Area S1 - No 1 - 1996 05

Magazine Overview

Title: AREA S1
Issue: May '96
Publisher: S1 Publications
Country: United Kingdom
Price: £1

This issue of AREA S1, the official magazine of the Sheffield UFO Research Association (SUFORA), delves into various aspects of the UFO phenomenon, featuring reports, investigations, and personal accounts from May 1996.

World UFO Newsround

This section presents a collection of recent UFO-related news from around the globe.

• Quebec UFO Baffles Officials: On March 19, 1996, workers in western Quebec witnessed a mysterious, diamond-shaped UFO hovering for 15 minutes. Local and military officials had no explanation.
• Mars Mission Releases Findings: Richard Hoagland continued to promote his theories about artificial structures and ancient cities on Mars, specifically mentioning the 'Mars Face' and 'shard' formations in Cydonia. He also claimed to have found a large glass dome on the Moon.
• Triangle News: UFO investigators interviewed people who reported seeing a massive triangular craft with three white lights and one red light over Great Baddow, Essex, flying at approximately 500ft. Similar craft were reported over Braintree, Chelmsford, London, and Sheffield, including a green triangle sighting at Renishaw.
• Black Helicopters Return: Reports indicate the return of black helicopters of unknown origin to Louisiana, USA, seen since the seventies and associated with cattle mutilations. In 1990, sightings became more frightening, with helicopters spraying urban and rural areas with unknown chemicals that harmed pets, plants, and livestock.
• Fortean Mix Up: The Fortean Times 84 published a photo allegedly showing a UFO at a NATO airbase in Italy. The photo, provided by Robert Irving, was reportedly a Photoshop composite of a Bob Lazar UFO grafted onto a photo of Aviani AFB. This caused confusion, with the Italian press initially suggesting it was an Aurora spy plane.
• Man Teleported 2,300 Miles?: A report from Australia details the alleged alien abduction and teleportation of Gary Robyns, a 39-year-old civil engineer from Perth. He disappeared on December 22, 1995, and rematerialized 15 minutes later near Sydney, over 2,300 miles away. The incident was witnessed by over 70 motorists.
• SPI Disbanded: Strange Phenomena Investigations (SPI) was disbanded by Malcolm Robinson, who cited a desire to spend more time with his children and a shift in focus towards researching ghosts rather than UFOs.

Mass Sightings Over Sheffield!

This article details a series of UFO sightings reported in Sheffield on April 10, 1996, during what is termed the 'Sheffield UFO Wave'.

• 8:54 pm (City Centre): Martin Jeffrey and Debbie Martin reported seeing an amber light that appeared as a cluster of three or four lights through binoculars. The craft then turned, moving closer, and was described as triangular with three lights at each appendage, emitting a burst of red light before shooting off.
• 9:09 pm (City Centre): The triangle was seen again, flying left to right for about five seconds.
• 9:15 pm (Firth Park, Sheffield): Andy Cooper and five witnesses saw a strange white light moving towards Manchester Airport. It emitted a 'white flash' from its rear and then disappeared. Darren Linacre and three others saw the light jump to another point in the sky before shooting straight up and vanishing.
• 9:33 pm (City Centre): The triangle reappeared, travelling faster than planes, with three amber lights visible through binoculars.
• 9:45 pm (Heeley, Sheffield): Karen Tyler noticed a strange white light progressing left to right, appearing to go behind Venus before disappearing.
• 9:52 pm (City Centre): The triangle reappeared over an office block, alternating speed before shooting off to the left.
• 10:05 pm (Heeley, Sheffield): Karen Tyler saw two moving stars travelling towards her house, which disappeared after a 10-minute sighting.

The article notes that UFO activity in Sheffield has trebled, with reports of cigar shapes, flying saucers, and 'Sky Flashes', and advises readers to watch for strange-looking jets with four wings.

Psychic World: Alien Abduction and Quantum Theory

This piece explores the potential links between quantum physics, psychic phenomena, and alien abduction.

