New BUFORA Journal - No 07 - Apr 2003

Magazine Overview

Title: New BUFORA Journal
Issue Date: April 2003
Issue Number: No.7
ISSN: 1476-5314
Publisher: BUFORA Ltd.

This issue of the New BUFORA Journal, published in April 2003, features a prominent cover story on "More on the Philadelphia Experiment." The cover image depicts a ship with three unidentified flying objects hovering above it. The issue also highlights several other articles, including "A 1981 Close Encounter," "Astro Highway to Earth?," and "A South African 'Flap'." The journal is published by BUFORA Ltd., The British UFO Research Association, and is free to members.

Editorial

The editorial section, titled "Time Check," discusses the recent increase in scientific interest in 'zero-point' energy and its potential connection to 'warp-drive' capabilities and the acceptance of time travel possibilities. The author addresses a common argument against time travel – the vast distances involved due to the solar system's movement – and suggests that modern conceptions of space-time might allow for a more 'intimate relationship' between the two, enabling travel akin to moving between cities. The editorial also introduces the concept of parallel 'time lines' as a potential explanation for anomalous experiences, referencing the case of the "Doncaster Biker" and the claims of Al Bielek. It posits that different time lines could explain why certain features of an experience might not be identifiable later or why seemingly concurrent events in different 'lives' might occur.

From The Chairman

In his column, the Chairman addresses the global context of the Iraq situation and the World Water Forum taking place in Japan. He notes the widespread view that a growing water shortage poses a greater threat than the Iraq crisis, with projections of over half the world's population lacking sufficient water by 2025 if governments do not prioritize water development. The Chairman suggests that students and explorers, including ufologists, are well-positioned to contribute to alleviating global hazards. He highlights his personal interest in dowsing, particularly through the British Society of Dowsers, for locating and checking water purity. He mentions projects like "Water for Life" in India and "Village Water" in Honduras, noting that Village Water has been selected as the charity for the 2003 Scottish Promenade Concert.

The Chairman also shares "Scottish Connections," recalling his own experiences with UFO sightings while serving at RAF Leuchars in the mid-1950s. He mentions reviewing a book, "Mysterious Scotland - Enigmas, Secrets and Legends" by Michael Balfour, which points out that Scotland is the only country to have a UFO incident monument, marking forester Bob Taylor's 1979 encounter in Dechmont Forest.

A 1981 Close Encounter

This article, written by Norman Oliver, details what he considers the best-authenticated multi-witness account of a close encounter recorded in the UK. The incident occurred on July 15th, 1981, involving four women who had arranged to meet at a nightclub in Shrewsbury. One of the women, Joan Copp, decided not to go at the last minute. The remaining three – Valerie Walters, Vivien Hayward, and Rosemary Hawkins – proceeded with their evening.

After leaving the nightclub around 1:55 am, they drove home. During the journey, they noticed unusual events, including men working on a gas main at an odd hour and a car that abruptly cut them off. As they approached their destination, they observed strange lights in the distance. Vivien, driving, was forced to brake sharply when a car cut in front of them. The car then sped off. Shortly after, Vivien noticed lights coming from a rise on the right, which disappeared behind trees.

Vivien then called out, "What are those lights?" The witnesses looked up and saw the bottom of a strange, round craft, described as completely silent, with two red lights in the middle and four bright yellowish-white lights around the outer rim. The craft was dark grey and appeared to be made of metallic substance. They estimated its altitude at approximately 200 feet and its diameter at 30-40 feet. Vivien reported seeing a green light, which Rosemary and the author did not recall.

The experience was terrifying yet fascinating. Vivien wanted to escape, fearing capture, while Rosemary wanted a closer look. The car seemed to move in slow motion, and the witnesses felt confused, as if time was dragging. They described feeling as though they were in a daze or suspended animation.

They noted the craft's movement, appearing to shift position and then vanish. They also observed that the white lights dimmed before the craft disappeared. The journey to the "Shamrock Café," which should have been a short drive, seemed to take much longer.

