Gazette des Mousquetaires - No 58 - Vrais ou Faux

Magazine Overview

Title: La Gazette des Mousquetaires De l'Ufo
Issue: Numéro 58
Date: June 28, 2018
Cover Headline: Vrais ou faux ? (True or False?)

This issue of the French ufology publication 'La Gazette des Mousquetaires De l'Ufo' features a prominent cover story about a "Grosse lumière nocturne en direction de Nice" (Large nocturnal light in the direction of Nice), accompanied by a photograph. The magazine delves into numerous historical sightings of UFOs and OANIs (Unidentified Aquatic Objects), presenting detailed accounts and analyses.

I – Grosse lumière nocturne en direction de Nice

This section begins with a contribution from Jean Claude Venturini, who shares a photograph taken by his cousin's father-in-law near Eze Village on June 8, 2018, around 10:22 PM. The light was observed in the direction of Nice. Venturini notes that it was not the moon, as the satellite was in its quarter phase at the time. He also mentions a film crew with drones working nearby but states they were unrelated to the light. He expresses skepticism due to the lack of press coverage.

Gérard Deforge comments on Venturini's observation, suggesting that the witness could provide details such as whether the light was pulsating or fixed, mobile or stationary, its variations in luminosity, whether it scintillated, the duration of the observation, its appearance and disappearance (sudden or gradual), its direction, and if possible, a Google Earth view of the location. Deforge emphasizes that all testimonies concerning "visions of lights" should "enlighten" understanding of these fundamental elements.

Venturini confirms he asked his cousin for more details but received no new information. He suggests using Google Earth to pinpoint the location and direction of the light, noting it was on the large corniche near Eze Village and appeared close to the coast.

Georges Metz thanks Venturini for the photo but questions the lack of publishable information, stating that a ufological document requires more substance. He offers to write a report only if the photo can be classified as unusual, regretting that the raw data might be discarded.

Gilles Lorant suggests that technical details about the camera settings could help evaluate the light's intensity. He observes that the public lighting allows for a sense of its intensity and finds it curious that the press has not reported it, wondering if it was fleeting. Lorant speculates if it could be an airplane's landing light, which is intense when viewed head-on but silent from a distance. He considers if it might be an aircraft approaching or departing an airport, which would typically show a descending or ascending movement, or a turn. He also questions why no one reported it to the police, suggesting a neighborhood investigation might clarify the mystery and asking if local ufologists could be contacted.

II – OANI, Objets Aquatiques Non Identifiés (Strange activity beneath our seas)

This section, authored by Jean Sider, introduces the topic of Unidentified Aquatic Objects (OANIs) with a quote from Michel Turco: "What is really happening in the oceans, and even the peripheral seas, is entirely unknown to us; and we know even less about what is happening beneath them."

A - Introduction

The introduction clarifies that while some may dismiss UFOs and OANIs as products of imagination, the publication aims to present evidence. It references a 1947 memorandum from General Nathan B. Twining, which acknowledged the reality of UFOs. The magazine discusses the Roswell crash and the detection of a UFO in the area, which housed a base for atomic bomb-capable aircraft. It also mentions the recovery of UFO wreckage two months prior to the memo's writing.

The article explores the possibility of materialized holographic UFOs, citing Jacques Vallée, but ultimately favors the theory of material UFOs, given the Roswell crash evidence. It highlights the work of investigators like Kevin Randle and Donald Schmitt, who gathered numerous testimonies from military personnel and civilians.

The text then transitions to OANI cases, suggesting some were material and could challenge scientific understanding of life's origins on Earth. It quotes Janet and Colin Bord, who propose that OANIs might be non-human underwater vehicles originating from a submerged civilization. The article also mentions an account from Ed. Hyde in 1968 about unexplained signals detected during underwater transmission tests by the Office of Naval Research, attributed to "something unknown."

B - Témoignages (Testimonies)

This extensive section compiles numerous historical accounts of UFO and OANI sightings, often citing sources from various publications and books.

