BUFORA Newsfile - No.20 - May 1994

Magazine Overview

This issue of BUFORA UFO NEWSFILE, dated May 1994 and identified as Issue No. 20, is a publication produced by BUFORA, priced at £1.50. The cover prominently features the headline "UFO ALERT" with a lead story titled "Driver speaks of 'circles of light'". The magazine covers a range of UFO-related topics, including personal accounts of sightings, alleged alien abductions, and investigations into unexplained phenomena.

Cover Story: Driver Speaks of 'Circles of Light'

The main cover story details the experience of Mick Moore, a Leicestershire truck driver, who claims to have witnessed a mysterious display of lights above the M69 motorway. He describes seeing three circles of light, with the outer circles expanding and spinning. He pulled over and observed the phenomenon with other motorists. While Leicestershire Police had not received any reports, Moore considers it "hard evidence" of something flying overhead.

UFO Sightings and Talks

Pupils at Kings School Bruton Junior School are set to receive a talk on unidentified flying objects from Arthur Tomlinson. He will discuss strange sightings and flying saucers, and also cover ghosts and the paranormal.

The 16-Year-Old Mystery of an Unidentified Flying Object Over Nomansland Common

This article reveals that a UFO sighting from 16 years prior, involving a flying saucer photographed by Martin Tominey, was actually a man-made craft. Aeronautical engineer Colin Rogers was working on a top-secret project involving a six-foot diameter "saucer" which he was testing unofficially. The craft was electrically powered and silent, and the timer had jammed during a test flight.

Maria Ward: Mother of Two Tells of Horrific Injuries

Maria Ward recounts a terrifying ordeal on November 21, 1990, where she claims she was abducted, subjected to abuse, and raped by aliens. Doctors were appalled by her injuries, which included bruising to her cervix. She believes her ordeal was carried out by aliens and is speaking out to help other victims and pressure the government to admit they are hiding the truth about aliens. UFO experts estimate that up to 1 in 50 people in Britain have endured similar "abduction experiences".

UFO Mysteries

Reports from Kettering indicate several sightings of strange objects in the sky, including a "big glittering orange-coloured lamp". The Evening Telegraph is appealing for witnesses to come forward with explanations.

Rachel Jones: "I Was a Guinea Pig in Sex Experiments"

Rachel Jones claims aliens removed eggs from her womb during three painful operations on a spacecraft, leading to her infertility. She recounts being taken aboard a craft at ages four, 14, and 24, enduring medical examinations. She believes she was used as part of a biological experiment and that the government is trying to cover up the truth.

Julie Greaves: "My Mind Was Drained by Space Invaders"

Julie Greaves describes seeing a huge orangey-pink ball of light and losing an hour of her life. Under hypnotic regression, she recalled being subjected to humiliating examinations by six alien clones. She expresses feelings of guilt, shame, and disgust.

Bob Taylor: "Terror of the Woods"

Forestry worker Bob Taylor claims he fought off two aliens in woodland near Livingston, Scotland, who were trying to rip his trousers and cut his legs. The local council later erected a plaque at the site to commemorate his experience.

Ray McMahon: Kidnapped from a Park Bench

Ray McMahon recounts being kidnapped from a park bench in Eltham, London, and examined by a surgeon on a spaceship. He thought it was a helicopter at first and experienced a feeling of nearly passing out.

Peter: "They Showed Me the End of the World - in the Year 3600"

Peter claims aliens showed him visions of the end of the world in the year 3600, with mankind living underground due to pollution and a destroyed ozone layer. He described the aliens as tall, slender beings with reddish-brown hair and blue eyes.

Ros: "We Were Engulfed in Light...then I Found Myself on Board a UFO"

Ros describes being engulfed in light and finding herself on board a UFO. She recounts being prodded and having samples taken by small, tan-coloured beings with large heads and no noses. She believes they extracted her reproductive system, preventing her from having children.

UFO Spotters Land in Oxford for National Campaign

Members of the Alien Acknowledgement Campaign are holding a meeting in Oxford to produce an information package about UFOs and send it to journalists and MPs. Designer John Holman founded the campaign to break down the mystique and fear surrounding UFOs, stating that a UFO is seen every three minutes worldwide.

