BUFORA Newsfile - No.38 - June 1996

Magazine Overview

Title: BUFORA NEWSFILE
Issue: 38
Date: June 1996
Publisher: A BUFORA PUBLICATION
Price: £1.00

This issue of BUFORA NEWSFILE delves into a variety of UFO and unexplained phenomena reports, featuring a mix of recent sightings and historical cases. The cover story highlights an encounter by an ex-Air Force traffic controller, Peter Bryan, who witnessed a mysterious object over Hengistbury Head. The magazine also revisits the 'Silent Vulcan,' a craft noted for its advanced capabilities, and explores alien abduction experiences.

UFO Buzzes ex-Air Force Controller

The lead article details Peter Bryan's sighting on March 30th over Hengistbury Head. Bryan, a retired RAF traffic controller, observed a bright white light that moved with unusual speed and direction, unlike any conventional aircraft. He reported the incident to Bournemouth Police and Portland Coastguards, who had also received similar reports.

Aliens 2? The Latest

This section reports on sightings in Middleton, where a reader named Danny Wright observed several 'blobs of white light' in the sky. He described them as round and moving in a large arc, prompting him to seek other witnesses.

The Mystery of the Silent Vulcan Hovers On

This feature article, by Nigel Burton, discusses the 'Silent Vulcan,' a craft described as a 'Flying Triangle' or 'Silent Vulcan.' It is noted for its extreme speed and maneuverability, exceeding that of the American B-2 'Stealth' bomber. The article highlights a near-miss incident on January 6, 1995, where a British Airways Boeing 737 was nearly struck by the object over the Pennines. Jenny Randles, a UFO investigator, is quoted, and the article touches upon the Ministry of Defence's historical stance on UFOs, with Nick Pope, who headed the RAF's 'X-Files,' confirming that the 'Flying Triangle' was taken seriously.

UFO Sighting at Spy Base

Workers at GCHQ in Cheltenham reported seeing two bright lights flying silently over the base in the early hours. A security guard compared the event to 'The X-Files.'

Probe Possible UFO Link

Reports from Norwich detail sightings of mysterious bright lights, with experts investigating possible links to a previous sighting in November. Glen Webster filmed a silent, biscuit-shaped object, and is meeting with Kevin Armiger, who captured recent sightings on camcorder.

Total Eclipse Brings Home the Martians

Two sky-gazers in Stubbington reported seeing a triangular-shaped UFO during the lunar eclipse. They initially observed an orange star that became static before moving at speed and transforming into a triangular object.

Science Fiction... or Science Fact?

This section, featuring Graham W. Birsdall, editor of UFO magazine, discusses the evidence suggesting that UFOs are a reality. Birsdall shares his personal encounter from 1967 and mentions an upcoming UFO conference in Newcastle. The article touches upon the 'Nelis footage' from Nevada, showing objects changing shape, and the work of Anthony Dodd, an authority on alien abduction and animal mutilation. It also references potential extraterrestrial constructions on the moon and Mars.

How a Close Encounter Made Graham a Believer

Bernice Saltzer's article details how Graham Birsdall became a believer after his own UFO experience. The article highlights FBI investigations into UFOs and the role of former RAF officer Nick Pope, who became convinced of the 'extraterrestrial hypothesis.' The upcoming UFO conference in Newcastle is promoted, featuring the release of previously unseen footage.

Boldly Going On and On

This piece notes the 30th anniversary of Star Trek, highlighting its enduring popularity and spin-offs. It mentions a recent Star Trek convention in Newcastle attended by over 500 fans.

UFO Update with Jon Peake

This column features two sightings: a woman in Orrell saw a triangular object with lights in each corner during a power cut, and a man in Ashton reported a 'bizarre' disc-shaped silver craft that seemed to change shape.

Alien Killings

A brief report on Robert Joe Moody, who was sentenced to death for murder, claiming aliens forced him to commit the crimes.

I Was Abducted by Aliens on the A1092 in Suffolk

This detailed account by Amanda Ward features Ros Reynolds-Parnham's alleged abduction experience in 1982. She describes being taken from her car, experiencing experiments in an oval room with grey figures, and suffering physical and psychological trauma, including the loss of her menstrual cycle. The article mentions that this is one of 100 recorded abductee cases in Britain and links it to the BBC2 series 'Secrets Of The Paranormal.' Philip Mantle of BUFORA provides commentary on abduction cases.

