AREA S1

Magazine Overview

AREA S1, Volume 1 Issue 3, published in July 1996, is the official magazine of the Sheffield UFO Research Association (SUFORA). Priced at £1, this issue delves into various UFO phenomena, including news, investigative reports, personal accounts, and discussions on the nature of UFO occupants.

World UFO Newsround

The magazine begins with a report on the Varginha, Brazil incident, detailing the alleged capture of aliens and a crashed UFO on January 20th, 1996. It cites information from 'UFO magazine' published in Brasilia, suggesting up to seven occupants were captured, including one deceased alien and others found in the Jardim Andere neighborhood. The article provides descriptions of the alien occupants as given by three girls who encountered one, describing them as dark brown, 4-5 feet tall, with large heads, small necks, and protuberances on their heads. The report also details the involvement of the Brazilian Army and Fire Department, including troop movements and the transfer of aliens to Campinas. Rumors of American involvement are mentioned, with a civilian reportedly present during the retrieval of the wrecked UFO. The article also touches on the theory that Earth is on ancient space trade routes and that UFOs may be involved in mining and genetic manipulation.

Further 'World UFO Newsround' sections cover sightings in Gulf Breeze/Pensacola Beach, Florida, where two triangular craft were observed, and reports from Australia of colored lights seen in the sky. The issue also includes a section titled "WHAT DO THEY WANT ON EARTH?" which speculates on the motives and nature of alien beings, describing 'reptilians' and 'greys' and their potential interactions with humans.

More Roswell Evidence?

This section presents a detailed account of alleged new evidence related to the Roswell UFO crash of 1947. It includes a letter sent to radio host Art Bell from an anonymous individual whose grandfather was part of the retrieval team. The letter claims the grandfather appropriated metallic samples from the debris, described as 'pure extract aluminium,' which were later sent to Wright-Patterson AFB. The letter also provides a narrative from the surviving occupant of the crashed disc, who allegedly communicated telepathically, stating the disc was a 'probe ship' from a 'launch ship' 32 light years away, and that they had been operating on Earth for over 100 years. The occupant explained the crash was due to a collision with a meteor and a malfunction of the inter-atmospheric propulsion system. The letter also mentions the mysterious disappearance of the transport aircraft carrying the surviving occupant to Washington D.C.

Investigation Report

This section compiles several UFO sighting reports investigated by members of UFO-Sweden and other affiliated groups:

• May 5th, 1996, Rawmarsh, Rotherham, UK: Julie reported seeing a triangular object with red and green sides that moved slowly and accelerated off to her right.
• May 1st, 1996, Kirkinilloch, Scotland, UK: David Belton saw a bright white circular object with an orange tail that did not lose altitude.
• June 5th, 8th, and 9th, 1996: Mr P.D. Illingworth reported seeing a large bright light, described as a star, traversing the sky at high speed on multiple occasions.
• April 28th, 1996, Birleywood golf course, Sheffield, UK: Three golfers witnessed an odd-shaped, triangular object hovering in the sky, described as resembling a hang glider.
• 1993, Aughton, Sheffield, UK: A witness reported seeing a white light moving from the southeast, which appeared to be a helicopter but had unusual lighting.
• 1966, Parson Cross, Sheffield, UK: Wendy Wilcock saw a yellow light travelling fast across the sky, which she felt was not a star or plane.

Each report includes the date, location, description of the sighting, and the investigator. Some cases are classified as 'UNEXPLAINED' or 'POSSIBLE IFO' (Identified Flying Object).

Contact: The Laura Sayers Story

This article features the personal account of Laura Sayers, who describes herself as psychic and having lifelong experiences with aliens, particularly the Pleiadians. She recounts how her psychic abilities, initially suppressed due to her upbringing, came to the forefront in adulthood. Sayers details her experiences of alien contact, including telepathic communication and visits from beings she describes as tall, translucent, with pear-shaped faces and large eyes, surrounded by a glowing light. She discusses her spiritual development, her husband Mike's healing abilities, and her work channeling a guide named SOLAR. Sayers also mentions her efforts to start a UFO group in Burnley, focusing on the spiritual aspect of UFO phenomena, and her strong connections with American Indians who are believers in aliens. She expresses a desire to return to her home amongst the stars and notes that her experiences have led to the cessation of her epileptic attacks.

