Awareness - 1984-85 - Vol 13 No 1

Magazine Overview

AWARENESS, Journal of Contact International, Issue 1, Season 1984-85, Volume 13, No. 1. Published by Contact (UK), this issue delves into various aspects of UFO phenomena, ancient civilizations, and the controversial 'Inner Earth' theory. The editorial highlights an increase in UFO sightings locally to Oxford and mentions ongoing investigations. It also introduces a special Correspondence course in Ufology.

Contents

The issue features an editorial, followed by articles such as 'The Case for the "Inner Earth"', 'The Delhi Tornado Mystery', 'Alaska Sighting', 'Historical Sightings from Original Sources - Part 3', 'Classic UFO Cases', and 'The Thames Valley Flap 1984'. It also includes a 'Letter to the Editor' and advertisements.

Contact International Council

The journal lists the members of the Contact International Council, including Founder President Lord Clancarty, President Ruth Rees, Vice President Geoffrey E. Ambler, National Chairman (UK) John Sear, Hon. Treasurer Derek Mansell, Hon. Membership Secretary Mrs. Sandie Robb, Senior Research Officer Derek Mansell, Investigations Co-ordinator David Ridge, and Librarians Bernard Delair, John Loveridge, and Robert Commiade. The cover design and artist is David Ridge.

Editorial

The editorial extends Christmas wishes and hopes for a good year of UFO experiences in 1985. It notes a rise in UFO sightings in the Oxford area during the latter half of 1984 and mentions that reports received via telephone and press are detailed on pages 22-24. Further investigations are underway. The editor and chief research officer interviewed witnesses in Oxfordshire and reported on a significant case involving a gigantic spherical object seen near the A40 trunk road west of Oxford on November 24th, 1984. The object descended to 100 feet before moving upwards at high speed, described as being as large as four houses with multiple lights. One witness experienced numbness in his right arm, and his wife had related dreams. A full report is pending analysis.

The editorial also announces a special Correspondence course in Ufology offered by Contact, with details available via advertisement on page 25. It discusses an Italian photograph of a circular object that an Oxford University photographic expert deemed likely to be a genuine UFO, contrary to other opinions. The 'Philadelphia Experiment Disappears!' section notes the limited release of a film about the experiment, which involved rendering a warship invisible, and its potential impact on ufologists.

The editor emphasizes the international scope of the journal and encourages readers to send comments, stressing that no one is an expert and lateral thinkers are welcome.

The Case For The "Inner Earth"

This section presents a selection of articles from a larger assembly of information collected by Bruce Walton, titled 'A Guide to the Inner Earth'. The concept of intraterrestrial origins of UFOs is discussed as being as controversial as extraterrestrial origins.

The Girl from the Lemurian Colony Beneath Mt. Shasta by William F. Hamilton

William F. Hamilton recounts his interest in Mt. Shasta, sparked by the book 'A Dweller on Two Planets'. He researched possible UFO bases and met a young woman named Bonnie, who claims to be a Lemurian from a city called TELOS, built inside a dome-shaped cavern beneath Mt. Shasta. Bonnie describes her people's use of 'thermal drills' to bore tunnels and a tube transit system propelled by electromagnetic impulses. She states that Lemurians have developed space travel and are part of a federation of planets. They grow food hydroponically and operate on a no-money economy. Bonnie speaks of the destruction of Atlantis and Lemuria and claims her people are part of a greater underground kingdom called Agharta, ruled by 'HYPROBEANS'. She believes a cataclysm will occur at the end of the century, leading to a new world order. Hamilton notes Bonnie's sincerity and rational demeanor, suggesting she is not perpetrating a hoax and possesses technical insight.

