BUFORA Newsfile - No.39 - June II 1996

Magazine Overview

Title: BUFORA NEWSFILE
Issue: 39
Date: June 1996
Price: £1.00

This issue of BUFORA NEWSFILE, a publication by BUFORA, delves into a variety of UFO sightings and related phenomena reported across the UK. It features news articles, witness accounts, and expert opinions, aiming to shed light on unexplained aerial events.

Local UFO Enthusiasts Disappointed with Appeal Response

This article highlights the disappointment of local UFO enthusiasts in Tayside and Fife due to a lack of public response to an appeal for information. Despite numerous sightings of bright lights in the skies, many encounters are being explained by scientific means, such as Hercules transport planes. However, researchers like Bob Stewart and Graham Beedie, who investigate for the British UFO Research Association, remain convinced that some sightings, like the one by three children in Orchar Park, involve structured craft that cannot be scientifically explained. They express frustration that witnesses often wish to remain anonymous, hindering investigations. Bob Stewart is also investigating sightings in Kirkcaldy and attended a conference where a government cover-up was discussed.

Mystery of UFO Over Glasgow Airport

Gill Mellis, a librarian from Paisley, reports seeing an intensely bright, cigar-shaped object moving at high speed over Glasgow Airport. She is convinced it was a UFO, despite Glasgow Airport suggesting it might have been a comet. The object disappeared within seconds. William Annan also reported seeing a similar object. The Renfrewshire UFO Research Group confirms a number of UFO sightings at Glasgow Airport.

UFO Watch in Marbury Park

UFO investigators are planning a stakeout in Marbury Park following a series of sightings. Bob Higgins, a member of a UFO study group, intends to investigate reports of an oval-shaped craft and a cube-shaped object seen hovering over trees. A woman who wishes to remain anonymous described a craft that flew low and flipped over, estimating its size to be about that of an airbus.

Military Accused of Deliberate Hoaxes Over UFO Sightings

Duncan Lunan, a researcher into unexplained phenomena, suggests that military authorities may be covering up their own secret activities rather than large-scale alien contact. He posits that many UFO sightings are deliberate hoaxes, either falsified by the military to deter investigation or caused by mischief-makers. Lunan explains that the '5 per cent' claim of unidentified UFOs could be due to an international agreement requiring the immediate return of satellite or rocket pieces to their country of origin, thus allowing them to be classified as UFOs for intelligence services. He also suggests that famous cases like the 1947 flying saucer sighting and the Roswell incident could be explained by the development of 'flying wing' aircraft and pilotless vehicles. Lunan also points to 'atmospheric phenomena' like Venus as potential explanations for some sightings.

Falkirk UFO Alert

A bright light captured on Falkirk's closed circuit television cameras has sparked a UFO alert. The object was spotted on CCTV after a woman reported a mystery sighting hovering above her home. Police are examining the footage but are confident there will be a simple explanation.

UFO Experts Celebrate First Flying Saucer Film

UFO experts in Birmingham are celebrating the capture of the first 'flying saucer' on film. Marilyn and Rob Aldworth captured video footage in the Malvern Hills. They are awaiting analysis but are excited by the clear image. The Birmingham UFO Society has also been contacted by researcher Linda Moulton-Howe regarding a farmer's report of a UFO disturbing his horses.

X-Files in Scotland

Three young X-Files fans from Maiden Erlegh School claim to have seen a UFO. They described seeing a star changing colour, then a burning fireball, followed by a 'peculiar aircraft' with red and green flashing lights. They are convinced it was a UFO.

These X-Files are for real: Dark secrets reveal the reality of UFOs

Investigator Jenny Randles examines evidence of UFO phenomena, tracing the British government's interest over 40 years. She highlights sightings from around the world and prompts witnesses to speak out. Randles discusses radar reports of objects travelling at high speeds and mentions a 1956 incident involving two fighter planes and a UFO over East Anglia. She also touches upon the Roswell incident and 'flying wing' aircraft. Randles believes 'atmospheric phenomena' can explain many sightings, citing Venus as a bright object in the sky.

Best-selling writer reveals the little green men reports that have come from Heywood

Timothy Good's new book, 'Beyond Top Secret', features local interest regarding UFOs. The article mentions an incident from May 1989 where two ambulancemen reported seeing three objects over their station. Air traffic controllers denied a close encounter, attributing it to atmospheric conditions. Former Advertiser editor Fitzsimmons recounts being warned by the Ministry of Defence not to write about UFOs.