• Quantum Theory: The article discusses concepts like action at a distance and how an observer can influence experiments. It suggests that if scientific establishments accepted evidence of psychic realities, they might also have to accept the possibility of life after death.
• Psychic Realities: Remote viewing, near-death experiences (NDEs), and astral travel are presented as examples of psychic phenomena. NDEs are described as a common experience involving a tunnel, deceased relatives, and a feeling of peace.
• Mind Over Matter: The ability to move solid objects with the mind is discussed, referencing Soviet research and potential CIA involvement.
• Doppleganger Effect: The article mentions attested cases of people being observed in two locations simultaneously, linking this to quantum effects where matter can appear in two places at once.
• Alien Abduction Connection: The author questions if quantum physics and psychic powers could explain alien abductions, particularly the ability to pass through solid matter or be transported by light.
• The Need for a Quantum Leap in Ufology: The article concludes by urging ufologists to move beyond hard evidence and forge an understanding of our planet and the 'emerging Alien Gods' of the new millennium.

"Cur Own Worst Enemy?"

Written by David Baker, this article critiques the internal conflicts and infighting within the ufology community.

• The X-Files Influence: The popularity of shows like 'The X-Files', 'Sightings', and 'Unsolved Mysteries' has fueled interest in UFOs, government cover-ups, and disinformation.
• Government Infiltration: The article cites the infiltration of NICAP by the CIA and claims that witnesses to the Roswell incident were warned against speaking out.
• Internal Ufologist Conflicts: Baker criticizes ufologists for arguing, ridiculing, and attacking each other over differing 'pet theories'. He uses the example of Jenny Randles' public criticism of Stanton T. Friedman, which led to defamation proceedings.
• The Santilli 'Alien Autopsy' Footage: The controversy surrounding the Santilli footage is discussed, with accusations of hoaxes and opportunism. Phillip Mantle of BUFORA is criticized for his alleged involvement in promoting fake UFO sightings.
• The Real Enemy: Baker argues that the real enemy is not external debunkers but the internal divisions within ufology, which he likens to a 'Divide and Conquer' tactic. He urges ufologists to unite and focus on the phenomenon itself rather than infighting.

Government Warning: Dis-Information Can Damage Your Health

This section details the case of Paul Bennewitz, an investigator for APRO, who was allegedly targeted with disinformation by the military.

• Bennewitz's Investigation: Bennewitz investigated UFO activity at Kirtland Air Force Base (AFB) near Albuquerque, New Mexico, using electronic surveillance equipment.
• Disinformation Campaign: The Air Force Office of Special Investigations (AFOSI) recruited ufologist William L. Moore to feed Bennewitz disinformation, leading him to believe that secret communications experiments were alien abduction missions.
• Consequences: Bennewitz suffered a nervous breakdown, and Moore received a reward for his role, though doubts exist about its legitimacy. The case highlights the lengths to which the military will go to protect its secrets and questions the loyalty of those involved.

File 001: Did high-speed military jet pursue UFO across skies at night?

Written by Jenny Randles, this article investigates a UFO sighting and possible pursuit by a military jet in northwest England on February 24, 1979.

• The Incident: Around 2 am, Mike Sacks of Bacup, Lancashire, witnessed a strange object hovering and then falling into a disused quarry. He saw a row of windows and two figures silhouetted in the dark. Two police officers on patrol also reported seeing a bright light float over them.
• Widespread Sightings: Other witnesses in the area reported similar objects, including a farmer and another worker who saw an object with a dome and red rings fall into the quarry. Taxi driver Stephen Alexander reported an object racing westwards at high speed with no sound.
• Merseyside Sightings: About a dozen sightings occurred in and around Merseyside between 2:40 and 2:50 am, forming a striking pattern. These objects were described as having a roaring noise, like a jet engine.
• Caravan Park Incident: Residents at a caravan park in Scarisbrick were awakened by a roaring ball of red flame flying at high speed towards the Ribble estuary.
• Official Response: The MP for Ormskirk, Robert Kilroy-Silk, requested an explanation from the Ministry of Defence (MoD). The CAA suggested the object sounded like a military jet using 'afterburn' and 'reheat'. The MoD eventually claimed a special USAF exercise involving F-111 jets was underway at Upper Heyford, Oxfordshire, operating at a low level.
• Contradictory Evidence: Colonel Schrihofer, in charge of the alleged exercise, insisted that his men knew about airspace restrictions and that what was seen was 'definitely not' their F-111s. The MoD later admitted their suggestion was wrong.
• Conclusion: The article concludes that the object was a UFO, as the MoD had no other explanation. A security guard on Blackpool's Central Pier reported a loud roaring sound from a jet aircraft and an orange ball of light, possibly the UFO's afterburner. He also saw a series of white lights rising from the sea.

