BUFORA Journal - Volume 08 No 04 - Sep 1979

Magazine Overview

This issue of the BUFORA JOURNAL, Volume 8 Number 4, published in September 1979, is dedicated to the "Kaikoura UFO Controversy" in New Zealand. The cover highlights a New Zealand UFO film and lectures by Rocky Wood in London, with a special report on page 2 and a mention of coming events on page 33. The journal is published by the British UFO Research Association.

Editorial: What DON'T you believe?

In his editorial, Norman Oliver, the Editor, discusses the strong preconceptions researchers often hold regarding UFO origins (ETH, Parallel Dimensions, Time-travelling, etc.). He admits to having a predilection but not a preconception. Oliver shares his experience of giving talks where audiences often assume he espouses his own views. He proposes a novel experiment for the journal: readers are invited to submit contributions (750-1250 words) supporting a UFO origin hypothesis that is NOT their own viewpoint, with the best contributions to be published. This exercise aims to encourage recognition of the 'other fellow's' point of view, emphasizing BUFORA's uncommitted stance until explanations are proven.

The Kaikoura UFO Controversy

This special report details a meeting on June 23, 1979, featuring speaker Rocky Wood, President of ECRA and the New Zealand UFO Study Centre (NUSC). Wood, who has been interested in UFOs since 1971, considered the event a sighting of "extreme international importance" rather than a 'flap,' backed by two other 'normal character' sightings. He proposed the title 'The Kaikoura UFO Controversy' because dozens of other reports were investigated, but only three remained unidentified.

Report One: Waikawa Bay Sighting

This incident, reported to the Marlborough Express before the Kaikoura sighting, involved 13 witnesses, including Frank and Peggy Macdonald. They reported a strange light suspended above a hill ridge near Picton, which moved across Waikawa Bay. The object was described as having a brilliance brighter than any star, at times dulling to a pinhead light before flaring again. It was estimated to be the diameter of the Full Moon and at an altitude of 50-60 feet. NUSC investigations concluded that no natural or man-made explanation was valid.

Report Two: Argosy Aircraft Sightings

This report covers two nights of UFO activity. On December 21, 1978, pilots Vern Powell and John Randle flying a Safeair Argosy aircraft from Blenheim to Christchurch reported multiple radar targets and visual sightings of 'white lights' similar to landing lights. Wellington radar confirmed targets moving at high speed. The Argosy crew also observed similar lights. On December 31, 1978, a film crew from Channel O, Melbourne, hired an Argosy to retrace the flight path. During this flight, the crew, including cameraman David Crockett, observed and filmed bright oval blue-white images and lights flashing randomly. Radar also detected multiple targets, some merging with the aircraft. The objects were described as having a flashing light, and one target was larger than the Argosy.

Report Three: The Crockett Film

Rocky Wood addressed misconceptions surrounding the film footage. He credited Dr Bruce Maccabee, a NICAP physicist, for supplying NUSC with investigation details. The film was shot by David Crockett on an Argosy plane chartered by Channel O. The footage showed an oval-shaped object with rings of light, described as bell-shaped with bright bottoms and less bright tops. Crockett filmed for 12 seconds, capturing bright oval blue-white images, and later filmed lights flashing randomly. The report notes that ground control had noticed 'weird' targets before the plane reported sightings. Explanations like Venus, Jupiter, weather phenomena, and even bubbles of pollution were discussed and largely dismissed. Wood considered 'plasmas' a possible 'natural' explanation. The official RNZAF Press Release on January 25, 1979, classified as 'secret,' offered no explanation, stating it might have been Venus. Wood concluded that the Crockett film was a 'watershed' for the subject, providing clear, radar-confirmed evidence of a nocturnal light.

Evidence and Conclusion

Wood presented three areas of evidence for serious ufologists: 1) Photographic and Trace evidence, 2) Experimental evidence (e.g., construction theory for magnetic hydrogen engines reproducing UFO effects), and 3) Solid evidence (finding an artifact or object). He expressed the opinion that ufology was too defensive and that the overwhelming evidence from unidentifiable cases had reached a limit, necessitating a move towards discovering the origin and purpose of UFOs.