In Quest of the Subterranean World by Raymond Bernard

Raymond Bernard recounts his experiences in Brazil in 1954, where he learned about the 'Subterranean World' and tunnels leading to subterranean cities inhabited by descendants of Atlanteans. He met Professor H.J. de Souza of the Brazilian Theosophical Society, who was an authority on the Subterranean World. Bernard was intrigued by the idea of flying saucers originating from within the Earth, contrary to his previous beliefs. He visited Sao Lourenzo, where he met members of Professor de Souza's society and saw artifacts claimed to be from the Subterranean World. He learned about Agharta, the Buddhist name for the Subterranean World, and Shamballah, its capital.

Bernard also discusses Colonel Fawcett, who disappeared in the jungles of Mato Grosso. Professor de Souza claimed Fawcett and his son were living in the Subterranean World. Bernard's own attempts to reach Roncador, where Fawcett was last seen, were thwarted by warnings of danger and a suspicious encounter with a man claiming to be the son of Fawcett's guide.

My Tunnel Researches in Brazil by Dr. Raymond Bernard

Dr. Bernard details his further research into subterranean tunnels and cities in Brazil. He visited the Brazilian Theosophical Society in Sao Lourenzo and met Professor H.J. de Souza. He recounts his journey to the Roncador Mountain chain in Mato Grosso and his confirmation of subterranean cities in Santa Catarina, near Tujucas do Sul, Boc, and the Paraguay border. He also mentions less certain locations in Curitibanos and Sao Francisco do Sul, and a place in Parana where a subterranean man is worshipped. He notes the existence of a long tunnel of P.H. where subterranean men were reportedly seen.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are the existence of a 'Hollow Earth' or subterranean world, the origins of UFOs from within the Earth, and the connection between these concepts and ancient civilizations like Lemuria and Atlantis. The journal presents these ideas as controversial but worthy of investigation, encouraging open-mindedness and the sharing of information from readers. The editorial stance appears to be one of open inquiry into unexplained phenomena, with a focus on international reports and a belief in the potential for advanced, hidden civilizations. The publication aims to foster a community of researchers and enthusiasts interested in these subjects.

This issue of UFO India focuses on unexplained aerial phenomena, with a prominent feature on "The Delhi Tornado Mystery" and several other historical and contemporary UFO sighting reports.

The Delhi Tornado Mystery

The lead article, "The Delhi Tornado Mystery" by Ajay C. Mehra (Investigator India), details an apparent UFO sighting that coincided with a tornado or cyclone which destroyed parts of Delhi on March 17th, 1978. The editor notes that the text consists of first-hand reports and obvious conclusions.

Several eyewitness accounts are presented:

• Dr. Shatrughan Shukla from Delhi University reported a UFO seen on March 17, 1978, in the evening, from Model Town, Delhi, flying North-East just after a cyclone caused destruction in the Delhi University Campus.
• Mr. K. Mohan described a strange phenomenon in March 1978 in Delhi, particularly in the University area, which caused havoc in a belt nearly 200 meters wide and 8 to 9 km long. While officially attributed to a tornado, he questions this, stating tornadoes don't travel in straight belts and that this phenomenon occurred abruptly without a gale.
• Mr. Alok Malhotra recounted a cloudy evening around 6 p.m. when a strange, unusual, and strong wind began. His younger sister and mother saw a silvery-blue object rotating and revolving in the north-eastern sky, coming from the north-east and going towards the west. This coincided with a tornado hitting the Maurice Nagar area, causing significant destruction. He noted a peculiar detail: a photo frame of a goddess in a small structure made of loose bricks remained unaffected despite the surrounding destruction.

His family was excited by this event and a newspaper report by Mr. S.K. Trikha, which indicated that the destruction in Delhi University Campus might have been due to a UFO that left a trace of radioactivity.

Further sightings by Mr. Malhotra include:

• In July 1978, around 10 p.m., two flying objects with three yellow lights each were seen moving in the south-west part of the sky. These objects were observed continuously for three months, flying parallel, stopping, and moving in opposite directions, which he states cannot be done by aeroplanes.
• During the summer of 1979, his elder sister saw a red light, bigger than a star, stationary in the sky on three different nights. When they tried to interact with it by flashing a torch, the object appeared to come towards them, frightening his younger sister.
• On October 18, 1978, he saw a UFO directly overhead at approximately 200 yards, described as having numerous bulbs and rotating simultaneously.

