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Magazine Overview

This issue of inforespace, identified as number 93 and in its 25th year, was published in April 1996. The cover headline proclaims "ufologie phénomènes spatiaux" (Ufology Spatial Phenomena), setting the tone for the content within. The magazine is published by inforespace and is in French.

Key Articles and Content

UFOs in the Marquises Islands

The magazine features a detailed article by Patrick Ferryn titled "Observations de phénomènes de type OVNI aux Iles Marquises (Polynésie Française)" (Observations of UFO-type phenomena in the Marquises Islands, French Polynesia). Ferryn, a resident of the islands, shares his journey into investigating UFO phenomena, emphasizing the importance of scientific curiosity and observation. He recounts several testimonies:

• Mr. T. Bruneau, a fisherman and cultivator, described a strange light or fire in the bushes near Hakahetau over 30 years prior. His horse refused to approach, and the phenomenon lacked the characteristics of fire, making him suspect a spell.
• The Dordillon brothers (R. and J.), recalling their youth over 20 years ago, described a luminous point that appeared to emerge from the ocean, move at high speed towards the coast, and then perform rapid, almost lateral, back-and-forth movements before stabilizing near the coast, illuminating the sea with a greenish light.
• A professor of technical teaching and a municipal police officer reported seeing two luminous green spheres emerge from the ocean near the island, moving at high speed towards space. The police officer, initially unfazed, later refused to discuss it and eventually claimed to remember nothing.
• On October 5, 1988, an event occurred that affected the entire island group. A strong seismic tremor had preceded it. At 8:30 PM, a luminous object appeared, coming from the southwest, followed by a plume. It then became stationary over the bay, heading towards Nuku-Hiva. The observation lasted about 15 minutes, during which the object emitted a bright white-yellow light, described as a fluorescent tube. It was seen as a large meteor with a trail.
• On March 22, 1993, a neighbor, B. T., reported observing a lenticular, oval object with small, dull lights around its periphery. It appeared to descend from the cliffs and disappear into the terrain or extinguish.

Ferryn also details his direct observations:

• On February 21, 1991, while watching television with his family, he observed intense flashes of light. Venturing outside, he and his son Tamatoa witnessed a large, concentrated mass of clouds at an azimuth of 120°. A vertical column of clouds extended upwards, with a "bulbous" formation in its lower third. Violent, blinding flashes of white-blue light erupted from this bulb, illuminating the entire column. The initial flash appeared as a disk or sphere, and the phenomenon was described as resembling an atomic mushroom cloud. The column was immobile despite a light breeze.
• On August 9, 1992, Ferryn and his son Toerau observed an orange disk moving horizontally along the ridge of a valley, approximately 3.5 km away. The object disappeared behind the ridge. Later, a light descended from the sky and spread across the ground like a sheet of liquid gold, covering about a hectare. This light illuminated the ground from below, casting shadows of trees. The phenomenon was intensely attractive, and they almost walked towards it. The next day, they found a band of dead vegetation where the light had been, with broken branches.

The Roswell Incident and Project Mogul

The issue also revisits the Roswell incident, referencing the "Roswell Report: Fact versus Fiction in the New Mexico Desert" by Weaver and McAndrew. It discusses the "Project Mogul" and critiques the official USAF explanation, suggesting it was a cover-up. The article mentions Robert Todd, who allegedly pointed to the Project Mogul explanation. It also references the work of Stanton Friedman and other researchers who have investigated the case, including claims of debris and alien bodies.

Erratum

An erratum notes that the first part of the article (in issue 92) contained numerous spelling errors and that references to GAO and USAF reports were mistakenly placed within a paragraph about an article by Jaime H. Shandera.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The magazine consistently focuses on unexplained aerial phenomena, presenting witness testimonies, photographic evidence (croquis and drawings), and investigative reports. The editorial stance appears to be one of open inquiry, encouraging scientific observation and critical analysis while acknowledging the extraordinary nature of the reported events. There is a clear interest in debunking official explanations when they seem insufficient and in exploring the possibility of non-terrestrial origins for these phenomena. The magazine also highlights the challenges of investigating such cases, including skepticism, lack of official cooperation, and the difficulty of obtaining clear evidence. The recurring theme is the persistent mystery of UFOs and the ongoing efforts to understand them.

This issue of OVNI magazine, identified as issue number 95, focuses on "Arrêt sur image" (Still Image) and presents a collection of witness testimonies and reports of unexplained aerial phenomena. The magazine is primarily in French and appears to be a specialized publication for UFO enthusiasts.

