Awareness - 1992-93 - Vol 18 No 4

Magazine Overview

This issue of Awareness: The Journal of Contact International (UK), Volume 18, No 4, published in 1993, focuses on the theme "THE ALIENS SPEAK!" with a particular emphasis on "The Gulf Breeze Alton Barnes Connection." The cover art depicts a flying saucer, a house, and a cone-shaped object emitting light, suggesting a connection between terrestrial and extraterrestrial phenomena.

Editorial

The editorial reflects on a previous statement about an alien life form's presence and discusses the ongoing, consistent contact with a researcher, who feels confident and not a victim of abduction. It poses the question of whether first contact will be spiritual rather than physical. The editor notes that if spiritual life forms were to come to Earth, the challenges of gravity and interstellar travel would be irrelevant. The editorial also touches upon the potential for such phenomena to be misinterpreted by religious groups, leading to reactionary responses. A significant announcement is the stepping down of Ruth Rees as President due to difficulties in maintaining links, though she will continue as a committee member. The editor also recounts an experience discussing conspiracy theories on a TV program, highlighting the challenges of achieving serious debate on the subject in mainstream media.

DID THE GULF BREEZE OBJECT ALSO VISIT ALTON BARNES IN 1992?

By Michael Soper, this article examines a sighting on May 5th, 1992, at Alton Barnes, UK, where witnesses observed nine objects performing aerobatics over a cornfield. One witness captured images of the last two objects on video. The video is described as remarkable for depicting an object that changes state and shape with extreme rapidity, possibly due to strobing lights or the object's actual speed. The author notes that the objects' coordinated movement and rapid disappearance suggest they were not ordinary aircraft. The article also references a similar phenomenon in the Madelaine Rodeghier case and the Adamski-type UFO. The author concludes that further analysis is needed, but the evidence suggests something extraordinary occurred.

"ALTON BARNES" a CRITICAL APPRAISAL

By G.E. Ambler, this article provides a critical look at the events surrounding Alton Barnes, which became a focal point for UFO sightings and crop circles after a large formation appeared in 1990. The author questions whether Alton Barnes is becoming a 'second Warminster' and warns about the potential for group interaction to create 'red herrings.' The article maps the area, highlighting key locations like East Field and the escarpment. It discusses the various explanations for sightings, including misidentification, genuine phenomena, secret government projects, and hallucination, finding them difficult to definitively apply to the Alton Barnes case. The author also notes the difficulty in explaining the sheer number and nature of the objects observed. The article suggests that a deal might be struck with a media company for enhanced film and information, aiming to create a model case for future investigations.

PHOTOGRAPHY AND UFOS

By Frances Copeland, this section discusses the IGAP JOURNAL Newsletter No 2-1992, dedicated to George Adamski, which promotes the sharing of UFO information worldwide. The author highlights an article about two F-16 interceptors scrambled to track an unknown object near Brussels on March 30/31, 1989. The object registered on radar, gave no identification signal, and exhibited extreme speed and altitude changes, jumping from 280 to 1800km/h and dropping from 3000 to 1700m in one second, imposing intense G-forces on the pilots.

SOME CASES FROM CONTACT FILES

This section presents a collection of UFO sighting reports from various locations:

• Birmingham, UK (16/10/92): A couple witnessed two orange lights moving erratically and changing positions.
• Co. Antrim, Ireland (27/2/92): A white ball of light appeared, blinking, and was followed by two other lights.
• Littlemore, Oxford, UK (12/11/91): A silvery white, rocket-shaped craft was seen travelling silently at approximately 6000ft.
• Yate, Bristol, UK (16/8/92): Two large, oval-shaped lights were observed circling anti-clockwise, followed by a bright red light shooting down the sky.
• Thame, Oxon, UK (3/8/92): A triangular-shaped object with a blue hue was seen from a car, causing local radio interference.
• Harefield, London, UK (12/8/91): An enormous globular light was seen travelling at great speed, emitting a brilliant white light.
• Aylesbury, Bucks, UK (11/7/92): Not detailed in the provided text, but listed.

Mass sightings August 16th 1992 10.30pm to 12 midnight

This section summarizes newspaper reports of mass sightings across a wide area. Explanations like meteor activity are deemed insufficient due to the duration and scale of the events. Specific reports include:

• "Ball of Fire Sets off UFO Alert" (Wolverhampton Express+Star 17/8/92): Balls of light seen dropping from the sky, with one witness describing a greenish glow.
• "Mystery of the 'misty' Light" (Ormshirk Advertiser 20/8/92): A disc-shaped light that misted over.
• "UFO Flew at Terrific Speed" (Ammanford, Dyfed): A pear-shaped blue thing with a tail seen flying at terrific speed.
• "Huge Ball of light in Sky Spark ET invaders Fear" (S.Wales): A big flash and eerie whoosh from a bright object with a red and blue streak.