He concludes that all these flying objects were soundless.

• Mr. Shekar Shukla, from Moti Lal Hehru School of Sport, also reported on the evening of March 17, 1978, hearing about a disastrous storm in the Delhi University area. He noted that the storm was unusual because it struck only in a limited area and in a straight line, unlike typical storms in Bangla Desh. His family also mentioned observing an unusual object in the sky at the same time. Convinced by his prior study of UFOs, he suspected the disaster might have been caused by a UFO. He investigated the affected area, noting overturned buses and a dragged Campa Cola stall. He interviewed witnesses and asked a detailed list of 26 questions regarding the object's appearance, behavior, and any associated phenomena.

Summaries of eyewitness accounts from Mr. Shukla's investigation include:

• Surinder Kumar: Described a round, red object with a sharp noise of ten planes and thunder.
• Niranjan Das: Reported a round, multi-coloured object rotating at high speed.
• Joginder Singh: Saw the sky turn red, with a black, rotating object at high speed.
• Parshu Ram: Noted fast-moving clouds, a black top and red bottom, a yellow cone-shaped object with a tail, and a neon sign-like flash, with the air becoming hot.
• H.C. Sharma: Described planes going for a raid, a ring connected to a cone, and smoke like a jet plane.
• L.D. Sharma: Observed a change in height, a cloud changing color, and a rise in temperature.
• Karan Singh: Reported an object stopped at Wazirabad tank.
• Rajinder: Noted a spark of fire and anti-clockwise motion.
• D. Potduang: Described a sound like a jet engine, black color, and a ring-shaped object.
• P. Narula: Observed clouds different from the main cloud, suction of water, white pieces, and a round object that was stationary for two minutes.

Alaska Sighting-Special Report

This section presents an anonymous report, claimed to be from USAF and CIA sources, detailing an incident on January 18th, 1984. A US Airforce F-15 jet fighter was reportedly destroyed over the Bering Strait during a dogfight with a UFO. The information, including photographs and a tape recording, was relayed by an orbiting satellite. The jet pilot, identified as a civilian belonging to the CIA, was returning from a secret flight over the Chukchi Peninsula.

The F-15 pilot reported visual contact with an unknown target at 37,000 feet, closing fast. The target executed a 90-degree roll and was described as a "bloody UFO, bloody hell, its just sitting there." A distinctive human-like voice from the UFO issued a final warning. The pilot described the craft as "shaped like a Chinese coolie hat, with a hill in centre top. Its a silvery metal, not like aluminium but like stainless steel. It has flashing red, amber, blue, green and white lights... spinning at a high level of speed, but its not moving, its just hovering in one spot."

Upon receiving a ten-second departure warning, the pilot initiated evasive action after the UFO fired a "glowing beam of red light." The F-15 fired four Sidewinder and four Sparrow missiles, but they were ineffective, apparently due to a "bloody force field." The UFO then fired a laser beam from the rear, which struck the jet, causing it to disintegrate. No trace of the aircraft or pilot was found.

Historical Sightings From Original Sources - Part 3

This section publishes four cases dating from the early 1950s, selected from hundreds examined on micro-filmed records.

• "SAUCER CHASED" (Extracted from Detroit Michigan Times): This case involves an F-94 Jet chasing a mysterious flying object over Sanginaw Bay, tracked by radar at 14,000 m.p.h. The report was extracted from government files by Edward J. Ruppelt, ex-chief of the USAF Project Blue Book. Ruppelt terms the Michigan case "One that the most ardent skeptic would have trouble explaining."
• In late July 1952, over 75 persons reported strange objects in the sky in Michigan. An air defence command radar station detected a target moving at 625 m.p.h. Three F-94 jets were scrambled. The target was described as a "large bluish white light 'many times larger than a star'" which took on a reddish tinge and moved away. The object then made a tight 180-degree turn, too tight for a jet, and increased speed. The F-94 pilot gave chase, with the radar operator getting a solid lock-on. The object then broke the lock-on by becoming brighter and pulling away. The speed was indicated to be 14,000 m.p.h. Ruppelt questions what the object could have been, ruling out balloons or meteors and finding it unlikely to be another aeroplane given the technology of 1952.

