on the subject of UFOs and extraterrestrial intelligence, including “The New Science,” “The Top Secret UFO War in Canada,” and “The Case for the UFO.” He also contributed articles to several UFO-related publications, including Fate magazine and Flying Saucer Review.
If you’re interested in learning more about Wilbert Smith and his experiences:
- “The Boys from Topside” by Arthur Bray: This book talks about Smith’s claims about his contact with extraterrestrials and his work on Project Magnet.
- “Project Magnet” by Palmiro Campagna: This book provides a more in-depth look at Smith’s work on Project Magnet, including his alleged communications with extraterrestrial beings.
- “The UFO Files: The Canadian Connection Exposed” by Palmiro Campagna: This book also provides information on Wilbert Smith and the broader history of UFO sightings and investigations in Canada.
- “Magic Eyes Only: Earth’s Encounters with Extraterrestrial Technology” by Ryan S. Wood: Wood’s book also discusses Smith’s work, in the context of other alleged encounters with extraterrestrial technology.
Smith is considered by many to be a pioneer in the field of ufology and a significant figure in the history of government research on the topic of UFOs. His work and ideas continue to inspire and influence researchers and enthusiasts in the field of UFO research today.
