AESV - no 02 - Avril 1976

Magazine Overview

This issue of the A.E.S.V. (Association d'Etudes sur les Soucoupes Volantes) bulletin, dated April 1, 1976, focuses on UFO phenomena. It includes a summary of a conference held in Aix en Provence on January 20, 1976, a detailed examination of UFO characteristics, an investigator's guide, and recent UFO sightings from around the world.

Conference Summary: Ouranos Conference, Aix en Provence (January 20, 1976)

The conference, attended by A.E.S.V. representatives, addressed the forms of UFOs and the reasons for their visits. One theory proposed that Earth is an experimental laboratory set up by an intelligent extraterrestrial life form. The discussion also touched upon the potential dangers of nuclear forces and the idea that UFOs might intervene if humanity doesn't remain calm. The speaker, identified as Ouranos, also mentioned that since UFOs have been taken seriously, there have been numerous deaths of people who 'knew too much.' A member of the audience stated that they were told to remain silent to keep their job in the Ministry of the Interior. The conference included a presentation of slides and an 8mm film showing UFOs flying at low altitudes near airports. A particularly noted phenomenon was an object that emitted a luminous ray before moving and then disappearing, reappearing where the ray had struck. The debate was animated, with approximately 500 people in attendance.

Characteristics of UFOs

This section, extracted from 'THE ALIENS' ('Les Etrangers'), provides a detailed classification of UFO characteristics:

Movements: 1. UFOs often rotate and oscillate erratically, like a yo-yo. 2. Ascending or descending movements can resemble a 'falling leaf' behavior. 3. Cigar-shaped UFOs are sometimes accompanied by escorting 'satellites'. 4. Vertical maneuvers of cigar-shaped craft can involve a 'cloud protection'. 5. Entries and exits of small disks or spheres are noted. 6. Cigar-shaped craft can emit gaseous discharges resembling rocket or exhaust fumes. 7. UFO speeds vary from slow gliding to performances beyond current aerospace technology. 8. Acceleration and deceleration rates are enormous, with UFOs capable of executing right-angle turns and stopping/restarting instantaneously.

Colors: 9. In darkness, UFOs display a variety of colors, from intense incandescence to flashing lights or rotating projectors. 10. During the day, UFOs typically appear white, pale grey, or metallic. 11. Some reports mention color changes and a change in aspect, with UFOs becoming transparent or disappearing entirely.

Sounds: 12. Most UFOs are silent, but not all. 13. Close observations have reported sounds like electric motors, drills, beehives, vacuum cleaners, or the cracking of splitting wood. 14. Distant UFOs are usually silent, but when they produce sound, it's described as 'furious,' 'thunderous,' like a jet engine, or with a 'roar.' 15. 'Celestial tremors' have occurred without apparent aircraft or atmospheric conditions that could explain them.

Examination of Illustrations (Taxonomic Classification):

• The document presents a taxonomic classification of UFO shapes, suppressing superficial details like lights and graphics. The categories are:
• Category A: Lenticular disk, described as a 'flying saucer'.
• Category B: Horizontal lenticular disk, appearing as a half-moon, mushroom, or WWI helmet.
• Category C: Conical disk, described as a 'Chinese hat' or flattened cone.
• Category D: Disk-shaped object resembling a coin or a fine cylinder slice, sometimes appearing 'pyramidal'.
• Category E: Ovalized sphere, referred to as a 'crushed balloon' or 'flattened sphere', sometimes with a central hole resembling a 'crushed tube' or 'ring'.
• Category F: Spherical object with a circular form, appearing metallic or like a 'fireball' at close range.
• Category G: Elongated sphere, described as a 'rugby ball' or 'egg'.
• Category H: Triangular shape, 'Droplet of Water', rare but distinct.
• Category K: Polymorphous type, capable of changing shape like an 'atmospheric amoeba'. This category also includes 'anomalous clouds' that emit unusual sounds, move against the wind, eject strange materials, and appear/disappear suddenly.
• Category L: Cylindrical objects or 'cigar' shapes, referred to as 'sea vessels' due to their behavior, showing analogy with refueling aircraft but with prodigious dimensions.
• Category M: 'Undulating lights' are common nocturnal UFO forms. This category also includes small, roughly circular objects of aerial anomaly, and luminous phenomena similar to distant stars at high altitudes, described as 'Damned Lights' (DL's).

Investigator's Aid Memo

This section provides a guide for investigators encountering a UFO witness:

Equipment: * 1 meter * 1 compass (note if needle deviates at landing site) * 1 watch * 1 camera * 1 tape recorder * 1 notepad * Hermetically sealed bags.

Questionnaire: * Date, Time, Exact Location, Duration of Observation. * Atmospheric Conditions (wind direction). * Number of objects, trajectory. * Shape (witness to draw). * Colors (changes in shape and color, evolution, trails, smoke, flashes). * Dimensions (compare to tree, house). * Landing or not, traces (drawings, photos, castings). * Height above ground, movement on ground. * Occupants (description, drawing). * Witness's state at the time of observation. * How witness's attention was drawn (draw trajectory if applicable). * Effects on witness (heat, tingling, blindness), animals (nervousness), vehicles (engine failures), equipment (radio static). * Witness's watch functioning correctly? Power outages in the town?

Witness(es): * Interview witnesses separately, then together. * Interview at the observation site. * Do not interrupt the witness. * Inquire about the witness's quality, interest in UFOs, prior knowledge, fear, and any subsequent health effects. * Record name, age, profession.