Spotlight On..AFU

This section highlights the Archives for UFO Research (AFU), a Swedish non-profit foundation established in 1973. The AFU aims to build a Swedish/international UFO library and research archive, support serious research, and stimulate critical discussion on UFOs. Extracts from their newsletter are presented, including an article by Steve Sandström about a "Small triangular object with a jet-like sound" observed by Martell Åström near Floda, Sweden, in June 1994. The object was described as black, arrow-head shaped, about two meters long, and emitting a sound similar to a jet fighter. Another article, "The light that stopped a car," by Clas Svahn & Jörgen Granlie, details an incident on February 15th, 1994, where Kerstin Hellman's car stopped inexplicably after she saw a bright yellow oblong light with spikes.

Gentle Reminders

This brief section includes a list of contributors to the issue and provides contact information for the Archives for UFO Research (AFU) for those interested in exchanging magazines.

Next Month and September Issue Previews

Looking ahead, the next issue will cover the Kalahari crash and Chupacabras, along with Skywatch results. The September issue is themed as a "TRIANGLE SPECIAL" and invites readers to share their FT (Familiarity Test?) experiences.

Acknowledgements

AREA S1 thanks Dave from the UK UFO Network, Laura and Mike Sayers, Mark Gibbons, and John "Knackered" Ball for their contributions.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The magazine consistently promotes the idea of spreading the truth about the UFO phenomenon, encouraging open-mindedness and critical discussion. There is a clear focus on investigative reporting and presenting eyewitness accounts, even those that are difficult to explain. The editorial stance appears to be one of seeking and disseminating information on UFOs and potential extraterrestrial contact, while also acknowledging skepticism and the need for careful analysis. The inclusion of personal contactee stories alongside scientific investigations suggests a broad approach to the subject matter. The magazine also seems to have a particular interest in cases involving alleged alien beings and their origins, as evidenced by the Varginha and Roswell reports and the speculative article on alien motivations.

This issue of the magazine, titled 'DIS-INFORMATION IN DONCASTER', focuses on a peculiar case involving alleged secret documents and potential disinformation campaigns related to UFOs. The publication date appears to be May 1997, based on the content.

The Doncaster Case

The story begins with John Ball, who runs SUFORA's Doncaster Branch (HUFORA), contacting the local press for an article about his group's plans to visit Area 51. Shortly after this article, John received a phone call from a man claiming to have worked near Roswell and to be an area supervisor at Kirtland AFB during the early 1980s, referencing the Paul Bennewitz affair. This caller stated he was working on a top-secret weapon for the American government and promised to send John a number of Top Secret documents.

In late May, John received these documents and asked the author of this article to verify them. Upon reading them, the author recognized them as declassified documents published in Timothy Good's book, 'Above Top Secret', dating back to the late 1980s. The documents were confirmed to be from America due to the stamp and postmark, raising the question of why declassified documents would be sent.

The 'Area Supervisor'

The caller claimed to be the Area Supervisor mentioned in the documents. However, the article questions this, suggesting that if he were merely a security guard trained by the American government, it would be unlikely for him to be working on top-secret weapon technology. The author poses the hypothetical question: 'Would you employ a Group 4 security guard to work on your latest laser technology?'

Attached to the documents was a map drawn by the 'Area Supervisor'. When compared to available maps, his drawing was found to be significantly inaccurate, misplacing North and placing Albuquerque in the desert. This inaccuracy leads to further questions, as a commanding supervisor would be expected to have accurate maps detailing routes.

Dis-information?

