BRITISH U.F.O. ASSOCIATION

Magazine Overview

This document is a programme for the inaugural convention of the BRITISH U.F.O. ASSOCIATION, held on Saturday, 22nd September, 1962, at the Kensington Central Library in London. The event was organised by the London U.F.O. Research Organisation on behalf of the association.

Programme Details

The convention's programme commenced at 2:30 p.m. with opening speeches, including a presidential address. This was followed at 3:00 p.m. by a lecture delivered by Leonard G. Cramp, who is identified as an A.R.Ae.S., M.S.I.A., and the author of 'Space, Gravity and the Flying Saucer'.

An INTERVAL was scheduled for 3:55 p.m.

At 4:05 p.m., a session of photographs and slides was presented, with commentary provided by G. G. Doel, who holds the qualifications M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P., D.M.R.E. Attendees were reminded to be in their seats promptly after the interval to avoid disturbing others.

There was a hope for a short personal or recorded interview with Alex Birch, a young man from Sheffield who had reportedly taken a photograph of five Unidentified Flying Objects in February. Birch had been interviewed on the B.B.C. programme 'Today' in July, and the Air Ministry had requested to see the negative of his photograph.

Additionally, two short colour films taken by Ray Stanford were to be shown.

The programme concluded at 5:00 p.m., followed by a BUFFET TEA for ticket holders only at 5:15 p.m.

From 6:00 p.m. onwards, a limited number of people were able to remain for an informal meeting, with those who had travelled a long way being particularly invited to introduce themselves.

The organisers noted that the times were approximate and they reserved the right to alter the programme without prior notice.

Practical Information

For details regarding tickets, directions to the venue, and other related information, attendees were instructed to refer to an accompanying leaflet. All correspondence concerning the event was to be sent with a stamped addressed envelope to L. Beer, at the address "CONVN," 61, Great Cumberland Place, London, W.1.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The document focuses entirely on the organisation and schedule of a UFO-related convention. The stance is informative and organisational, providing practical details for attendees. The mention of Alex Birch's photograph and the Air Ministry's interest highlights the contemporary focus on UFO investigations and potential government involvement in the early 1960s.