AMSKAYA

Magazine Overview

AMSKAYA, Issue No. 99, published in April 2014, is the newsletter of the STAR Fellowship. This issue delves into historical UFO sightings, primarily focusing on the period between World War II and the mid-1950s, with a particular emphasis on craft resembling George Adamski's 'Scoutship'. The publication also explores related folklore and provides a list of web resources for further investigation.

Content Highlights

Historical Sightings and Witness Accounts

The newsletter presents a compilation of UFO sightings from various individuals and locations. These include:

• Basil Van den Berg recounts a wartime sighting of an object similar to Adamski's craft, suggesting a potential connection.
• Howard Menger describes a massive fireball transforming into a metallic, bell-shaped craft with portholes in High Bridge, New Jersey, in June 1946.
• Chief Frank Buckshot Standing Horse details seeing a round, illuminated object in Sapulpa, Oklahoma, in May 1947, which appeared to land and then depart rapidly.
• John Bleasdale observed a bell-shaped craft over Morecambe Golf Course, Lancashire, U.K., in July 1947, noting its similarity to Adamski's 'Venusian Scout Ship' and briefly glimpsing a male occupant.
• Calvin C. Girvin reports on two sightings: one pre-July 1952 in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, of a saucer with a glowing center and three underside balls, and another on September 16, 1952, between Baltimore and Washington D.C., where a man emerged from a large craft.
• An Unknown Witness reported a fleet of 'Scout Ships' in Franklin, Virginia, in February 1953, which were pursued by jet planes.
• Salvador Villanueva Medina encountered entities who showed him a craft near Laredo Road, Mexico, in August 1953, described as two soup plates joined at the rim.
• Frank W. Potter and members of the Norwich Astronomical Society observed a craft in Norwich, U.K., in October 1953, noting its internal light and glowing red underside.
• Al Como and Albert Law investigated a crash site near Warren, Ohio, in December 1953, finding a hovering bell-shaped craft with three ball-like structures.
• Stephen Darbishire and Adrian Meyer photographed a silvery, dome-shaped object over Coniston, Lancashire, U.K., in February 1954.
• George Tyler and two others witnessed a large mother ship and a smaller scout ship in Palomar Gardens, California, in March 1954.
• Carl Anderson and family, along with others, experienced a large, shining disc hovering over a desert location near Desert Center, California, in April 1954, which glowed and emitted a pulsating hum.
• Nigel Frapple reported a dome-shaped object with portholes and a separate airborne orange ball of light near Wincanton, Somerset, U.K., in May 1954, which left a blackened circle of grass.

Fact or Folklore - Bells

Dan Butcher's article explores the potential connection between the shape of flying saucers, particularly Adamski's, and bells. He notes that bell-like shapes are common in UFO reports, and discusses the historical folklore surrounding bells, including their use for protection against evil spirits, bodily harm, and even magical properties. The article speculates whether tales of bells plunging into lakes or speaking with human voices might be rooted in actual UFO sightings.

Publications and Web Resources

The issue includes information on several publications available from the Amskaya address, such as "The Hidden Unity and Beginnings," "Earth People, Space People," and "The Legacy of Tony Wedd" (a CD-ROM). It also lists relevant websites for further research into extraterrestrial contact, flying saucers, and ancient sites, including links to YouTube videos.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring theme throughout this issue is the historical investigation of UFO sightings, with a strong focus on the early era of flying saucer reports and the enduring legacy of George Adamski. The STAR Fellowship, as represented by AMSKAYA, appears to maintain an open-minded approach to UFO phenomena, presenting witness accounts and historical data for the reader's consideration. The inclusion of folklore and web resources suggests an aim to provide a comprehensive overview of the subject matter and encourage further independent research. The editorial stance is one of archival and investigative reporting, presenting documented cases and related cultural phenomena.