• Pre-1860: A compilation by R.P. Gregg lists over two thousand reports of tangible objects maneuvering, falling, exploding, or emerging from the sea.
• 1325-1355: Ibn Batoutah's travels mention a "mountain" seen in the South China Sea that later appeared in the air, identified by the editor as the mythical "Rokkh."
• 1067: A fiery object was seen in the sky, illuminating the land and sea, burning woods and plains in Northumberland.
• 1825 (August 12): A bright, round object, the size of a white-hot cannonball, was observed rising from the sea near Honolulu.
• 1845 (June 18): Three luminous objects emerged from the sea near Adalia, Asia Minor, observed by the crew of the brick Victoria and a religious figure.
• 1885 (November 2): A very bright, bluish flame moved around a ferry pier in Scutari, Turkey, illuminating the area before falling into the sea.
• 1887 (Exact date not cited): During a storm in the Baltic Sea, two objects, one luminous and one dark, were seen in the air before falling into the sea.
• 1887 (November 12): An enormous fireball was seen rising from the sea near Cap Race, Newfoundland, described as moving against the wind.
• 1902 (October 28): Sailors on the Fort Salisbury in the South Atlantic observed a dark, elongated object, estimated at 150-180 meters long, with a light at each end, that slowly submerged.
• 1906 (October 30): Three "meteors" were seen falling into the sea near Cape Race, Newfoundland, described as leaving red trails and making a whistling sound upon impact. One was described as saucer-shaped.
• 1909 (June 16): An elongated, truncated bolide was observed over Dong Hoi, Annam, lasting for eight to ten minutes.
• 1945 (Summer): A large, round object emerged from the sea near Delarof, Alaska, described as a dark silhouette against the setting sun, performing aerial maneuvers before disappearing.
• 1947 (June 24): In San Francisco, California, a dozen "brilliant metal" objects, the size of footballs, were seen flying and then diving into the sea.
• 1947 (September 20): A "flamboyant object" fell into the sea off the coast of Southern California, causing concern among the Coast Guard.
• 1950 (December): Two mysterious objects with smoke trails struck the water in Gardiners Bay, Korea, creating large plumes.
• 1954 (Late Summer): The Dutch ship Groote Beer observed a strange, flat, lunar-like object rising from the ocean.
• 1954 (Around the same time): The Honduran cargo ship Aliki P. reported observing a "fireball" moving erratically in and out of the water.
• 1955 (February): A large geyser-like phenomenon was observed on Ocean Beach, San Diego, California, followed by a ring of woolly clouds.
• 1955 (July 22): A long, silver object was seen emerging from the water off Santa Maria, California.
• 1956 (January 15): An object described as a "large washing machine" emitting a blue-grey glow was observed entering the sea off Pusan, Korea.
• 1956 (September 1): A red object with a black zig-zag band was seen rising from the sea in Porthcawl, Wales, described as larger than a full harvest moon.
• 1956 (November 21): Two fireballs were observed in the port of Kobe, Japan, which then spun and plunged into the water.
• 1956 (December 13): A brilliant, cone-shaped object fell vertically into the sea off La Guaria, Venezuela, causing an explosion and coloring the water.
• 1957 (Exact date not cited): Two silver metallic objects, estimated at ten meters long, descended into the sea off the East coast of Japan, causing violent turbulence.
• 1957 (June 22): A large object with two lights, one white and one dark, was observed plunging into the Long Island Sound near Rye, New York.
• 1957 (August 24): A large "star-like" object, changing colors from yellow to red and crimson, was observed before entering the sea near the Ninigo Islands.
• 1959 (Exact date not cited): In the Baltic Sea, a triangular object emerged from the water and performed aerial maneuvers before disappearing.
• 1961 (February 27): A bright object was seen twisting and pivoting before falling into the sea off the coast of Scotland.
• 1961 (April 29): A spherical object was observed on the water, then rose into the air and sped away at an estimated 160 km/h.
• 1961 (September 18): An object of white color disappeared into the sea in the Indian Ocean, causing the water to become intensely luminous.
• 1962 (August 1): Witnesses fishing in the Mediterranean Sea observed what they believed to be a submarine, with figures in diving suits emerging and entering it, before the object ascended and disappeared.
• 1963 (Exact date not cited): The U.S. Navy reportedly tracked an OANI navigating underwater at high speed off Puerto Rico.
• 1963 (March 13): A brilliant light was observed descending slowly into the sea off Oahu, Hawaii.
• 1965 (January): A triangular UFO was observed moving slowly from the southeast and plunging into the sea off the coast of Oregon.
• 1965 (January 29): A very bright light was seen moving in the sky, descending towards the water, and disappearing off Monterey, California.
• 1965 (July 6): A brilliant object was observed moving north, emitting tongues of fire, and making sudden course changes between Venezuela and the Canary Islands.
• Before 1966: A "thing" described as a "huge silver ball" emerged from the sea through ice in Antarctica, causing ice blocks to be thrown into the air.
• 1967 (July 20): A brilliant, cigar-shaped object, estimated at 32-34 meters, was observed falling into the sea off the coast of Brazil, disappearing beneath the surface.
• 1967 (August 4): A flat, grey-blue globe emerged from the sea in Venezuela, hovered, and then shot vertically into the sky.
• 1967 (August 25): Three enormous saucer-shaped discs emerged from the sea off Venezuela and flew away.
• 1967 (October 4): A bright red-orange light was observed over the sea near Shag Harbour, Nova Scotia, Canada, which then submerged, leading to underwater searches.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are the investigation of unexplained aerial and aquatic phenomena, with a strong emphasis on historical eyewitness accounts. The publication appears to adopt a critical stance towards conventional explanations and dismissive attitudes towards UFO research, advocating for serious consideration of the evidence. The editorial stance is one of diligent archiving and presentation of witness testimonies, often citing specific sources and publications to lend credibility to the reported events. The magazine aims to document a wide range of sightings, from lights in the sky to objects emerging from the sea, suggesting a broad scope for the phenomena under investigation.