Upon returning home, the witnesses felt a sense of euphoria, a "high," and later realized that some time might have been missing from their experience. They reported the incident to the police, who initially suggested it was a helicopter. However, a sergeant took their details and provided them with the contact information for a local UFO investigator.

The article further details the subsequent investigation, including separate regressive hypnosis sessions conducted by Dr. Joseph Jaffe and Dr. Leslie Davies, with Harry Harris facilitating. The hypnosis revealed details such as floating sensations, encounters with metallic robots, and a feeling of being 'scanned.' Valerie later expressed that she felt the beings communicated something about 'evolutionary purposes' and 'spiritual evolution,' and that life exists in other dimensions.

Other Content

Contents Page: The issue includes an editorial, a letter from the Chairman, articles on "A 1981 Close Encounter," "Astro-Highway To Earth?," "Car Stop At Goodwood!," "From Here And There," "The Philadelphia Experiment And The Montauk Project," and "BUFORA London Lectures 2003."

Time Check (Peter Doye): This section, by Peter Doye, discusses the potential for ufologists to contribute to solving global problems, referencing his interest in dowsing and water projects. He also recounts his personal UFO sighting experiences in Scotland in the mid-1950s and mentions a book review on "Mysterious Scotland."

A 1981 Close Encounter (Norman Oliver): This is the detailed account of the Shrewsbury UFO incident, as described above.

Letters and Further Accounts: The journal includes further comments from Valerie Walters regarding her experience, including her belief that understanding UFOs requires knowledge of psychic and spiritual matters. She also discusses a 'prediction' and her interpretation of the beings' communication related to spiritual evolution. The article also mentions the investigation process, including hypnosis sessions and the involvement of the "Shropshire Star" newspaper.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue revolve around the nature of time, space, and consciousness in relation to UFO phenomena. The journal explores theories of time travel, parallel time lines, and the potential for interdimensional communication. There is a strong emphasis on witness testimony and the investigation of specific cases, such as the 1981 Shrewsbury encounter. The editorial stance appears to be open-minded and investigative, encouraging readers to consider unconventional explanations for anomalous phenomena. The journal also highlights the practical applications of ufological interests, such as dowsing for water, and connects these to broader global issues. The Philadelphia Experiment is presented as a significant topic of ongoing interest.

The New BUFORA Journal, April 2003 Issue No.7, is a publication dedicated to exploring UFO phenomena, anomalous aerial phenomena, and related experiences. This issue features a variety of reports, investigations, and personal accounts from around the world, with a focus on recent sightings and ongoing research.

Article: ASTRO-HIGHWAY TO EARTH?

This section discusses images reportedly beamed back by SOHO, a joint NASA/European Space Agency project. Mike Murray, a Manchester businessman, presented these images, which allegedly show anomalous objects in space. SOHO, launched in 1996, is positioned about a million miles from Earth and its cameras point sunwards. Initially, NASA suggested the images might be camera faults or asteroids/comets, but digital enhancement and the objects' independent movement and apparent turns led to further questions. NASA declined to comment further. The images were also referred to in press reports as 'An Alien Superhighway'.

Article: CAR STOP AT GOODWOOD!

This article details the experience of witness Mrs C.B., who reported a 'missing time' incident. While driving with her boyfriend in his Austin 7 near Goodwood motor racing track, the car suddenly stopped, and all electrics failed. They sat in the car, and their next memory was of everything working again, with an hour and a half of time missing. The incident occurred in 1954-55. Mrs C.B. also described experiencing premonitions, including seeing reports on TV before events actually happened. She has a lifelong affinity with plants, believing she can communicate with them. The article also touches upon her experiences with 'fugue' states and dissociation.

Further incidents reported by Mrs C.B. include a house plunged into darkness, followed by a bright light outside. She also witnessed lights 'playing in the sky' with her son and friends. More recently, she experienced a bright, crackling light that filled her vision, causing her to feel in a dissociated state. The article notes that Mrs C.B. has read about the UFO phenomenon and has a fascination for New Mexico. As an afterword, Mrs C.B. reported a waking vision of an impending disaster at the Eurostar terminus at Waterloo, which was relayed to the London Transport police.

