BUFORA Journal - Volume 08 No 05 - Nov 1979

Magazine Overview

Title: BUFORA JOURNAL
Issue: Vol 8 No 5
Date: Published November 1979
Publisher: British UFO Research Association
Country: UK
ISSN: 0306 798X

This issue of the BUFORA JOURNAL, dated November 1979, features a range of articles and reports related to UFO phenomena. The cover highlights Dr. J. Allen Hynek presenting his paper at 'The Mount Royal,' likely referring to the First London International UFO Congress. The journal includes a detailed report on the Llanerchymedd sightings, a 'Space-ape Hunt' investigation on Sheppey, and other UFO-related news and features.

Editorial

Aim Achieved

The editorial, written by Norman Oliver, expresses regret at missing the First London International UFO Congress due to circumstances including a 'Third World bug' and a six-week stay in Nigeria. Despite his absence, Oliver emphasizes that the Congress achieved its primary aim: to ensure high attendance and international participation, thereby setting a precedent for future similar events. He commends BUFORA and all contributors for their efforts.

Congress Photo-Feature

Pages 15-18

This section is indicated on the cover as a photo-feature, likely detailing aspects of the First London International UFO Congress, possibly including images of speakers like Dr. Hynek.

Contents

The table of contents lists the following articles:

• Space-Ape Hunt (Page 2)
• Report-Extra! - The Llanerchymedd Report (Page 3)
• "At the Mount Royal" (Page 15)
• Points from the Press (Page 19)
• Uforum (Page 20)
• Contact-with Pluto? (Page 22)
• Book Review (Page 27)
• Bufora Chairman on LBC (Page 28)
• Sighting Summaries (Page 29)

Kensington Lecture Meetings

Details are provided for upcoming BUFORA lecture meetings at the Kensington Central Library in London:

• 1979:
• Saturday, December 8th, 7 pm: Annual General Meeting, followed by a talk from Ruth Rees (Contact International President).
• 1980:
• Saturday, January 5th, 7 pm: 'Extra-terrestrial Life' with speaker Ian Ridpath.
• Saturday, February 2nd, 7 pm: 'Satellites and UFOs' with speaker Neville Byford.
• Saturday, March 1st, 7 pm: 'UFOs and Apparitions' with speaker Richard Phillips.

All meetings are held in the Lecture Theatre of Kensington Central Library, Campden Hill Road, London W8.

'Space-ape Hunt'

This article details an investigation by Valerie Martin into a claimed sighting on Sheppey, Kent, on March 22, 1979. The witness, Mr. Frank Rossien, described a silver-suited figure with a peculiar loping walk. The figure was seen in car headlights, wearing a one-piece suit with no visible joins, and a rounded head flat on top with a suggestion of a visor. The witness did not notice the feet or hands. The sighting occurred along Sheppey Way, an area characterized by marshes and ditches. Coincidentally, on the same evening, a UFO report of a red light with revolving white lights was made by a couple travelling in the opposite direction on Sheppey Way, who reported the object pacing their car towards London.

Report-Extra! - The Llanerchymedd Report

Presented by Norman Oliver, this report details an intensive investigation by FUFOR (Federation UFO Research of Crewe) into UFO sightings in Llanerchymedd, Anglesey, between September 1st and 3rd, 1978. The investigation involved three on-site visits and several months of follow-up work. Initial reports in Sunday newspapers described '6ft silver-suited spacemen chase cows.' FUFOR contacted BUFORA for witness details, leading to Martin Keatman becoming involved in a joint investigation.

Llanerchymedd: The town is described as a small rural township in Anglesey, surrounded by undulating farmland, with two main streets. The Maes Athen estate is a recent development, bordering a railroad line. The area is noted for its historical interest, being near the village of Llandeusant, traditionally the site of Branwen's grave.

The Investigations: The investigation began on September 5th, 1978. Police in Colwyn Bay had little information, stating officers had seen 'meteors.' The FUFOR team, including Martin Keatman, went directly to Llanerchymedd. Their priority was to ascertain if the object had landed and if any traces remained. Despite heavy rainfall and high winds since the sighting, and the terrain being marshy and used by cattle, they examined the area. They found flattened grass and unusual soil indentations, but concluded that any traces would have been eroded by weather and time. The police had been on the scene shortly after 9 pm on September 1st but did not undertake an examination.

