CAUS Bulletin - No 02

Magazine Overview

Title: CAUS BULLETIN
Issue: #2
Date: December 1985
Editors: L. Fawcett & B. Greenwood

This issue of the CAUS Bulletin, dated December 1985, addresses a perceived increase in UFO sightings worldwide and highlights the organization's efforts to investigate new leads. The bulletin includes a copy of the 'Aquarius' document as a supplement to a previous article on MJ12, noting that it is unconfirmed via FOIA at present.

Featured Articles and Updates

UFO Sighting in Zimbabwe - An Update

The bulletin reports on a sensational UFO sighting that occurred over Zimbabwe, Africa, on July 22, 1985. The incident involved the scramble of two BAE Hawk MK 60 fighter jets from Thornhill AFB and was confirmed by radar. Cynthia Hind, a UFOlogist from Harare, Zimbabwe, has tentatively identified the object as an instrument-carrying, high altitude French balloon. While Hind continues to investigate other sightings in the region, the main incidents reported in the press appear to have an ordinary explanation.

New Secrecy Group Formed

A news item from the New Mexico DAILY LOBO on September 4, 1985, announced the formation of a new group called 'Students Against UFO Secrecy' (SAUS). This group is patterned after CAUS and aims to "educate the public, find out what UFOs are, and to open discussion on the subject." Organized by University of New Mexico student Rodney Towers Beaton, SAUS has been spending money to secure government documents, primarily from the FBI. The bulletin expresses hope for Beaton's success and for the organization's name not to be mispronounced as 'souse'.

Fort Dix/McGuire AFB - Update

Regarding a reported CE3 incident at Fort Dix/McGuire AFB, the bulletin states that efforts to confirm the official report have been unsuccessful. Similarly, independent confirmation of any UFO activity in New Jersey on the date of the sighting could not be found. A single 'East Coast Boom' report from New Jersey on January 18th is mentioned, but it appears unrelated to the Dix/McGuire incident. Larry Fawcett, using police contacts in New Jersey, reported that no State Police records or logs referencing the incident could be located, and no one recalled the story.

Document Analysis and UFO Characteristics

Page two of the bulletin contains a scanned document, likely a request for information or analysis related to UFO photographic negatives. The document details the analysis of several negatives:

• Negative 1: Depicted a C-SA aircraft with an unidentified aerial object. The object's size was inconsistent with the aircraft, leading to an inconclusive finding.
• Negative 12: Showed a cylinder-shaped unidentified aerial object. The film was unaltered, and the object was consistent with field depth and relative size, leading to a conclusion that it was a legitimate negative of an unidentified aerial object.
• Negative 13: Featured an irregular-shaped unidentified aerial object in seven frames of film. Due to the object's size and apparent speed, no further classification or conclusion could be drawn.
• 'M' Inches of Film: Showed an apparent colored object moving in front of a still camera. The film was unaltered, but depth analysis revealed the object was not consistent with the relative size of fixed objects observed, resulting in an inconclusive finding.
• Additional Negative: Depicted an unidentified object. A detailed analysis revealed a saucer-shaped object approximately 30 feet in diameter, containing a trilaterial insignia on its lower portion. This was deemed a legitimate negative of an unidentified aerial object.

The document also references 'Project Aquarius' and mentions that USAF interest in UFO sightings over installations and test ranges continues. It notes that various agencies, including NASA, are actively investigating legitimate sightings under covert cover. The official government policy regarding Project Aquarius remains classified 'Top Secret' with restricted dissemination. The document concludes by stating that due to the chance of public disclosure, no knowledgeable personnel will be provided with assistance, and requests that individuals mentioned in the message be debriefed at regular intervals.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The CAUS Bulletin consistently focuses on investigating UFO sightings, analyzing photographic and documentary evidence, and advocating for greater transparency regarding UFO phenomena. The editors express a keen interest in uncovering classified information and are actively pursuing leads, as evidenced by their coverage of the MJ12 and Aquarius documents, as well as their support for groups like SAUS. The publication maintains a skeptical yet open-minded approach, seeking to provide factual updates and analysis on UFO-related events and government activities.