Book Reviews

• The Ley Hunter's Companion by Paul Devereux and Ian Thomson: A comprehensive 200+ page study and field guide to 'Leys' (alignments of ancient sites), including historical associations, practical guidance, maps, and UFO reports. It is praised as an invaluable companion for ramblers and enjoyable for those who liked 'Mysterious Britain.'
• The New Soviet Psychic Discoveries by Henry Gris & William Dick: A record of Soviet involvement in the paranormal, covering extraordinary individuals with super-normal powers, and the search for new life forms, including Radio Astronomy, a missing planet (Phaeton), and UFOs.

Satellite News

A brief mention of satellite, spacecraft, and space activity news, with sample prices for "SOLAR SYSTEM TODAY" journal.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring theme is the presentation of evidence for UFO phenomena, particularly the Kaikoura UFO Controversy, emphasizing the importance of photographic and radar data. The editorial stance, as articulated by Norman Oliver, is one of open-minded inquiry, encouraging diverse viewpoints and avoiding premature conclusions, while advocating for a more proactive approach in ufological research.

This issue of the Bufora Journal, Volume 8, Number 2, dated February 1979, is published by BUFORA Ltd and focuses on UFO reports and their investigation, with a particular emphasis on the intersection of UFO phenomena with psychic experiences. The journal presents a wide range of witness accounts and investigative findings.

Book Review: 'Obyekty-NLOs'

The issue begins with a review by Norman Oliver of a book titled 'Obyekty-NLOs'. The book is described as a wide-ranging work covering topics such as the Tunguskan 'meteorite' of 1908, the Almasty, the Yeti of the Caucasus, and scientific investigations into dreams, hypnotherapy, dermo-optical perception, and PSI technology. The reviewer notes the book's popular style, extensive photo pages, and the serious nature of the facts and figures presented, making it "very intriguing reading."

Aetherius Society Meeting

A brief report from the Oxford Times of 9 February 1979 mentions a meeting of the Aetherius Society at Oxford Town Hall, where its president, Mr George King, reportedly received 610 telepathic messages from the "beyond."

Contact UK Information

Information is provided for AWARENESS, The Journal of Contact UK, with details to be obtained from The National Chairman, Contact UK, 59d Windmill Road, Headington, Oxford.

'Psychic-orientated Reports'

This section explores the connection between UFO reports and psychic phenomena. It highlights that UFO witnesses often have a history of psychic experiences, and vice versa. The Society for Psychical Research (SPR) and Bufora have agreed to a collaboration where SPR investigators may assist in cases with an apparent "psychic connection." The aim is for joint investigation, leveraging each society's expertise without one taking over the other. The "nuts and bolts" type of UFO report remains unaffected, and Bufora maintains a neutral stance on hypotheses. This new arrangement is seen as a desirable step towards uncovering the UFO enigma. The SPR also holds meetings in Kensington Library, and a future Bufora lecture evening is anticipated to be a symposium between Bufora and SPR representatives.

Uforum: Letters to the Editor

Letter from R Jones Pugh, MRCVS, Roch, Dyfed

Mr. Pugh responds to a letter from Rev. Eric Inglesby, emphasizing the importance of "belief structures." He argues that without them, humans are reduced to "amorphous, atavistic sense of 'memory imprints.'" He posits that "non-belief" in the historical significance of the Biblical word is the true enemy, suggesting that the "omnipresent UFO represents in life" a force aiming to "destroy straightforward belief in Jesus Christ." He warns that the "baleful influence" of such entities can be traumatic and painful. He also notes the "heightened incidence of UFO sightings around the world" and adds a warning that the search for ufological knowledge can be "extremely dangerous."

Letter from Alan Pitts, London, SW17

Mr. Pitts comments on a report of an object dropping from an M3 UFO. He questions why the ground in the field where the object landed was not investigated for marks or remains. He stresses the need for more "ground level" research, suggesting that "hard facts to prove the existence of UFOs" may be found in this area.

Letter from H M Jones, Rhiwbina, Cardiff

Mr. Jones agrees with the need for thorough investigation of CE11 cases but sympathizes with the investigator's difficulty in locating a specific field, especially when dealing with reports related to the M3 motorway. He notes that even when a location is known within yards, determining the exact spot can be challenging.

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Another M3 UFO

This section details an investigation into an earlier M3 incident, following a report in Vol 8, No 2. On October 24, 1978, PC Gavin Hamilton and another constable observed an object like a "red shooting star" at high altitude. The object stopped, hovered, changed color (red, white, green, pulsing), and moved erratically for about twenty minutes before disappearing at high speed, only to reappear and repeat its movements for another twenty minutes. Over ten police officers observed the object, but only two were willing to speak about it, suggesting possible instructions not to discuss UFO sightings.