• WASHINGTON BLIP (Taken from Life Magazine August 4th 1952): This report details incidents over Washington D.C. in July 1952, where mysterious objects were recorded by ground observers, pilots, and radar. USAF jet planes were sent up to intercept.
• On Sunday, July 20th, at 12:40 a.m., several strange blips appeared on radar, denoting objects 15 miles SW of the city. These objects exhibited remarkable behavior, hovering, reversing, and making sharp turns. They appeared over targets like the Pentagon and the White House. Technicians confirmed the electronic gear was not faulty. An observer at Andrews Field saw a bright orange light, and a mechanic reported the same object. National Airport tower radar and Andrews Field radar confirmed the object.
• A commercial plane pilot, C.S. Pierman, reported seeing six strange lights, white and starlike, speeding across the heavens. Three might have been shooting stars, but the other three moved horizontally and were tail-less. Some objects were tracked at speeds as low as 130 mph, while others were too fast for radar. One object was tracked traveling 8 miles in 4 seconds, indicating a speed of 7200 m.p.h.
• Jet fighters were scrambled but reported seeing nothing. Shortly after, the blips reappeared on radar. Another object appeared near a Capital Airlines flight, and pilot Howard Dermott observed a large white light that vanished 4 miles from the airfield. Barnes observed up to 10 objects at one time.

• AIRLINE PILOTS DESCRIBE GIANT SKY SAUCER (From Houston Press March 21 1950): Two airline pilots with extensive experience reported seeing a huge flying disc over Stuttgart, Arkansas, at 9:20 p.m. They described it as "no flight of fancy" and estimated its diameter to be 1000 feet. Captain Jack Adams and co-pilot G.W. (Andy) Anderson stated it passed directly across their path, traveling at a tremendous speed, faster than a jet, estimated at 500-600 m.p.h. It had a large blinking light on top and was definitely circular. It traveled straight north and had no change in altitude or course. The underside was lighted, making it look like a saucer, and the light on top flashed intermittently with a bluish color. There was no vapor trail or exhaust flame, and no sound was heard above their engines. They estimated it was about 1000 feet away. Co-pilot Anderson suggested it might be something the military had developed.

• HONOLULU SAUCERS 1950: An anonymous report with drawings describes strange things seen from a trolley bus in Honolulu, Hawaii, on December 18th, 1950, at 9:15 a.m. Seven objects were seen over the harbor masts, flying low (about 1500 feet) and about two miles away. They were described as a "weird and impressive sight" with mass formation, unusual shape, great speed, and white trailing vapor. They flew in close formation, with one leading, followed by two side-by-side, and the rest more irregular, appearing "extremely efficient for air travel." The report corrects a popular book's depiction of discs flying horizontally, stating they fly vertically with the edge pointing towards the center of the Earth, and are not propelled by jets. The objects were described as silver-colored metal, about 140 feet in diameter, somewhat longish, not circular, and with billowing white vapor from the exhaust. They disappeared suddenly. Two days later, Honolulu papers reported sightings of a mysterious green light moving at great speed. In 1951 and 1952, there were numerous reports of green lights, orange fireballs, and a gleaming disc that stood still.

