BUFORA Newsfile - No.26 - Feb 1995

Magazine Overview

Title: BUFORA NEWSFILE
Issue: No 26
Volume: Feb 1995
Publisher: A BUFORA PUBLICATION
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English

This issue of BUFORA NEWSFILE from February 1995 is packed with reports of UFO sightings and related phenomena from across the UK, alongside expert commentary and speculative theories.

Lothian UFO Expert Reports Bumper Month

According to Ron Halliday, chairman of Scottish Earth Mysteries Research, January 1995 saw an unusual surge in UFO reports from the Lothian region. He expressed amazement at the nature and number of sightings, stating he had received 12 to 15 reports of different types of sightings. Recent reports included a woman seeing a bluish disc-shaped object over Liberton, an orange-shaped ball over the Forth, a big red ball over Edinburgh Zoo, a huge star-shaped object with red and blue lines over Edinburgh (whose photographs developed blank), a strange object over Restalrig, and flashing lights over Currie and the Pentlands. Halliday can be contacted for further information.

Hull Man Seeks Help with 14-Year-Old UFO Mystery

Billy Wedgener from Hull is seeking public assistance to clarify a UFO incident he experienced with his mother, Joan, in 1981. They spotted a triangular-shaped object, red and orange, hovering about 100ft away and 80ft off the ground, measuring approximately 40ft long, 20ft wide, and 10ft high. The object made no sound and flew off in a north-westerly direction. The incident was brought back to his attention by a feature on Sky TV's 'Sightings' programme, which highlighted a similar incident at an American military base. Wedgener is convinced his sighting was related and is looking for anyone in Hull who might remember a similar event.

Stargazer's Close Encounter in Oxfordshire

Steve Freeman, a stargazer from Didcot, Oxfordshire, reported seeing a bright white sphere travelling at high speed across the sky. Michael Soper, Chairman of Oxford-based Contact International, confirmed receiving unconfirmed sightings of the same object, which was reportedly seen from Luton Airport to Liverpool. Witnesses described the object as 'magnesium white' at the front with a faint blue trail, travelling from horizon to horizon in less than ten seconds. Soper suggested its appearance was unlikely to be a meteor or space debris due to the color difference between the object and its trail.

Simple Minds Spark UFO Scare

Rock group Simple Minds inadvertently caused a UFO scare when powerful lights used for filming a music video in the desert near Los Angeles were mistaken for flying saucers.

Chilean Mummies Predate Egyptian Ones by 3,000 Years

An article reports on the discovery of 70 mummies in Arica, Chile, which predate Egyptian mummies by 3,000 years. These bodies, preserved by the Chinchorro Indians using clay masks and woven reeds, were found by workers laying telephone lines and drilling for shells. Archaeologists are facing opposition from Aymara Indians, descendants of the Chinchorros, who believe the burial sites are being disturbed. The mummies are deteriorating in the museum due to changes in temperature and handling.

An Orthodox Voice: A Shiver of Cold Fusion

This piece reflects on C.G. Jung's predictions of radical change and upheaval. It discusses the collapse of the Soviet Union and the rise of religious fundamentalism. The author criticizes modern science as a corrupt institution and highlights the suppression of cold fusion research, which they believe offers a cheap, universally obtainable source of energy. The article also touches on parapsychology and the potential collapse of the scientific world-view.

We're a Hot Spot for Flying Saucers!

Michael Carter, a UFO-logist based in Weston-super-Mare, is seeking people in the Forest and Wye Valley to share their close encounter experiences. He notes an increase in sightings in the area, particularly at the end of the previous year. Carter believes the Forest and Wye Valley is an ideal spot for UFOs due to its terrain. He describes UFOs as large crosses of lights or small balls of brilliant light that move fast and silently. He suggests that governments are reluctant to release details of sightings. The article also mentions reports of a UFO hovering above Backbury Hill near Hereford, which reportedly caused helicopters to veer away.

UFO Lights Predicted

Marie-Claire Sappey writes about a prediction made by medium George Jones regarding a 'great light' coming upon the earth around Christmas, which she believes corresponds to UFO sightings reported in Whitstable and other parts of England and France. She recounts a sighting by her mother and nephew of a grey-blue triangular object.

Watching the Sky

This section addresses astronomical observations that might be mistaken for UFOs. Dr. Neil M. Pratt explains that bright objects seen in the dawn sky are likely the planets Venus and Jupiter, and a 'flare' reported on December 18 could have been the planet Mars due to its distinct orange-red color when glimpsed through clouds.

UFO Sighted by Farm Man

Wayne Simpson, an East Yorkshire farm worker, claims to have seen a grey-coloured UFO zig-zag across the sky near Holme-on-Spalding Moor. He described a loud bang and its disappearance about 20 metres from the ground. Other reports include a silver-coloured UFO flying over York and a similar object hovering and disappearing behind a cloud.

Flying Visit Puts Odd Spot on Map

This piece humorously recalls the author's past expedition to Basingstoke and notes a recent revival of mystery surrounding the town due to multiple UFO sightings, with witnesses reporting a flash and a green trail.

Is Anybody Out There?

This segment discusses the TV program 'Horizon' and psychologist Dr. Susan Blackmore's investigation into UFO sightings and alien abductions. Blackmore suggests that these experiences are often due to psychological phenomena like false memory or sleep paralysis, rather than alien intervention. Tony Dodd, director of investigations at UFO magazine, disagrees, citing consistency in abductee accounts and suggesting governments are aware of and downplaying alien abduction syndromes.