The article strongly suggests that the sender might be Richard Doty, identified as a disinformation agent in America. Doty is known for having deceived Paul Bennewitz and enlisted William Moore's help. In the early 1980s, Doty allegedly showed Linda Moulton Howe 'briefing papers for the President on the problem of UFOs' and a film to educate GI's about UFOs, though this was denied and never officially existed. Doty later reappeared as the secret agent 'Condor' in the TV program 'UFO Cover Up', where he discussed 'grey's anatomy and eating habits', which the article labels as 'the first televised dis-information'. The article questions whether a small group in Doncaster would pose a threat significant enough to warrant such actions from Doty.

Conclusions on the Documents

The article concludes that the documents are real and available from American archives, but questions the motive behind sending them. Several possibilities are considered:

1. A test: To gauge the knowledge of the recipients.
2. Sent in good faith: The 'Area Supervisor' genuinely wanted the information shared.
3. A dummy: Sent to discourage John from going to Area 51, or perhaps the 'Area Supervisor' was unaware the documents had been declassified.

Whatever the reason, the 'Area Supervisor' failed to follow up as promised, and no further information was released.

A Subsequent Call

Incidently, John received another phone call a day later from a man claiming to know a scientist on the run from the police, who supposedly had footage of an underground base in England with Flying Saucers and Greys. This caller also stopped phoning. The author speculates this might have been a hoax, but notes the caller knew a lot about the UFO scene, leading to the question of whether two pranksters were trying to mislead John.

Copies of the documents sent to John are available from American Archives or by sending 50p and a stamp to SUFORA.

Excerpt from the Document

The article includes an excerpt from one of the documents detailing an incident on September 2, 1980 (related to August 1980). Three security policemen on duty at the Manzano Weapons storage area near Kirtland AFB, New Mexico, sighted an unidentified light in the air. The light travelled from North to South over Coyote Canyon. As one policeman approached a structure, he observed a bright light near the ground behind it. He initially thought it was a helicopter but upon closer inspection, observed a round disk-shaped object. His attempts to radio for backup failed. As he approached the object on foot, armed with a shotgun, it took off vertically at high speed. The guard, a former helicopter mechanic in the US Army, stated the object was not a helicopter.

The excerpt also mentions that two alarmed structures within the area contain 'HQ CR 44 material', with an editorial note asking if anyone knows what this is.

SUFORA Doncaster Branch Information

Page 2 provides contact details and upcoming events for the Sheffield UFO Research Association (SUFORA).

• Address: 87 Hawley Street, Sheffield S1 2EA.
• UFO Hotline: 0114 275 6144.
• Next Meeting: Tuesday, August 13th, 1996, at the Nelson Mandela Building, Pond Street, Sheffield, starting at 7 pm (doors open 6 pm).
• Skywatches: Scheduled for Saturday, July 13th, and Saturday, July 27th, both at 9:30 pm at Redmires Reservoir. Another is planned for Saturday, August 3rd, at 9:30 pm.
• Helpline: For donations of bric-a-brac for fundraising, contact Sue on 0114 249 9531.
• Foreign Documents Translation: Assistance is needed with translating foreign documents. Contact Martin on 0114 275 6144.
• Miscellaneous: Congratulations are extended to David and Jackie on their marriage. A special UFO internet night is planned, costing £2 for 2 hours, with no experience required. Contact Martin on 0114 275 6144 for details.

Explanation of 'Area S1'

The magazine is called 'Area S1' because Area 51 is a top-secret military base with hangers like S-4 and S-5, where Bob Lazar allegedly worked on flying saucers. Additionally, Sheffield's city center postcode is S1, hence the name 'AREA S1'. The author clarifies that 'AREA S1' is not a secret password, a dog's name, initials of a top-secret group, or qualifications for YTS (Youth Training Scheme) programs.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The primary theme of this issue is disinformation and the potential manipulation of UFO information by government agencies or individuals. The editorial stance appears to be one of critical investigation, questioning the motives behind the dissemination of documents and highlighting inconsistencies. There is a clear skepticism towards official narratives and a focus on exposing potential cover-ups or deliberate misinformation campaigns. The article also promotes the activities of SUFORA, encouraging public participation in skywatches and meetings, and seeking volunteers for translation work.