How to Build a UFO Detector

This section provides instructions for building a simple UFO detector, a device designed to detect sudden changes in the magnetic environment.

• Components: The detector requires a wire coat hanger, pliers, two feet of insulated copper wire, an alnico magnet, a buzzer, a battery, and a board.
• Construction: The instructions detail how to bend the coat hanger, attach the magnet and wire loop, and connect the components to a 9-volt battery and buzzer. When the magnet swings and strikes the loop, it completes the circuit and sounds the buzzer.
• Warning: The article includes a humorous warning that the detector might also be triggered by ghosts.

I am in contact with Aliens

This personal account describes an ongoing contact with alien beings.

• Nature of Contact: The author has been in contact with alien people for a long time, describing them as nice, non-aggressive, and highly spiritual. They communicate through telepathy and travel in 'spirit bodies' and 'spirit vehicles' (flying saucers).
• Alien Appearance: The aliens are described as olive-skinned with black hair, larger heads, and wear turbans, flowing robes, and sandals. They come from a hot environment.
• Reason for Visiting Earth: Their purpose is to help people enlarge their knowledge, improve lives, and acknowledge the existence of life elsewhere.
• Reason for UFO Sightings: Sightings are intended to attract attention and facilitate contact through spiritual communication. The aliens manipulate psychic energy to create these displays.
• Recent Communication: The aliens are bringing their own people to incarnate on Earth to enhance spirituality. These beings will return to their original selves after death.
• Distinction from Abductors: The author states they do not know about aliens who abduct people for experiments, suggesting such beings must be evil.
• Note from Editor: The editor, MSJ, notes that his communication with 'Nona' (the contactee) is one-way and that clues suggest she is honest.

More Than a Sighting

This is the beginning of a two-part story about a significant UFO encounter.

• The Encounter: Jean Ford and her partner Tom were walking home when Jean saw a metallic grey flying saucer with a glass window and a plum-coloured light. She observed two human-like creatures inside with pale skin, blond hair, and blue suits.
• The Message: One of the entities stared at Jean, and she felt it smiled at her before the craft disappeared. Jean continued to look for it but saw nothing.
• Aftermath: Over the next 11 years, Jean never saw the UFO again. However, she was later diagnosed with cancer, and the story ends with her facing a potential operation, leaving the reader in suspense.

Trans-UFO

This section introduces 'TRANS-UFO', a new sister magazine to AREA S1, and features two cases reported in its September 1995 edition.

• Introduction to Trans-UFO: Reported by MSJ-24, this section highlights Eileen Fletcher, who had experiences with black helicopters in the seventies. Trans-UFO is described as a meticulously compiled magazine that takes six months to produce.
• Case 1 (Harskogen, Sweden): On January 5, 1995, a woman and her daughter observed a large triangular object, 20-30 meters long and 2-3 meters thick, with red, orange, and white lights. It hovered silently over treetops before moving away.
• Case 2 (Staffanstorp, Sweden): On April 9, 1995, Tommy Pederson saw a rose-coloured boomerang-type object that drew level with a plane and then sped away to the northeast.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

This issue of AREA S1 consistently explores the unexplained, with a strong focus on UFO sightings and potential alien contact. The magazine presents a variety of accounts, from eyewitness reports of aerial phenomena to personal experiences of alien communication. There's a clear emphasis on the unexplained and a willingness to consider unconventional explanations, including psychic phenomena and quantum theory. The editorial stance appears to be one of open inquiry, encouraging readers to consider possibilities beyond mainstream scientific explanations. However, the issue also critically examines the internal dynamics of the ufology community, warning against infighting and disinformation, and advocating for a more unified approach to the subject. The inclusion of a DIY UFO detector and a personal account of alien contact suggests a desire to engage readers directly with the topic. The magazine also touches upon government secrecy and the potential for cover-ups, reflecting a common theme in UFO literature.

This document, titled 'UFO events of world importance', appears to be a section from a larger publication, likely a magazine or newsletter, focusing on UFO phenomena. The content is divided into 'CLASSIC CASES' and a promotional section for 'Flights of Fancy' cartoons. The issue date is not explicitly stated, but the 'CLASSIC CASES' section details events from November and December 1978, and the 'NEXT MEETING' section is dated June 1996, suggesting the publication date is around mid-1996.

