AESV - no 01 - Janvier 1976

Magazine Overview

This document is the first issue, dated January 1, 1976, of the "BULLETIN DE LIAISON ENTRE MEMBRES" (Liaison Bulletin Between Members) published by A.E.S.V. (Association d'Etude sur les Soucoupes Volantes), located at 17, Bd La Ferrage, 13860 Peyrolles, France. The bulletin is intended to be a quarterly publication serving as a link between members, providing UFO-related news and information.

Article: L'A.E.S.V. QU'EST CE QUE C'EST ?

This introductory article explains the origins and development of the A.E.S.V. The association began a year and a half prior to the bulletin's publication, on May 28, 1974, with Alain Deroche as the first member and subsequently named president. The idea for the association arose from a published text about the enigma of flying saucers, which generated around 200 responses. The initial core members included Alain Deroche, Pascale Billiaut, and Helene Petrova, who joined on May 28, June 2, and July 2, 1974, respectively. The association initially focused on correspondence and publicity to attract new members, though this effort was slow. Later, Alain Deroche's cousin, Yel Deroche, joined. By the end of 1974, the association had five members. The author recounts a period of instability in Paris which slowed down the association's activities. Upon returning to Veynes, the association's birthplace, a friend named Didier Faure expressed interest and became a member in 1975, bringing the total to six. In August 1975, the author moved to Peyrolles, where the A.E.S.V. is now headquartered. Discovering the journal NOSTRA, the author placed a small ad, which led to contact with Fonce Marion, who became an active member on October 13, 1975. The association hopes to attract more members, specifically mentioning Brigitte Delcourt (17 years old) and Pascal Legrand (15 years old), through similar advertisements placed in specialized bookshops. The article concludes by encouraging readers to contact the A.E.S.V. if they know of seriously interested friends.

Article: LE DETECTEUR MAGNETIQUE

This section discusses the magnetic detector, an apparatus designed to detect UFOs. It explains that Keith Cartwright, a member of the "Flying Saucers Reserch Society" in Australia, observed significant compass deviations during the presence of an unknown object in the sky. This led him to conceive of a device that could warn of UFO passages. The original design involved a compass needle on an axis, with one end surrounded by a copper ring. When the needle deviated, it would contact the ring, completing an electrical circuit that activated an alarm. The first detectors appeared in 1958, and by 1975, approximately 2000 were in use across Denmark. The article notes that other individuals found this device imprecise and developed a more complex instrument based on the same principle. This improved version uses a pivoting arm with a magnet at its end. A palette on the arm is positioned between a light bulb and a photocell. Variations in the magnetic field cause the magnet to deviate, moving the palette and breaking the light beam to the photocell. The photocell, now illuminated, sends an impulse to a thyristor, making it conductive. When the alternating current is in a positive phase, current flows between two electrodes, powering a buzzer. The article provides contact information for acquiring this improved device: Mr. Cesari, 12, Ave du Marechal Joffre, 06160 Juan les Pins, for the price of 100 French Francs. A footnote defines a thyristor as a three-electrode semiconductor component.

Avis Aux Correspondants (Notice to Correspondents)

This section addresses the readers and members regarding the bulletin's production and content. The current issue was typed, but future issues will be mimeographed due to the volume of pages and the time required for typing. Members wishing to receive future quarterly issues are asked to send 10 French Francs every three months. These funds will cover the costs of mimeographing the bulletin, postage for initial letters to potential members, and other expenses. Those who send the 10 Francs will also receive a membership card. Any surplus funds will be placed in an A.E.S.V. fund to purchase books accessible to all members. The editors invite feedback on this suggestion, asking for opinions if it seems unreasonable or dishonest. Members are encouraged to submit articles, excerpts from books, messages, ideas, suggestions, or critiques for publication in the bulletin. They are also asked to propose topics they would like to see covered. Finally, correspondents are reminded to include a stamped envelope with their letters for a response.

Bibliographie

This section lists recommended reading material related to flying saucers:

• "La nouvelle vague des soucoupes volantes" by J.C. Bourret (Edi F.Empire)
• "Ce que les gouvernements vous cachent sur les soucoupes volantes" by S.DELLO Strologo (Editions de Vehcci)
• "Le livre qui dit la verite"le message donne par les extraterresstres by Claude Vorilhon (Editions du Message)
• "Les Objet volants non identifies: Mythe ou realite ?" by Allen Hynek (editions Belfont)

Listes des Membres (List of Members)

This section provides a list of current A.E.S.V. members with their ages and addresses:

• Mr Deroche YEL, 13 years old, Address: La Bourgade Roquebilliere, 06450 Lantosque.
• Mr Deroche Alain, 15 years old (president), Address: Lotissement de Chaudon, 39000 Lons le Saunier.
• Mile Billault Pascale, 17 years old, Address: 5, Rue des Ousches, 28800 Bonneval.
• Mile Helene Petrova, 17 years old, Address: 1, Rue 28, Bloc 14, Vhod 7/154, Sofia 28, Bulgaria.
• Mr Didier Faure, 16 years old, Address: 1, Rue Paul Eluard, 05400 Veynes.
• Ponce Mario, 18 years old, Address: Bois Matar D.304, 94190 Villeneuve St Georges.
• Mr Petrakis Perry, 17 years old (founder), Address: 17, Bd La Ferrage, 13860 Peyrolles.

Contact Information

This section provides contact details for the Observatoire des Parasciences, including a postal address in Marseille, France, an email address ([email protected]), and links to their website sections on articles, Ovni-Présence, and Anomalies. It also includes an important note in both French and English, stating that unauthorized reproduction or online distribution of the publication is prohibited and considered copyright infringement, punishable by law. The only authorized online publication is on the AFU (Archives For the Unexplained) website.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue revolve around the establishment and growth of the A.E.S.V. association, the personal accounts of its members, and the exploration of UFO phenomena. The editorial stance appears to be one of open inquiry and community building within the ufology field. The bulletin aims to connect enthusiasts, share information, and promote further investigation into UFOs. There is a practical focus on member engagement, indicated by the request for contributions and the detailed member list. The inclusion of a bibliography and information on a UFO detection device suggests a desire to provide resources and practical tools for understanding the subject.