This issue of *La Gazette des Mousquetaires de l'Ufo*, number 58, dated June 28, 2018, focuses on unexplained aerial and underwater phenomena, including UFO sightings, underwater objects, and crop circles. The magazine presents several case studies and discusses theories surrounding these events.

Underwater UFO Sightings and Related Phenomena

The issue begins by detailing several incidents involving unidentified objects in or emerging from water. A report from October 2, 1967, mentions a yellowish object observed near Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada, which disappeared without a trace despite search efforts. Another case from July 26, 1970, describes a diver off the coast of Alcocebre, Spain, encountering a strange metallic cylinder approximately 20 feet long (6m) at a depth of 25-30 feet. The object could not be moved and vanished the following day, with a companion reporting seeing 'something leaving the water'. A third incident on February 8, 1981, near Isla Cristina, Huelva, Spain, involved two adolescents witnessing a luminous source emerge from the sea, ascend rapidly to about 500m altitude, and then disappear.

The magazine also touches upon the concept of 'crashes from nowhere,' citing Ivan T. Sanderson's work. These cases involve objects resembling distressed aircraft that fall into the sea or land without leaving any debris, even when no conventional aircraft are reported missing. The publication notes that some of these cases have been discussed in previous articles.

The Nature of OANI and OVNI

A significant portion of the discussion revolves around whether Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (OVNI) are capable of operating in water (OANI - Objets Anormaux Non Identifiés). The magazine posits that this is a distinct possibility, citing the aforementioned cases where objects moved between air and water. It contrasts this with the view of an anonymous subscriber who argued that OANI and OVNI were distinct, a claim the magazine refutes due to a lack of solid evidence and the subscriber's apparent unfamiliarity with the cited cases.

The magazine presents two main characteristics demonstrating that OANI and OVNI are the same phenomena: 1) OANI have been seen emerging from the sea and ascending into the air, proving they can operate in the skies. 2) OVNI have been observed descending into the sea and moving within it at high speeds, indicating they can function like submarines, and even faster.

Scientific and Paranormal Perspectives

The issue briefly mentions the views of physicist Michio Kaku, who suggested that extraterrestrials might communicate telepathically due to their advanced superiority and that space exploration would involve self-replicating robots. The magazine speculates whether UFOs/OANI could be such robots extracting resources from the deep sea.

Bibliographical References

A bibliography lists several relevant works, including Ivan T. Sanderson's "Les invisibles sous les mers," Janet Bord and Colin Bord's "Unexplained Mysteries of the 20th Century," and Charles Fort's "The Complete Books of Charles Fort."

"Contacts with visitors from space" by Alain Moreau

The magazine highlights the publication of Alain Moreau's seventh book, the third in the "Civilisations extraterrestres" series, titled "Contacts avec des visiteurs de l'espace." The author's critical study is presented as interesting and potentially leading to many exchanges within the ufology community. The article notes that Moreau positions himself regarding various ufological theses in his previous works and emphasizes the importance of physical contactee accounts as evidence of extraterrestrial presence. It criticizes the general aversion among ufologists to contactee reports, even those who accept extraterrestrial origins for 'abductions,' citing David Jacobs' dismissal of 1950s contactees as charlatans.

US Nuclear Missiles Neutralized by UFOs

An article by Jean Pierre Troadec reports on an interview with Robert Salas, a former USAF Colonel. Salas claims that US nuclear missiles were neutralized by the prolonged presence of a UFO over a base. Gérard Deforge comments on the courage of Salas in sharing this experience, noting that such information is not well-received by authorities in the US, even for retired personnel. He also mentions similar claims from French nuclear power plant directors about installations being monitored by unidentified craft.

Crop Circles in Sarraltroff

The final section discusses crop circles that appeared in Sarraltroff, Moselle, France, between June 9 and 10, 2018. These geometric figures, visible from the sky, are presented with the question of whether they are extraterrestrial manifestations, natural phenomena, or human hoaxes. The farmer, Jean-Claude Meyer, is quoted as being more pragmatic, suggesting they are the work of pranksters. Gilles Lorant suggests that a straight line connecting the motifs might indicate human intervention. Gérard Deforge humorously refers to "P.G....s" as the potential creator, advocating for peace of mind.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

This issue consistently explores the intersection of aerial and aquatic phenomena, suggesting a unified nature for these unexplained events. The magazine appears to favor a broader, more inclusive approach to ufology, embracing contactee accounts and challenging the skepticism of mainstream science and some within the ufological community. The editorial stance leans towards accepting the reality of these phenomena and exploring their potential extraterrestrial origins, while also acknowledging the possibility of hoaxes and natural explanations, particularly in the case of crop circles.