LUFORO Bulletin - Vol 4 No 05 - Nov-Dec-Jan 1963-64 FINAL

Magazine Overview

Title: LUFORO BULLETIN
Issue: Volume IV, No. 5
Date: November/December 1963
Publisher: London Unidentified Flying Object Research Organisation (LUFORO)
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Price: 2s 6d (40c.) per copy, 1 guinea ($3) per annum subscription.

Editorial Policy and Future of LUFORO

The editorial section addresses the potential transition of LUFORO into a national organization, the British UFO Research Association (BUFORA), which would publish a quarterly journal. The editor, C.A. Stickland, outlines his personal belief that some UFO sightings are attributable to extra-terrestrial machines, possibly drawn by humanity's increased presence in space (atomic bombs, rockets, space probes). He posits that this increased surveillance is a response to mankind becoming a potential threat to external entities. The editor emphasizes that the greatest danger facing humanity is not nuclear war, but a lack of knowledge about these advanced entities. The policy of the Bulletin is to stimulate thought, search for patterns in phenomena, and combat ignorance. The editor appeals for continued support through reports and attendance at meetings, noting an increase in activity similar to 1954.

Sightings at Saltwood, Near Hythe, Kent

This section, written by Charles A. Stickland, details several incidents investigated in the Saltwood area.

• August 1962: Bruce Leggatt reported a yellow, oval object, about 20 feet long, on Sandling Road, accompanied by a sudden coldness and a persistent feeling of being followed.
• November 16, 1963: Four teenagers saw what appeared to be a shooting star, followed by a glowing object above a hill. Later, they encountered a figure resembling a man with a scarlet cloak and a flickering lantern.
• November 21, 1963: Two boys and two girls saw a golden mist and a golden light illuminating a football pitch. Another sighting involved a dark figure in a field, and a subsequent encounter in a field resulted in a witness smelling something like a dead corpse.
• November 21, 1963 (later): Five boys and two girls in a car saw a light in a field, and one girl who approached it saw a dark figure and blacked out.
• About a week later (late November 1963): Three boys saw a dark, human-like figure, about 6 feet tall, in a field, which disappeared when observed. The figure was reportedly seen again in a hockey field.

Stickland notes that some information is second-hand and that the meaning of 'disappear' in reports can be ambiguous.

News from Australia

This section reports on sightings from Mr. Livingstone, LUFORO's Australian representative:

• May 15 (year not specified, but context suggests 1963): Nine people in a car were followed for 22 miles by a fuchsia-red, oval object, about 12 feet in diameter.
• May 18: A businessman experienced severe car radio interference, followed by seeing a bright object land a mile ahead. The object took off when he dipped his headlights.
• May 19: A mechanic saw an object light up, move across the road, and shoot upwards, following his car for about 1.5 miles before disappearing.

The Year's Reports (Continued)

This extensive list details numerous UFO reports from 1963, categorized by date and location:

• January 19: Moe, Victoria, Australia: 25-foot saucer rotating 100 ft. up.
• March 8: Wallsend, Northumberland, UK: Two discs joined by a tube, grey-blue.
• March 18: Blaydon, Durham, UK: Round object emitting vivid light.
• March 26: Ballarat, Australia: Moon-sized object moving across the city.
• April 1: North Shields, Northumberland, UK: Straw-coloured object, size and brilliance of Mars, moving slowly.
• April 4: Santa Barbara, California, USA: 8 lights in V-formation.
• April 5: East of Barstow, California, USA: Luminescent glows in the sky.
• April 5 (night): Arizona desert, USA: Whitish shape, similar to a dirigible.
• April 5-6: San Diego to San Francisco, California, USA: Glowing fireballs.
• April 7: Hollister, California, USA: Bright red balls trailing white smoke.
• April 7: Korsør, Denmark: Oblong, reddish object with yellow-white corona and 4-5 lights.
• April 8: Between Rothbury and Whittingham, Northumberland, UK: Black tyre-shaped object emitting orange flash.
• April 19: Woodsdale, Tasmania, Australia: Revolving object flashing red and green lights.
• April 19 (evening): Woodsdale, Tasmania, Australia: Similar to above, visible until 10:30 pm.
• April 19 (night): Missoula, Montana, USA: Moving yellow and orange light.
• April 22: Rotorua, New Zealand: Round black sphere making a swishing sound.
• April 23: Western states, USA: Bright flashes in the sky.
• April 23: California, Utah, Nevada, USA: Large glowing object, greenish-white or blue-white, seen over a large area.
• April 24: Orange County, California, USA: Three aerial explosions.
• April 25: Between Salinas and Gilroy, California, USA: Large black ring moving slowly over the ocean.
• April 26 (night): Wilshire district (Hollywood), California, USA: Aerial explosion, shaking floors and walls.
• April 27: Elsinore, Denmark: Elliptical dark-grey object moving West.
• May 4: Ballarat, Australia: Hovering silver sphere 8 miles from the city.
• May 4: Herning, Denmark: Round object, 4 inches diameter, like a soap bubble, moving at about 5 mph.
• May 5: Mt Zion, Wisconsin, USA: Object flashing red and white.
• May 6: Santa Barbara, California, USA: White-yellow round object, size of a dime.
• May 7: Picayune and New Orleans, USA: Flimsy, gossamer-like material falling from the sky.
• May 10: Belfast, Maine, USA: Object from the sky hit a building, exploded, and set it alight.
• May 16: Randers, Denmark: Two elliptical objects with strong pulsating lights, zig-zagging.
• May 21: Cross Lane, Bebington, Cheshire, UK: Brilliant gold hemisphere, hovering and climbing.
• May 26: Macclesfield, Australia: Bright object, twice the size of the moon, hovering.
• May 27: Nyborg, Denmark: Big, round, soundless, orange object with constant light.
• May 29: Mount Stromlo Observatory, Canberra, Australia: Object brighter than a normal satellite, glowing orange and red.
• June 1: Bording, Denmark: Circular object that whistled, 15 feet diameter, with a flat bottom and hemispherical dome.
• June 2: Hong Kong: Green, red, and yellow object appearing to break in two.
• June 3: Vejers, Denmark: Star-like object manoeuvring.
• June 4: Odense, Denmark: Round, orange, soundless object, course SW-N.
• June 6: Whyteleafe, UK: Object like a huge lantern hanging in the sky.
• June 8: Near horizon: Tiny object with changing colours manoeuvring.
• June 9: Chelmsford, Essex, UK: Manoeuvring, luminous, white object.
• June 10: Chelmsford, Essex, UK: Luminous object following a curved course.
• June 14: Copenhagen, Denmark: Elliptical, very bright object with a red edge and a small red flame.
• June 15: Skive, Denmark: Elliptical object of changing colours emitting strong light with a long tail.
• June 9-15: Central Plateau, Taupo, New Zealand: Two reports of fast-moving cigar-shaped objects.
• June 19: Newton Heath, Manchester, UK: Spinning, soundless oval-shaped object with white light.
• June 21: Randers, Denmark: Star-like object with strong, constant light, manoeuvring.
• June 27: Flamborough Head, Yorkshire, UK: Shining balloon-shaped object, moving against the wind.
• June 28: Royton, Lancashire, UK: Bright, oval-shaped object hovering silently 150 ft up.
• July 4: Rudkøbing, Denmark: Circular orange object with strong, constant light and tail, making a sizzling sound.
• July 7: Meldon Hill, Dufton Fell, Westmorland, UK: Two craters found, largest about 200 ft diameter.
• July 10: Middle Monynut Farm, UK: 2 irregular star-shaped craters found.
• July 11: Edinburgh, UK: Gyrating object like two saucers, one above the other.
• July 13: Whitley Bay, Northumberland, UK: Large white shining orb with a smaller object orbiting it.
• July 17: Clinton, Ohio, USA: Object shaped like a water-melon.
• July 17: Mansfield, Ohio, USA: Very bright white light moving horizontally.
• July 17: S.Akron, Ohio, USA: Elongated object changing shape and color.
• July 20: Flamborough Head, Yorkshire, UK: Hole approx. 6ft in diameter with radiating cracks.
• July 22: Hinton-on-the-Green, Worcester, UK: Object like an inverted dessert dish with three tiers of lights.
• July 22: Fårevejle, Denmark: Blue elliptical object with pulsating light.
• July 24: Roundhay Park woods, Leeds, Yorkshire, UK: Silver-grey circular object with a 'cockpit' on top, hovering and buzzing.
• July 25: Anchorsholme, Blackpool, Lancashire, UK: Seven soundless round objects emitting pale orange light.
• July 25: Coatbridge, Lancashire, UK: Object hovering and manoeuvring.
• July 25: Tølløse, Denmark: 2 soundless objects, changing colours, light constant and pulsating.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue revolve around the reporting and investigation of UFO sightings, with a strong emphasis on detailed, factual accounts. The editorial stance, as articulated by C.A. Stickland, is one of serious inquiry into phenomena that he believes may represent extra-terrestrial technology. There is a sense of urgency and concern about humanity's lack of knowledge regarding these phenomena and the potential implications for our species' survival. The publication aims to be a platform for disseminating information and fostering a more informed approach to the UFO question, moving away from ridicule towards scientific investigation. The extensive list of reports underscores the global nature of UFO observations in 1963.

