In the mid-1980's, Mark was approached by Lockheed to create some artwork for a second generation aircraft in a family of vehicles that later became know as the "Aurora", and over the course of the following twenty years, he became aware of a vast array of experimental aircraft and propulsion systems that defy reality to the present day. It became apparent from his discussions with friends working in the industry and people who worked on its periphery, that the United States (or some agency within the government) has had some manner of anti-gravity propulsion since the mid-to-late 1960's. In late 1988 Mark became aware of a specific program developed by Lockheed Skunkworks under the name of "Alien Reproduction Vehicle" or "ARV". A system also referred to as the "Fluxliner", culminating in the development of three different size vehicles: One which was about 24 feet in diameter, code-named "Baby Bear" a 60 foot version, code-named "Momma Bear", and a large craft between 124 and 130 feet in diameter, code-named "Poppa Bear". Each craft had the same general shape and proportions with the exception of its hatch and "synthetic vision system" which remained uniform through all sizes of the craft. It's propulsion was based upon the use of what has been called "Zero-Point Energy", and it was said to be capable of "light speed or better" according to one three star general making a presentation on the craft. Investigating this technology and the science behind it became a personal obsession of his, eventually to the detriment of my career. Mark later became a witness in The Disclosure Project of Dr. Stephen Greer, speaking along with 21 other witnesses before the press at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C. in May of 2001. - www.markmccandlish.com