APRO

Summary

The Aerial Phenomena Research Organization was a civilian UFO research group that collected and circulated reports. It is relevant where source records cite civilian reporting, correspondence, or press material connected to APRO.

Origin

Founded as a civilian UFO research organization during the early Blue Book era.

Scope

Collected reports, published case material, and corresponded with witnesses and researchers.

Key personnel

Jim Lorenzen, Coral Lorenzen, and APRO contributors.

Termination

Ended operations in the late 1980s.

Current status

Historical civilian organization; do not infer APRO involvement unless a source names it.