AMSKAYA

Magazine Overview

AMSKAYA is the newsletter of the STAR Fellowship, a continuation of an organization formed in 1960 by Tony Wedd. This issue, No. 116, dated July 2018, focuses on a variety of UFO and extraterrestrial-related topics, including alleged photographic evidence, government investigations, and recent sightings.

UFO Contacts in Italy: Sensational Claims

The lead article, "These images, which include an alleged alien, were photographed inside a real alien flying saucer, according to sensational claims," by Jon Austin, details extraordinary claims from the book "UFO Contacts in Italy" by Dr. Roberto Pinotti. The book reportedly contains photographs of a "human-like alien" and a "control panel inside a flying saucer," taken in October 1957 near Pescara, Italy. The UFO is described as 24 meters in diameter with a 10-meter control cabin. Dr. Pinotti, described as an aerospace journalist and scholar in ufology, is also noted as a founder of Italy's Centro Ufologico Nazionale (CUN) and a former officer in the NATO Italian Army III Missile Brigade, who claims to have consulted with Italian Intelligence on UFO matters. The case is referred to as 'the Friendship case,' involving periodic contact with 'extra-terrestrial friends' who allegedly built underground bases. Sceptics are mentioned, suggesting the case might be a hoax.

Barnsley Static UFO

Another report describes an elliptical or cigar-shaped static object seen hovering over Barnsley, Yorkshire, for several hours. Witness Stephen Owl reported the object did not change shape but faintly displayed a dome or superstructure as the sun set. The sighting occurred between 9:00 and 11:30 on July 1st.

Russian Mars Probe 'Phobos 2'

The issue mentions that the Russian Mars probe 'Phobos 2' sent back images of a 20-mile-long cylindrical-shaped object before losing signal. Phobos is described as a mysterious moon, with past speculation that it might be a hollow space station. The probe was launched in July 1988 and lost contact two months later.

Secret British "X-Files"

Andrew Koubaridis reports on newly-released British defence files that reveal the lengths security services went to in investigating UFOs. The UK reportedly feared that China or the Soviet Union had acquired UFO technology and were using it to develop advanced, radar-invisible aircraft. A secret UFO desk operated within the Ministry of Defence from 1947 to 1997. A declassified report titled "UAPs" (Unidentified Aerial Phenomena) indicates the air force was interested in 'novel technology... propulsion, stealth and any novel electromagnetic technologies.' A senior commander expressed concern that a foreign power might be exploiting UFO technology.

The Truth Is Out There: UFO Sightings Statistics

This section notes a boom in reported UFO sightings, with the internet contributing to the spread of videos and reports. According to the National UFO Reporting Center, 4,655 UFO sighting reports were received in the United States in 2017, a decrease from 5,619 in 2016. The article then highlights several prominent UFO sightings from 2018.

A UFO Sighting Among New York Clouds

On May 26, 2018, an Air Traffic Control (ATC) recording captured a pilot over Huntington, New York, reporting an unidentified object at an altitude of about 6,000 feet. The pilot described it as larger than a drone and having lights, though it was not detected on radar. The object moved behind clouds and disappeared.

UFOs and Purple Beams Over Phoenix

On April 11, 2018, a YouTuber named Earthly Patriot recorded "several purple beams" and other bright orb-like lights over Phoenix, Arizona, which were shared by media outlets.

Columbus, North Carolina Lights in the Night

A sighting reported to MUFON on April 3, 2018, in Columbus, North Carolina, involved a series of lights in a circular or triangular pattern, claimed by some to be a 'UFO mothership'. Others suggested they were lights from buildings or lanterns.

U.S. Navy Pilots Encounter UFO Over East Coast

In March 2018, footage from 2015 was released showing two Navy pilots encountering an unidentified object over the east coast, captured by an infrared camera. The object was described as fast-moving, and the Department of Defense had yet to comment.

Pilots Have A Close Encounter Over Arizona

On February 24, 2018, two pilots in separate planes reported an unidentified object passing over them near Arizona. The object was described as not an airplane and having a reflection, though its nature remained unclear.

American Extraterrestrial Encounter Statistics

According to the NUFORC database, California leads the United States in extraterrestrial encounter reports, followed by Florida, Washington, Texas, New York, Arizona, Pennsylvania, Illinois, and Ohio. The article notes California's high population but also highlights Washington's high report rate relative to its population.

Cigar-Shaped UFO Sighted Over United Kingdom

On July 7, a family in Banbury, Oxfordshire, UK, spotted a black, cigar-shaped UFO that appeared reflective or emitted its own light. The object reportedly held position despite wind and clouds before climbing rapidly at a near vertical angle. Witnesses also noted it was flashing and rotating before it could be recorded.

UFO Manifests Over Nazca Lines?

A Peruvian UFO hunter spotted an unidentified object, described as dark, unmoving, oblong, and 'completely static,' hovering over the Nazca Lines on June 9. The video footage was uploaded by the Peruvian Association of Ufology.

WAS UFO FILMED FLYING OUT OF VOLCANO?

Jon Austin reports on a claim that aliens have bases inside volcanoes, stemming from footage of an object emerging from an erupting Colima Volcano in Mexico. The object appeared to fly up at a 45-degree angle. Scott C Waring of ufosightingsdaily.com described the object as long and cigar-shaped.

Could Megalithic Stone Circles Be Used for Alien Communications?

Esteban Montana explores the theory that stone circles, such as Mitchell's Fold Stone Circle in Shropshire, might have been used as alien communication devices. The article discusses experiments measuring microwave radiation and EVP (Electronic Voice Phenomenon) anomalies at Mitchell's Fold, suggesting the site can channel microwave radiation, similar to a satellite antenna. The research indicates that higher levels of microwave radiation were detected when a mobile phone was used in the center of the monument.

Web Sites and Publications

The issue lists several relevant websites for extraterrestrial contact, including those related to flying saucers, lost technology, and alleged alien communications. It also promotes various publications and resources from J. Goddard and Tony Wedd, including booklets on "The Hidden Unity," "Beginnings," and "Earth People, Space People," as well as a CD-ROM titled "The Legacy of Tony Wedd." AMSKAYA itself is described as a continuation of the STAR Fellowship, with subscription details provided.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue of AMSKAYA are diverse UFO sightings and encounters from around the world, government interest and secrecy surrounding UFO phenomena, and speculative theories about extraterrestrial technology and communication methods. The editorial stance appears to be one of open inquiry into these subjects, presenting various claims and evidence for readers to consider, while also acknowledging scepticism and the challenges of distinguishing genuine phenomena from hoaxes.