Several official bodies were contacted: Biggin Hill Flying Club reported no light aircraft take-offs; Biggin Hill Air Traffic Control noted bright lights; Heathrow Air Traffic Control reported no unusual activity; Guildford Police Station received a report but did not name the witness; and Fair Oaks private airfield reported no unusual activity. NIC Larry Dale, who issued the report, received a mysterious phone call telling him not to investigate.

Maryport 'Boomerang'

On October 21, 1978, in Maryport, Cumbria, a witness, his wife, and daughter saw a bright flash of moving light that resolved into a boomerang shape. The object moved horizontally and then disappeared.

Worthing 'Chrome Dome'

In October 1977, in Worthing, Sussex, Patricia Bell saw a "silver against the blue sky" object like a "bright steel chrome dome with circles on it" hovering over the seafront for about three minutes. The object's brightness was intense, as though reflecting the sun. The witness checked with neighbors and coastguards, who had not seen it.

Chingford 'Cigar with Rim'

On December 19, 1978, in Chingford, East London, a witness saw a bright stationary object that faded after three minutes. On December 21, a similar object was seen, described as a "diamond brilliance" cigar shape with a rim. It moved, hovered, and dimmed. The witness's husband described it as "pear shaped" and larger than his wife estimated.

Southowram Police Sighting

On April 14, 1978, PC Robert Doran and another officer in Southowram, Yorks, saw a "very bright, white circular object" that moved, accelerated, decelerated, stopped, and hovered for fifteen minutes. It changed color (red, orange, blue, yellow, white) and became dimmer and smaller before disappearing. The object was estimated to be one to two miles distant and about one-and-a-half times the size of the full Moon. The constable's radio experienced crackling and "atmospherics" during the sighting. Six other officers also witnessed the event.

Two from London

Bayswater Polygon

On August 31, 1978, in Bayswater, West London, a witness saw an object moving across the landscape at rooftop height. Its shape was described as an "elongated parachute with a man-shaped appurtenance on the bottom." It moved horizontally, turned on its side, and then proceeded upright before disappearing. Its brightness was like a "silver cloud."

Riverside 'Parachutist'

Emily Weber, 28, observed an object from her office in London on August 31, 1978. The object was like a "silver cloud" and moved horizontally, turned on its side, and then proceeded upright. The episode lasted five minutes.

Fishbourne 'Flying Bomb'

On August 22, 1978, near Chichester, Sussex, Mr Alfred Cate, 71, saw a "strange object" resembling a "wartime flying bomb" coming towards him. It had a trail of flame at its rear and appeared like a "garden umbrella upside down." No lights were visible, and the flames were separated from the object. The object passed overhead at an angle and disappeared. The witness felt transfixed and it took him ten minutes to regain control of his cycle.

Tyne & Wear Trapezium

On November 25, 1978, in South Shields, Mrs Jane Johnson and her brother Daniel observed a "bright light" from an object in the sky. The object, trapezium-shaped, oscillated and appeared to turn. A red light appeared at the rear, while the white light was at the front. It moved off slowly, shot up rapidly, descended, and then disappeared at high speed. The object was sharply defined, black, and steady lights were observed. Its height was estimated as "about as high as an average kite."

Cumbrian 'Mechanical Grab'

In August 1978, in Barbon, Cumbria, Carl Dixon, 13, saw an object hovering above the ground. A "mechanical arm" came out from underneath and stretched towards him. He was frightened and left the area. Later, he and a friend observed the object again before it moved into the wood. Grass in the area appeared slightly flattened. The object was estimated to be about six feet in length and four feet in height, and luminous blue in color.

Stockport Saucer '75

In October 1975, in Stockport, Greater Manchester, Mrs Dorothy Clayton noticed an object hovering above a rooftop. It had a round shape with a dome, featuring twelve oblong windows emitting an orangey-yellow light. The UFO moved slowly, turned onto its side, and disappeared as if a light had been switched off. It was described as having a "diamond brilliance" and was estimated to be seven to eight feet in height and fifteen to twenty feet in width. The witness felt "mesmerised."

Sunderland Triangle

On January 5, 1979, in Sunderland, William Wilson, 21, and his fiancée observed a "very bright, white light" in the northern sky. The object headed south, then east, and then at a forty-five-degree angle. It picked up speed and headed towards them. Witnesses considered the object to be at a high altitude and noted a distinct humming sound. The outline was described as "shady but quite definite" and triangular or heart-shaped. The night was clear and cold, and the sighting lasted between three and five minutes.

