Robert Wood
With a Bachelor of Science in Aeronautical Engineering from Colorado and a Ph.D. in physics from Cornell, a 43-year career at McDonnell Douglas managing research and development projects and over thirty years of investigation into UFOs, Dr. Wood was uniquely qualified to provide credible analysis about the nature of the UFO reality. He began reconstructing the (MAJIC) Special Operations Manual in 1995.
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Robert Wood is the father of Ryan Wood, and was one of the driving forces behind the Majestic Documents web site. He passed away on 26 August 2024.
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Dr. Wood was a man of extraordinary intellect, integrity, and curiosity, whose contributions to the fields of aerospace engineering and UFO research have left an indelible mark on both scientific and ufological communities. Born on April 4, 1928, in Ithaca New York, Bob's journey through life was characterized by a relentless pursuit of knowledge and a deep commitment to uncovering the truths that lie beyond our immediate understanding.
Academic and Professional Achievements: Bob Wood's academic journey began with a B.S. in Aeronautical Engineering from the University of Colorado in 1949. He furthered his education by earning a Ph.D. in Physics from Cornell University in 1953. His early career saw him working for General Electric Aeronautics and Ordnance, followed by a two-year stint in the U.S. Army at Aberdeen Proving Ground. In 1956, he joined Douglas Aircraft, which later became McDonnell Douglas and eventually Boeing, where he spent an impressive 43 years.
During his tenure in the aerospace industry, Dr. Wood was involved in numerous groundbreaking projects. His work included the thermodynamics of missile cooling, managing independent research and development projects, antigravity research and investigations, designing radars to discriminate between Soviet ballistic missiles and their decoys, and contributing to the Space Station's development. He also played a pivotal role in promoting the Delta launch vehicle as NASA's workhorse for orbital payloads.
UFO Research and Contributions: Dr. Wood's interest in UFOs began in the late 1960s when he led a proprietary project aimed at understanding how UFOs "worked." This “Boys in the Back Room” (BITBR) project employed the late Stanton Friedman and had funding of $4.5 million in today’s dollars. Ultimately this blossomed into a lifelong passion, and upon his retirement in 1993, he became deeply involved in the forensics of authenticating the Majestic-12 UFO trove of documents. He collaborated closely with his son, Ryan S. Wood, and together they made significant strides in the field.
Bob was a long-time Director of Research for the Mutual UFO Network (MUFON) and served on the Board of Directors for MUFON the Aerial Phenomena Research Organization. He was also a counselor for the Society for Scientific Exploration and a member of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics since 1947. His scholarly contributions included authoring numerous articles on UFOs and the groundbreaking 1968 AIAA talk “Giant Discoveries of Future Science”. He authored, edited and contributed to several books—Alien Viruses, Selected by Extraterrestrials by fellow Douglas Aircraft employee Bill Tompkins, and the Encyclopedia of Flying Saucers by Vernon Bowen.