Photos: * Photograph the exact location and the witness in their position. * Photograph any traces and sketch them with measurements. * Attempt a photographic montage with the witness's help.

Sketches and Maps: * Sketch the observation site, showing object and witness placement. * Indicate terrain relief, geological faults, mineral springs. * Draw trees, houses, roads, power lines (note 'High Tension'), compass points, and legends. * Provide regional maps with observation locations. * Organize photos and sketches with accompanying text and legends. * Collect samples (burnt grass, stones, carbonized earth) in sealed bags or photograph them.

Advice: * If Gendarmerie investigated, collect their information and witness addresses. * Investigate older cases, even seemingly insignificant ones.

Bibliography

The bulletin lists several books on UFOs and related topics, including works by Charles Berlitz, Adi-Kent Thomas Jeffrey, Charles Garreau, Raymond Lavier, and Maurice Chatelain.

Correspondence Notice

The A.E.S.V. bulletin will be published quarterly. Members wishing to receive it must send 10 French Francs every three months to cover printing and postage costs, and will receive a membership card. Surplus funds will be used to purchase books for members. Members are encouraged to submit articles, book excerpts, messages, and suggestions for topics.

News Updates

• A film based on the extraordinary story of Barney and Betty Hills' abduction by UFO occupants in September 1964 has been produced.
• Lake City, Pennsylvania, plans to build an 'ASTRODROME FOR UFOs' to celebrate the US Bicentennial.
• The March 1976 issue of 'SCIENCE & VIE' proposes a valuable and original hypothesis on UFO propulsion.

Observations Made Worldwide (Last Three Months)

• January 12 (Russia): Unexplained infrared lights detected, possibly a new Soviet weapon or UFOs.
• January 9 (Near Grenoble-Valence, France): Jean Doleski, a heating engineer, observed a brilliant ball-shaped object that landed, released three 'robots' for inspection, and then departed.
• January 6 (Domène, ISERE, France): A tall, blond-haired giant emerged from a luminous craft and attempted to abduct a child, but the child, along with his mother, sister, and a friend, escaped.
• January 27 (New Mexico, USA): The journal 'LE SOIR' reported cigar-shaped UFOs appearing, causing panic among hundreds of residents in Clovis.

UFO Phenomenon Clubs

• A list of clubs and their contacts is provided:
• Sirius (Christian Carpentier)
• Saturne (Jean-Manuel Cervantes)
• Russet (Mr. Mercier)
• Ouranos (St Denis Les Rebaix)
• Lumières dans la Nuit (L.D.L.N.) - ufological review.

Groupement International d'Ufologie (G.I.U.)

Founded by Alain Bidoul in Belgium, the G.I.U. aims to inform young people about UFO mysteries. It publishes a bi-monthly bulletin composed of photocopied sheets, covering press reports on UFO cases, various news (parapsychology, space, the unusual), and the group's activities. Membership options include receiving member addresses or receiving addresses plus the bulletin.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The bulletin consistently focuses on UFO phenomena, presenting sightings, characteristics, and theories from a ufological perspective. The editorial stance appears to be one of open inquiry and information dissemination within the UFO community, encouraging member participation and investigation. There is a clear emphasis on documenting and analyzing UFO events, providing practical guidance for observers, and fostering a network of enthusiasts through its publications and club listings.

This issue of 'Les Cahiers de l'Unexplained' (Issue II) focuses on UFO phenomena, featuring reports on a national congress and a sighting in Leningrad. The publisher is the Observatoire des Parasciences, based in France.

New Members

The magazine lists two new members: Mr. Thenevin Didier, a 16-year-old from Peyrolles, associated with the Gendarmerie Nationale, and Mr. Pons Bernard, a 31-year-old from Paris.

Ier CONGRES NATIONAL (First National Congress)

The main article details the first National Congress on UFOs, which was held from Friday, March 26th to Sunday, March 28th, in Montluçon, located in the Allier department of France. Approximately sixty specialized researchers convened at the Maison des Jeunes to debate the topic. The congress aimed to take stock of the UFO situation, with researchers reiterating their stance that UFOs cannot be explained by natural phenomena. Participants were to exchange observations on UFO detectors, which are based on the deformation of the local magnetic field, as well as on physical effects such as landing traces and historical aspects of UFO sightings.

DERNIERE HEURE (Breaking News)

Under the 'DERNIERE HEURE' section, a report describes an incident in Leningrad on the night of February 13th. Residents of Leningrad reportedly saw a mysterious object pass overhead, which startled some of them.

Contact Information and Legal Notice

The second page provides contact information for the Observatoire des Parasciences, including a postal address in Marseille, France, and an email address ([email protected]). It also lists URLs for 'Ovni-Présence' and 'Anomalies' related to the 'lescahiers.net' website. A significant legal notice, presented in both French and English, prohibits the retrieval and online publication of the digital version of this publication on any website, blog, or social network. The only authorized online publication is on the AFU (Archives For the Unexplained) website. Any unauthorized publication is considered copyright infringement and will be subject to prosecution.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are UFO sightings, scientific investigation into unexplained phenomena, and the exchange of information among researchers. The editorial stance appears to be one of serious inquiry into UFOs, with researchers asserting that these phenomena are not naturally explainable, suggesting a focus on advanced detection methods and physical evidence. The inclusion of a legal notice emphasizes the publisher's control over the dissemination of their content.