Papers d'OVNIS

Magazine Overview

Title: Papers d'OVNIS
Issue: 31-32
Date: July-August 1996
Publisher: Centro de Estudios Interplanetarios (CEI)

This issue of *Papers d'OVNIS* presents a comprehensive exploration of the intersection between military installations and UFO phenomena, alongside an in-depth look at advanced secret aircraft and recent astronomical discoveries of exoplanets.

Editorial Stance and Personal Reflections

The issue opens with an editorial by Jordi Ardanuy, who describes his involvement with the CEI as a personal hobby rather than a militant stance. He emphasizes the value of direct human contact and the exchange of ideas within the center. Ardanuy notes that this particular issue features a dossier connecting UFOs with military bases and aircraft, building upon previous articles about Area 51.

Dossier: Secret Weapons and UFOs

Espionage: Spying on Spy Planes

This section, authored by Fermín Gallego Serra, delves into the world of secret military projects, focusing on advanced aircraft like the TR-3A 'Black Manta' and the 'Aurora'. The article highlights the rigorous investigative journalism required to uncover such classified information, citing publications like *Aviation Week* as key sources. It discusses the concept of 'black projects' – highly classified programs – and suggests that aircraft like the TR-3A and Aurora, with their advanced propulsion systems, are part of this clandestine development. The TR-3A 'Black Manta' is described as a stealth aircraft with triangular shapes, possibly used for tactical intelligence gathering. The 'Aurora' is presented as a hypersonic aircraft, with evidence suggesting its existence through seismic data and pilot sightings. The article also touches upon the financial aspects, noting significant investments in secret aircraft programs by companies like Lockheed.

Military Installations and UFO Activity

This extensive section, compiled from information by the Australian group AUFORA, lists numerous US military bases that have been linked to UFO sightings and alleged extraterrestrial activity. Each entry provides details about the base's location and specific reported incidents. Notable bases include:

• Andrews Air Force Base (Maryland): Sightings by military personnel and civilians.
• Barksdale Air Force Base (Louisiana): Placed on alert in 1975 due to intrusions at Loring AFB.
• Bolling Air Force Base (Washington, D.C.): Numerous UFO sightings reported.
• Brunswick Naval Air Station (Maine): Site of a 1975 UFO sighting and a reported abduction nearby.
• Cannon Air Force Base (New Mexico): Sightings of unidentified flying objects over this classified base.
• Carswell Air Force Base (Texas): Believed to have received wreckage from the Roswell crash.
• Edwards Air Force Base (California): Known for test flights of advanced aircraft, with claims of UFO landings and encounters with 'Etherians' in 1954.
• Eglin Air Force Base (Florida): A 1976 sighting linked to the base's role in armament development.
• Ellington Air Force Base (Texas): Associated with NASA and alleged extraterrestrial technology used in a microgravity chamber.
• Ellsworth Air Force Base (South Dakota): UFO observations reported.
• Fairchild Air Force Base (Washington): On alert in 1975 after Loring AFB intrusions.
• Fort Riley (Kansas): Suspected of storing alien bodies.
• Fort Ritchey (Maryland): UFOs observed over weapons storage.
• Grand Forks Air Force Base (North Dakota): On alert in 1975 following Loring AFB intrusions.
• Groom Lake (Area 51, Nevada): Famous for alleged secret aircraft development and extraterrestrial connections.
• Holloman Air Force Base (New Mexico): Site of a reported UFO landing in 1964 with extraterrestrial occupants.
• Homestead Air Force Base (Florida): Suspected of storing alien bodies.
• Hunter Army Airfield (Georgia): Two military police officers reported a UFO sighting.
• Kinchloe Air Force Base (Michigan): On alert in 1975 after Loring AFB intrusions.
• Kinross Air Force Base (Michigan): UFOs observed, and interceptors launched.
• Kirtland Air Force Base (New Mexico): Suspected of storing alien bodies; UFOs sighted over restricted areas.
• Langley Air Force Base (Virginia): Known for UFO sightings and interceptor scrambles.
• Loring Air Force Base (Maine): Experienced numerous UFO sightings in 1975, leading to heightened security levels.
• Los Alamos (New Mexico): Known for its role in nuclear development and alleged analysis of UFO wreckage.
• Luke Air Force Base (Arizona): UFO observations reported.
• Malmstrom Air Force Base (Montana): On alert after Loring AFB intrusions; UFOs reportedly attempted to interfere with nuclear missile systems.
• March Air Force Base (California): UFOs observed.
• Maxwell Air Force Base (Alabama): Two military police officers observed a UFO.
• Minot Air Force Base (North Dakota): Experienced UFO intrusions in 1975 and was placed on alert.
• Moffett Air Field (California): Secret base for aircraft testing.
• NORAD (Colorado Springs): Cheyenne Mountain complex, believed to house radar for tracking unidentified objects.
• Norton Air Force Base (California): Interceptor aircraft launched to intercept UFOs.
• Pease Air Force Base (New Hampshire): UFOs observed over the installations.
• Peterson Air Force Base (Colorado Springs): Houses the Space Command Center, possibly possessing UFO photographs.
• Plattsburgh Air Force Base (New York): On alert in 1975 after Loring AFB intrusions.
• Wright-Patterson Air Force Base (Ohio): Allegedly houses wreckage from the Roswell UFO incident in Hangar 18.
• Wurtsmith Air Force Base (Michigan): On alert in 1975; numerous sightings reported.
• Sawyer Air Force Base (Michigan): On alert in 1975.
• Truax Air Force Base (Michigan): UFOs sighted, interceptors launched.