UFO may have been Meteorite

Witnesses in Dudley and District Chronicle (21/8) reported seeing a bright object travelling at astronomical speed, too fast for an aircraft. Similar sightings were reported in Hunnington, W. Midlands.

Was it a Meteorite?

A bright light was seen crossing the sky at 10.40pm in Burnsall, Yorks, estimated at 1500-2000ft above ground level.

Scientists study reports of UFO.

An investigation was launched into an unidentified flying object spotted across Wales on Sunday night, described as a blue ball of light travelling at incredible speed.

Strange Blue Light Sparks UFO Theory

A local fisherman reported seeing an incredibly bright light over Colwyn Bay and Llandudno, lasting for several seconds and lighting up the sky.

UFO sighting: I swear I saw a strange light.

A witness in Lincoln reported seeing a bright object moving across the sky at high speed, too fast for an aircraft and without sound.

THE ALIENS SPEAK.

This section presents a series of questions and answers, purportedly received telepathically from a spiritual presence in the atmosphere. The answers are described as formal and robotic. Key points include:

• Intentions: To provide advanced information to arrest human decline.
• 1993 Predictions: Drastic advancement with the aliens, a display of light on March 12th, and an increase in 'big art forms' in fields.
• Human Survival: Humanity is unlikely to survive without guidance due to 'tragic internal risings' and 'raging energy.'
• Reason for Coming: To answer a tragic situation in another world, described as artistic.
• Unidentified Flying Objects: Described as 'raging energy,' not capable of being flown to all parts of the terrain.
• Ozone Layer: Not being eroded.
• Pollution: Not serious globally, but bad near large cities.
• Human Harm to Planet: Humans risk 'raging energy' attack if they do not behave calmly.
• Alien Nature: Peaceful.
• Global Warming: Not a reality in the way it is demanded.
• Nuclear Arms: Scaling down will not lead to nuclear war; help will appear from another time.
• Moon's Origin: Not Earth's moon, but an additional planet acting as an 'artistic mind.' It did not break away from Earth, is older than Earth, and impacted in orbit when orbits got too close.
• Life on Other Planets: No life on other planets in the solar system, but there was life on Mars and is unadvanced life on Venus.

ALL LOOK UP, AND SEE THE WALLS OF CHARCOAL: DAYLIGHT DISCS & PROPULSION

By M. Soper, this viewpoint discusses the McMinneville object photograph and similar cases. The author notes the flat, featureless black base of the object in enhanced photographs, comparing it to the Timberlake, Maine, and Hampton, Virginia, cases. The Korean War photograph and a Japanese photograph are also mentioned as showing a similar 'blackness' or featureless base.

ARCHIVE MATERIAL FROM ORIGINAL AWARENESS 1968

RELIGION AND FLYING SAUCERS by Rev Frederick Harrison, Vicar of Oakworth: This extract from a 1968 issue discusses the evidence for UFOs and their potential non-earthly origin. It suggests that UFO occupants might be 'missionaries doing God's work' but are not gods themselves. The article examines biblical references, such as Enoch's ascension and Elijah's 'fiery chariot,' suggesting they could be interpreted as UFO-related events, but cautions against twisting evidence to fit a UFO narrative. It also touches upon the potential effects of nuclear fission on the 'spirit world' and the importance of considering life after death in understanding UFO motives.

Flying Saucers The Origin of Mankind? by Richard Garton: This article speculates on the connection between UFOs and the origin of mankind, suggesting that humans might have been 'evicted' from other planets. It posits that Earth's atmospheric conditions were once suitable for habitation by these beings, but natural changes made the planet temporarily unsuitable. The author suggests that 'space brothers' knew of this and, due to the presence of 'wrong thinking' people on Earth, it was not wise to reveal themselves directly, leading to the current situation.

MORE NEWS FROM MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

This section reports on the availability of MOD UFO files for public viewing at the Public Record Office in Kew. It notes that while most UFO files were destroyed after five years, some from the Fifties have survived. A year-by-year tally of reported UFO sightings from 1959 to 1992 is provided, showing a peak in 1978 and a noticeable increase from 1967 onwards. The author indicates that the MOD does not appear to have more information on UFOs than civilian research groups.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are the investigation of specific UFO sightings (Alton Barnes, Gulf Breeze, Brussels), the analysis of photographic and video evidence, and the exploration of potential extraterrestrial contact and its implications. The magazine also delves into the spiritual and religious aspects of UFO phenomena, questioning the nature of alien intelligence and its potential role in human evolution and salvation. There's a consistent effort to present a rational, albeit open-minded, approach to the subject, encouraging further investigation and critical thinking, while also acknowledging the challenges of obtaining credible evidence and engaging in public discourse. The editorial stance appears to be one of cautious optimism regarding alien contact and a belief in the importance of understanding these phenomena for humanity's future.

