BUFORA Newsfile - No.61 - Jun 2007

Magazine Overview

BUFORA NEWSFILE, Issue Number 61, dated June 1997, is a magazine dedicated to the exploration of UFO phenomena, alien encounters, and related mysteries. This issue features a prominent article titled 'Dr Hendry's UFO Casebook: Recent Scottish sightings,' alongside other reports on UFO investigations, alien abduction experiences, and the beliefs of various individuals and groups.

Dr Hendry's UFO Casebook: Recent Scottish Sightings

This section details several recent UFO sightings reported in Scotland between November 1992 and December 1993, with a particular focus on the Bonnybridge and Falkirk area, which received over 200 reports. The Ministry of Defence also received a significant number of reports in the UK during this period. Specific cases include:

• Ian MacPherson (Rosyth): An amateur artist who photographed a disc-shaped object near a dam. He noted its extended top collapsed as it moved away and later created a painting based on the sighting.
• Glenochii Jail Incident: Around midnight, a brightly lit object, about two feet in diameter, resembling a polo mint, was observed on security cameras moving over the prison's security fence. Prison officers outside could not see it.
• Raymond Meyer (Guardbridge): A civilian maintenance engineer for Leuchars runway who, in April 1996, witnessed an enormous, stationary, bow-shaped sausage-like structure in the sky. He observed a piece detach and reattach to the main body.
• Margaret Ross (Falkirk): In September 1996, she recorded a pulsating, bright, snowball-like object on video from her bedroom window. The object transformed into a half-moon shape before speeding away.
• Barry McDonald and Jane Adamson: In October 1996, they saw an orange-coloured saucer-shaped object low in the sky near Falkirk, which later turned white and vanished.

Ron Halliday, a researcher, is quoted as saying that some of these sightings are difficult for science to recognize, and that the video evidence from Margaret Ross is considered among the best daylight UFO footage seen.

Evening Telegraph & Post (Dundee) - Grahame Wyllie's Views

This article from March 1997 discusses Grahame Wyllie of Auchterhouse, who believes that 'Greys,' an alien race from a dying planet in the Zeta Reticuli star system, are intent on taking over Earth. Wyllie claims these aliens are abducting humans for experiments and that abductees have their memories 'blocked.' He has set up a helpline for abductees, which has received a significant response. Wyllie communicates with a friendly alien named Josef, who has warned him of the Greys' plans. He suggests the Greys manipulate humans into inviting them to Earth before merging with them, potentially leading to the extermination of the human race. He estimates the Greys will openly come to Earth in three to four years.

An abductee named Jean corroborates Wyllie's claims, describing terrifying medical examinations and a sense of the aliens being emotionless and robotic, attempting to reprogram humans.

Sunday Morning: The UFO Investigator

This piece profiles Arthur Tomlinson, secretary of the Direct Investigation Group on Aerial Phenomenon. Tomlinson recounts several UFO sightings, including one from 1968 and more recent ones. He emphasizes the importance of precise witness testimony and drawings for his files. He shares his personal interest in astronomy and UFOs, sparked by the Kenneth Arnold sighting in 1947. Tomlinson describes his own sightings, including a 'mothership' in 1965 and a piercing white light in 1968 that he estimated to be about 12ft in diameter.

The News (Portsmouth) - UFO Investigator Ready to Accept Your Challenge

This article introduces Stuart McLaren, a UFO investigator from Portsmouth, who is offering his services to research local UFO sightings. His fascination stems from a childhood experience in 1977 or 1978 where he saw a bright orange cigar-shaped object. McLaren has joined the British UFO Research Association and is undergoing training to investigate sightings. He recently observed a perfect sphere over Gosport. He is skeptical about whether alien life is advanced enough for space travel but believes there is life beyond Earth.

Chingford Edition of Waltham Forest Guardian - UFO Sightings on the Increase

BY KARYN MICHAEL

This article reports an increase in UFO sightings in Waltham Forest, with local investigator Tony Gulbourne setting up ELUFON (East London Unidentified Flying Object Network). Gulbourne has received calls from people claiming to have seen UFOs in the area, including a cigar-shaped object with flashing lights seen by a woman driving along Blackhorse Road. Roy Lake of London UFO Studies suggests that UFOs are often seen over reservoirs like Chingford Reservoir, possibly due to interest in water and new constructions, or following ley-lines.

Gloucestershire Echo - Weird 'birdies'

Paranormal investigators have identified the St Andrew's golf course in Scotland as a new UFO hotspot. UFO expert Malcolm Robinson reports sightings of black triangular craft with red lights on each apex.

