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Magazine Overview

This issue of UFO Magazine, identified as issue number 19, focuses on two significant UFO-related events: the controversial Roswell incident of 1947 and a series of sightings in China in July 1981, including a notable spiral-shaped object. The magazine is published in French and appears to be from the late 20th century, given the dates of the events covered.

The Roswell Incident: A Cover-Up?

The article by Jean Sider meticulously details the events surrounding the Roswell incident. It begins by referencing a December report concerning the FBI's involvement and a possible cover-up orchestrated by the Air Force. The narrative highlights the sequence of events on July 8, 1947: a press release from the Roswell base announcing the recovery of a 'flying disc,' followed by General Ramey's swift reinterpretation of the incident as a misinterpretation. Simultaneously, Wright-Fields at the Pentagon was reportedly informed of the incident's nature, which was then transformed into a 'hoax.'

Sider points out the apparent haste and contradictions among Air Force officials in downplaying the situation, suggesting their actions inadvertently confirmed the reality of the initial report and lent credence to the claims of ex-Major Jesse Marcel. The article also references a letter from Edgar Hoover to General George C. McDonald, implying an FBI agent was 'infiltrated' within the Air Force staff at the Pentagon to monitor the situation and potentially suppress information.

A Spiral UFO Over China

The second major section reports on international sightings, focusing on an event in China on July 25, 1981. The report begins with a telegram from a correspondent named Q.Z. in Sichuan Province, describing a luminous object as large as the moon seen in the northern sky. Further dispatches from correspondents in various Chinese provinces confirmed sightings of luminous, unidentified flying objects.

A particularly detailed account comes from Tian Jinfu, a peasant from Guaizhou Province, who observed a luminous object that initially appeared as a round star. Within minutes, a 'luminous tail' emerged, coiling around the object like a spring or a dragon. This spiral phenomenon, described as transparent and multi-colored, lasted for five minutes.

Additional reports from Xichang in Sichuan Province mention over three thousand witnesses seeing a bright, spiral-shaped object moving slowly. In Tibet, observers reported a luminous object resembling a 'ping-pong ball' with white-green lights, moving at high speed.

Photographic Evidence and Scientific Prediction

The magazine includes a section featuring photographs taken by Wu Zhihong, who works at a carpet factory in Dujiang, Sichuan Province. Wu Zhihong provides a detailed eyewitness account of a UFO sighting on July 24, 1981, at 22:33:45. He describes an oval, yellow object with a luminous tail that coiled around it, forming a spiral. The object moved horizontally at an estimated speed of 5 degrees per minute and remained visible for about twelve minutes before disappearing without a trace. Wu Zhihong estimates the object's altitude at 200 km and its speed at over 10 km/second. He notes that while the photos do not clearly show the spiral tail, it was due to the tail's diffuse nature.

Interestingly, the article connects these sightings to a prediction made by Zhang Zousheng, an astronomer from the Chinese Academy of Sciences. Zhang Zousheng had hypothesized that small celestial bodies passing through Earth's atmosphere could create spiral phenomena. He specifically predicted that such an event would occur over northwestern and southwestern China between July 24th and 29th, a prediction that was seemingly validated by the sightings.

Erratum and Editorial Notes

The issue includes a brief 'Erratum' section concerning a previous article by Michel Monnerie, correcting some statistical errors and percentages related to observer data, likely from a report by the GEPAN organization. The editor notes the Russians are not the only ones experiencing confusion, implying a broader issue with UFO research documentation.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The magazine consistently highlights themes of government secrecy and cover-ups, particularly in relation to the Roswell incident. It champions the idea that official explanations are often designed to mislead the public. The detailed reporting of eyewitness accounts, photographic evidence, and even scientific predictions (like Zhang Zousheng's) suggests an editorial stance that supports the reality of UFO phenomena and seeks to expose attempts to dismiss or conceal them. The inclusion of international sightings, especially from China, broadens the scope of UFO research beyond Western perspectives.