Durham 'Vanishing Jumbo'

On January 19, 1978, Christine Whitfield, 17, and her father saw a "white, star-like light" that approached them. It turned sideways and was seen to be a long "shape," estimated at around one hundred feet in length, resembling a long tube with a bit of a tail. It was bright silver and appeared to lower something from its underside. The object hovered for about a minute and a half before vanishing. It was described as the size of a "jumbo jet."

UFO Newsclipping Service

This section advertises the UFO Newsclipping Service, a monthly 20-page report providing UFO accounts from around the world, aimed at those interested in "close encounters."

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are the detailed reporting of UFO sightings with witness testimonies, the investigation of these phenomena by organizations like BUFORA and SPR, and the exploration of the potential links between UFOs and psychic experiences. The editorial stance appears to be one of open inquiry, encouraging detailed reporting and investigation while acknowledging the potential dangers and complexities involved in studying the paranormal. There is a clear emphasis on gathering evidence and analyzing reports from various sources, including police officers and the general public.

This issue, titled "Contact-With Pluto! Part One," is the first part of a series exploring unusual encounters and sightings. It features a cover headline announcing "A New type of Close Encounter experience." The magazine is published by Bufora and appears to be a UK-based publication.

A New Type of Close Encounter Experience

The lead article details the experiences of Mrs. Sandra Kellard, a Civil Service typist living in South-West London. While interested in astronomy and UFOs, she is not a practicing medium but is proficient at psychometry. Kellard describes her experiences as vastly different from psychic phenomena, believing the entities were "from somewhere in Space." She explains that she didn't receive information telepathically but through an "empathy of a kind with his mind through the medium of some technical device on his craft."

Her first significant contact was with an entity she dubbed 'Artinaa,' beginning in September 1977. Prior to this, in May 1976, she began hearing a slow, pulsating noise in the early morning for about a fortnight. This sound returned in May 1977 with a different character, whirring and fluctuating, perceived as moving around the house, accompanied by sounds like "tinkling glass." In July 1977, Kellard and other witnesses saw three objects overhead.

In April 1978, Kellard began sensing alien entities and spacecraft surveying the area. The pulsating sound recurred on April 29, 1978, and continued for about a quarter-of-an-hour from 5:45 am, repeating on eight or nine occasions until October 18, 1978.

On September 9, 1978, she received a mental image of a face with pale grey eyes. On October 6, 1978, she had a strong impression of 'Artinaa,' describing him in a pale blue top with a white bird emblem and a green stone in his belt emitting energy. She perceived the craft's interior walls as dark grey with numerous small red and yellow flashing lights. 'Artinaa' himself was sensed as a strong, efficient character. Kellard asked their purpose, and the answer related to a new form of space travel that "over-pollutes space," aiming to influence astrophysicists to introduce a new propulsion method that breaks down and reconstructs matter.

Three days later, on October 9, 1978, she received a strong picture of 'Artinaa's' face and glowing eyes, along with a glimpse of the craft and a brilliant blue light. She then received a strong impression of a gyroscopic device on the craft, situated over a map of the Earth, tied to the craft's direction and stabilization.

On October 14, 1978, 'Artinaa' contacted her again, and she received a mental image of him seated at a control panel within a circular chamber, approximately twelve feet in diameter, with dark metallic grey walls and hundreds of yellow and red lights. The panel was semi-circular, with numerous dials and circular shapes. She sensed other presences but they were not visible.

She was impressed with the color red, which seemed to play a vital part in the craft's movement. She conceived of a red 'coffin-shaped' device, about three to five feet high, on the floor, described as having a geometric crystalline shape representing molecules and serving as the power source. This crystalline power form was felt to be the craft's fuel.

Part 2, "From Pluto?" is promised for the next journal.

Taunton Abduction Claim-a PS

This section revisits a claimed abduction and rape incident near Wellington, UK, from a previous issue (Vol 8, Nos 2 & 3). The author, Norman Oliver, visited the scene and believes clarification is needed regarding the stated positions of the witness and the craft. He suggests that the reported location of the landed craft might not be plausible given the terrain and the witness's vantage point.

Oliver includes a response from Andrew Collins, one of the investigators, who admits uncertainty about the exact positions due to the time elapsed since the event. Collins recalls the position being at '3 o'clock' from the car, in line with a church, which would make the craft's location more plausible if it were in the first 'banked-up' field.