This document appears to be a section from a UFO research publication, likely from BUFORA (British UFO Research Association), focusing on reported sightings and upcoming meetings. The primary content consists of a chronological list of UFO sightings from July and August 1963, alongside an announcement for BUFORA's 'Research Meetings'.

BUFORA 'Research Meetings'

The announcement states that BUFORA 'Research Meetings' are scheduled to take place at the New Norfolk Hotel, located at 25 London Street, Paddington. These meetings will be held on the third Saturday of March, May, and July, commencing at 6:15 PM. Attendees are requested to inform Mr. E.R.Smith of 319 London Road, Reading, Berkshire, if they plan to attend, as accommodation at the New Norfolk Hotel is limited.

UFO Sightings Log (July-August 1963)

The bulk of the document is a detailed log of UFO sightings, numbered sequentially from 64 to 89, covering events primarily in July and August 1963. Each entry typically includes:

• Date and Time: Specific date and time of the sighting.
• Location: Town, region, and country (often United Kingdom or Denmark).
• Description: Details about the object's appearance (shape, color, size), behavior (hovering, stationary, moving, glowing, changing color), and any associated phenomena (lights, streams, radio interference).
• Source: The publication or credit where the report was noted (e.g., Wolverhampton Express and Star, Ufo-Nyt, The Guardian, Bristol Evening Post, etc.).

**Key Sightings Detailed:

• July 25, 1963: A large red light was seen flashing on and off, sometimes stationary, in Walsall, Staffordshire.
• July 26, 1963: A Saturn-shaped, grey object hovered and then moved rapidly away in Løgten, Denmark.
• July 27, 1963: A tumbler-shaped object glowing brightly was reported in Distington and other places in West Cumberland.
• July 28, 1963: A green, oval-shaped object was sighted in Long Ashton, Bristol. Another unusual stationary object was reported east of the Isle of Man.
• July 29, 1963: An orange object shaped like a short stick was observed in Chelmsford, Essex.
• July 30, 1963: East of the Isle of Man, an object similar to a previous sighting had three lights emerge and return. In Woolacombe, Devon, a bright orange object was seen. West Huntspill, Somerset, reported a large oval, glittering, quivering light with a descending stream of red and orange color. In Nottingham, two objects, smaller than the full moon, appeared to disintegrate.
• July ?/7, 1963: A large bell-shaped object emitting brilliant, pulsating light was seen in Malvern, Worcestershire.
• End of July 1963: At Tower Farm, Sanquhar, Dumfries, two craters were found, one approximately 4.5 ft x 4 ft and the other 4.5 ft square, with irregular channels radiating from them, possibly caused by lightning. At Southerness, Kirkcudbright, craters were reported with no further details.
• August 1, 1963: The red light sighting in Walsall, Staffordshire, was repeated, described as stationary and moving.
• August 5, 1963: A round white object followed a car near Mt Vernon, Illinois, USA, causing radio interference.
• August 6, 1963: A hovering, shiny object resembling a spinning top with a flat bottom was seen in Edinburgh.
• August 6 & 7, 1963: Spherical objects with projections were reported in Wayne City and Fairfield region, Illinois, USA.
• August 7, 1963: A circular object changing color from red to pink to white was observed in Ettingshall, Stafford.
• August 12, 1963: A pear-shaped white light, blue at the bottom, dropped other white lights in Dudley, Worcestershire.
• August 13, 1963: A bright red glittering object was reported in Lodi, USA. In Copenhagen, Denmark, a white, circular, soundless object with a long white tail was observed.
• August 20, 1963: A cluster of 8-10 maneuvering lights was seen in Gloucester.
• August 26, 1963: A round, flat-topped, silvery object was reported in Wandsworth, London.
• August 27, 1963: Three dark objects, each with three bright lights, were seen in Silkeborg, Denmark.
• August 28, 1963: Two bluish, circular objects, estimated at 1 ft in size and 20-25 ft up, were observed in Thisted, Denmark.
• September 9, 1963: A circular, orange, soundless object with a long red tail, a red triangular dot in front, and pulsating light was reported in Lammofjord, Denmark.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring theme is the documentation and cataloging of Unidentified Flying Object (UFO) and Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAP) sightings. The editorial stance appears to be one of serious reporting and data collection, evidenced by the detailed log entries and the organization of research meetings. The publication aims to record these events, often citing multiple sources for verification and providing specific details about the observed phenomena. The inclusion of ground trace evidence (craters) suggests an interest in the physical effects of these phenomena, though the reports sometimes attribute them to natural causes like lightning. The overall tone is factual and observational, presenting the reported data without overt sensationalism.