Investigator Observations

This section discusses the squalid living conditions of a family investigated, suggesting it might be a factor in paranormal cases. The author questions whether the phenomenon targets deprived people or if they create their own realities. The article also highlights the higher incidence of alleged ME (Myalgic Encephalomyelitis) amongst experiencers and explores a potential link to haemochromatosis, a blood condition where excess iron is stored in the body. This excess iron can form 'foreign bodies' that might be misconstrued as 'alien implants'. The author notes that this condition is often undiagnosed and can lead to self-diagnosis of ME.

From Here and There: Cumbrian Investigations

A new UFO investigation team has been formed in the Lake District, founded by Jade Ashcroft and Garry Humphrey. They aim to investigate alien sightings in Cumbria and make short films. The team has experienced strange phenomena themselves, including bright flashes of light and 'dancing lights' in the Lakes.

From Here and There: More from Argentina

Reports from Argentina include sightings of blue, green, and red fireballs over Buenos Aires, an intense white light over Necochea, and a 7-meter circle in a Soya bean field, which appeared to be made by a disc leaving a talc-like ash.

From Here and There: ...And from the West of England

Strange daytime lights were observed over Plymouth, described as stationary and strong enough to be mistaken for aircraft. These lights were seen on three separate occasions.

Article: A 'Monster' UFO?

In Drumnadrochit, near Loch Ness, several people reported seeing a UFO. Mr and Mrs Gresham described a bright blue light that appeared on video as green, with an oblong shape and black spots. The Greshams contacted RAF Lossiemouth, but radar observation ceased after 11 pm. Martin de Vries of the Highlands Astronomical Society is investigating.

Article: Jim Fawkes

Jim Fawkes, a regular attendee at BUFORA's London meetings, is recovering from a stroke. He is a retired painter and ex-paratrooper. His address is provided for members wishing to contact him regarding UFO matters.

Article: Azerbaijan UFO

Residents of Baku reported an unidentified flying object hovering for half an hour, radiating light of different colours. This was reportedly the second such sighting. A video recording showed a bright light moving haphazardly. Another report mentioned an object hovering over a housing estate and coastline. Fuad Gasimove, a 'UFO expert', suggested that these sightings indicated the probability of a major war in Iraq and that UFOs might be communicating with scientists via Morse Code to transmit information about the future.

Article: Cosmic crops

An article by William Chisholm discusses Lord Haddington's interest in crop circles. While acknowledging that many are hoaxes, he believes intricate ones cannot be made in a single night. The best Scottish example cited is a circle from 1990.

Article: Shuttle 'UFO'?

This section reports on a potential UFO connection to the Columbia Shuttle disaster. Peter Davenport of NUFORC received an email from a grandfather in Texas who, with his grandchildren, allegedly witnessed a distinctly green, self-luminous object move towards the shuttle just seconds before its break-up. The grandfather questions why the object was so far away, why it was closing the gap, why it burned so brightly without a smoke trail, and why it wasn't reported by other sources. He believes it was not from the Shuttle. NASA is reportedly examining photos of a 'purplish energy bolt' striking the shuttle.

Article: Pennsylvania 'Teardrop'

This item, taken from Filers Files, describes three large teardrop-shaped craft seen floating a few feet above a house in Malaysia. The objects were spinning and emitted a humming sound. The witness has had previous sightings.

Article: Malaysia High-Speed Disk Shape

In Skuda, Malaysia, witnesses saw an orange-coloured flying object move fast and stably from west to east. The object hovered and seemed to notice the witnesses before disappearing. This was the fifth sighting for the witness in two years.

Article: Men-an-Tol

Men-an-Tol is an ancient stone monument in Cornwall, referenced in relation to the Montauk instalment. UFO sightings have reportedly been reported in the general area.

