Chroniques de la CLEU - Special CNEGU - No 02 - Decembre 1980

Magazine Overview

This issue of 'Les Chroniques de la CLEU', designated as 'SPECIAL CNEGU No 2' and dated December 1980, is published by CLEU (Commission Luxembourgeoise d'Etudes Ufologiques) and focuses on the activities and structure of the CNEGU (Comité Nord Est des Groupements Ufologiques).

CNEGU: Definition and Objectives

The CNEGU is defined as a committee of ufological groups from the Nord-Est region and Luxembourg. Its primary goal is to establish agreements for common and coordinated actions to better study the UFO phenomenon, without forming a restrictive federation or official union. It operates within the framework of a regional coordination committee for ufological research, as part of the CECRI (Comité Européen de Coordination dans la Recherche Ufologique) plan.

• The CNEGU is composed of four member groups:
• Cercle Vosgien Lumières dans la Nuit (C.V.L.D.L.N.)
• Commission Luxembourgeoise d'Etudes Ufologiques (C.L.E.U.)
• Groupe 5255
• Groupe Privé Ufologique Nancéien (G.P.U.N.)

This issue was printed by CLEU as part of its CNEGU activities.

Editorial: Coordinating Ufological Research

In an editorial titled 'Coordinating Ufological Research: Why?', Christine Zwygart, Secretary of GROUPE 5255, addresses the challenges facing ufological research, such as weariness, discouragement, and sterile polemics. She argues for the necessity of cooperation and collaboration among groups, despite differing ideas and methods. She emphasizes that sharing work, discussing theories, and establishing common ground, while respecting individual group identities, is crucial for progress. Zwygart acknowledges that the UFO phenomenon is elusive and often leads to frustration, but insists that its study must continue. Coordination is presented as a means to overcome impasses and prevent the field from losing momentum. The pooling of material resources and expertise is also highlighted as beneficial. While acknowledging that some may view coordination as merely compiling facts, she suggests this compilation could prove useful in the future. The editorial stresses the importance of maintaining an open yet critical mind, recognizing that the UFO phenomenon may have diverse natures and origins. It calls for continued work, transcending egoism, and sharing knowledge, particularly at the grassroots level of private groups.

Group Presentations

Commission Luxembourgeoise d'Etudes Ufologiques (CLEU)

CLEU was created to provide systematic information on ufology. Its quarterly bulletin, 'Chronicles of the CLEU', aims to be an information and liaison organ to rekindle public interest in UFOs. Its activities include developing a regional catalog, researching archives, documenting known cases, conducting sky observations in collaboration with other groups, operating a detection network, and publishing its bulletin. Membership is open to all, with active members paying 400 FB (allowing participation in activities, meetings, and investigations) and corresponding members paying 250 FB (required to send press clippings).

Groupe 52/55

Officially created in October 1977, Groupe 52/55 covers the Haute Marne and Meuse departments, serving as the regional delegation for 'Premières dans la Nuit'. Its main activities include investigations, observation nights, archive research, maintaining an observation file, and collaborating with other groups. They also publish a bulletin. Membership has various statuses (active, investigator, correspondent, benefactor) with an annual contribution of 50 FF.

Le Cercle Vosgien "Lumières dans la Nuit"

This association aims to bring together individuals interested in the study of unidentified aerial phenomena (UFOs), primarily those observed in the Vosges department. Its activities include collecting UFO observation cases, conducting investigations, studying cases in work meetings, and informing the public through various media. Membership fees are 50 F for active members, 25 F for students, and a minimum of 20 F for sympathizers.

Le Groupe Privé Ufologique Nancéien (GPUN)

GPUN is a group of volunteers dedicated to ufological activities and investigations in the Nancy region. They publish a bulletin for their members and collaborate with numerous French and foreign groups. Like CLEU, GPUN is a member of the European Committee for Coordination in Ufological Research (CECRI).

Codification of Investigations and Groups

This section details a coding system for investigations, comprising seven groups of two numbers, indicating country, group code, department, year, month, day, and the order of the investigation on that day. It also provides the codes for the listed ufological groups: CLEU (06), GPUN (15), C.V.L.D.L.N. (98), and Groupe 5255 (99).

Catalog of Observations

The issue includes a catalog of UFO observations, detailing specific incidents:

• January 1979
• Ref. F/15/54790111(01): On January 11th, a resident of Champs-le-Bocui observed a horizontal, red, cigar-shaped object rotating and then deforming in the sky.
• Ref. F/99 52 79 01 13 (01): On January 13th, near FRONCLES, a spherical, bright orange object, estimated at 50m in diameter, was observed moving rectilinearly.