Woman tells of her abduction by aliens

Ros Reynolds-Parnham claims she was abducted by aliens near the Suffolk-Essex border. The British UFO Research Association finds her account convincing. Her experience, involving a helicopter-sized object and 3ft 6in tall grey figures, is being examined by Jenny Randles for a BBC2 series. Philip Mantle of BUFORA featured her story in his book 'Without Consent', believing her to be a credible person.

Mystery of UFO still up in the air

Residents in the Furness area reported seeing a large cigar-shaped object travelling at high speed. Air traffic control and the RAF deny any knowledge of the incident. A spokesman for the Civil Aviation Authority suggested it could be a private plane or a low-level military flight.

I Saw a UFO Over Polegate

Mrs Olive Stookes claims she saw a UFO flying over Polegate in the early hours of a Wednesday morning. She described three circular objects, one silver, one red, and one green, each the size of a small dinner plate. The objects were flying at a slow speed and making no noise. Police stated a helicopter was out that night, which could explain the sighting.

UFO mystery deepens in Furness

Officials deny knowledge of a UFO sighted over the Furness skies. Air traffic controllers reported no unexplained blips on radar screens when a cigar-shaped object was spotted.

Kent X-Files: The West Malling Incident

An encounter in the skies over Kent in November 1953, known as the West Malling Incident, involved a pilot and navigator reporting an unidentified circular object. The Ministry of Defence initially allowed press access but later dismissed it as mistaken identification. The case remains unexplained.

UFO sighting prompts plea

A woman reported a close encounter with a hovering UFO on a Bromyard road. She described a dazzling light in the sky before her car engine cut out. John Hanson, a writer on Worcestershire's flying saucers, is seeking to interview her for his book.

Close encounters to put the wind up Captain Kirk

This section details several UFO sightings, including one over Littleborough where a man described a large black triangular craft with two brilliant bright lights. Another report mentions a dullish red, triangular-shaped object. Timothy Good's book 'Beyond Top Secret' is highlighted, featuring accounts of a US jet disappearing after encountering a UFO, a missile being destroyed by a UFO, and a cosmonaut observing a silvery sphere. The book suggests that governments have covered up UFO sightings to prevent panic.

Film sparks new UFO mystery

A Stenhousemuir pensioner, Margaret Ross, filmed a bright light over Bonnybridge for around 20 minutes. She described it as much bigger than neighbouring stars, appearing to revolve and grow larger. A physics and astronomy professor from Glasgow University has reviewed the footage.

Meteor shoots across skies above Isles

A large meteor, described as the size of a cricket ball, flashed across the sky, causing concern among the public. Stornoway Coastguard received calls fearing it was a distress flare or rocket. The object was identified as a very large meteor.

REVEALED: Man behind UK's real-life X-Files

This article introduces Nick Pope, a civil servant at the Ministry of Defence's 'UFO desk' (Secretariat (Air Staff) 2A Office), who investigated UFO reports for three years. Pope, known as 'Fox Mulder', found that while most cases could be explained, a 'hard-core five per cent' remained unexplained. He believes governments have covered up UFO sightings and is convinced there is extraterrestrial life.

'I saw daylight UFO'

A woman in Clacton claims to have seen a bright pencil-shaped metallic object in the sky during daylight. She stated it was there for about 90 seconds before slowly fading away.

The huge light descended very slowly, just like a parachute — so blindingly bright I could hardly look at it

Retired Army captain Ernest 'Scottie' Scott recounts an encounter from 32 years ago where he saw a blindingly bright light descend like a parachute. He reported it to his superiors, who advised him to forget it. His car's electrics failed during the incident, and two hours of his time were unaccounted for. Scott also describes a later encounter with a conical object and lost time. He believes he now has the ability to cure by touch, though he cannot prove a link to the UFO sightings.

A Haunted Honeymoon - Or The Ghostly

This section details a paranormal experience at The Bell hotel in Thetford, Norfolk. Colin Mitchell and his bride Maureen reported hearing footsteps inside their hotel room, followed by an orange glow and the appearance of a young girl who then vanished. They also experienced temperature fluctuations and found handprints on a mural. The hotel manager suggested other guests had experienced similar disturbances.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue revolve around UFO sightings, potential government secrecy and cover-ups, and the ongoing debate between scientific explanations and the possibility of extraterrestrial visitation. The editorial stance appears to be one of open-minded investigation, presenting witness accounts and expert opinions without definitively concluding on the nature of all reported phenomena. There is a clear interest in the 'X-Files' phenomenon and the work of individuals like Nick Pope and Jenny Randles who are dedicated to researching these mysteries.