Area 51 Technician's Son Discloses Secret Alternative Energy

Summary

Paul H. Shoots shares his experiences growing up with his father, Paul A. Shoots, who was involved in secretive military projects. Raised in Kwajalein and later Nellis Air Force Base, Paul's father claimed to be an optical engineer working on non-secure ranges. However, it was revealed that he was part of a team developing new energy sources, with a project that ended in a catastrophic explosion. The family's life was marked by secrecy, affecting their relationships and leading to Paul's eventual distancing from his father. A pivotal moment of truth occurred during a meeting in Munich, where his father disclosed more about his past, hinting at the existence of extraterrestrial technologies.

Takeaways

• 🏝️ Paul H. Shoots was raised on Kwajalein, Marshall Islands, and later moved to Nellis Air Force Base with his family.
• 🕵️‍♂️ His father, Paul A. Shoots, claimed to be an optical engineer working on secure projects at non-secure ranges in Nevada.
• 🛫 Paul Sr. would leave early and return late, with limited interaction with his family, often on unmarked aircraft for TDY missions.
• 🔮 Paul Sr.'s work involved recreating and adapting technologies, including a failed energy source project with organic components.
• 🏰 The family was involved with the LDS Church and had a conservative upbringing, with Paul Sr. being secretive about his work.
• 💼 After retirement in 1993, Paul Sr. revealed more about his work to his son, including suspicions of being involved in covert projects.
• 💡 There were instances of family being investigated for security breaches, and Paul Sr. was once a suspect in a leak of stealth technology.
• 💸 Post-retirement, Paul Sr. became wealthy with an unclear source of income, leading to a strained relationship with his family.
• 🔐 Paul Sr. had high security clearances and access to secure areas, indicating his involvement in significant projects.
• 👨‍👦 The son's relationship with his father was distant due to the secretive nature of Paul Sr.'s work, leading to a lack of family unity.

Q & A

Where was Paul H. Shoots raised initially?

Paul H. Shoots was initially raised in Kwajalein, Marshall Islands in the South Pacific.

What was Paul H. Shoots' father's profession?

Paul H. Shoots' father claimed to be an optical engineer working on range 61 and range 62, which are non-secure ranges north of Tonopah, Nevada.

How did Paul H. Shoots' father commute to work?

His father would leave every morning around 4:30 to 5:00 AM and return home late at night around 7:30 to 8:00 PM, commuting via an unmarked 737 aircraft.

What was Tom Hamilton's relationship with Paul H. Shoots' father?

Tom Hamilton was Paul H. Shoots' father's boss, and he had worked with him on Kwajalein Missile Range and later in Nevada.

What was the nature of the LDS Church's influence on Paul H. Shoots' upbringing?

Paul H. Shoots was raised in a very conservative environment due to his involvement with the LDS Church, which also influenced his political views.

What significant event occurred after Paul H. Shoots' father retired?

After retiring in 1993, Paul H. Shoots' father revealed more about his secretive work and past to his son during a meeting in Munich, Germany.

What was the nature of the project that Paul H. Shoots' father worked on for several years?

The project involved recreating or adapting technologies given from universities, with a focus on developing a new type of energy source.

What happened during the testing of the new energy source device?

The device, which had an organic composition, blew up when it was activated during a test on the range.

How did Paul H. Shoots' father's secretive work affect his family life?

The secrecy surrounding his work led to a lack of interaction and emotional distance within the family, contributing to the eventual divorce of Paul H. Shoots' parents.

What was the impact of Paul H. Shoots' father's work on his son's perception of truth and lies?

Paul H. Shoots struggled with discerning truth from lies due to the secretive nature of his father's work, which affected his ability to interact with people and trust after leaving home.

What was the significance of the encounter between Paul H. Shoots and Tom Hamilton during his high school years?

The encounter was significant as it marked the first connection Paul H. Shoots made between his father's secretive work and the people involved, such as Tom Hamilton, who had a drinking problem and was a heavy alcoholic.