Article: For the Triskaidekophobic

This section highlights the number 13's tragic significance in NASA's manned space program, citing the Columbia mission launch (113th mission), the Challenger explosion (1 minute 13 seconds into flight), and Apollo 13 (lifted off at 13:13 and had an electrical circuit fault). It also mentions the movie 'Abbott and Costello Go to Mars', where the rocket ship was named 'Why! The Columbia!'.

Article: Major Sighting O'Sullivan's Beach

This is a brief mention of a sighting of 50-60 objects offshore, with a note about the spelling and grammar of the original report. The colours of the objects were red, and the sighting lasted for 1 hour and 30 minutes until sunrise.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are UFO sightings, missing time experiences, anomalous aerial phenomena, and the investigation of these events. There is a consistent effort to present reports from various sources, including official agencies like NASA and SOHO, as well as eyewitness accounts and investigations by organizations like BUFORA and MUFON. The editorial stance appears to be one of open inquiry, presenting evidence and witness testimony for readers to consider, while also acknowledging the possibility of hoaxes or misidentifications. The journal also touches upon the psychological aspects of these experiences, such as dissociation and premonitions, and explores potential links to broader phenomena like crop circles and even geopolitical events.

Title: New BUFORA Journal
Issue Date: April 2003
Issue Number: No. 7
ISSN: 1476-5314

This issue of the New BUFORA Journal focuses heavily on the controversial topics of the Philadelphia Experiment and the Montauk Project, exploring their alleged connections to invisibility, time travel, and secret government operations. It also features reports on UFO sightings in Australia and South Africa, and a mysterious winged creature sighting in Alaska.

The Philadelphia Experiment and The Montauk Project

This extensive article, authored by Norman Oliver, delves into the historical accounts and theories surrounding the Philadelphia Experiment and the Montauk Project. The author draws upon various books, newsletters, and personal communications, including extensive quotes from Al Bielek and Preston Nichols, key figures in promoting these narratives.

The Philadelphia Experiment

The article traces the origins of the experiment back to Einstein's Unified Field Theory and the 'Project Rainbow' initiated during World War II, which aimed to develop stealth technology for ship invisibility. It details the alleged involvement of scientists like Nicola Tesla and Von Neumann. The core event described is the supposed invisibility test of the USS Eldridge on August 12th, 1943, where the ship and its crew temporarily vanished, reappearing miles away, with devastating psychological consequences for the crew. The author highlights the difficulties in verifying these claims, noting that the projects were never officially admitted.

The Montauk Project

The narrative then links the Philadelphia Experiment to the Montauk Project, a purported secret US government facility on Long Island. The article suggests that the experiment's failure led to further research, culminating in events at Montauk in 1983. A key element is the alleged time travel of brothers Duncan and Edward Cameron from 1943 to 1983 at Montauk, where they encountered an older Von Neumann. The article discusses the alleged brainwashing and memory manipulation involved in the Montauk Project, with Al Bielek claiming to be Edward Cameron II, whose memories were restored.

Preston Nichols is presented as another key figure who claims to have regained memories of working on the Montauk Project. His interest was initially sparked by research into mental telepathy and a peculiar phenomenon affecting psychics when a specific radio frequency was broadcast.

Locations and Personnel

The article details the location of the Montauk base, its history, and the mysterious circumstances surrounding its decommissioning and subsequent reopening for underground activities. It mentions key individuals such as Charles Berlitz, Dr. Morris Jessup, Carlos Miguel Allende (Carl Allen), Albert Einstein, Wilhelm Reich, Nicola Tesla, Von Neumann, Duncan and Edward Cameron, Preston Nichols, Peter Moon, Al Bielek, Eva-Maria Demuth, Gillian Farquharson, and L. Ron Hubbard.

Alaskan Archaeopteryx?

This section reports on a sighting in southwestern Alaska in October 2002, where residents described a giant winged creature resembling something from 'Jurassic Park'. A pilot estimated its wingspan to be comparable to a 4.25-meter Cessna 207. State biologists are skeptical, attributing it to a large raptor-like bird.