Classical UFO Cases

This section by D.N. Mansell refers to more unusual phenomena previously mentioned in CONTACT publications, seeking explanations for Case 13 and requesting more responses for Cases 11 and 12 to make sensible statistics.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring theme throughout the issue is the investigation and reporting of UFO sightings and related unexplained phenomena. The editorial stance appears to be one of open inquiry, presenting witness accounts and official reports, while acknowledging the need for further investigation and explanation. There is a clear emphasis on documenting these events, even those that are decades old, suggesting a belief in the significance of these occurrences and the potential for uncovering truths about unidentified aerial phenomena.

This issue of Awareness magazine, identified as Volume 4, Issue 4, with a raw date of 1977, focuses on UFO and UAP (Unidentified Aerial Phenomena) reports. The cover features a drawing of a barred window with a faint outline of a UFO behind it, and the text 'Case No. 13 White Horse Hill, Uffington - undated.' The magazine is published by Contact International and appears to be based in the United Kingdom.

Case No. 13: White Horse Hill, Uffington, U.K.

This case, reported as undated, describes an encounter by two members of Contact International who decided to go on a skywatch at White Horse Hill around midnight. They encountered two army personnel, a Sergeant and a Corporal, who were on a weekend exercise. Initially, the soldiers were skeptical, but they eventually shared coffee and sandwiches with the UFO watchers. After about fifteen minutes, the Sergeant pointed out a bright white light, described as the size of a table tennis ball and completely silent. As one of the Contact members ran to get a camera, the object darted down towards him, causing him to fall and cry out. The object then moved towards the other Contact member, stopping about a foot from his chest, emitting a brilliant white light that was painful to look at. The person closest to the object felt intense heat that scorched his anorak. The Sergeant then moved, and the object targeted him. He instructed the Corporal to get into their landrover and transmit a message, but the transmitter failed to work. The encounter lasted for two and a half hours, with the light controlling their movements. Eventually, the object shot upwards and disappeared. The witness who felt the heat was left hysterical and suffered from shakes for weeks, refusing to discuss UFOs since. The report notes that due to military involvement and a promise, no specific dates or names could be mentioned.

Case No. 14: 1908 Danish Airship Mysteries

This section, extracted from UFO Register Volume 8, 1977, delves into historical sightings of aerial objects in Denmark in 1908. The author began researching in 1975 to find Danish equivalents to the North American 'wave' of airship sightings in 1896-1897. The article notes that Danish papers from 1908 provided the first traces of 'Airships' analogous to those reported from England and New Zealand.

An account from the newspaper *Thisted Am stidende* on July 7th, 1908, mentions reports of a dirigible operating over Vendsyssel at night, and a burning balloon-like object over Funen. Further investigation into contemporary Danish newspapers covering the Vendsyssel area in 1908 yielded interesting results.

The earliest mention appears in the *Vendsyssle Tidende* and *Aalborg Amtstidende* on June 30th, 1908. Mr. Bye-Jørgensen, an accountant, observed an object like a large bird at 10:50 p.m. Using binoculars, he described it as large and elongated like an airship, estimated to be 30 km distant and at an elevation of 30 degrees. He noted something protruding from it, possibly motor or steering equipment. The object was visible for half an hour, disappearing in a north-westerly direction. Bye-Jørgensen insisted it travelled against the wind, and his maid corroborated the sighting.

Other reports from Vendsyssel included a bright light seen in the southern sky at 2:30 a.m. on June 29th, described as very intense and stationary before disappearing. The newspaper speculated, "It could have been the lanterns on an airship."

Mr. Wibroe, a factory owner from Nibe, reported seeing a large object, about the size of an eagle, with two wings, over Øland at 10:25 p.m. on July 1st. It disappeared over Jammer Bay after about ten minutes. Three other family members also saw it.

A farmer's son from Nørhalne saw an airship flying northwards at 11:00 p.m., noting something like an 'aura' around it.

Two labourers in Røbling described seeing a "large stork soaring in the air" for about 20 minutes, agreeing it could have been an airship.

Jakob Kirkeskov saw an object about 130 meters distant, moving north-west, claiming to have seen an antenna at the front and wings on the side.