Witness Accounts:

• Friday, September 1st, 1978, 17:30/18:00 BST, Llanerchymedd: Mrs. Helen Roberts and Mrs. Glynwin Hughs reported seeing a strange, roughly circular cloud, black at the bottom and white on top, which drifted away.
• Friday, September 1st, 1978, 20:00 BST, Llanerchymedd: Mrs. Betty Owen saw a 'silver ball' at an elevation of 25°, which emitted a bright light.
• Friday, September 1st, 1978, 20:00 BST, Maes Athen Estate, Llanerchymedd: Elian Williams (aged 12) saw a circular object emitting bright light, descending at a south-easterly bearing. It was last seen at a lower elevation, and disturbed cattle nearby.
• Friday, September 1st, 1978, 20:15 BST, Maes Athen Estate, Llanerchymedd: David Mark Hesketh (aged 12) provided a detailed account. He initially saw a descending light, mistaking it for a helicopter. The object, described as bullet-shaped, was bright white with a glowing red band and series of red lights. It descended slowly to an elevation of 17° due south. As it neared ground level, David observed two protrusions on each side. The object then dropped behind trees, causing branches to shake violently. He heard no noise, but nearby cattle and horses were disturbed.

Strange Figures: At 20:21 hours, David Hesketh reported seeing two tall figures (estimated six feet-plus) walking in parallel about 125 yards away. They wore one-piece suits. The first figure's torso and arms were visible (grey with black and red bands), with arms raised. The second figure was seen sideways, grey with a fuzzy white band, and walked stiffly. The figures moved down an incline and disappeared into a dip between fields as light faded. David experienced significant crackling and a hum on the phone line when reporting to the police.

Witness Evaluation:

• David Hesketh: Considered the most interesting witness due to his fluency and consistency despite his age (12). Some minor inconsistencies were noted, such as details of clothing colors and bands in low light conditions.
• Mrs. Owen: Assessed as a less reliable witness due to memory difficulties, poor eyesight (broken glasses), and low educational standard, which made recounting details challenging.

Police Involvement: The police were notified and sent a patrol car. They interviewed witnesses and the owner of a horse, noting the animals' distress. The police stated they would conduct further interviews over the weekend but did not follow up.

Points from the Press

This section likely summarizes UFO-related news appearing in various newspapers.

Uforum

This section is likely a forum for reader contributions, questions, or discussions.

Contact-with Pluto?

This article title suggests a speculative piece about potential contact with entities from Pluto.

Book Review

This section reviews a book related to UFO phenomena.

Bufora Chairman on LBC

This likely covers a radio appearance by the BUFORA Chairman.

Sighting Summaries

This section probably provides brief summaries of various UFO sightings reported to BUFORA.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

This issue of the BUFORA JOURNAL demonstrates a commitment to rigorous investigation of UFO phenomena, as exemplified by the detailed report on the Llanerchymedd incidents. The journal also highlights the importance of international collaboration and public engagement, as seen in the coverage of the UFO Congress and the call for new members. The editorial stance appears to be one of open inquiry, presenting witness testimonies and investigative findings without necessarily endorsing specific conclusions, while also acknowledging the challenges of evidence gathering and witness reliability. The inclusion of lecture meeting announcements indicates an active role in educating and engaging the public on UFO topics.

This issue of UFO TIMES, dated September 1978 (Volume 1, Issue 12), published by Federation UFO Research, focuses on UFO sightings in the Llanerchymedd area of Wales and the First London International UFO Congress.

Llanerchymedd Sightings

The magazine details several witness accounts from the Maes Athen Estate and surrounding areas in Llanerchymedd, Wales, primarily from September 1st and 3rd, 1978.

Friday, September 1st, 1978

Maes Athen Estate (20:15 BST): Patricia Mary Parry (27) reported seeing an oval, silver/white light in the south-east at 30° elevation. Initially hovering, it appeared to revolve anti-clockwise before moving away and descending. She noted livestock commotion and a dog barking continuously. The witness evaluation suggests Mrs Parry was enthusiastic but her accounts varied, emphasizing the need for prompt investigations.