Gillian Farquharson

A brief obituary notes the death of Gillian Farquharson, a former BUFORA member, at the age of 87. She was a regular attendee at Kensington Library meetings in the 1960s and 70s.

The 1972 South African 'Flap'

This section, compiled by C. David Oakley-Hill, details a significant period of UFO sightings in South Africa during 1972, referred to as a 'flap'. The reports, primarily from the Fort Beaufort area, began in June 1972 and continued through August, with a recommencement in November. The article presents chronological reports, including:

• June 17: Mr. Fraser Moss heard a 'drumming' noise near Fort Beaufort.
• June 22: Colin Vary and Carole Mitchelle saw a bright greenish-blue light moving fast near Pietermaritzburg, Natal.
• June 25: Mr & Mrs Brian Hibbert reported a 'bright incandescent white' flying object near Port Elizabeth.
• June 26: The Fordyce Bush, Braeside Farm incident involving Bennie Smit, who reported a fiery ball of fire and a round, black, shiny object that evaded police and appeared man-made.

Subsequent investigations included police combing the area, taking photographs, and collecting soil imprints. Samples of these imprints were sent to the CSIR, but a train crash at Norvalspoint reportedly destroyed them.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are the exploration of controversial and often unverified phenomena, including secret government experiments (Philadelphia Experiment, Montauk Project), UFO sightings, and alleged paranormal abilities (telepathy). The journal adopts a stance of presenting these accounts, often with caveats about their controversial nature and lack of definitive proof, encouraging readers to form their own conclusions. The editorial tone suggests an interest in the possibility of these events, while acknowledging the difficulty in obtaining 'hard' evidence. The inclusion of references and continuing articles indicates a commitment to ongoing investigation and discussion within the UFO and paranormal community.

This issue of the New BUFORA Journal, dated April 2003 (Issue No. 7), is a UK-based publication from BUFORA, focusing on UFO phenomena. The journal presents a comprehensive list of UFO sightings reported in South Africa during July 2003, alongside details of upcoming lectures and a summary of a talk on telepathy.

South African UFO Sightings - July 2003

The journal meticulously documents a series of UFO sightings across South Africa throughout July 2003. These reports often include witness names, locations, dates, times, and detailed descriptions of the objects and their behaviour.

Wellington (July 1)

Witnesses reported a UFO at a height of 200m, described as smaller and too low for an aircraft. It shone with a whitish, flickering light and hovered silently for five minutes before disappearing over the mountains towards Worcester.

Constantiaberg, Cape Town (July 1)

Mrs. M. Merand reported three sightings of a 'large, white ball', with one instance noted as having a golden tinge.

Fort Beaufort (July 2)

A gathering of people witnessed a UFO flashing red, blue, green, and yellow lights. It was described as 'saucer-shaped', flew over the town with its 'points' facing earthwards, and emitted a steady ray of light, travelling from North-West to South-East.

Queenstown (July 2)

Joe Gerber's UFO detector sounded three times in six minutes shortly after noon, coinciding with a nearby sighting of a spherical, unknown object. Gerber noted that his detector frequently reacted to testing with a strong magnet.

Fort Beaufort (July 3)

Following a town council adjournment, nine carloads of people drove to Braeside and observed an object rise from the undergrowth and head towards Grahamstown.

Queenstown (July 3)

Witness Mr. R.P. Golding reported that his radio 'went funny' as he and his wife watched a UFO.

King Williams Town (July 5)

Two witnesses reported seeing a brilliant red object take off from the ground.

Cape Town (July 5)

A UFO was observed by many people passing a Boeing 727 on a flight to Cape Town. Ground Control in Cape Town had no record of any other aircraft in the area.

Fish River Bridge E. Cape Province (July 5)

A railway truck driver and his assistant claimed to have seen a large, red, half-moon-shaped UFO.

Johannesburg (July 6)

'Hundreds of witnesses' observed a UFO 'diving and soaring' for approximately 30 minutes. Sightings were reported from Inanda, Illovo, Linksfield, and Kew. Mr. John Hotine estimated the object's speed at about 1000mph based on its rate of movement out of focus in his binoculars.