Wellington UFO Riddle Solved - A Red Giant Star

Amateur astronomer Angela Thorne identified a bright object seen over Wellington as the red giant star Arcturus, explaining that such celestial bodies are often mistaken for UFOs.

Cath's UFO Terror

A Swansea woman, Cath Hayne, reported her bedroom being filled with a bright light and seeing a 'funny figure' on a roof that appeared to float down.

Bright lights were space shuttle and space station

Gloucester space expert Max White suggests that the UFO sighting at GCHQ in Cheltenham was likely the Russian Space Station Mir and the US Space Shuttle Atlantis performing an orbital maneuver.

Strange Sightings

Police in Dunoon received reports of a flying saucer and strange lights, but these were attributed to electrical storms and mist.

Weather Centre Clouds UFO Issue

An unidentified flying object spotted in Furness might have been an 'Altocumulus Lenticularis,' a rare cigar-shaped cloud, according to a Met Office spokesman. Witnesses described the object travelling slowly and having a glowing orange front.

Still More UFO Reports

This article from Dumbarton and Vale of Leven Reporter details a string of sightings in North Warwickshire, with experts baffled by the high concentration of reports. Marilyn Aldworth of the Birmingham UFO Society notes the unusual number of experiences.

Was it a bird, was it a plane...

This piece from Bucks Advertiser features Sheila Davis and her retired postman husband Peter, who believe they saw a UFO over Aylesbury. They describe a bright red object like a 'glowing red football' rising and moving quickly.

UFO Researcher Set to Probe Mystery Inverness Sightings

John Jenkins, a UFO investigator, is compiling a book on sightings and close encounters, focusing on recent incidents in Inverness. He plans to investigate the Ministry of Defence's response to UFO reports.

Have the boys in blue got little green men taped?

This article discusses a covert video tape of a bright light in the sky in Central Scotland, which police are keeping secret. The sighting was reported by Catherine Penman, and while police are reluctant to release the tape, the article speculates on the reasons for the secrecy.

My X-files Experience

Chester Grusinski of Michigan, USA, shares his experience of a UFO sighting in 1958 from the USS Franklin D. Roosevelt aircraft carrier. He describes a cigar-shaped object with windows and figures inside, which moved at high speed. He notes that the ship's logs do not mention the incident, and Freedom of Information Act requests have yielded no information.

Black night for our UFO enthusiasts

This article from Ipswich Evening Star reports on a 'Skywatch' event that yielded no results. However, it features a UFO sighting from 1972 by Paul Tricker, who witnessed a bright white light that changed color and moved with incredible speed and maneuverability over Whitton.

Close Encounter

This piece from Western Daily Press reports on Gordon Chamberlain's sighting of a cylinder-shaped UFO over Somerset. He describes a brightly-lit craft pacing his car before hovering above his home. The article also mentions other sightings in central Somerset, including a dark triangular ship with lights.

Army Solve Mystery of Thing That Go Flash in the Night

An article from Aberdeen Evening Express suggests that a bright light seen in Edinburgh was likely an Army flare, according to Major Roddy Young. However, Ron Halliday of Scottish Earth Mysteries Research believes that not all sightings can be explained by flares or aircraft.

Ling Incident

This section provides a timeline of UFO sightings over Kent from 1913 to 1996, detailing various shapes, colors, and behaviors reported. It includes incidents involving discs, cigars, triangles, and spheres, with many sightings investigated by the Ministry of Defence.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue of BUFORA NEWSFILE include the persistent reporting of unexplained aerial phenomena, the advanced capabilities of observed craft, and the ongoing debate about government transparency and potential cover-ups. The magazine appears to adopt a stance that UFOs are a genuine phenomenon worthy of serious investigation, often challenging official explanations and highlighting witness accounts that defy conventional understanding. There is a clear emphasis on presenting evidence and encouraging public participation in reporting sightings. The editorial stance leans towards the belief that 'they are here' and that governments may be withholding information due to ignorance or a desire to maintain control.