Coedana, outskirts of Llanerchymedd (22:30/22:45 BST): Jeremy Burford (17) and friends observed a strange light moving north-west at 59° elevation. The object moved towards them, then retraced its path multiple times over approximately 30 minutes. It was described as circular, the size of a pea at arm's length, emitting a brilliant white light with a definable edge due to a bright purple glow, creating a purple haze.

Sunday, September 3rd, 1978

Maes Athen Estate, Llanerchymedd (20:20 BST): Carmen Jane Burford (12) reported a brilliant stationary light due east at 18° elevation. It flashed on and off, changing color from white to yellow, then disappeared, leaving a black cigar-shaped outline. It reappeared, flashed again, and then faded from view. No sound was heard. The witness evaluation suggests Carmen's account may have been influenced by her brother Jeremy's sighting.

Maes Athen Estate, Llanerchymedd (23:00 BST): Mrs Margaret Daphne Garnett (42) and her step-daughter Carmen Jane Burford (12) observed a bright light moving slowly from the west at 24° elevation. The object halted over a tree, hovered for about 20 seconds, then accelerated south-east, disappearing within 60 seconds. It was compared to the brightness of the moon. Background noise from horses and dogs was noted. The evaluation suggests Mrs Garnett was sincere, but her judgment might have been affected by looking for unusual phenomena.

Witness Evaluation and Investigation

FUFOR teams conducted interviews, and a map of the fields behind Maes-Athen Estate was included, showing locations relevant to witness accounts and David Hesketh's observations. The investigation also examined ground traces, specifically an area of flattened barley. An agricultural college suggested wind effects or 'hotspots' as possible causes, while FUFOR and Martin Keatman considered low-flying helicopters and adverse weather as potential factors.

Military Involvement

A significant portion of the issue addresses potential military involvement. Witnesses reported considerable Air Force activity, including low-flying aircraft and helicopters, around Llanerchymedd on September 2nd. One witness (Mr X) reported hearing a loud bang and seeing military helicopters circling fields with a flare dropped, followed by a jet. However, RAF Valley officially denied any night-service activity or night-flying on September 1st, 2nd, and 3rd. The Ministry of Defence, in a letter dated October 6th, 1978, stated that reports were examined for defense implications but could not confirm positive correlation with known objects or advise on probable identities. They also noted that investigations over years had produced no evidence that UFOs represent a threat to air defenses.

The magazine questions the discrepancy between witness accounts and official statements, suggesting that the military might not have been entirely forthcoming or that the sightings could have been misidentifications of military activity. Checks with the police and local boards confirmed no notification of military exercises. The possibility that the military authorities were not being entirely frank is raised.

Conclusions and Assessment

The issue concludes that there are no clear-cut answers to the incidents, leaving several possibilities. It questions whether the media blew the incidents out of proportion and if sightings were genuine UFOs or misidentifications influenced by media attention. The military involvement is presented as a complex issue, with the possibility of an "alert" scenario. A final assessment suggests that the sightings were not as mysterious as portrayed, and mundane explanations might exist, but full evaluation is hindered by a lack of information from RAF Valley.

First London International UFO Congress

The magazine also reports on the First London International UFO Congress held on August 26-27, 1979. Around 400 people attended from 18 countries, with 14 contributors presenting papers. The event was considered a tremendous success, with an international working party on classifications and terminology aiming to further the cause of science. The report mentions presentations by figures such as Tim O'Brien, Robert Digby, J Bernard Delair, Peter Hill, Lionel Beer, Dr Faruk (discussing the Delphos, Kansas landing case), Anthony Pace, Dr Hynek, Larry Dale, and Dr Leo Sprinkle. A cartoon satirizing the conference is included.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are UFO sightings, witness testimony, the challenges of investigation, potential military cover-ups or involvement, and the role of media in shaping public perception. The editorial stance appears critical of official denials and emphasizes the need for transparency and thorough investigation, while also acknowledging the possibility of misidentification and the influence of external factors on witness accounts. The magazine promotes FUFOR's publications and services.