This issue of UFO Magazine, Volume 20, dated March 1993, presents a comprehensive exploration of UFO phenomena, focusing on theoretical physics, physical evidence, and the ongoing mystery of crop circles. The cover prominently features the headline "UFOs: fact, fraud or fantasy?" and announces an international conference.

Theoretical Physics and Anti-Gravity

The lead article delves into the physics behind potential UFO propulsion, proposing an anti-gravity mechanism. The author posits that gravitational law can be understood as the difference between two nearly equal quantities, and that a modification to the Klein-Gordon equation can induce a quantum phase-shift. This phase-shift, it is argued, can cancel or alter a gravitational field, thereby producing an anti-gravitational effect. The theory suggests that this process might involve the exchange of gravitons and interactions between wave and envelope behaviours of particles. The "charcoal effect" observed on some UFOs is explained as a consequence of this anti-gravitational drive, where the intensity of the effect fluctuates with the craft's behaviour. The article also touches upon the idea that materials might need to be altered to possess specific screening properties, possibly through exposure to electromagnetic fields with time asymmetry.

Physical Evidence for UFOs

Another section, "IN SUPPORT OF NUTS AND BOLTS," argues for the physical reality of UFOs. It presents several categories of evidence: eyewitness accounts, physical evidence, and expert opinions. The article references authors like Berlitz, Moore, Len Stringfield, and Tim Good, who have documented numerous eyewitness testimonies of recovered UFOs and alien bodies from the late 1940s. It suggests that circumstances in the 1940s might have been more favourable for alien visitations. Physical evidence cited includes the "Ubatuba Fragments," whose alloy composition has no identifiable terrestrial source, and analysis provided by Wilbert Smith. Expert opinions, including those of Jacques Vallee, are mentioned, classifying UFO manifestations as products of technology rather than paranormal events. A list of well-known UFO photographs, such as the McMinneville and Tremonton cases, is also provided, alongside a discussion of the "Martian Faces" as evidence that could not be generated by natural processes, implying advanced technology was involved in their creation.

The section concludes by outlining three possible explanations for UFO phenomena: two distinct types of visitors (one technological, one paranormal); paranormal entities capable of manifesting technological artifacts; or highly advanced nuts and bolts technology that mimics paranormal effects. The author leans towards a combination of the first and third options.

Crop Circle Update 1992

This section, by G.E. Ambler, reviews the 1992 crop circle season. It notes that while the total number of formations was lower than in 1991, the technical sophistication reached new levels. The author highlights the difficulty in distinguishing genuine formations from hoaxes, attributing the prevalence of hoax declarations to the inability of the phenomenon to stay ahead of debunkers. Conspiracy theories surrounding researchers are also mentioned. The article details several specific formations from 1992, including:

• (34) Crescent: A single formation at Tawsmead, Wilts, and also appearing in combination with other formations.
• (35) Snail (Multiformation): Reported at Alton Barnes, Wilts, with doubts about its authenticity.
• (36) Features on Ring (Multiformation): Observed at Silbury Hill, Wilts.
• (37) "Fingers" or "Claws": Formations with angled edges.
• (38) Looping or overlapping paths ("Paths on Paths"): A formation at Froxfield, Wilts, promoted as a hoax.

The "Final Enigma" formation, a "big wheel" with 7 symbols and a divided circle, appeared near Silbury Hill on August 18th. The intricate detail and placement of symbols, particularly avoiding a water trough, are discussed, questioning whether it was a deliberate subtlety to challenge hoaxers or a genuine characteristic of the phenomenon. The article notes that the formation was in a high-quality wheat field and was cropped quickly, limiting observation time.

Other Content

The magazine also includes a "Letters to the Editor" section, featuring a letter from Brian Burden supporting the "nuts and bolts" view of UFOs. Announcements for a JOINT BUFORA / SIGAP MEETING in Guildford and an "International UFO Conference" in Sheffield are also present, listing speakers and dates.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are the scientific investigation of UFO propulsion (anti-gravity), the presentation of evidence for physical UFO craft, and the analysis of crop circle phenomena. The editorial stance appears to favour a rational, evidence-based approach, exploring theoretical physics and documented cases, while acknowledging the ongoing debate between genuine phenomena and hoaxes, particularly in the context of crop circles. The "nuts and bolts" perspective on UFOs is strongly supported in the letters section.