Awareness - 2008-09 - Vol 30 No 1

Magazine Overview

Title: AWARENESS
Issue: Volume 30, No 1
Date: March 2009
Publisher: CONTACT INTERNATIONAL UFO RESEARCH
Country: UK

This issue of Awareness magazine, published by Contact International UFO Research, presents a range of articles and reports related to UFO phenomena. The cover prominently features "WINDFARM MYSTERY," "19 NEW REPORTS," and "UFOS AND TIME WARPS," along with an illustration of flying saucers and wind turbines.

Editorial: Will This Man Reveal the Truth?

The editorial, written by the Editor, discusses the election of Barack Obama as the first mixed-race US President and the hope for an era of "openness." The author questions whether this new administration will finally reveal UFO secrets that have allegedly been kept since the 1940s. The editorial notes that previous presidencies, from Carter to George W. Bush, have yielded little in terms of UFO disclosure, with only Jimmy Carter having reported seeing a UFO. The piece also touches upon conspiracy theories of a powerful elite controlling "black projects" and the potential impact of the US economic downturn on such funding. It further critiques the policies of the Bush administration, particularly the "Patriot Act" and "extraordinary rendition," and raises questions about the fairness of the 2000 and 2004 US presidential elections.

LATEST NEWS STORIES

UFO SEEN AT OBAMA INAUGURATION

A brief report details an object seen moving at enormous speed in footage from Barack Obama's inauguration in Washington D.C. on January 20th, 2009. The object's shape is indiscernible, but its speed is estimated to be in excess of any known aircraft. The report notes the high security levels during the event, making the object's escape from tracking devices significant.

ALIEN LIFE NOT SO ALIEN!

This section discusses cosmologist Paul Davies's theory that life might exist in extreme environments on Earth, based on different biochemical building blocks than those known to us. It suggests that these "alien" forms could be microscopic and undetected by current technology. The article also briefly mentions the theory of alien particles living inside the human body.

DID UFO CAUSE WIND TURBINE COLLAPSE?

This article investigates the collapse of a 65 ft long blade and damage to another on a wind turbine at Conisholme Wind Farm in Louth, Lincs, on January 4th, 2009. While metal fatigue is a possible cause, multiple reports of lights seen in the area, described as balls of light with tentacles, orangey yellow spheres, and a round object with a red trim, suggest a possible UFO involvement. The article lists five potential causes, including a UFO impact, human-made craft collision, metal thieves, earthquake, or metal fatigue. It notes a previous report of a crop circle near a wind tower, adding to the idea that aliens might be concerned about wind farms.

SIGHTING REPORTS

The magazine includes numerous sighting reports from various dates and locations:

• circa 1963: A large, cigar-shaped object with bright white lights was seen flying alongside an RAF plane between Cyprus and Malta. The object reportedly shot into the sky at high speed. Personnel who witnessed it were told to say nothing.
• 14th December 2008: Mrs J reported seeing 10-15 orange lights moving fast in a line near Banbury, Oxon, dismissing them as hot air balloons or Chinese lanterns.
• 4/07/2008: Mrs MF observed an object with a misty appearance hovering near a police helicopter in Colwyn Bay, Wales.
• 31/12/2008: Mr TW reported seeing a "weird light" in the sky over Stockton on Tees on New Year's Eve, which moved at great speed, hovered, and then ascended out of sight.
• 14/11/1996: Mr GW and his girlfriend witnessed a stationary, large object with lights above their car on a road between Wootton under Edge and Horsley. The object had angled sides, a curved back, and a brilliant red light along its edge.
• 23/01/2009: Mrs DJ saw three red lights in a V-shape formation on the A45 near Coventry, which later seemed to move parallel and closer together.
• 2/3rd Jan 2009: Mr AB and a friend saw about five orange lights in a row traversing the sky near Whitestone, Nuneaton.
• 10/02/2009: Mr GWB observed a silver, cigar-shaped object moving slowly eastwards and westwards over Yarm, Cleveland.
• Summer 2008: Ms TS reported seeing strange red and white lights dancing over the countryside near Carlisle, Cumbria, which caused her to become disoriented.
• 04/01/2009: Miss JS described a bright orange fireball with a white line, like a shooting star, on the M4 Motorway near Banbury.
• 08/01/2009: Mrs JS and her daughter saw a flashing red light in the sky over Colwyn Bay, Wales.
• 02/05/2008: Mr JH and three female witnesses saw two round, fuzzy, orange objects in Birmingham.
• 06/12/2008: Mr GW observed a gold/silver/yellow object with lights descending at an angle near Cippenham, Slough.
• 16/11/2008: A Daventry couple saw five orangey/red objects moving slowly through the sky, with one appearing larger and having a scanning red light.
• 01/01/2009: A male and female witnessed an orange object that moved backwards and forwards, followed by a bright orange ball of light, near an unknown location.
• circa 8/12/2008: Strange sightings were reported in Wales, including six UFOs over Harlech and distinctive bright lights seen by multiple witnesses.
• 2/3rd Jan 2009: A newspaper article reported a lorry driver spotting two lights in the sky, one of which shot up at an impossible angle and speed.
• 10/02/2009: Mr GWB saw a silver, cigar-shaped object moving slowly over Yarm, Cleveland.
• 08/06/2008: A UFO was spotted by a Police helicopter in the Vale of Glamorgan, described as extremely small and not appearing on radar.

