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This document is a partial chronological listing of Unidentified Flying Object (UFO) sightings reported in the British Isles during 1963, compiled by the British UFO Research Association. The chairman of the association is listed as G.N.P. Stephenson, with an address in Cheam,…
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This document is a partial chronological listing of Unidentified Flying Object (UFO) sightings reported in the British Isles during 1963, compiled by the British UFO Research Association. The chairman of the association is listed as G.N.P. Stephenson, with an address in Cheam, Sutton, Surrey.
Notes on Completeness and Accuracy
The association provides several important notes regarding the data presented. It is explicitly stated that the list is incomplete, with some reports being mislaid or not yet in their files. Furthermore, some details may be incorrect as not all reports have been cross-referenced with their original sources. The times listed may be in British Summer Time (BST) or Greenwich Mean Time (GMT).
Sighting Data
The core of the document is a table detailing individual sightings. Each entry includes a sequential number, the date (day, month, and year), the time of the sighting, and the specific place where it occurred within the British Isles. The sightings are organized chronologically, starting from January 1963 and extending through to December 1963.
Examples of entries include:
- January 1, 1963: 05:10, Swaffam, Norfolk
- January 9, 1963: 08:45, Barnet, Herts
- March 2, 1963: 18:43, Yeovil, Somerset
- April 1, 1963: 23:20, North Shields, Northumberland
- July 18, 1963: 22:30, Redcar, Yorks
- October 2, 1963: 18:45, Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland
- November 3, 1963: 12:15, Liverpool, Lancs
- December 4, 1963: Near Swansea, Glam
Confidentiality Columns
Alongside the sighting details, there are four columns labeled A, B, C, and D, with the heading 'CONFIDENTIAL'. An explanation indicates that an 'X' in these columns means 'YES'. The column headers are partially visible but include 'SIGHTING EXPLAINED' (Column A), 'REPORTS WITH DETAILS (BY SOCIETY/REGION)' (Column B), 'WITNESSES' (Column C), and 'REPORTS IN HANDWRITING' (Column D). These columns likely denote the status of the investigation or verification for each sighting.
For instance, the entry for January 16, 1963, in Scunthorpe, Lincs, has 'X' marks in columns A, B, and C, suggesting the sighting was explained, reports were obtained, and witnesses were involved. Conversely, the entry for February 3, 1963, in Totland Bay, Isle of Wight, has 'X' marks in columns B and D, indicating reports were obtained and the handwriting of the reports was checked.
Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance
The recurring theme is the systematic collection and preliminary categorization of UFO sighting reports from a specific year and geographical area. The editorial stance, as conveyed through the notes, is one of cautious data presentation, acknowledging the limitations in completeness and verification. The emphasis is on recording raw data while also indicating the level of investigation undertaken for each case. The document serves as a raw data log rather than a definitive analysis of UFO phenomena.