International locations mentioned include:

• Bentwaters Air Force Base (UK): UFOs sighted near the perimeter in 1980.
• Shahrokhi Air Force Base (Iran): Interceptor aircraft pursued UFOs in 1976, experiencing system failures.
• Plesetsk Cosmodrome (Russia): A secret base linked to numerous UFO sightings and experimental missile launches.
• Pine Gap (Australia): A joint US-Australian defense research facility suspected of monitoring UFO communications.
• Falconbridge Air Force Base (Canada): UFO sightings reported, leading to interceptor scrambles.

Propulsion Systems

The article discusses advanced propulsion systems necessary for secret aircraft, including Scram-Jets and Pulse Detonation Wave Engines (PDWE), highlighting their potential for hypersonic flight and space applications.

Planets Beyond Other Suns

This section, authored by Jordi Ardanuy, reports on the latest astronomical discoveries of exoplanets. It details the scientific methods used to detect these distant worlds, such as measuring stellar wobble (Doppler effect) and astrometry. Key discoveries include:

• Pegasus 51 b: A gas giant planet with a mass between half and double that of Jupiter, orbiting its star in a mere 4.23 days. Its proximity to Pegasus 51 results in extremely high surface temperatures.
• 47 Ursae Majoris b: A planet with at least 2.3 times the mass of Jupiter, orbiting its star in a three-year period.
• 70 Virginis b: A more massive planet (at least 6.5 times Jupiter's mass) with a highly elliptical orbit of 117 days. While its distance from its star might allow for liquid water, its mass suggests it could be a brown dwarf.

The section also references earlier potential discoveries, such as those around the pulsar PSR 1257+12 and Barnard's Star, and discusses the implications of these findings for the search for extraterrestrial life.

José Ruesga: UFOs According to José Ruesga

This section features an interview or statement from José Ruesga, a long-time ufologist and researcher. Ruesga reflects on his 31-year involvement with ufology, noting his evolution from believing in extraterrestrial explanations to considering psychosocial phenomena, misinterpretations, and unknown physical factors. He emphasizes the importance of rigorous, dispassionate investigation and collaboration within the ufological community. Ruesga advocates for a critical approach, free from exploitation of public credulity, and stresses the need for unity among researchers.

Award: 'Ricardo Caruncho' Research Prize

The *Fundación Anomalía* has established the 'Premio de Investigación Ricardo Caruncho' to encourage research into UFO phenomena. The prize, worth 100,000 pesetas, is open to Spanish individuals and entities and will be awarded for unpublished works focusing on field investigations, surveys, or in-depth analysis of UFO observations in Spain. The bases for the prize are detailed, including submission deadlines and publication rights.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The issue consistently explores the potential links between advanced technology, military secrecy, and unexplained aerial phenomena. There is a clear emphasis on evidence-based investigation, with a critical stance towards purely speculative theories. The magazine also highlights the ongoing scientific quest to understand our universe, as evidenced by the reports on exoplanet discoveries. The editorial stance appears to be one of open inquiry, encouraging detailed research and a rational approach to the complex and often controversial subjects of UFOs and secret military projects.