UFO FLAP IN USA/CANADA 1997

This section details a significant UFO flap in March 1997, with numerous reports from Arizona, USA, and Quebec, Canada.

• 11th March 1997: Three orange spheres with tails were sighted over Charleston, West Virginia. Later, four C-130 Air National Guard planes flew in the same direction.
• 13th March 1997: Thousands reported glowing orange spheres and triangular UFOs over Phoenix, Tempe, Prescott, Glendale, and Tucson, Arizona. Channel 10 in Phoenix aired a videotape of a cylindrical UFO with eight lights. Reports described orange globes hovering over a suburban neighbourhood for two hours.
• 17th March 1997: Channel 12 in Phoenix explained the sightings as "military flares" from an anti-aircraft experiment. Lt. Col. Mike Hauser of Luke Air Force Base stated that "lots of things can be 'lights in the sky'."
• 14th March 1997: Orange sphere UFOs were seen over Quebec, with 24 eyewitnesses interviewed. Sightings occurred over Breckenridge and Gatineau, with descriptions of glowing orange and yellow lights.
• 17th March 1997: Ten witnesses reported a brilliant aerial light glowing behind a mountain at Breckenridge, also dismissed as "military flares."
• 12th March 1997: A large "flying disc" was sighted over Mount Sterling, Ohio, by two couples. It reportedly floated 50 feet off the ground and moved west at high speed.
• 16th March 1997: A farmer reported a formation of three to five lights, and later a similar array of UFO lights, near Aberdeen, Ohio.

NASA TO RELEASE KECKSBERG PAPERS

This article by Michael Soper discusses the Kecksberg incident of December 9th, 1965, where a conical object with circular markings crashed near the US/Canadian border. The object, described as about 12ft tall, was reportedly retrieved by a flatbed truck and taken to Wright-Patterson Airforce Base. The article suggests a cover-up, citing stringent security measures and the subsequent military activity. It mentions a legal battle by freelance journalist Leslie Kean, who received $50,000 from NASA for a delay in releasing documents. The article contrasts NASA's claim of a satellite with a 2003 admission that the object could not have been a satellite. It also notes the removal of pilot reports from O'Hare airport concerning a visible phenomenon on the same day and a subsequent meeting at President LBJ's ranch involving various military and space technology figures.

Is all deep space a cover-up?

The Editor responds to the Kecksberg case, defending NASA's contributions to space exploration and highlighting how anomalies can be misinterpreted. The article discusses the Martian "Face" pictures from the 1976 Viking mission, which were later confirmed to be a trick of light. It emphasizes that NASA has no reason to cover up the discovery of life and that their pronouncements are based on scientific evidence, such as the likelihood of past water on Mars. Regarding the Kecksberg case, the Editor suggests that the delay in releasing files might be due to difficulty in locating them rather than a deliberate cover-up, especially given the age of the documents. The article concludes by stating that if one is looking for conspiracies, they will find them.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue include UFO sightings, potential government cover-ups, and the search for extraterrestrial life. The editorial stance appears to be one of cautious optimism regarding potential UFO disclosure under the Obama administration, while also acknowledging the long history of secrecy and conspiracy theories surrounding the topic. The magazine consistently presents reports of unexplained aerial phenomena and encourages readers to consider various explanations, including extraterrestrial origins, while also acknowledging more conventional explanations like military flares or misidentification.

