Flying Saucer Review vol 2 no 3

Magazine Overview

Title: A REPORT ON INTERPLANETARY SPACECRAFT
Issue: Vol. 2 No. 3
Date: March 1956
Publisher: Civilian Flying Saucer Intelligence
Headquarters: Seattle, Washington

This issue of "Flying Saucer Review" is the official monthly publication of the Civilian Flying Saucer Intelligence (CFSI), a non-profit, non-sectarian organization. It presents a collection of reports, witness accounts, and analyses related to unidentified flying objects (UFOs) and flying saucers, primarily focusing on events from the mid-1950s.

"I Saw And Photographed A Flying Saucer" by August C. Roberts (Part Two)

This article continues the personal account of August C. Roberts, detailing his experience photographing a flying saucer. After developing the film, he felt disheartened by the initial results but made prints anyway. He recounts the involvement of Detective Blascak and Inspector Foley, who showed interest in the photographs. Roberts describes how the Air Force became involved, requesting the negatives. He managed to make extra prints before they were taken. The article details the media frenzy that followed, with newspapers, radio, television, and newsreels all seeking the story. Roberts also mentions a later incident where a disc was sighted and a call was received from a Filter Station.

Roberts describes a period of rest he took in Westwood, New Jersey, and a conversation with a friend who had seen a disc. He also recounts his sister's sighting of an orange ball of light near Palisades Amusement Park. Following this, he underwent an operation and recuperated. He notes that the Air Force was looking for him on two occasions after his release. He later received and answered an Observer Questionnaire.

Roberts then describes his own sighting of a disc, which he details extensively. He observed a circular object, smaller than a ten-cent piece to the naked eye, appearing as a half-dollar through binoculars. He describes it as having depth, resembling two half-dollars held together. The object had a brownish rim and a bright orange center with a dot. It was glowing and flickering, and the rim appeared to be spinning. The colors changed, becoming a glowing red as it departed. He estimates its diameter to be between 50 to 100 feet. He concludes that the Air Force likely does not possess flying discs and may be withholding information for unknown reasons, suggesting that such craft might originate from outer space.

Other Reported Sightings and Incidents

London Policemen See Flying Saucers

On November 25, 1955, the British Air-Ministry received numerous calls from individuals, including policemen, who claimed to have seen luminous objects streaking through the sky over London, England. The Air-Ministry offered no comment.

Mystery Light Over Vinton Co., Ohio

On December 6, 1955, a mysterious light was observed for an hour in Vinton County, Ohio. Spotters at the Dundas Ground Observer post reported the light moving in jerks, stopping, and then disappearing. The altitude, speed, and size were impossible to estimate. A radar post at Bellefontaine was alerted but could not track the object.

Saucer Suddenly Disappears!

A strange flying object, described as a "big silver ball," was seen over Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri, on January 3rd by a master sergeant and three trainees. They described it as moving slowly and appearing to spin, resembling a helicopter without blades or a "big silver balloon." The object disappeared suddenly without sound or smoke.

Sky Quakes

On January 13th, a mysterious explosion was heard throughout the central Kentucky area, centered in Millersburg and Paris. Windows rattled, buildings shook, and residents heard a noise similar to a distant explosion. Investigations revealed no cause, and it was noted that hot water tanks had not exploded as some residents initially suspected. Similar phenomena were reported in Western Riverside County, California, with six "sky quakes" occurring in succession on January 11th.

Green Fireballs Over Oregon

On January 8th, green fireballs were observed in Oregon. One was seen flaring green from north to south, described as a green ball travelling at terrific speed. Another was reported as a green object that turned orange and red as it disappeared. Witnesses described a big fireball dropping into the southeast. The phenomenon was so brilliant it floodlighted the landscape.

Reports of a double green fireball moving across Nogales, Arizona, on January 12th were also received. Described as "two full moons crossing the sky," it flashed from southeast to northeast and was estimated to be 25 feet across, throwing out flames.

Mystery Light Over Idaho

Lewiston, Idaho residents reported a large, bright light in the southwest sky on January 9th, described as larger and brighter than a star or planet, with some witnesses describing it as red-yellow and others as almost white. Similar lights were seen on January 8th and the week prior.

Clifton, New Jersey Reports Flying Saucer

On January 21st, two employees of a biscuit company in Clifton, New Jersey, reported seeing a "large blue ball of fire with a white flashing tail" moving at an estimated speed of 1,000 miles per hour.

Flying Soup Bowl Reported Over Paris

On February 17th, a French airline pilot reported seeing an object over Orly Airport, Paris, described as much too large to be a mere flying saucer. Radar screens at Orly picked up an object twice the size of any known airplane, which could hover and then move at speeds up to 1,500 miles per hour. French officials were investigating.

Signals From Mars?

A piece found in an old newspaper from January 1, 1897, suggests that earthlings were in touch with Martians through Morse Code.

Book and Publication Listings

The issue includes listings for books available from Flying Saucers International and the Telonic Research Center. Books offered range in price from $1.00 to $6.00. The Telonic Research Bulletin is described as a quarterly publication costing $2.00 per year.

What The Newspapers Are Saying About The Saucers!

Saucers Successor

An editorial discusses a new book on flying saucers, noting that some Air Force officers were impressed by sightings, but the author, a former Air Force captain, found no proof that unidentified objects were associated with flying saucers. The editorial suggests that public interest in flying saucers has waned due to the advent of other "fantastic" craft.

Flying Saucer Pictures

An advertisement offers 8x10 photographs of the flying saucers described in the story "I Saw And Photographed A Flying Saucer" by August C. Roberts for $1.00 each.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are the reporting and analysis of UFO sightings, witness testimonies, and the perceived lack of transparency or definitive answers from official sources like the Air Force. The publication, "Flying Saucer Review," positions itself as an independent source of information, welcoming diverse reports and maintaining an open mind. The editorial stance appears to be one of skepticism towards official explanations and a belief in the possibility of extraterrestrial origins for some phenomena, as exemplified by Roberts's personal account and speculation about government conditioning for future announcements.