This issue of 'Points from the Press' compiles various reports and articles related to UFO phenomena, drawn from different newspapers and publications. It covers a range of sightings, expert opinions, and personal accounts, alongside a book review and information about a UFO congress.

Points from the Press

The section 'Points from the Press' collates several news items:

• Kent Evening Post (April 2): Reported that half-a-dozen motorists on the Isle of Sheppey saw a stockily-built, 'ape-like' figure in a silver suit. Police searched the area but found nothing.
• Reveille (April 6): An article on UFO sightings in the Soviet Union stated that Russia was the first country to order an official alert on the subject. Professor Aleksei Zolotov confirmed that secret UFO research was being conducted, prompted by spectacular sightings over Petrozavodsk. In September 1977, a UFO was reported to have beamed light that made holes in paving stones, and a large UFO with smaller objects darting around it was observed for two hours at an altitude of 60 miles. Physicist Dr Vladimir Azhazhe suggested this indicated an extraterrestrial civilization in the final stage of direct communication with Earth.
• Ilford Recorder (April 26): Featured science writer and astronomer Ian Ridpath, who is involved with the Committee for Scientific Investigation into Claims of the Paranormal. Ridpath, while not a 'believer,' is an investigator who has pinpointed potential home bases on Zeta Reticuli 1 and 2. He plans a film about the book's contents.
• Yorkshire Post (April 18): Interviewed Professor Hans Holzer, author of books on parapsychology, who launched his latest book, 'The Ufonauts,' claiming to reveal the purpose behind UFO visits. Holzer stressed he is an investigator, not a believer, and has used hypnosis in contactee cases.
• Daily Telegraph (August 31): Reported a curious object seen near Blackbushe Airport. A flying instructor described a nine-inch UFO like a flattened blob of mercury with hexagonal panels, rotating and in two halves. Another instructor saw a similar object flying towards Farnborough at 800 to 1,000 ft high, travelling at about 150 mph.

Uforum

This section contains letters from readers:

• Michael Wootten (Leyton, London E17): Congratulates the Congress organizers for a rewarding and interesting conference, hoping for its repetition.
• Geoffrey Grundill (Workington, Cumbria): Suggests UFOs might have a paranormal origin, with occupants potentially projecting mental images. He notes similarities between UFO images on film and ghosts, suggesting a 'space-time continuum' interaction. He also posits that telepathic communication might be the only way for entities in other 'time zones' to communicate, and links 'UFO abductions' to poltergeist activity.

Contact-With Pluto?

This is Part Two of an account detailing Sandra Kellard's alleged contact with an entity named Artinaa:

• October 15, 1978: Mrs Kellard sensed Artinaa's influence again. The impression of 'PLUTO' came to mind, suggesting a dark, cold planet with grey skin, living 'indoors' due to harsh exterior conditions. Their large eyes and eyelids are adaptations to dim light and cold. Their technology advanced rapidly due to harsh conditions.
• Visual Impressions: The landscape was barren with granite rock and a shiny substance, appearing grey-blue. The atmosphere was dark blue-grey, with little sunlight. They cultivated their own light sources, harnessing cosmic energy.
• Contact Method: Mrs Kellard believes physical contact is unlikely for many years due to human conflicts, but contact through selected, psychically attuned individuals via empathy is possible, technically facilitated.
• October 18, 1978: Mrs Kellard was awakened by a noise related to Artinaa and spacecraft. Later, she saw a craft about 60 feet above the garden, feeling its presence.
• October 19, 1978: The craft descended towards the kitchen window. She perceived the craft's exterior tubes penetrating the kitchen, not physically, but in its own dimension, a 'limbo' state used as camouflage. She felt she was seeing into two dimensions simultaneously.
• October 25, 1978: Mrs Kellard saw Artinaa as an 8-foot tall, muscular entity with a narrow waist, wearing a white jumper and dark 'dirty-green' trousers. He had a self-possessed demeanor.
• October 29, 1978: A 3-D picture of Artinaa was received, highlighting his bone structure and breathing organs. His internal organs differed due to his atmosphere. She also sensed another sophisticated instrument, a 'brain-scan' machine, capable of scanning brains and minds.
• November 1, 1978: Artinaa's presence was felt without materialization.
• November 2, 1978: A sensation of something impinging on her mind, and a vivid blue structure shaped like an 'M' was seen, pulsating with energy, likened to a heart pumping blood.
• November 4, 1979: Mrs Kellard received a picture of Artinaa's profile, observing that their brains are smaller than humans' despite higher intelligence. Their ears are also smaller to cope with sound reverberation on their planet.
• November 11, 1979: Mrs Kellard felt Artinaa's presence and saw a vague impression of the craft, scanning a circumference of over 70 feet. She received information about their inexperience with colors other than grey or grey-blue.
• November 11, 1979 (evening): While watching TV, she saw a head and shoulders picture of Artinaa, experienced numbness, and saw the craft clearly parked on the ground.
• November 11, 1979 (later): She saw a section of the craft's body protrude outwards like a door. She perceived Artinaa and his kind as not advanced with color, having visited Earth centuries ago and being shocked by its vibrancy. Their home planet is drab grey, requiring them to shield their eyes from Earth's glare.
• Artinaa's Craft: The craft had tubes with a black, filmy substance and scratches, indicating tough metal. It emitted a 'natural magnetic field.' A 'brain-scan device' was also noted, operating on a radar system with a high-frequency beam to detect brain patterns.

