Unknown: Azadehdel-Walker conversation on South African crash
On January 26, 1990, British-Armenian orchid expert Habib “Henry” Azadehdel contacted Eric A. Walker to discuss a reported UFO crash in South Africa involving insect-like beings. Walker suggested past government cooperation with extraterrestrials.
Background
Background
On January 26, 1990, Habib "Henry" Azadehdel, a British-Armenian orchid hunter working under the pseudonym "Armen Victorian", had a long telephone conversation with Eric A. Walker. The conversation concerned an alleged UFO crash in South Africa involving insect-like aliens.
Details of the Conversation
Azadehdel asked about the incident, described as a crash with living, insect-like beings. Walker, a former scientist and president of Pennsylvania State University, indicated that governments had cooperated with such entities in the past. The conversation was later documented in UFO research reports.
People Involved
- Habib "Henry" Azadehdel: well-known UFO researcher and orchid collector, working under a pseudonym.
- Eric A. Walker: significant figure in UFO circles, with connections to government projects.
Significance
The exchange is among the claims of secret crashes and cooperation. It is cited in works such as Eberhart's timeline and Cameron's report, but rests on witness testimony alone, without physical evidence. Its relevance to crash retrieval theories is considerable.