Title: Awareness
Issue: 29
Volume: 29
Date: 2009
Publisher: Parchments of Oxford
Country: UK
Language: English
ISSN: 0961-4902
Cover Headline: UFOS AND TIME WARPS

This issue of Awareness Magazine, issue number 29, published in 2009, focuses on the intriguing intersection of UFO phenomena and the concept of time warps. The cover prominently features the headline "UFOS AND TIME WARPS" and is authored by Margaret E. Fry, a co-founder of Contact International UK and the Wales Fellowship of Independent Ufologists.

UFOs and Time Warps: The Mark Andrews Case

The lead article by Margaret E. Fry details an extraordinary experience of Mark Andrews, a retired Naval Officer. In 1964, while serving on the M.V. Atzmaut, the ship was caught in a severe storm off Jaffa and wrecked on rocks. The following morning, Andrews witnessed a silvery, oblong object with short legs at each corner hovering over the ship. Subsequently, the ship was lifted off the rocks and gently moved along the seabed at approximately 4 miles per hour, eventually being placed alongside the concrete jetty of Jaffa harbour. This event is compared to other reported UFO rescues at sea.

Personal Investigations and Ley Lines

Mark Andrews, after retirement, took up dowsing and plotting ley lines. He contacted Margaret Fry in June 1993, seeking information about a UFO sighting in July 1976 by Gaynor Sunderland in Pentre Halkyn. Fry expresses doubt about Gaynor's willingness to discuss the experience, noting that she had married a skeptical BUFORA Investigator.

The Blackhorse Lane Incident

The article recounts an experience involving Mark Andrews, Ronnie Cady, and Norman Hill, who visited Norman's nephew, Ronny Hill, in Anglesey. While returning home, they stopped at a hamlet with a hotel on Blackhorse Lane. Upon their return the next day, the hamlet and hotel had vanished, replaced by bare fields, despite the road sign remaining. This puzzling event led them to contact Margaret Fry, who recalled a UFO flap in 1986 in the Anglesey area.

Astronomical Notes 2009

This section, contributed by Data Research, provides a guide to celestial bodies that might be mistaken for UFOs, focusing on Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, the Moon, and Sirius. It details their magnitudes and visibility throughout 2009. The section also lists major meteor showers and eclipses occurring in 2009, with a focus on their visibility in the UK. A chart of the Moon phases for March 2009 is included, offering advice for skywatching.

Film Review: "The Day the Earth Stood Still"

Geoff Ambler reviews the 2008 remake of the 1951 science fiction film "The Day the Earth Stood Still." He notes the shift in the alien message from the Cold War to environmental concerns. The review highlights the visual aspects, such as the alien mothership and the robot Gort, and discusses the performances of Keanu Reeves, Jennifer Connelly, and Jaden Smith. Ambler defends Reeves' deadpan portrayal as fitting for an alien character.

Book Review: "Fatima Revisited"

This review discusses the book "Fatima Revisited (The Apparition Phenomenon In UFOlogy, Psychology, and Science)," compiled by Fernando Fernandes, Joaquim Fernandes, and Raul Berenguel. The reviewer praises the book's multi-author approach and its exploration of alternative explanations for the events at Fatima in 1917. The review touches upon the similarities between UFO phenomena and religious apparitions, citing theories involving electromagnetic fields, temporal lobe stimulation, and even extraterrestrial experiments.

The Fatima Incident

The book review provides a synopsis of the Fatima incident on October 17th, 1917, where an estimated 70,000 people witnessed a phenomenon described as 'The Miracle of The Sun'. The review explores various theories, including seismic activity, ball lightning, and the stimulation of temporal lobes, as potential explanations. It also notes that similar events have occurred in other locations worldwide.

Letters to the Editor

Ray Martin writes a letter expressing his interest in the "Berwyn" incident and criticizing media coverage as a cover-up. He questions the nature of "earth lights" and expresses skepticism towards experts like Dr. David Clarke, Andy Roberts, and Nick Pope, viewing them as a "Trojan Horse."

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The magazine consistently explores UFO sightings, historical cases, and related phenomena, often linking them to scientific, psychological, and even religious interpretations. The editorial stance appears to be open to investigating and discussing a wide range of paranormal and unexplained events, encouraging reader contributions and providing a platform for diverse theories and personal accounts. The inclusion of astronomical notes suggests an interest in distinguishing genuine celestial events from potential UFO sightings.