Portsmouth Light Display Mistaken for UFO

A spectacular new light display in Portsmouth, known as "Space Flower", caused hundreds of calls to police due to its resemblance to UFOs. The display uses powerful shafts of white light and requires permission from the Civil Aviation Authority.

UFO Spotters Are Dazzled

UFO spotters in Somerset reported seeing a 'transparent craft' hovering for an hour, described as ultra-bright with silver, white, gold, red, and blue colours. Other witnesses described an object that shot high into the air.

Observatory Plea from UFO Buffs

UFO spotters are requesting that a flying saucer observatory be incorporated into dome plans in Louth, believing it could be a focus for extraterrestrial visitors.

Graham Holland: "Mentally Raped" by Aliens

Engineer Graham Holland claims aliens probed his mind and body, performing intimate experiments. He describes being engulfed in green mist and feeling "mentally raped", with his life and knowledge being probed.

John Walsh: "My Lost Hours..."

Boy soldier John Walsh claims he was visited by aliens during an exercise on Salisbury Plain, losing three hours of time. He saw a bright light approach and then disappear.

Jean Ford: "Healing Beings"

Cancer-stricken mum Jean Ford claims aliens visited her and "healed" her mind the night before a mastectomy. She felt a sensation of power going into her head and felt "marvellous" the next morning.

Anglers Capture UFO on Video

Three anglers captured a bright yellow UFO on video while fishing in Norfolk. The footage is being examined by Ministry of Defence experts.

Leicestershire UFO Mystery Theory

Baffled members of the public reported two disc-like UFOs over Earl Shilton. The Leicestershire UFO Group suggests these were likely high-flying aircraft, possibly due to a mid-air re-fuelling process.

Cigar-Shaped UFOs and Ball of Light

Reports include sightings of a cigar-shaped object above Huncote fields and a saucer-like craft hovering over Croft Hill. A low-level ball of light was also reported to have paced a car before shooting into the sky.

UFO Reports Lead to New Theories

Reports of strange night sky sightings are leading to new theories. One incident involved a couple spotting an 80ft-long mystery object near Thame, Oxfordshire. Another involved a "transparent craft" with a structured exterior and red and blue lights.

Jan Georgio: "I Was Snatched by Four Aliens Without Ears"

UFO witness Jan Georgio claims she was abducted by aliens from her home and experienced a "psychic snatch". She described the beings as looking almost normal but without ears, and recalled a probe being pushed into her stomach.

Crop Circle Time is Coming

The Centre for Crop Circle Studies is gathering details of crop formations and associated phenomena for a report to the United Nations. They are relying on the farming community for assistance and are asking the public to report sightings.

UFO Group Excited by Sighting

Plymouth UFO Research Group (PUFORG) claims to have obtained a "spectacular sighting" validated by hundreds of service witnesses and Ministry of Defence film, involving an ex-Royal Marine who saw a "burning ball of light" in Cyprus.

Going Flat Out to Communicate

A letter to the editor speculates on whether UFO sightings and flattened cornfields are linked, suggesting aliens might be reconnoitring for future crop cultivation.

People Can Be Very Gullible

A letter to the editor criticizes people who are easily fooled by spotlight beams or hoaxes, suggesting that if people want to believe in alien life, they will. The Loch Ness Monster photograph is cited as an example of a hoax.

Mystery Lights Over Eastbourne

Strange lights flying in the sky above Eastbourne's Sovereign Centre were reported by local residents, described as bright gold lights resembling a crucifix.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue of BUFORA UFO NEWSFILE revolve around unexplained aerial phenomena, alien encounters, and the persistent belief in extraterrestrial life. The magazine presents a wide array of witness accounts, from alleged abductions and medical experiments to sightings of unusual craft and lights in the sky. There is a clear editorial stance in favour of investigating and reporting these phenomena, encouraging public participation and providing contact information for various UFO research groups. The publication seems to aim at validating these experiences, often contrasting them with official explanations or skepticism, and highlighting the perceived lack of government transparency on the subject. The tone is generally one of earnest inquiry and a belief that there is more to these events than meets the eye, urging readers to keep an open mind and share their own experiences.