• February 1979
• Ref. F/99/52 79 02 24 (01): On February 24th, near SAINT-DIZIER, a bright, incandescent ball-shaped object resembling a star with six branches was observed before disappearing.

• March 1979
• Ref. F/99/52 79 03 08 (01): On March 8th, in CHAUMONT, a fixed, powerful white flash was observed for three minutes, illuminating clouds at 1600m.

Complement to the 1978 Catalog of Observations

• Ref.: F/98/88781100(01): In November 1978, near Ramborvillers, a large, red-rose colored object with three semi-spheres was observed descending and then moving rapidly northwest.
• Ref.: F/98/88781202 (10): On December 2nd, 1978, near Epinal, an oval-shaped luminous phenomenon with a yellow beam was observed approaching rapidly before disappearing.

Catalog of Observations 1979 (Continued)

• Réf. F/98/88791125 (C1): On November 25th, 1979, in FAYS, an oval, green object was observed immobile in the sky for over 45 minutes.
• Réf. F/98/88791126 (01): On November 26th or 27th, 1979, in FAYS, a cigar-shaped, greenish, and extremely bright object was observed immobile for about half an hour.
• Réf. F/98/88731128 (01): On November 28th, 1979, in FAYS, an ovoid, green, and extremely bright object was observed moving near treetops, followed by a white 'sheet' and a flash.
• Réf. F/98/88791129 (01): On November 29th, 1979, near EPINAL, a luminous object the size of a star was observed immobile before moving slowly and disappearing.
• Réf. F/98/88791129 (02): On November 29th, 1979, in VIMENIL, a luminous object with reddish halos was observed.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are the organization and coordination of ufological research groups, the systematic cataloging of UFO sightings, and the presentation of various regional ufological associations. The editorial stance strongly advocates for collaboration, shared methodologies, and an open yet critical approach to studying the UFO phenomenon, emphasizing that progress requires collective effort and the pooling of resources and knowledge. The issue highlights the dedication of these groups in documenting and investigating UFO reports across France and Luxembourg.

This issue of L'Écho du Mystère, dated December 1979, is dedicated to cataloging Unidentified Flying Object (UFO) sightings reported throughout the year 1979 in France. Titled 'OVNI : les observations de l'année 1979', the magazine presents a compilation of numerous witness accounts, each with a reference number and often an investigator's name. The price is 15 F, and the publisher is Les Éditions du Septentrion.

Detailed Sightings Reports

The magazine details a wide array of aerial phenomena observed across different regions of France, including Corcieux, Saint-Dizier, Nogent-en-Baesigny, Epinal, Dompaire, Girmont, and many others. These reports, spanning from April to November 1979, describe objects with diverse characteristics:

• Shapes: Objects are described as spherical, oval, cigar-shaped, tube-shaped, and dome-shaped.
• Colors: A variety of colors are reported, including red, orange, yellow, blue, white, green, pink, grey, and violet.
• Size and Altitude: Estimates range from small, like a full moon, to large, with altitudes varying from near the ground to several hundred or even up to 2000 meters.
• Behavior: Phenomena exhibit a wide range of behaviors, including hovering, rapid movement, sudden changes in direction, blinking, stationary positions, and abrupt disappearances. Some reports describe objects moving in formation or following vehicles.
• Duration: Observations range from a few seconds to several minutes, with one instance lasting for about an hour.
• Sound: Most sightings are reported as silent, though one incident mentions hearing explosions.
• Physical Traces: Some reports mention white trails, mist, or luminous trails left by the objects.

Specific examples include:

• December 2, 1979 (Corcieux): A witness and his wife observed an oscillating red and orange light, described as a neon tube, for two to three minutes.
• December 3, 1979 (Saint-Dizier): A large, electric blue sphere moved horizontally at an altitude of about sixty meters before disappearing behind houses.
• December 5, 1979 (Nogent-en-Baesigny): A yellow-citron sphere with red lights was observed moving rapidly south-east for 20 seconds.
• November 14, 1979 (Epinal): Mlle Isabelle reported a strong white light appearing and disappearing at intervals for about an hour.
• November 14, 1979 (Damas-et-Bertegncy): Mme G. observed two orange balls that turned white, blinked, and moved rapidly.
• October 20, 1979 (Cornimont): Mr. P. observed a bright, white, slightly flattened ball moving slowly and then ascending vertically.
• June 1979 (Ligny-en-Barrois): A young woman observed a red-orange sphere with a greenish ring moving rapidly.