On July 3rd, the *Vendsyssel Tidende* reported a letter from W. Wolff, who, with his wife and another couple, saw an odd dark shape in the evening sky near Rubjerg lighthouse, initially thought to be an odd-shaped cloud. It disappeared after a quarter of an hour.

The article also discusses the possibility of Count von Zeppelin's airships being responsible, noting the movements of his LX4 and LX3 airships. It also mentions other German airship builders like Gross and August von Parseval, and French airships 'Republique' and 'Ville de Paris', all active in 1908.

Thames Valley Flap 1984

This section details a significant build-up of UFO activity in the Oxford area during July and August 1984, continuing into September. D.N. Mansell reports on sightings from May to September 1984:

• May 10, 1984, Oxford: Two young women saw four large red lights chasing each other in circles.
• June 28, 1984, Aylesbury, Bucks: Three teenagers saw a large, slightly elongated green object moving westwards at airliner speed.
• July 15, 1984, Wheatley, Oxford: A witness saw a metallic disc, the size of a one pence piece, high above a cloud.
• July 26, 1984 (multiple times): Numerous reports of stationary or slowly moving blue, green, and red lights in Worcester, Oxford, and Swindon. Some described as 'wobbly'.
• July 27, 1984, Oxford: A husband and wife saw a large red object, like a small full moon, stationary for 20 minutes before moving northeast. Another witness saw two large flashes of brilliant blue light.
• Early August 1984, Wallingford, Oxon: A woman saw a very large light hanging low in the sky, which she followed for 30 minutes.
• August 9, 1984, Toddington, Gloucester: A witness saw a large, elongated, multi-coloured object covered in spikes, described as being like hair rollers, which was completely silent.
• August 11, 1984, Wheatley, Oxford: A large elongated light was seen flying southwest to northeast for 3-4 seconds, illuminating the area.
• August 12, 1984, Oxford: A family saw a red saucer-shaped object stationary over Oxford, which then tilted and sped off south.
• August 18, 1984, Oxford: A large square metallic object with four white stripes was seen stationary over Oxford city before moving southwards silently.
• August 21, 1984, Daventry, Northants: A senior pilot instructor and three students saw an object coming straight at their aircraft, estimated to be 3000 ft below. It was described as a bullet-shaped craft, wingless, with fins at the rear, grey metallic in colour, with a bright green light on top, and an estimated speed of 450 knots. Controls reported no radar contact.
• August 21, 1984, Cumnor, Oxford: An elongated, bright and metallic object, wingless, was seen flying low, going southwest to northeast, making no noise.
• August 24, 1984, Finstock, Oxon: A round object, 3-4 feet in diameter, with fuzzy edges, seemed to be revolving, moving towards Witney at low altitude at about 80 m.p.h. and was silent.
• August 27, 1984, Chipping Norton, Oxon: A large elongated object was moving fairly steadily southwest and was silent.
• August 31, 1984, Brize Norton, Oxon: An employee saw a green pulsating light, similar to the Northern lights, which disappeared behind a thundercloud.

Letters to the Editor

B.J. Burden writes to correct a minor detail in a previous article about Gray Barker, stating he was "sick at the stomach for three long days" not three years. Burden also congratulates Joaquim Fernandes and Awareness for an article on the Fatima episode and draws attention to a 'Face to Faith' article in The Guardian about BVM (Blessed Virgin Mary) manifestations in Medjugorje, Yugoslavia. Burden suggests these incidents have effected a "benign revolution in social relations and community morale," though he remains a sceptic, comparing the claims to a PR handout.

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Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The magazine consistently focuses on UFO and UAP phenomena, presenting eyewitness accounts, historical cases, and contemporary sightings. There is an emphasis on investigation and reporting, with a clear interest in unexplained aerial phenomena. The editorial stance appears to be one of open inquiry, presenting evidence and witness testimony for readers to consider, while also acknowledging skepticism and encouraging further research, particularly by secular researchers as noted in the letters to the editor.