Eton Place, Illovo (July 6)

Mr. E. Egnos, his wife, and son Lewi saw a red object described as 'like a feather duster on fire', moving North-East to North-West. It appeared to slow down, stop, and then move vertically upwards.

Johannesburg (July 6)

Mr. E.O. Stern, his son Andrew, and David Tessel reported seeing a 'red ball hovering and moving about in the sky', which then stood still before disappearing. The Pretoria Weather Bureau stated it could not have been a weather balloon.

Fort Beaufort (July 7)

Mr. C. du Plessis reported seeing a UFO hovering over Mr. Smit's farm.

Unconfirmed Date (Between July 5 and July 7)

Captain Chester Chandler and his crew reported a UFO pacing their Boeing 727. Chandler described its intensity as similar to a medium-sized star and noted it was impossible to determine its distance. He stated that while satellites keep a constant path, this object did not.

Honeydew, near Jo'burg (July 7)

Mr. Neil Wright and others at a drive-in movie saw a 'brilliant ball of fire about the size of a full moon', blinding white with three tails, moving very fast. Mr. Wright noted its speed suggested it was very high when it caught his attention.

Port Elizabeth, Uitenage (July 7)

Numerous witnesses reported a UFO with an 'indefinable shape' emitting red, green, and white light. Port Elizabeth weather office radar, with a range of 400km, failed to pick up an image.

Fort Beaufort (July 8)

Strange noises like the whine of jets were reported, along with flashing lights in the sky. Two explosions occurred on Saturday morning. A water reservoir on Braeside Farm collapsed on Saturday night, though this was considered possibly due to ordinary wear and tear.

Fort Beaufort (July 9)

Dennis Gordon, a reporter for the Rand Daily Mail, saw a bright light in the sky that he could not explain.

Adelaide (July 10)

Mike Benade saw a bright light hovering about 15 degrees above the horizon. He also discovered a 'suspected UFO landing ground' on a golf course on July 4.

Welkom Orange Free State (July 10)

Over 25 witnesses observed a 'semi-circular object' flashing coloured lights through binoculars.

Wellington (July 10)

Mr Ernst Koen observed a shell-shaped object travelling south to north, initially moving slowly, then accelerating rapidly.

Pretoria (July 10)

Mrs. J.P Davenport and Mr. J.W. Rademeyer saw a 'huge green light, the apparent size of a rugby ball', which hovered for about 20 minutes before disappearing.

Craighall and Parkmore N. Johannesburg (July 13)

Mrs M.J. Lay, a previous sceptic, reported seeing an orange light that stood still for a while before ascending vertically. She described it as the brightness of a flare, not a star or aeroplane.

Florida Johannesburg (July 16)

Many witnesses observed a fast-moving UFO travelling south to north.

Malmesbury (July 16)

Ten witnesses observed a circular UFO manoeuvring at high speed for about 15 minutes, sometimes moving vertically.

Odendaalsrus Orange Free State (July 16)

Constable J.P. Myburgh and Mr. Slabbert watched a small glowing UFO about one meter in diameter manoeuvring in the sky, at one point diving at a patrol van.

Umkomaas Natal (July 23)

Eridiano di Marco and his wife saw a brightly lit object travelling very slowly from north to south, taking around 12 hours to disappear completely. Two photographs were taken.

Port Alfred (August 20)

At least two witnesses saw a UFO 'parked' on the coastal road near Rufanes Beach. It then took off and moved out to sea, described as 'like a big silver bubble'. Children have also seen 'it' recently.

Schmidtsdrif Kimberley (August 27)

Mr Koos Harmse and Miss Daphne Vertue reported being 'followed by a light 'like a big star' changing colours for about one-and-a-half hours. It appeared to change shape and had two rows of portholes, with a bright orange spotlight shining out from the front.

Boshof Kimberley (August 28)

Mr. L. James, his wife, and two labourers saw a long, glowing light with a long red tail low down towards the horizon.