Beam Me to Blighty

A brief, humorous note about Larry Warren, a UFO campaigner and alleged witness to the Rendlesham Forest incident, being denied a passport to visit the UK.

UFO Mysteries All Up in the Air

• This section presents 'Bedfordshire X Files' with three witness accounts:
• X file 1: A 35-year-old man from Winchester Road, Bedford, describes a silent, circular, brightly lit object with rotating lights hovering 30-40 feet in the air.
• X file 2: Joseph and Maria Scwieckz report seeing a brilliant, rotating circle of silver and pink light that opened and closed, making no noise, over Queen's Park, Bedford.
• X file 3: The Bedford Earth and Aerial Mystery Society received calls about flashing lights above the road from Ampthill towards Marston, which caused cattle to act strangely. Hairdresser Diane Cullip also reported seeing eight spinning lights resembling concert lights.

UFO Sighted by Farm Man (Repeat)

This appears to be a repeat or continuation of the earlier report about Wayne Simpson's sighting.

Alien fears sparked by Sky alive with strange sights

Reports of a bright green object seen shooting across the sky in Purley were initially thought to be a UFO but were later identified by astronomers as a fireball or meteor.

Mystery light spotted

Police searched near Hardwick Hall after a lorry driver reported seeing a bright light like a rocket in the sky, but found nothing.

Did You See the UFO at Hawarden in '66?

This article seeks witnesses to a UFO sighting in Hawarden in 1966, possibly near the Red House mansion. A group of Wolf Cubs reportedly saw a huge, luminous, green object hovering silently. The object allegedly made a mechanical rumble, shimmered, and shot away at phenomenal speed. The teacher tried to explain it as a light off a cloud, but witnesses were unconvinced. The report mentions that police were told the object had been seen over a three-day period by many witnesses.

Alien Nation

This brief mention refers to a TV show about alien encounters and a scientific experiment in Australia using the Parkes radio telescope to listen for extraterrestrial signals.

UFO is no joke

A reader, C. Reid, writes in response to a previous article, defending Mr. Colin Rawlinson and describing a silent, oval object with three lines of bright yellow lights that passed over Headley Down.

UFO group set up

An official UFO research group has been established in Plymouth, comprising professionals and semi-professionals, some with MoD contacts. They offer assistance and confidentiality for UFO-related reports.

Kidnapped by Sex-Mad Aliens

Professor David Jacobs is studying thousands of cases where people claim to have been abducted by aliens for sexual experiments. He has published 56 such accounts, detailing experiences of examinations, forced impregnation, and 'hybrid' babies. The article describes a pattern of kidnappings, including floating through windows, telepathic communication, and being subjected to sexual tests. While some accounts are presented, the article also includes a skeptical viewpoint questioning why aliens wouldn't simply place an advertisement if they were seeking subjects for reproduction.

NETWORK FIRST: ITV TUESDAY

This segment highlights a 1971 film by TV cameraman Noel Smart, who captured a circular object spinning silently across the sky in Oxfordshire. The film, which showed the object changing color and speed, was reportedly ridiculed by the Ministry of Defence and local RAF bases. The documentary 'Network First' accuses governments of hiding the truth about UFOs, with producer Lawrence Moore believing some governments know more than they reveal and are diverting attention from the truth. The article mentions 8,000 UFO sightings reported to the MOD in 30 years, with 400 unsolved, and references a secret incident at an Anglo-US air base in Woodbridge, Suffolk, involving guards approaching a landed UFO.

traordinary! The X Files

This panel discusses the BBC show 'The X Files', comparing its fictional portrayal of UFO cover-ups and alien abductions to potential real-world government secrecy. Chris Carter, executive producer of 'The X Files', states he has spoken to credible people who have seen military files dealing with UFO phenomena, suggesting such documents might exist.

UFO sighted: People living in The Circle, Pinehurst reported to police that they had seen a UFO hovering above the area at 5.20pm yesterday. But the UFO turned out to be an orange advertising airship.

STRANGE flying objects in the skies above Nottingham

Marie and Laura from Meadow Road, Beeston, reported seeing two bright lights in a cross shape, described as a 'winged cylinder', which they later identified as a UFO after consulting a book on the subject. They were told there had been no flights at East Midlands International Airport at the time.

Quest to end UFO mystery

This article discusses a project to contact extraterrestrial intelligence using advanced computer technology and the Parkes radio telescope in Australia. It mentions that governments worldwide are perceived to be secretive about UFO activities, citing an incident where two British Airways pilots narrowly avoided a collision with a high-speed UFO. The article also notes that experts are probing a series of UFO sightings around the SAS base at Hereford.

Eyes up for ETs over Wales

An upcoming conference in Cardiff aims to bring together people who claim to have witnessed UFOs and alien spacecraft in Wales. Organisers believe that sightings like blinking lights on a mountain horizon could be extraterrestrial in origin. Margaret Fry from Llangernyw claims her car was followed by a metallic blue-grey UFO in 1955, which hovered above her car and stalled it before landing on the road. She believes alien craft use the Welsh region and may have underground bases.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue of BUFORA NEWSFILE include the prevalence of UFO sightings across the UK, the search for scientific explanations versus the belief in alien visitation, and the persistent suspicion of government cover-ups regarding UFO phenomena. The magazine appears to adopt a stance of open inquiry, presenting witness accounts, expert opinions, and speculative theories without definitively concluding the nature of the reported phenomena. There is a clear interest in documenting sightings, exploring psychological and astronomical explanations, and questioning official narratives. The editorial stance seems to be one of encouraging public reporting and investigation into these mysteries.