No comment was received from the other investigator, Barry King. Oliver concludes that a '3 o'clock' position would place the craft in a field where it would be clearly visible from the road.

Kenyan 'Landing'

This report, adapted from the "Daily Nation" of Nairobi, Kenya (May 31, 1979), details an incident where villagers near Lungalunga on the Tanzanian border attacked a landed UFO. Armed with axes, crossbows, and pangas, they tracked down the object, which had landed in a small river and turned the water warm. Some villagers abandoned their homes due to fear. Twenty villagers then attempted to retrieve the UFO, encountering strange noises from within. They proceeded to hack the object into pieces, removing it from the water.

Bufora member A. P. Nield wrote to the "Daily Nation" seeking further details, asking about the incident's timing, prior sightings, reasons for fear, and the fate of the remains. He noted that if the object were extraterrestrial, it would be valuable to science. However, Nield's letter and a photocopy of the article were returned from Kenya without further comment.

The Haderslev UFO

This account, condensed from a 1977 SUFOI Newsletter report by Erling Jensen, concerns the experience of Danish police officer Evald Hansen Maarup in 1970. While driving his patrol car near Haderslev, Denmark, at 10:50 pm on August 13, his vehicle was suddenly surrounded by a bright bluish-white light. The engine and all lights stopped working. The temperature inside the car increased significantly. Maarup observed a conical light, about 4 to 5 meters in diameter at the bottom, emerging from a large grey object. The light was slowly "drawn into the object" over five minutes. As the light disappeared, the object moved vertically, accelerated rapidly, and vanished without sound. Maarup's car's electrical system returned to normal. He instinctively took six pictures with an automatic camera, one of which shows a strange point of light. The car's front mudguard was still hot to the touch.

Maarup described the object as circular, about 10 meters in diameter, with a luminous hole underneath from which the cone of light emerged. The hole was about 1 meter across. Two domes or extensions were visible underneath, and the object hovered about 20 meters above the car. He delivered the film to an Air Force base, and the report leaked to the press. SUFOI received seven other UFO reports for the same night, but none confirmed Maarup's sighting directly. SUFOI commented that Maarup gave the impression of being extremely reliable.

Skyquest "Close Encounter" Cassette Specials

A list of available audio cassettes from Skyquest is provided, featuring various UFO-related topics and recorded excerpts from witnesses. Prices and ordering information are included.

Sighting Summaries

This section, presented by Pauline Grego, provides a table of UFO sightings from 1950 to 1978, including date, time, place, report description, class, and investigator/credit. The sightings describe various shapes, colors, and behaviors of unidentified objects.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The issue consistently explores the unexplained, focusing on detailed witness testimonies of close encounters and aerial phenomena. The editorial stance appears to be one of open investigation into UFO reports, presenting accounts from various sources, including official reports (like the police officer's) and personal experiences. There's an emphasis on the detail and perceived authenticity of the accounts, even when they defy conventional explanation. The magazine also highlights the ongoing nature of research, with promises of further installments and coverage of related events like the Mount Royal Congress. The inclusion of cassette specials and sighting summaries suggests a commitment to providing a comprehensive resource for UFO enthusiasts.

This document is issue number 29 of the BUFORA Journal, a publication focused on UFO and UAP (Unidentified Aerial Phenomena) research. The content includes a detailed list of reported sightings, information about UFO-related groups and events, and news from international sources.

UFO Sightings Report

The primary section of the journal presents a table of UFO sightings, coded by 'Code No.' and dated from 1978 to early 1979. Each entry includes the date, time, place of sighting, a brief report description, the class of sighting, and the investigator or credited individual. The sightings cover a wide range of locations across the United Kingdom, including Newcastle, London, Medway, Hungerford, Kidderminster, Dartford, East London, Waddington, Byfleet, Stone, Wolverhampton, Gnosall, Thornhill, Edinburgh, Kettering, Chichester, Eastbourne, Carlisle, Kidsgrove, Bradeley, Uxbridge, Stanstead Abbots, Hoddesdon, Nazeby, Crockenhill, Dymchurch, Newport, and Hove. The descriptions of the objects vary significantly, including 'Humming 'frisbee-shape'', 'Large dull silver humming object', 'White starlike light', 'Long cigar changing shape', 'Object changing shape by pylons', 'Dark grey oval', 'White rectangle and vari-coloured object', 'Two round yellow lights', 'Yellow-green circular object', 'Hazy green oval', 'Two zig-zagging lits', 'Bright yellow pear shape', 'Silver-grey cylinder', 'Three white 'pen shapes'', 'Hissing spherical object', 'Yellow object changing shape', 'Bright yellow light', ''Cigar with tail'', 'Hazy 'star shape'', 'Hazy white half-circle', 'Straight white beam', 'Two flashing lits', 'White lits', 'Three lits in formation', 'Red/yellow rectangle with searchlight', 'Red and whitish-yellow oblong', 'Cone shape with lights', 'White 'arrowhead'', 'Orange-white circle', and 'Semi-circular flashing light'. The 'Class' column often denotes the nature of the sighting, with C3c, C3b, C4b, C4c, and C3c being common.