Several reports detail investigations by individuals or groups like the CVLDLN and Gendarmerie, though not all cases resulted in official inquiries or press coverage.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring theme throughout this issue is the systematic collection and presentation of UFO sighting reports from 1979. The magazine appears to adopt a neutral stance, presenting the witness accounts and observational details without explicit judgment or sensationalism. The detailed references and investigator notes suggest an effort towards documenting these phenomena seriously. The sheer volume of reports indicates a widespread interest in and occurrence of such sightings during that year. The editorial stance seems to be one of archiving and disseminating information on unexplained aerial phenomena, encouraging further research and discussion.

Title: Lumières dans la Nuit
Issue: 01
Volume: F/99
Date: November 1979
Publisher: CVLDin
Country: France
Language: French

Sightings and Investigations

This issue of Lumières dans la Nuit documents several UFO (OVNI) sightings and related investigations that occurred in France during November 1979. The reports are presented with reference numbers, dates, times, locations, and witness accounts.

Observation near Erillon and Combles-en-Barrots

Reference: F/99/55791100 (01)

This observation took place on a Monday or Tuesday between November 25th and December 1st, 1979, at 00:45 AM. An agricultural worker observed a large white disk between Erillon and Combles-en-Barrots, near the Ferme Saint-Michel. The object emitted a truncated tube-like beam of the same color, illuminating the landscape for several kilometers. It was stationary. Its color changed from white to pink, then to red, becoming intensely bright and dazzling the night. It then performed about forty elliptical trajectories, like a needle on a compass, while maintaining its size and emitting the same beam. It was followed by a pink trail that faded. The object's center turned dark grey, with a bright red corona. After several ascents, it abruptly extinguished itself in the sky. No noise was heard, and there were no effects on the witness or his tractor. The observation lasted approximately 3 minutes.

Observation near Markaval

Reference: F/99/52791107 (01)

On Wednesday, November 7th, 1979, around 7:00 AM in Markaval, Mr. K. was looking at the sky and was intrigued to see a large star despite the completely overcast sky. This large star moved away and then reappeared several times. Suddenly, as it continued its trajectory, three stars in a triangular formation, with a reddish aspect and the point of the triangle upwards, emerged from the clouds. This formation was located below the very bright large star. The phenomenon then moved towards the town of Saint-Dizier and disappeared into the clouds. The observation lasted about forty seconds. No noise was heard. The cloud ceiling was at an altitude of 300 meters.

Observation near Ignet

Reference: F/98/88791111 (01)

Region: G'IGREY

Sunday, November 11th, 1979 - Ignet (88610) - 6:20 PM legal time.

Witness B.... B.... (member of CVLDin) recounts: I was in the process of tidying up my garage, about 70 meters from my house. Before finishing my work, I turned off the garage light and went out onto the doorstep. As I was heading to my house, I mechanically looked up at the sky. I then saw a white light, the size and brilliance of a satellite, located approximately at the level of the Big Dipper. Its speed was comparable to that of a satellite, but its flight path was sinusoidal, moving from left to right, and coming towards me. Almost directly overhead, it changed course to the right, heading towards the triangle formed by the stars Deneb, Vega, and Altair. Apparition H-WW, disappearance into a band of clouds to the South-South-East.

Observation near Epinal

Reference: F/98/28/91114 (01)

Region: EPINAL

Wednesday, November 14th, 1979, 5:45 PM - 5:50 PM (legal time) - EPINAL, at the corner of Rue du Gal De Gaulle and Av. V. Hugo.

Ufological Groups Directory

The second page of the document provides a directory of ufological groups, offering contact information for those seeking more information or wishing to report sightings. These include:

• Commission Luxembourgeoise d'Etudes Ufologiques (C.L.E.U.) Boîte postale no 9, Belvaux, G.D. Luxembourg

• Groupe 5255 (Siège social) 20, rue de la Malatière, F-52000 Chaumont

• Groupe 5255 (for La Nouan and the North of Haute Marne) Monsieur Roger THOME, Le Pointerie no 6, F-5520 Ancerville-Gue

• Carole Voagien Lumières dans la Nuit (B.V.L.D.L.K.) 1, rue des Cèdres Bleus, Chevelot, F-86150 Thon-les-Voges

• Groupe Privé Ufologique Nancéien (G.P.V.H.) 15, rue Guilbert de Pixérécourt, F-54000 Nancy

For further information, readers are advised to send a stamped envelope or, for international requests, an international reply coupon.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring theme in this issue is the documentation of UFO sightings in France during a specific period. The editorial stance appears to be one of serious reporting and investigation, providing detailed accounts and reference numbers for each sighting. The inclusion of a directory of ufological groups suggests an aim to connect researchers and enthusiasts, fostering further study and information exchange within the UFO community.