Middelburg Cape (November 12)

Policemen watched a strange, brightly coloured, glowing object through binoculars. It appeared to change colours and its shape varied from circular to elliptical. It travelled towards Rosmead, hovered over a hill behind the Rosmead High School, and then disappeared. The principal of Rosmead High School, Mr. Harold Truter, also saw a beam 'like a searchlight'. The following morning, the school's tar-surfaced tennis courts were discovered to be severely damaged, with huge chunks of tar gouged out. Lumps of tar were found high up in the fence and near where the object hovered. Large chunks, 3 or 4 metres wide, were found on a nearby hill. A tree next to the court reportedly showed signs of scorching. Theories of a gas explosion were discounted as no other trees were damaged. Four military trainees guarding a nearby petrol dump reported seeing red lights on the courts, which then illuminated the entire petrol dump with a strange, incandescent light.

Middelburg (November 17)

Many sightings were reported. Mr. Gert Otreorius saw a bright light that illuminated a kopje (hill) like daylight. He then saw 'two little red men' disembarking from a circular object on the ground. Air traffic controllers confirmed no night flying was authorised in the area.

Richmond (November 19)

Two UFOs were reported in broad daylight, described as 'two flying Volkswagens'.

Object Characteristics Summary

The journal includes charts summarizing the predominant shapes and colours of UFOs reported in the South African flap. Shapes included circular, elliptical, saucer-shaped, conical, semi-circular, half-moon, feather duster, flying Volkswagen, US sailor's cap, shell, and banana over triangle. Colours ranged from red, green, blue, yellow, white, bright, orange, multicolour lights, changing colour, silvery, and pinky. Some reports mentioned physical trace evidence like damaged tennis courts and scorched trees.

BUFORA Lectures 2003

The journal announces a series of bi-monthly lectures for 2003 hosted by BUFORA London at the Sols Arms public house. Scheduled lectures include:

• Saturday, May 17th: Heather Dixon on "UFOs - Reality Behind the Myth."
• Saturday, July 12th: Tony Eccles on "The Merseyside UFO Project 1992-2002."
• Saturday, September 13th: Alan Murdie on "UFOs over El Dorado - the UFO Phenomenon in Colombia."
• Saturday, November 15th: Norman Oliver on "Montauk and the Philadelphia Experiment."

Tickets are £5 for members and £7 for others, including a buffet. The lectures are held from 3:00 pm to 6:30 pm.

TEMS Talk Summary

A summary of a TEMS (The Telepathic Experience and Mind Science) meeting on February 23, 2003, features Guy Lyon Playfair discussing telepathy between twins. He noted that recipients usually need to be in a relaxed state, and that only negative or emergency messages are typically picked up. He mentioned the word 'telepathy' was first used around 1882 and that research in this area has been limited. Playfair suggested that the answer might lie in quantum physics and non-locality. Copies of his book "Twin Telepathy" are available for purchase.

About BUFORA

The journal provides background information on BUFORA, founded in 1962 as a federation of regional UFO groups. Its aims are to encourage, promote, and conduct unbiased scientific research of UFO phenomena, collect and disseminate evidence, and co-ordinate UFO research. BUFORA organizes regular lectures and publishes the New BUFORA Journal. It also operates the 'UFOCALL' information service.

Publications of BUFORA

Details are provided on how to obtain BUFORA publications, including back issues of the Journal, through Spacelink Books.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring theme is the reporting and investigation of UFO sightings, with a strong emphasis on witness testimony and detailed descriptions of observed phenomena. The journal appears to maintain a neutral stance, presenting reports and analyses without overt sensationalism. The inclusion of scientific perspectives, such as the analysis of soil samples and the discussion of quantum physics in relation to telepathy, suggests an effort to approach the subject matter with a degree of scientific rigor. The editorial stance seems to be one of encouraging research and open inquiry into the UFO phenomenon, while also acknowledging the need for critical evaluation, as exemplified by Professor Arthur Bleksley's expressed scepticism.