Lords UFO Group Formed

A significant news item details the formation of the 'House of Lords All-Party UFO Study Group' following a UFO debate in the House of Lords on January 18, 1979. The Earl of Clancarty initiated the group and serves as its Chairman, with Lord Ilchester as Honorary Secretary. Fourteen Peers attended the initial meeting, and membership is expected to grow. Representatives from 'The Other Place' (the Commons), including Patrick Wall, MC, MP, have also expressed interest. The group's aims, yet to be fully formulated, include establishing a dialogue with the UN and assisting established research groups in pooling information. The first lecture meeting featured FSR editor Charles Bowen as the guest speaker. Regular meetings are planned for every three or four weeks during parliamentary sessions, featuring prominent UFO personalities as speakers, including BUFORA Journal editor Norman Oliver and Lionel Beer.

Late News from Portugal (Summary)

This section reports on a highly unusual event in Lisbon and parts of Portugal on Sunday, July 15, 1979. At 01:24 am, an intensive bright blue light illuminated the area, making the night as bright as day. The crew of an Air Portugal plane at Portela Airport described a 'bluish glowing big light'. An aircraft flying at high altitude reported the light moving northwards, noting a red-orange point at its centre that sometimes changed to a glowing orange. This sighting coincided with a 3-minute power cut at the RDP transmitter and reports of intriguing power failures in vehicles. A similar sighting was reported at 3:00 am in Valencia de Alcantara, Spain, near the Portuguese border.

Forthcoming Events

The journal lists several upcoming events related to UFO research and study. These include the FIRST LONDON INTERNATIONAL UFO CONGRESS (UFO-LINCOLN '79) in August, Kensington Library Lectures on Saturdays, and various conferences and lectures throughout September and October 1979. Notably, an Intercontinental UFO Congress is scheduled for Mainz, West Germany, in October 1979. The journal also outlines a provisional lecture program for Kensington Library for 1980, covering topics such as 'Extra-Terrestrial Life', 'Satellites and UFOs', 'UFOs and Apparitions', and 'Teaching Ufology'.

Books and Leaflets

A list of available publications from BUFORA is provided, including titles like 'An Engineer's Look at UFOs', 'Close Encounters of the Third Kind', 'Guide to the UFO Phenomenon', 'Investigation Procedures', and 'The Use of Analytical Instruments in the Search for Extra-terrestrial Spacecraft'. Prices for members and non-members are listed, along with contact information for ordering from Arnold West at Bufora Publications.

BUFORA ANNUAL AWARD

Nominations are being sought for BUFORA's Annual Award for 'Services to Ufology'. The award is open to anyone who has significantly contributed to ufology, not necessarily a member of BUFORA. The 1978 award went to Arnold West, and the 1979 award to Bernard Delair. Nominations should be sent to Miss Betty Wood, Hon. Secretary of BUFORA, by mid-November.

The British UFO Research Association

This section provides background information on BUFORA Limited, detailing its founding in 1964, its registered office, and its incorporation of other UFO research organizations. The aims of BUFORA are outlined: to encourage, promote, and conduct unbiased scientific research of UFO phenomena in the UK, to collect and disseminate evidence, and to co-ordinate UFO research. Membership details are also provided, with an annual subscription of £5.00 for UK members and $12 for USA and Canada.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are the detailed reporting and cataloging of UFO/UAP sightings, the organization and activities of UFO research groups (both governmental and independent), and the dissemination of information through publications and events. The editorial stance appears to be one of serious, unbiased scientific inquiry into UFO phenomena, encouraging public participation in reporting and research, and fostering collaboration within the UFO community and with international bodies.