Book Review: THE UFO GUIDEBOOK

This review by Hilary Evans criticizes 'The UFO Guidebook' by Briazack & Mennick (Citadel Press, 1978) for its lack of depth, objectivity, and comprehensiveness. The reviewer argues that the book fails to provide a broad-based reference for ufology, omitting key historical events, individuals, and theories. It is accused of being American-centric, ignoring significant international contributions, and containing inaccuracies and inadequate descriptions. The review highlights the book's superficial treatment of topics like philosophy and parapsychology, deeming it a 'wretched and inept piece of work' that could negatively impact ufology's claim for scientific recognition.

BUFORA CHAIRMAN ON LBC

This report details the publicity given to the First London International UFO Congress held on August 26-27. Capital Radio, BBC Radio London, and the BBC's national network provided coverage. LBC hosted an hour-long phone-in program on UFOs on August 23, featuring BUFORA Chairman Lionel Beer and David Haisell from Canada. During the program, 13 callers shared their UFO experiences, including sightings of round UFOs with red and green lights, and an object hovering over a roof emitting white light. Harold recounted a UFO sighting from 1917 in Ashford, Kent, where schoolboys threw stones at a stationary object until it moved off.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The issue consistently highlights UFO sightings reported in the mainstream press, suggesting a growing public and media interest in the phenomenon. The 'Uforum' section indicates reader engagement with paranormal and extraterrestrial theories. The detailed account of Sandra Kellard's alleged contact with 'Artinaa' represents a significant focus on direct, personal encounters and the potential for extraterrestrial communication. The book review strongly advocates for a more rigorous, scientific, and internationally-aware approach to ufology, while the BUFORA report demonstrates efforts to promote UFO awareness through public platforms like radio. The overall stance appears to be one of documenting and exploring various facets of the UFO phenomenon, from media reports to personal experiences and critical analysis of research literature.

This issue of the UFO Newsclipping Service, dated March/April 1980, presents a comprehensive collection of UFO sighting summaries and late news items relevant to UFO research. The magazine's primary focus is on cataloging reported sightings, providing details such as date, time, location, description of the object, and the reporting investigator or credit.

Sighting Summaries

The bulk of the content consists of two pages of detailed sighting summaries. The first page covers sightings from 1936 to 1978, with entries including:

• 1936, September, 2000: Stone, Staffs - Brown cigar shape (C3c).
• 1938, August: New Malden, Surrey - Long, tubular object (C3c), reported by D Stonard.
• 1947, September, 1930: E Dereham, Norfolk - Dark blue cigar (C3c), reported by John Copsey.
• 1950, ?: Night: Rugeley, Staffs - Metallic disc (C3b), reported by S W Banks.
• 1966, October, 2105: Wells, Norfolk - Oblong with windows (B3b), reported by D Stonard.
• 1968, May, 2000: Whipsnade, Beds - Red/orange and white object changing shape (C4b).
• 1969, Dec, Night: Blurton, Stoke-on-Trent - 'Inverted bunsen flame' (C4b), reported by S W Banks.
• 1973, Dec, 1845: Kidsgrove, Staffs - 'Electric-blue' sphere (C3c), reported by S W Banks.
• 76-455, 21.10.76, 1630: Weston-super-Mare, Avon - White object (C2c), reported by WCUFORA.
• 77-556, October, 1700: Worthing, Sussex - Silver domed object (C3b), reported by D Stonard.
• 77-562, 10.7.77, 2315: Kendal, Cumbria - Two white/blue flashing lights (B4b), reported by R Hall.
• 77-563, October, 1830: Flint, Clwyd - 'Silver egg' (C4b), reported by M Keatman.
• 77-564, 23.4.77, 2355: Mickleover, Derby - Metallic silver disc (C3c), reported by M Keatman.
• 78-174, 15.7.78, 0045: Bayswater, London - Polygon shape (C3a), reported by P Hardman.
• 78-224, August: Barbon, Cumbria - Blue object with 'grab' (C3b), reported by R Hall.
• 78-229a, 24.10.78, 0210: Chertsey, Surrey - Circular object (B3a), reported by R Sage.
• 78-241, 21.10.78, 1835: Maryport, Cumbria - Boomerang shape (C3b), reported by R Hall.
• 78-255, Dec, 1800: Hildenbrough, Kent - Silhouetted crescent with lights (C3c), reported by Valerie Martin.
• 78-256, 31.11.78, 1845: Edinburgh - White oblong (C4b), reported by S Campbell.
• 78-257, 31.12.78, 1900: Litcham, Norfolk - Red and green cigar shape (C3b), reported by J Copsey.
• 78-258, 18.12.78, 0600: Hillingdon, Middx - 'Silver star' (C4b), reported by H Kyle.
• 78-259, 19.12.78, 0610: Kings Lynn, Norfolk - Grey, humming circular object (C3c), reported by John Copsey.
• 78-260, 15.10.78, 2100: Hyde Park, London - White oval (C3b), reported by C R Rowlands.
• 78-261, ?: 1945: London, NW8 - Flat golden disc (C4c), reported by C R Rowlands.
• 78-262, 28.8.78, 0510: Chichester, Sussex - Inverted bowl shape with flame (C3c), reported by D Stonard.
• 78-263, 13.11.78, 1620: Chessington, Surrey - Light brown round object (C3b).
• 78-264, 17.10.78, 1930: Stafford - 'Oblong with lights' (C4b), reported by S W Banks.
• 78-265, 26.12.78, 1755: Stone, Staffs - Dark grey object (B3c), reported by M Keatman.
• 78-266, 3.9.78, 2200: Hendre Eynon, Pembrokeshire - White and red round light (C4b), reported by S W Banks.
• 78-267, March, 2200: Milton, Stoke-on-Trent - White light (C4b), reported by S W Banks.

The second page of summaries continues with sightings from late 1978 and into 1979:

• 78-269, 20.11.78, 1615: Cotes Heath, Staffs - 3 brilliant white/blue lights (C4b), reported by M Keatman.
• 78-270, 27.9.78, 0715: Stafford - 'Bright pin-prick light' (C4c), reported by A R Pace.
• 78-271, 3.10.78, 2240: Newcastle, Staffs - 3 small reddish discs (C4c), reported by A R Pace.
• 78-278, 5.10.78, 2040: Brocton, Staffs - 3 vari-coloured lits (C4b), reported by A R Pace.
• 78-279, 15.10.78, 2100: Stafford - Yellow and red lits (C4b).
• 78-280, 15.10.78, 2100: - Bright circular light (C4c), reported by A R Pace.
• 78-281, 15.10.78, 1900: Newport, Salop - 'Flattened circle' (C3c).
• 78-282, 16.10.78, 2000: Stafford - Multi-coloured lit (C4b), reported by A R Pace.
• 78-283, 16.10.78, 2050: Garden, Stafford - White and green light (C3c).
• 78-284, 18.10.78, 2245: Stone, Staffs - Pale yellow egg-like object (C4c), reported by S W Banks.
• 78-287, 18.7.78, 0545: Earnley, Sussex - Orange-red oval (C3b), reported by D Stonard.
• 79-015, 9.1.79, 1526: Hinchley Wood, Surrey - Red-orange 'flattish bell' (C4b), reported by K Phillips.
• 79-017, 9.1.79, 0828: Kidsgrove, Staffs - Gold cigar shape (C4b), reported by A Beard.
• 79-018, 9.1.79, 0830: - (C4b).
• 79-019, 22.3.79, 2100-2215: Minster, Kent - Cone with red and white lights (C3b), reported by Valerie Martin.
• 79-020, 9.1.79, 1600-1625: Chichester, Sussex - Elongated object (C3b), reported by C James.
• 79-021, January, pm: London, SW4 - Formation of yellow lights (C4c).
• 79-022, 10.4.79, 2400: Maidstone, Kent - Greyish oval (C3b), reported by L Dale.
• 79-023, 11.1.79, 2030: Dover, Kent - Red lit (C4c), reported by A Hall.
• 79-024, 5.3.79, 2015: Loddon, Norfolk - Round yellow 'head-light' (C4b), reported by P Johnson.
• 79-025, 9.2.79, 1730: London, NW3 - White globe (C4c), reported by K Phillips.
• 79-026, 3.1.79, 2000: Burgess Hill, W Sussex - Hazy Saucer shape (C4c), reported by D Stonard.
• 79-027, 16.1.79, 1800: Chichester, W Sussex - Hazy oval (C4c), reported by D Stonard.
• 79-028, 5.1.79, 1749: Blythe Bridge, Staffs - 6 red lights (C4c), reported by A Beard.
• 79-029, 4.1.79, 1715: Newcastle, Staffs - 'Humming top' (C3c), reported by M Keatman.
• 79-030, 9.1.79, 0835: Blythe Bridge, Staffs - Silver barana shape (C3c), reported by S W Banks.
• 79-031, 22.2.79, 1900: Coven, Staffs - Hovering lits (C4c), reported by S W Banks.
• 79-032, 4.3.79, 0802: Stoke-on-Trent, Staffs - Purple-blue ellipse (C4c).
• 79-033, 4.3.79, 1957: Norton, Staffs - White-blue round light (C4b).
• 79-034, 9.1.79, 1615: Worthing, Sussex - Pinkish oval (C3b), reported by D Stonard.
• 79-035, 3.2.79, 2030: Ilford, Essex - White glowing object (C4b).
• 79-036, 28.4.79, 2030: Kingston, Surrey - Circular domed object (C3b), reported by A Fox.
• 79-037, 6.4.79, 2135: Bromley, Kent - 'Massive triangle' (C3b), reported by S Success.

Late News

This section provides brief updates on various UFO-related events and news:

• Japanese UFOs photographed: Three UFOs, described as one white and two orange, were reported to have closely followed a Cessna plane for about 15 minutes, according to the Japan Times of August 19, 1979. Witnesses included Yahei Seki, Eiji Kawakami, and Ikuo Yamazaki, who took photographs.
• The Sherborne Lecture Group: This group holds meetings at Foster's School, Sherborne. Upcoming speakers include Sir George Trevelyan on January 31, 1980, and Prof. Charles H. Gibbs-Smith on February 15, 1980, discussing 'The Flying Saucer Problem'. Both meetings are at 7:30 pm.
• Yugoslavia UFO Group: An active UFO group in Yugoslavia produces a magazine called 'Odiseja' (Odyssey). Details are available from Milos Krmelj in Ljubljana.
• Obituary: Dr. Chris Evans: The magazine notes the death of Dr. Chris Evans on October 10, 1979. Dr. Evans was a researcher in Computer Science whose interests included Science Fiction, Psychic Phenomena, and UFOs. Although generally skeptical, he possessed excellent knowledge and will be missed.
• 1980 USA UFO Conference: The 1980 MUFON (Mutual UFO Network) Symposium is scheduled for June 7-8, hosted by VISIT, near the Houston Space Center in Clear Lake City, Texas. These conferences are noted as major events for researchers, attracting over a thousand delegates.
• Petition for UK Government Team: Mark Underwood of UFO International is organizing a petition to persuade the UK Government to establish an investigative team similar to France's GEPAN. Interested individuals are encouraged to contact him.
• Bufora Publication Inquiry: A request is made for a person who ordered the Bufora publication 'Investigation Procedures' last March to contact the publications section with their details.

