CENAP REPORT

Magazine Overview

This issue of CENAP REPORT, dated 7.88 (Volume 7, Issue 1988, Number 149), published by CENAP-Mannheim, is a German-language magazine focused on the UFO phenomenon. The cover prominently features the headline "UNHEIMLICHE BEGEGNUNG DER DRITTEN ART" (Uncanny Encounter of the Third Kind), accompanied by a dramatic illustration of a crowd looking up at a hovering UFO.

CENAP: An Independent UFO Research Organization

The magazine introduces CENAP (Centrales Erforschungsnetz außergewöhnlicher Himmelsphänomene) as a private, independent organization dedicated to investigating UFO phenomena. Since 1976, CENAP has investigated approximately 350 UFO reports, approaching them with a scientific framework and a meticulous, almost criminalistic, investigative approach. Representatives of CENAP have been invited to discuss UFOs with the German Ministry of Defense and have been recommended by the Baden-Württemberg Ministry of the Interior as a point of contact for UFO reports. The German Federal Aviation Office (LUFTFAHRT-BUNDESAMT) and air traffic control services (FLUGSICHERUNG Frankfurt) also regularly forward UFO sighting reports to CENAP. The organization collaborates with various national and international bodies and has gained recognition through numerous press reports, radio, and television interviews, with its research described as "meticulous," "objective," and "critical."

CENAP also engages in "psychohygiene," aiming to combat occultism and superstition, and to expose charlatanism and dubious practices by popular authors. They also work to debunk manipulations by mass media like the press and TV.

The CENAP REPORT is the monthly publication organ of CENAP-Mannheim, available via subscription for DM 40 annually.

SPACENAPPING: The Symbol of Alien Abductions

An article titled "SPACENAPPING" by Werner Walter of CENAP-Mannheim discusses the symbol of alien ENTFÜHRUNGEN (abductions). The illustration depicts a typical alien associated with abduction experiences. Walter notes that while early UFO encounters in the 1950s and 1960s involved descriptions of tall, blonde extraterrestrials, the image of the "fetus-like ET" has become prevalent since Steven Spielberg's film "CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE THIRD KIND." The article mentions prominent abduction cases like the Hills, Pascagoula, and Frank Fontaine, and highlights the book "VON UFOS ENTFÜHRT" (Abducted by UFOs) by Budd Hopkins, which brought the topic of UFO abductions to wider public attention in Germany.

Walter announces a forthcoming compilation of materials on the "ENTFÜHRUNGS-SYNDROM" (Abduction Syndrome), promising a comprehensive look at this exotic phenomenon based on international UFO literature.

Abductions in Literature and Research

Several sources are cited regarding abduction experiences. "The Encyclopedia of UFOs" by Ronald D. Story is mentioned, detailing reports of people being taken aboard UFOs and subjected to physical examinations with strange instruments. Cases like the Roach, Travis Walton, and Sergeant Charles Moody are briefly described, with Moody's encounter involving tall beings with large heads and eyes. The book also notes that the UFO group APRO has investigated numerous similar claims.

Coral E. Lorenzen's work is referenced, pointing to cases like the Andreasson Affair, the Aveley abduction, the Higdon experience, and the Hill abduction. The use of HYPNOSIS as a tool for UFO investigation is discussed, with Leo Sprinkle explaining its potential for accessing memories and experiences. However, the article acknowledges the risks of self-illusion and the controversy surrounding hypnotic regression, noting that while it can revive past memories, it can also be misleading.

Dr. Ronald Leo Sprinkle, a professor at the University of Wyoming, is presented as a proponent of using hypnotic procedures to research UFO phenomena. He believes that UFO witnesses are not neurotic or psychotic and are convinced of the reality of their experiences, even if traditional science doesn't acknowledge them.

Notable Abduction Cases and Testimonies

The article delves into specific abduction accounts. The case of Travis Walton is mentioned as seemingly unusual and potentially fraudulent. Sergeant Charles Moody's encounter with five-foot-tall beings with large heads and eyes is detailed. The article also references the work of Budd Hopkins, author of "MISSING TIME" and "INTRUDERS," who has interviewed numerous abductees. Hopkins describes encounters with small, grey beings with large, triangular heads and black eyes, and mentions medical examinations conducted aboard alien spacecraft. The phenomenon of small metallic spheres being implanted in abductees is also noted, along with the presence of small scars.

Whitley Strieber's book "COMMUNION" is extensively discussed. Strieber, a successful horror author, recounts his experiences of being abducted by "visitors," including small, pale men with large heads and insect-like female beings. His account, which spans from childhood, is presented as a factual report, although the article questions its veracity given his background in fiction. Strieber himself acknowledges that his experiences might be products of his own mind, but insists on their reality and importance for humanity's future.

David M. Jacobs, a professor at Temple University and author of "THE UFO CONTROVERSY IN AMERICA," is quoted as stating that serious academics are hesitant to engage with the UFO topic due to potential ridicule.

Scientific and Governmental Response to UFOs

The article touches upon the lack of official response from agencies like the FAA regarding UFO incidents, noting that the USAF's Project Blue Book concluded in 1969 that no evidence of threats from UFOs had been found, leading to the USAF's withdrawal from UFO investigations. It also mentions efforts by UFO researchers to pressure the government for the release of UFO-related documents.

