The Other Roswell: Ufo Crash On The Texas-Mexico Border [Paperback]

Noe Torres (Author), Ruben Uriarte (Author)

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Publication Date: April 28, 2008

Shocking eyewitness testimony that is just as riveting as the story of the 1947 Roswell UFO crash. On a clear spring day in 1955, Air Force pilot Robert Willingham was flying an F-86 fighter jet across West Texas when he saw an object "as bright as a star" streak past him and then execute a 90-degree turn going 2,000 miles per hour. Giving chase in his jet, the decorated World War II and Korean War veteran watched in awe as the object suddenly plummeted to Earth near Del Rio, Texas. Soon after, he visited the crash site and saw a large, silver UFO impacted into the side of a sandy hill. Nothing could have prepared him for what happened next, as his life was about to change forever. Foreword by Dr. Bruce Maccabee, veteran UFO researcher and bestselling author.

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About the Author

Noe Torres and Ruben Uriarte are active members of the UFO research community with many years of experience as investigators, authors, and lecturers. Their first book, "Mexico's Roswell: The Chihuahua UFO Crash" (2007) received wide acclaim and was the basis for an episode of the History Channel's "UFO Hunters" TV show, in which the authors made a guest appearance. The book was also featured in the July 2007 issue of "UFO Magazine" and is currently being considered for production as a motion picture. The authors have traveled extensively while conducting research for their books and have appeared on many TV and radio shows, including George Noory's "Coast to Coast AM," Paranormal Radio with Captain Jack, Speaking of Strange, the Jerry Pippin Show, and Jaime Maussan's Mysteries of the Third Millenium. They have also spoken at numerous conferences and events, including the Roswell Museum's annual UFO festival, the UFO Crash Retrieval Conference in Las Vegas, and the Bay Area UFO Expo. Noe holds a Masters degree from the University of Texas at Austin and has authored four books and a motion picture screenplay. Ruben, a graduate of California State University, is director of the Northern California chapter of the Mutual UFO Network (MUFON).

Product Details

• Paperback: 200 pages
• Publisher: RoswellBooks.com (April 28, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 098175970X
• ISBN-13: 978-0981759708
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 5.8 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.9 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #836,384 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Author-researcher Noe Torres is a state section director for the Mutual UFO Network (MUFON). He holds a Bachelor's in English and a Master's in Library Science from the University of Texas at Austin and has authored seven books and a motion picture screenplay. With UFO researcher Ruben Uriarte, he has written three books about famous, historical UFO cases: "Mexico's Roswell: The Chihuahua UFO Crash," "The Other Roswell: UFO Crash on the Texas-Mexico Border," and "Aliens in the Forest: The Cisco Grove UFO Encounter." He has also authored a critically-acclaimed book on the Roswell Incident, "Ultimate Guide to the Roswell UFO Crash," which he also released in Spanish. With Roswell historian John LeMay, he authored "The Real Cowboys & Aliens: UFO Encounters of the Old West" and also edited and published LeMay's 2011 book, "Roswell USA." Torres has appeared on the History Channel's "UFO Hunters," Coast to Coast AM, the Jeff Rense program, and many other media outlets. He is also a frequent lecturer at UFO conferences and appears annually at the Roswell UFO Festival. Along with Travis Walton, he was a featured speaker at the 2011 Laredo UFO Conference held November 5 in Laredo, Texas. Torres can be contacted through his Web site www.roswellbooks.com.

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars THE OTHER ROSWELL, August 8, 2008

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Joseph R. Calamia (El Paso, Texas) - See all my reviews
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THE OTHER ROSWELL

"The Other Roswell"; UFO Crash on the Texas-Mexico Border by Noe Torres and Ruben Uriarte is a fascinating story about a 1955 UFO crash that was shadowed by U.S. Air Force Reserve Officer, Colonel Robert B. Willingham into the desert Southwest just across the border into Mexico. Not only did Colonel Willingham follow the object he, subsequently returned to the sight in a private plane and walked the debris field under the watchful eyes and nervous gun toting soldiers of the Mexican Army. These troops were allegedly awaiting the special removal teams from the United States Government.

The witness in this matter, Colonel Willingham appears to be an extremely credible witness, and makes an unbelievable story ...believable!

I must admit however, that I was somewhat disappointed with the redundancy of information that seemed to be woven from one chapter into the next. In addition, the authors used a great deal of ancillary information or, vignettes that seemed to have little, or nothing to do with the actual story and investigation at hand. It was almost as though, the authors were struggling by adding outside information to help balance the potential lack of corroborating witnesses, or...rushing to meet publication demands.

Despite my own displeasure (and opinion), regarding the aforementioned, Noe Torres and Ruben Uriarte are excellent investigators, and have done a superb job to awaken the publics interest, and curiosity into these specific cases of alleged UFO crashes and retrievals on the borders of Texas and Mexico. I salute their obvious dedication to hard work and passion of the subject matter.

Chapter 20 reflects the authors' obvious respect and infatuation with Colonel Robert B. Willingham, and their enthusiasm is immediately transferred to the reader as well. Here for sure is a great American patriot, who has voiced his truthful opinions regardless of the heavy penalties it cost him.

This book and its predecessor, "Mexico's Roswell" is ironically similar in nature, despite the nineteen (19) years of difference in the actual incidents. If, you going to purchase "Mexico's Roswell," then you should also purchase this book as it's companion or, visa versa. I think they are worth the affordable prices.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Another UFO Bits the Dust, September 15, 2008

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Noe Torres and Ruben Uriarte, authors of "Mexico's Roswell," present an equally perplexing story as told to them by a Colonel Willingham, who appears to be who he says he is, and a creditable witness. Colonel Willingham paid a heavy price for his willingness to talk about this incident; loss of his military pension. Torres and Uriarte's investigation of Colonel Willingham's case seems more rigorous and comprehensive than their earlier work of a UFO crash in Chihuahua, Mexico.

Colonel Willingham, while serving as an F-86 pilot in the U. S. Air force in 1955, witnessed visually and on radar a rapidly descending UFO and followed it as it made an abrupt 90 degree turn and crashed near Del Rio, Texas. He subsequently rented a light aircraft, returned to the crash site, and landed where he was greeted and turned away by the Mexican military that were waiting with the crashed spacecraft until the American military arrived.

Colonel Willingham's original report was filed with NICAP where it lay uninvestigated until now. His original report was met with threats from the military about discussing the incident further. Now after more than 50 years he is speaking out again, this time to authors Torres and Uriarte. The colonel presents a convincing story, but he lacks corroborating witnesses.

While is book is a bit repetitive at times, it is an interesting, engaging and easy read and certainly worth the going price of $11.00, particularly if you are a UFO buff.

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1.0 out of 5 stars Don't bother, December 11, 2011

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The Other Roswell is a fun story. Unfortunately if you research things a little you'll see it's just a story. The supposed air force officer was never an air force officer, he was in the civil air patrol. The time line he describes from witnessing the object, flying back to Carswell, then driving to another airport, then flying a light airplane back to Mexico just don't wash.
It is a fun story, but if you start to take a serious look at it you'll see it for what it is, a story.
Do a little research on the witness, if you believe a high ranking USAF officer gave up his retirement so easy , go ahead. A little research on Carswell AFB and the airport the witness says he flew from back to Mexico. There aren't enough hours in the day.
Sorry folks but this one has so many holes you just can't take it as serious UFO research.