Deputy Sheriff Reports an Attack by UFO

This article details an intriguing account from Deputy Sheriff Val Johnson of Massachusetts, featured in the Gloucester Daily Times on September 7, 1979. Deputy Johnson reported being attacked by a brilliant light on a country road. The incident resulted in him being knocked unconscious for 39 minutes, suffering burns to his eyes, his watch and car clock stopping for 14 minutes, and damage to his squad car, including a smashed windshield, broken headlight, and bent antennas. An eye specialist treated him for what were described as 'welder burns'. Allen Hendry of the Center for UFO Studies is quoted as calling the sighting the 'most dramatic and exciting UFO experience ever reported to us from throughout the United States.'

BUFORA Journal Back Issues and Publications

Information is provided on obtaining back issues of the BUFORA Journal, available at 70p (50p for members), and photo-copies of other issues. Additionally, rare LUFORO and BUFOA publications are available to serious collectors. Arnold West at Bufora Publications is the contact for details on availability and charges.

Books and Leaflets

A list of books and leaflets available from Bufora Publications is provided, with prices for members and non-members:

• An Engineer's Look at UFOs by Leonard Cramp, ARAeS, MSIA (30p/50p)
• Close Encounters of the Third Kind edited by Ted Bloecher (ed CF Lockwood & AR Pace) (60p/70p)
• Guide to the UFO Phenomenon by Trevor Whitaker (45p/65p)
• Investigation Procedures by David Viewing (30p/50p)
• The Use of Analytical Instruments in the Search for Extra-terrestrial Spacecraft by David Viewing (30p/50p)
• Investigators Handbook (£3.00/£4.00)
• 1976 Conference Proceedings (£2.50/£3.50)
• Vehicle Interference Project (£2.50/£3.50)
• Bufora Journal (specimen copy) (50p/70p)

All publications are post-free from Arnold West, Bufora Publications, 16 Southway, Burgess Hill, Sussex, RH15 9ST.

Next Issue and TV Boost

Details for the next issue of BUFORA Journal are announced, including 'Messengers From the Stars' by W. Raymond Drake and a selection of reader hypotheses. The March/April 1980 issue is mentioned, along with the Journal of Transient Aerial Phenomena for January/February.

A TV Boost for Study Course section notes that a UFO Study Course at London's Morley College was featured on BBC TV News on September 21, 1979, discussing course details with Bufora Chairman Lionel Beer.

THE BRITISH UFO RESEARCH ASSOCIATION

Information is provided about BUFORA (The British UFO Research Association), founded in 1964. Its aims include conducting unbiased scientific research, collecting and disseminating data, and co-ordinating UFO research. Membership details are given: £5-00 annual subscription in the UK, $12 in the USA and Canada. Applications are open to all who support the aims and are approved by the Executive Council.

THE DYFED ENIGMA

This section reviews the book 'The Dyfed Enigma: Unidentified Flying Objects in West Wales' by Randall Jones Pugh & F. W. Holiday. The book is described as a dramatic account of UFO activity in West Wales between 1974 and 1977, featuring personal accounts. It addresses how UFO proximity might affect animals and the role of ancient history and folklore. The book is priced at £5.95 net and was published in October 1979 by Faber & Faber.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are the systematic cataloging of UFO sightings, the reporting of recent UFO news and events, and the promotion of UFO research through publications and organizations like BUFORA and MUFON. The editorial stance appears to be one of serious, unbiased investigation into UFO phenomena, encouraging the collection and dissemination of evidence, while also acknowledging the skepticism that surrounds the topic, as seen in the obituary for Dr. Chris Evans and the review of 'The Dyfed Enigma'. The magazine actively supports and informs its readership about the activities of UFO research groups and available resources.