BUFORA Newsfile - No.40 - Jul 1996

Magazine Overview

Title: BUFORA NEWSFILE
Issue: 40
Date: July 1996
Price: £1.00

This issue of BUFORA NEWSFILE, titled 'ALIEN CROSSING', focuses on the intersection of UFO phenomena, government secrecy, and burgeoning tourism, particularly in Nevada. It explores the implications of close encounters, the potential existence of advanced military aircraft, and the enduring mystery of UFO sightings.

Dreamland, Nevada: The Extraterrestrial Highway

The lead story highlights Nevada's initiative to capitalize on its reputation as a UFO hotspot. Governor Bob Miller is promoting the 'Extraterrestrial Highway' (Route 375) and plans for a UFO convention center, envisioning 'intergalactic tourists'. This move is met with apprehension by the Pentagon, which guards the secrets of the nearby military research base, often referred to as 'Dreamland' or 'Area 51'. The article details how this area, known for developing advanced aircraft like the U-2 and F-117, has become a focal point for UFO watchers. It also touches upon legal battles by former workers alleging toxic waste dumping at the base.

Project Aurora: The Stealth Replacement

This section investigates 'Project Aurora', a rumored top-secret replacement for the SR71 Blackbird reconnaissance plane. Described as a delta-shaped or 'black triangle' aircraft, it is said to operate at the fringes of technology and space, capable of extreme speeds. The article discusses the possibility that sightings of such craft might be mistaken for UFOs, or conversely, that UFOs might be disguised as experimental aircraft to maintain secrecy. The mystery surrounding its existence is amplified by the US government's refusal to confirm or deny its development.

The Black Triangle Mystery

Expanding on the 'Black Triangle' theme, this piece compiles witness accounts of sightings of a large, dark, wedge-shaped craft. Reports from Somerset, England, detail encounters with silent, slow-moving objects. Similar sightings are linked to a near-miss incident involving a British Airways Boeing 737 near Manchester Airport and interceptions by Belgian F-16 fighters. The craft's unusual flight characteristics, including sudden acceleration, defy conventional aerodynamics, fueling speculation about its origin, whether it be advanced human technology or something else entirely.

Roswell: The Enduring Mystery

The infamous Roswell incident of 1947 is revisited, focusing on the claims of a crashed alien spacecraft and recovered alien bodies. The article recounts the initial reports, the military's swift containment and contradictory explanations (from 'flying saucer' to 'weather balloon'), and the subsequent efforts to suppress information. It highlights the testimony of Major Jesse A. Marcel, who expressed confusion over the debris's properties, and the alleged discovery of alien bodies, including details from a controversial alien autopsy film. The role of the Freedom of Information Act in releasing related documents, such as the Majestic-12 papers, is also mentioned.

UFOs and Animal Mutilations

This section explores the disturbing phenomenon of animal mutilations and their potential connection to UFO activity. It details cases, particularly in the US and later in Britain, where animals were found with precise, surgical-like wounds, missing organs, and no signs of struggle or blood. The absence of natural scavengers and maggots is noted. Speculation ranges from natural predators and satanic cults to extraterrestrial experimentation, possibly linked to human abduction experiences and a search for genetic material.

The Warminster and Bonnybridge Cases

The article contrasts the high-profile UFO activity in Warminster, Wiltshire, with the largely ignored but extensive reports from Bonnybridge, Scotland. Despite thousands of sightings reported in Bonnybridge between 1992 and 1994, the British media showed little interest, unlike international news outlets. The Ministry of Defence's apparent reluctance to investigate these cases is noted.

Remote Odds: Alien Size and Shape

A letter to the editor questions the conventional depiction of aliens as human-sized. The author, Neville Moorhouse, argues that given the vastness of the universe, extraterrestrials could be vastly different in size and form, challenging the common perception of aliens and their spacecraft.

Other Sightings and Incidents

Briefly mentioned are a 'false alarm' for rescuers in Kintail due to reported flares, a large meteorite shower over Scotland and Northern Ireland causing UFO reports, and a personal account from a pensioner in Spencers Wood about a close encounter with a 'flat disc' UFO.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The magazine consistently explores the tension between official denials and witness testimonies regarding UFOs. There's a recurring theme of government secrecy and military involvement in covering up or potentially developing advanced aircraft that are mistaken for or related to UFOs. The editorial stance appears to be one of open inquiry, presenting various theories and witness accounts without definitive conclusions, encouraging readers to consider the possibility of extraterrestrial visitation and the implications of unexplained phenomena. The issue highlights the growing public interest in UFOs, even as official channels remain largely dismissive or evasive.