AMSKAYA

Magazine Overview

AMSKAYA, Newsletter of the STAR Fellowship, Issue No. 60, dated October 2004. The cover features the title 'AMSKAYA' and a graphic depicting a UFO, a cloud, a desert landscape, and a road, along with a star symbol. The main cover headline is 'OUT OF THE BLUE - ADAMSKI SCOUTSHIPS!'

Out of the Blue - Adamski Scoutships!

The lead article discusses recent televised UFO documentaries that included footage of items resembling Adamski scoutships and cigars, challenging previous statements that such craft have never been seen. A twelve-minute video sequence from Somerset, UK, taken by Rod Dickinson, showed a craft moving above an aerial mast. Initially edge-on, the craft later tipped to show its disc shape, appearing to be the flattened Saturnian design described by Adamski. The video was examined by Bill George at Lucas Films' special effects department, who stated it was almost certain the object was in the sky, as camera shake affected both the object and clouds simultaneously, making superimposition unlikely.

Another case, though without photographic record, involved a larger craft releasing a smaller one, similar to Adamski's descriptions. This occurred in September 1976 when a Phantom of the Iranian Royal Air Force attempted to fire a missile at a UFO; radio and power failed during the encounter, and a smaller craft emerged and circled the aircraft.

The article also mentions other sightings of Adamski-type craft, including a video from Beijing, China (February 3rd, 1995) of a lighted craft at night, and one from Carp, Ontario, Canada (August 18th, 1991) showing underside arrangements. A video from Vaxjo, Sweden (July 14th, 1996) showed shape changes similar to the Madeline Rodeffer film, with some frames resembling the Adamski shape.

Further reports include a video of a cigar-shaped craft seen over Krasmador, Russia (April 3rd, 1990), another of unknown origin in 1950, and one from the Mir space station (March 31st, 1991). The article notes that these pictures, from a program that seemingly ignored contactee history, suggest the reality of these craft.

In the San Luis Valley, Colorado, USA, further video sequences of cigars were reported. Tim Edwards photographed a craft over his house in Selida, Colorado, on August 27th, 1995. Other reports from Selida and the Sand Dunes area are mentioned, along with historical accounts of 'airship' flaps in 1897 and 1917 from local newspaper records.

Notes and News

Cigar over Aldershot

On September 4th, 2004, a cigar-shaped object was sighted in Aldershot Park by a couple. It moved erratically for about 20 minutes, described as a shiny cylinder-shaped object with random moves, flying horizontally, vertically, and diagonally. Famborough International Airport and the Army stated they were not flying such aircraft at the time.

Disc at Goodwood Air Show - twice!

Simon Anderson, a UFO witness and experiencer, captured footage of unusual aerial phenomena at the Goodwood Revival Festival. On September 5th, 2003, he recorded a disc-shaped object with strange flight characteristics that flew in front of two airplanes, causing worry about collision. On September 4th, 2004, while taping the vintage aircraft display, Anderson again recorded a mysterious flying object interacting with three WWII fighters. The object, described as metallic and extremely fast, appeared in only five frames of the video. Anderson believes the UFO was interacting intelligently with the aircraft.

Evidence of craft at Tunguska

An expedition organized by the Siberian Public State Foundation 'Tunguska Space Phenomenon' investigated the Tunguska meteorite fall site in July 2004. Researcher Yuri Lavbin theorizes that the 1908 explosion was caused by a collision between a comet and a mysterious flying machine. His team reportedly found two cube-shaped black stones and a large white stone, which they believe are remains of an extraterrestrial spaceship or a comet's core.

My Prediction for Current Mars Probes

C. A. Honey discusses past failures of Mars probes, including those from the U.S.S.R. and U.S.A. He notes that many failures occurred under mysterious circumstances, with some suggesting destruction by missiles from Mars' surface. Honey predicts that to protect their planet, Mars may only allow certain types of probes or flybys, with landings restricted to desolate areas. He suggests that Earth's arrogance and desire to claim territory might provoke Mars to resist invasion. He also mentions the controversial 'humanoid face' image from Cydonia and the possibility of ancient civilizations on Mars.

Publications and Videos

The issue lists several publications and a CD-ROM available from the STAR Fellowship:

• The Hidden Unity and Beginnings: A booklet exploring subconscious siting of ley points, worship, earth energy detection, natural antigravity, and cognitive dissonance. (£2 plus 30p p&p)
• Earth People, Space People: A booklet detailing claims of extraterrestrial contact, the history of the STAR Fellowship, and extraterrestrial language. (£2 plus 30p p&p)
• The Legacy of Tony Wedd: A CD-ROM of Tony Wedd's travelling exhibition on flying saucers, landscape energies, and lost technology. (£9.99)

AMSKAYA itself is available for £2 for four quarterly issues.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are the ongoing investigation into UFO sightings, particularly those resembling the classic Adamski designs, and the exploration of unexplained phenomena like the Tunguska event and Mars exploration. The STAR Fellowship, as the publisher, appears to support the investigation of these phenomena, providing a platform for witness accounts, research findings, and theoretical discussions. The editorial stance seems to be one of open inquiry into anomalous aerial phenomena and extraterrestrial possibilities, challenging conventional explanations and promoting the sharing of evidence and theories among researchers and the public.