Doncaster Star - Chase with a Dragon

This article focuses on Martin Jeffries, director of the Yorkshire UFO Network (YUFON). YUFON investigates sightings of rectangles and triangles over Sheffield. Jeffries uses a powerful 20,000-watt krypton torch, nicknamed 'the Dragon,' to investigate. He believes a secret American craft, codenamed Aurora, is responsible for some sightings. The article mentions a sighting of a craft the size of a double-decker bus at 500 feet, which was followed by two white vans.

The People - TV's X Files Are Real for UFO Hunters Tom and Kerry

This feature highlights the Blower family – Kerry, Tom, and their daughter Shelli – who are obsessed with aliens and UFOs, inspired by their first sighting six years ago. They have moved to Marlborough, Wiltshire, to be closer to local UFO sightings and regularly investigate crop circles. Kerry believes 'The X Files' is 98% factual and that governments are covering up information about UFOs. The family has filmed a military helicopter chasing their car after they were caught near a crop circle. Kerry now represents a group called The Alien Acknowledgement Society.

Leicester Mail - Are UFOs Targeting a County Village for Their Aerial Manoeuvres?

This article details an encounter by Mr. Frederick Orton (85) in Sharnford, near Narborough. He observed bright lights in a field, which turned out to be a dark, triangular object with white lights on the sides. The object emitted golden snowflakes or sparks and moved towards his house before disappearing. Orton's vicar and grandson have also reported similar sightings.

The Herald - Belief in UFO Sightings Growing

This report from a Falkirk UFO Conference suggests a growing public belief in UFOs. Graham Birdsall, editor of UFO Magazine, stated that only about 5% of sightings remain unexplained. He noted that 1947 was the year with the highest incidence of reported UFO sightings, including the Roswell incident. The article mentions a shift in described shapes from saucers to triangles and a high incidence of sightings in Belgium. It also touches upon alien descriptions (4ft tall, grey skin, large black eyes) and the phenomenon of animal mutilations.

Chronicle & X-Files - Spirits, Spells and Spooks

This piece profiles Steven and Stuart Munday, brothers who run a ghostbusting business in Northampton. They claim to have communicated with the dead, seen UFOs, and tracked alien animals, using Latin spells and electric cables for protection. They believe their experiences stem from an unusual hereditary sensitivity.

The People Magazine Section - Giving Help to 'Alien Abductees'

Eric Morris, founder of the British UFO Studies Centre and the Abduction Research Counselling Centre in Wharton, believes the popularity of 'The X-Files' has contributed to a surge in interest in extraterrestrial matters. Morris, a former psychiatric nurse, now dedicates his time to clients who claim to have been abducted by aliens. He uses relaxation techniques, not hypnosis, to help people recount their experiences, noting that about one in four memories may be genuine.

The People Magazine Section - Is This the Face of a Martian?

This article discusses the Mars Global Surveyor mission and the possibility of life on Mars. It references the 'Mars Face' discovered in a 1976 Viking lander image and the discovery of fossilized bacterial life in meteorites thought to have fallen from Mars. The Sojourner roving vehicle is expected to transmit live video from Mars, including images of the 'Mars Face.'

Christ and Comets

This section delves into the beliefs of the Heaven's Gate cult, led by Marshall Applewhite ('Do'). Their theology was a blend of Biblical apocalypticism, New Age mysticism, and science fiction. They believed in a 'Kingdom of Heaven' among the stars and that the comet Hale-Bopp was a sign for their souls to be transported to the next level of existence. The article draws parallels between Heaven's Gate's beliefs and early Gnosticism, highlighting their dualistic view of soul and body and their contempt for the physical form. The cult's practices, including celibacy and the adoption of new names, are discussed, along with their rejection of earthly ties.

Sensing Trouble in the Skies

This article connects the Hale-Bopp comet to the Heaven's Gate cult's apocalyptic beliefs. It notes that while Hale-Bopp is a celestial spectacle, it also serves as a reminder of how dangerous the human imagination can be when fueled by apocalyptic theories. The article mentions the 'Saturn-like object' (SLO) sighting behind Hale-Bopp, which was later debunked as a star blurred in photography, and the 'ZetaTalk' website's claims about a '12th Planet.'

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue of BUFORA NEWSFILE are UFO sightings, alien abductions, government cover-ups, and the exploration of fringe beliefs and cults. The magazine presents a wide range of accounts, from detailed witness testimonies of aerial phenomena to the more esoteric beliefs of groups like Heaven's Gate. The editorial stance appears to be one of open-minded investigation, providing a platform for various perspectives on these phenomena, while also acknowledging skepticism and the need for scientific scrutiny where possible. The emphasis is on presenting information and allowing readers to draw their own conclusions.