The "Abduction Syndrome" and CENAP's Work

A forthcoming CENAP brochure, "DAS ENTFÜHRUNGS-SYNDROM - EINE MATERIALSAMMLUNG," is announced. This compilation will feature approximately 150 pages of information on the abduction phenomenon, including contributions from various authors and CENAP's own commentary. The brochure aims to provide a balanced examination of the topic.

The Mundrabilla Incident

The issue also reports on the Mundrabilla Incident in Australia, based on an investigation by Australian UFO researchers Keith Basterfield and Ray Brooke. The report includes an interview with John De Jong (Porky) and his companion Anne, addresses discrepancies in witness testimonies, and details laboratory tests on vehicle residue. The investigation was reportedly complicated by a contract with a TV network, leading to "checkbook journalism" rather than a purely scientific evaluation.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are UFO abductions, the use of hypnosis in investigating these claims, and the skepticism faced by witnesses and researchers. CENAP positions itself as an independent, scientific organization dedicated to uncovering the truth about anomalous phenomena, including UFOs and related experiences like abductions. The editorial stance appears to be one of open-minded investigation, acknowledging the controversial nature of the subject while presenting evidence and testimonies from various sources. The magazine aims to inform its readers about the complexities of the UFO phenomenon and to counter what it perceives as media manipulation and public ignorance.

This issue of CENAP-ARCHIV, dated Mai 88, focuses on UFO phenomena, investigations, and related media coverage. The cover story, "Ein junger Spanier hat eine unglaubliche Geschichte erlebt" (A Young Spaniard Has an Incredible Story), highlights the claim of abduction by Fernando Martinez in Spain.

Key Articles and Reports

The Knowles-Story and the Porky/Anne Incident

The issue details two related incidents in Australia. In the first, "Porky" and Anne, while driving near Mundrabilla, Western Australia, encountered a car whose occupants later claimed to have seen a UFO. The second, more dramatic incident, involves the Knowles family who reported their car being lifted into the air by an unknown force, accompanied by a humming sound, and then dropped. They experienced a flat tire and a strange odor. The two truck drivers, Porky and Graham Henley, interviewed the Knowles family and later visited the site of the incident.

AMDEL Vehicle Examination Report

A detailed report from AMDEL Technology and Enterprise (Report M4375/88) examines the Knowles family's vehicle. The visual examination revealed circumferential casing break-up on the tire, consistent with running on a deflated tire for a considerable distance. The steel wires were exposed, and abrasion was found on the outer shoulder. Three shallow dents were observed on the roof, consistent with an object being pressed into it. Chemical analysis of dust found on the front wheels indicated it was typical of residual dust from wearing brake pads and discs, with no significant foreign compounds. The report concluded that the tire damage accounted for the reported odor, smoke, and vibrations.

UFO-Fach tagung im Nov. 88 (UFO Conference in Nov. 88)

This section announces a national UFO conference organized by CENAP-Mannheim to be held on November 12-13, 1988, in Mannheim-Neckarau. The conference is titled "UFOs - EIN MEDIENPHÄNOMEN" (UFOs - A Media Phenomenon) and will explore the role of media in shaping public perception and research into UFOs. The event is part of a larger VHS (Volkshochschule) series on UFOs and will include a photo exhibition and lectures by scientists and researchers.

UFO-Conference, Eureka Springs, Arkansas/USA

This report covers a private UFO conference held in the USA from March 25-26, 1988, which included representatives from the US Department of Defense and the US Air Force. A four-hour video documentation of the event is available, but due to NTSC to PAL format conversion issues, it is not directly playable in Germany without costly conversion.

Mannheim UFO Buffs Keep Tabs on Flying Saucers

This article from "Allgemeine Zeitung" (Mai 88) profiles Werner Walter and Hans Jürgen Köhler, founders of CENAP, a German UFO research group. They have investigated 370 cases since 1973 and found that 99% could be explained rationally as conventional phenomena. The article highlights their efforts to debunk UFO claims and their frustration with publishers rejecting their manuscript on the UFO phenomenon in Germany. It also mentions their efforts to identify meteors and fireballs through the European Network.

"Ich wurde von einem UFO entführt" (I Was Abducted by a UFO)

This is the main cover story, detailing the experience of Fernando Martinez, a 20-year-old electrician from La Coruña, Spain. He claims to have been abducted by aliens while repairing his motorcycle in a quarry. He describes seeing orange, triangular objects that landed, and two figures who took him aboard their craft. He estimates the figures were about 1.20 meters tall and could read his thoughts. He awoke several hours later, a few meters from his motorcycle.

Trajectories and Orbits of EN-Meteoroids

This section presents extensive data tables detailing the trajectories and orbits of EN-meteoroids, likely collected by the European Network. It includes parameters such as date, time, duration, path, velocity, and orbital elements.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

This issue of CENAP-ARCHIV demonstrates a strong focus on investigating UFO claims and providing rational explanations where possible, as seen in the AMDEL report and the Mannheim UFO buffs' findings. However, it also gives space to extraordinary claims, such as Fernando Martinez's abduction, and explores the role of media in shaping UFO beliefs, as highlighted by the "UFOs - A Media Phenomenon" conference. The editorial stance appears to be one of critical inquiry, seeking to demystify UFO phenomena while acknowledging the public's fascination and the media's influence.