Classic Cases The 'CLASSIC CASES' section presents several chronological reports of UFO sightings:

• 17:Nov:1978 - Kaphos, Cyprus: Georgiou George, on duty at the hotel Theophono, reported hearing a 'sound like a transmitter' and seeing a dark, saucer-shaped object with green luminescence on its rim approximately 1km away. The witness was scared and found the hotel's phone system inoperative.
• 27:Nov:1978 - Paphos, Cyprus: Farmer Ntinos Hadjimitsis observed a red disk-shaped object hovering above a tree about 100m away while ploughing his fields. The object had a small dome and 'portholes' emitting rays of light. Initially mistaken for a helicopter, it gained speed and disappeared east.
• Dec:1978 - Oresmada: Traveling by car at night, witnesses saw an object shaped like a huge 'Z' just above the horizon. It was described as a blood-red point of light moving at very high speed, with an opaque outline and a transparent 'log' surrounding it. The object's path was over mainland Turkey.
• 20:Dec:1978 - Paphos, Cyprus: Merchant Mr. Yiannakis lounnou and his wife observed a very bright, rectangular object, about the size of a large car, expanding and emitting bright orange rays of light. It was visible for about 30 minutes between Paphos and Limassol.
• 22:Dec:1978 - Aegaleo: During the evening, an object comprising one large light surrounded by 8 smaller lights in a halo was seen above the horizon. It moved west, stopped, reversed course, and moved north, disappearing after 30-45 minutes. Some outer lights reportedly went out during the sighting.

Promotional Content: Flights of Fancy A significant portion of the page is dedicated to promoting 'Flights of Fancy', a collection of unique postcards by cartoonist and ufologist Mark Spain. The headline suggests a humorous take on the Roswell incident: 'Roswell, 1947. Early Alien craft had one fatal design flaw....'. The accompanying text humorously posits that the alien captain realized the human concept of the windscreen wiper when navigation became impossible. The postcards are available in two series: 'Roswell the TRUTH!' and 'Sky high!', each containing 8 cartoons and costing £3.50. Orders are to be sent to Mark Spain at 30 Essex Gardens, Low Fell, Gateshead, Newcastle, NE9 5BB.

Gentle Reminders (Page 2) Page 2 provides organizational information and upcoming events for SUFORA (likely the publisher or a related organization):

• Next Meeting: Tuesday, 11th June 1996, with doors opening at 6:00 pm, meeting starting at 7:00 pm, and ending at 10:00 pm.
• Skywatches: Scheduled for Saturday, 18th May 1996 (8:30 pm - 12:00 am at Lodge Lane, Rivelin) and Saturday, 8th June 1996 (8:30 pm - 12:00 am at the same location).
• International UFO Skywatch Weekend: To be held on 17th and 18th August 1996, with location open to suggestions.
• Investigations On Line: Three topics are listed: 1. Connection between triangle sightings and mining areas. 2. Generations of a family affected by UFOs. 3. Possible Grey in 10 Downing Street.
• Publications Recommended: Includes 'Beyond Top Secret' by Timothy Good and 'The Flying Triangle Mystery' by O. Fowler. Information is provided to obtain a copy of Fowler's research.
• Magazines: A list of recommended magazines includes UFO MAGAZINE, FORTEAN TIMES, TRANS UFO, NEXUS, UFO REALITY, and UFO TIMES.
• AREA S1: This section welcomes articles, photographs, case files, reports, and newsclippings in all formats.
• Contact Information: SUFORA can be contacted at 87 HAWLEY STREET, SHEFFIELD, S1 2EA, by telephone at 0114 275-6144, or by email at [email protected].

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance The recurring themes are UFO sightings, particularly 'classic cases' with detailed witness accounts and object descriptions. There's an emphasis on providing factual reporting of events, though the promotional content for Mark Spain's cartoons introduces a humorous and speculative element regarding alien craft design. The publication encourages reader contributions ('THIS IS YOUR MAGAZINE SO WRITE IN!!!') and provides resources for further investigation and engagement within the UFO community, such as meetings, skywatches, and recommended reading material. The editorial stance appears to be one of serious reporting of UFO phenomena, combined with an appreciation for the lighter, artistic interpretations within the field.