Witness Testimonies and Sightings

Incident in a Col

The issue begins with a detailed account of an observation made in a 'col' (mountain pass). The witness describes finding three oval traces of yellowed and crushed vegetation, arranged almost in a line. The witness questions whether this was caused by a parasite, wild goats, or a UFO. The witness also notes that their house's vantage point for observing the area was at the same altitude, leading to a feeling of being observed.

Toerau's Observation (August 16, 1992)

Toerau, returning to Tahiti, reported observing a luminous triangle moving at very high speed at sea at night.

Dog Behavior (August 17, 1992)

Witnesses' dogs began barking furiously at the col around dusk for about fifteen days. This occurred every evening until darkness fell. The witnesses were prevented from investigating by heavy rains and wondered about the cause of the dogs' frenzy, especially at sunset.

Aneou Valley Sighting (April 11, 1993)

While visiting friends in the Aneou valley, witnesses observed a strange phenomenon in the sky. As the sun was setting and the sky was darkening, a triangular opening in the clouds appeared, which seemed to be increasingly luminous, as if reflecting another sun or a mirror in the sky. A strange, thin, undulating light beam emerged from the ground towards this opening. This was followed by a violent flash within the triangular opening, which then began to diminish. After three minutes, another flash occurred, revealing a silvery disk at the center of the closing opening. A luminous ring emerged from the disk and expanded into the residual glow of the flash. The triangular opening then closed, leaving the witnesses in darkness. Other family members and friends present did not notice anything unusual.

Sleep and Flashes

Another account describes being woken by bright lights and witnessing a series of blue flashes moving away from the ground, ascending into the sky. This occurred during a deep sleep, which was initially attributed to a day of drinking.

Celestial Ballet (August 8, 1993)

On August 8, 1993, at 7 PM, while watching television, witnesses observed a luminous point in the sky moving rapidly from North-Northwest towards South-Southeast. The object, comparable in size and magnitude to a star, exhibited unusual behavior, suddenly changing direction at right angles to its previous path, with other objects doing the same. The objects disappeared quickly. The witness noted that one object moved towards Nuku Hiva, while another became stationary at its previous location. Ten minutes later, the object reappeared, moving in the opposite direction. Later, a meteorite was observed exploding in a burst of light and debris in the direction of the col. The children's reaction was, "What is there like a world up there!" The witnesses observed similar celestial events for several nights, including an object moving rapidly from South to North, emitting a pulsating yellow light, which was clearly not an aircraft.

Press Article: OVNI aux Marquises (November 2, 1988)

A press article from "La Dépêche de Tahiti" reports that on Sunday morning, November 2, 1988, about twenty witnesses saw five luminous "saucers" in Taiohae and Ua Huka in the Marquesas Islands. Fishermen waiting for tuna observed the lights. Raymond Gendron and his wife reported seeing three lights moving in concert, joined by two others, forming a triangle that changed color from red to green. The phenomenon was silent and lasted for nearly two minutes. Other testimonies confirmed the account. A fisherman off Ua Huka and some sailors on the Aranui ship also witnessed the same event.

Ua Pou Sighting (October 5, 1988)

A brief mention is made of a UFO sighting in Ua Pou on October 5, 1988.

Conclusion by J-L Candelot

J-L Candelot states that he wrote his text with sincerity, using written notes and journals to establish a chronology of events. He notes that he has not observed anything unusual for almost two years and leaves it to his friends in Nuku Hiva to complete the record with their own testimonies, as strange phenomena have also occurred on that island.

Collaboration and Publication

This text was transmitted by MM. Gérard Grêde and François Dederen, who collaborate on a quarterly review dedicated to Easter Island ("L'écho de Rapa Nui"). An subscriber to this publication, M. Jean-Louis Candelot, read a book by SOBEPS concerning the Belgian wave and recalled various UFO manifestations he and his acquaintances had witnessed.

Editorial Note on Investigations

The editorial team notes that due to the abundance of material, they could not publish the results of their investigation into the "Thier à Liège" observations from August 24, 1995, which involved an encounter with a humanoid entity. They promise to return to this dossier in a future issue.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are witness testimonies of unexplained aerial phenomena, including luminous objects of various shapes and behaviors, and the persistent mystery surrounding these events. The editorial stance appears to be one of open inquiry and documentation of these sightings, acknowledging the limitations of current understanding and the subjective nature of some accounts. The magazine aims to collect and present these experiences, encouraging further investigation and sharing of information within the UFO community. The introductory editorial expresses a sense of ongoing discovery and the challenges of proving the existence of these phenomena to a skeptical public, while also highlighting the growing interest and information available.