The Hawk Researcher - 1962 09 - September

Magazine Overview

This issue of the HAWK RESEARCHER, an official publication of the HAWK RESEARCH SOCIETY, dated August 1956, focuses heavily on the intersection of radar technology and unidentified flying objects (UFOs). The magazine is presented as the "2nd year of the HAWK RESEARCH SOCIETY's UFO investigation, and the fourth year of its total operation."

RADAR AND THE U.F.O. by Brinsley Le Poer Trench

The lead article, by Brinsley Le Poer Trench, details a remarkable incident on February 19, 1956, at the Orly Airport radar control room near Paris. A blip appeared with an echo twice the size of the largest known aircraft, behaving in a manner unlike any operator had seen before and not fitting the Paris traffic pattern. Simultaneously, a radio operator on an Air France flight observed an enormous, lit, round object. While Orly and Paris Observatory did not pick it up on their scopes, the Orly screen tracked a fantastic "waltz" for about four hours. The article references Aime Michel's book, "FLYING SAUCERS AND THE STRAIGHT-LINE MYSTERY," which recounts a similar sighting of three luminous orange objects near Orly on August 31, 1954, that were not tracked by radar.

Trench poses critical questions about UFO behavior concerning radar detection: why are some UFOs seen both from the ground and air and tracked by radar, while others are only seen from the ground? He suggests UFOs have an "apparently ability to decide whether they wish to be seen on radar," to limit the number of radar screens they appear on, or even to appear only on radar without being sighted visually.

An example of this third category is cited from Britain in late 1954, where "blips" appeared on inland radar screens, baffling the War Office and Air Ministry. The London "Sunday Dispatch" reported "STRANGE LIGHTS IN SKY BAFFLE WAR OFFICE," noting six occurrences in the weeks prior. The article continues on the next page.

(BRINSLEY LE POER TRENCH, continued)

The "blips" in Britain typically appeared around midday, flying east-to-west at about 12,000 feet, forming "U" or hairpin shapes, then converging into parallel lines, and finally "Z" formations before disappearing. These objects were invisible to the human eye but registered as 40 to 50 echoes on radar, covering a wide area. A War Office spokesman confirmed their radar sets were not faulty and that all sets in the area picked up the objects. Despite speculation about meteorological balloons, experimental aircraft, or kites, trained operators recognized these patterns as distinct. The article concludes that for several weeks in late 1954, a fleet of 40 to 50 UFOs operated over Britain, invisible to human eyes.

Trench suggests that a close study of radar sightings indicates UFOs can become invisible at will, possibly due to a vibrational theory where rapid spinning creates invisibility and a different gravitational effect. He posits that these radar blips show "intelligent and purposeful action."

"EARTHS EXTRA TWO SATTELITES" by F. Vane Iringen

This section reports on two faint, cloud-like objects seen circling Earth at a moon's distance, as observed by a Polish astronomer who photographed them four times. American astronomers found the report "very interesting," though noted they might be too insignificant for record books. The objects are described as likely not solid bodies but swarms of meteoric material caught in a "pocket" of low gravitational field strength, located sixty degrees ahead of the moon and a quarter of a million miles away.

Editor Makes Radio Appearance

The Editor, Harry Siebert, discussed UFOs and their aspects on KWOW radio in Southern California with Henry George. A 30-minute tape of the program is available.

Jeanne Steffen Reports UFO

Jeanne Steffen reported sighting a UFO on August 17th, about 22 miles from Monroe, Wisconsin. The object was round and red, moving in an easterly direction, and took about three minutes to cross the horizon. Her sisters, Elaine and Karen, also witnessed it.

X-15 ASTRONAUT SEE'S PAPER-LIKE OBJECT

On July 18th, Major Robert M. Whitw, while looking out of his X-15 plane near Edwards Air Force Base, California, reported a fluttering, hand-sized object. The Air Force explained such sightings as ice or oxygen crystals, but the article questions the increase in such sightings during a proposed "flap year."

Mike Cloyd of IBFS Reports

Mike Cloyd reports an incident on Tuesday, June 24th, where several FAA men at Ottumwa, Iowa Airport saw a white object blinking on and off. It later turned red and white and remained blinking. The following night, it was identified as an unknown, and jets were dispatched from Des Moines to chase it, but were left behind. Attempts were made to photograph it, and the report emphasizes the need for investigation before the Air Force potentially shuts down information.

FLYING SAUCERS IMPORTANT (??)

General L.M. Chassin, coordinator of Air Defense for the Allied Air Forces (NATO), is quoted as stating that "FLYING SAUCERS ARE OF HIGHEST IMPORTANCE." He urged governments to set up commissions of inquiry instead of ridiculing believers, emphasizing the need to combat a "conspiracy of silence."

AL TALKS TOO:-

ROAP director Allen Greenfield discussed UFOs on a WQXI radio program in Atlanta, Georgia, themed "The Trail of the Flying Saucer."

AND JIM:-

Jim Moseley appeared on the TV show "PLAY YOUR HUNCH," where panelists tried to guess his occupation as a flying saucer investigator.

NICAP IN DESPERATE NEED OF AID:-

The National Investigations Committee on Aerial Phenomenon (NICAP), located at 1536 Connecticut Ave., Washington 6, D.C., is in urgent need of funds. NICAP aims to achieve open congressional UFO hearings. They are preparing to publish "THE NICAP UFO EVIDENCE" but require money to distribute the book and provide copies to members of Congress. NICAP's magazine, "THE UFO INVESTIGATOR," and a membership card are available for $5.00 per year. The article urges readers to join NICAP to learn the truth about UFOs.

SCHOCOBOYS SNAP PUZZLES SPACE EXPERTS (NJAAP)

Space experts are interested in a snapshot taken by 14-year-old Alex Birche of five flying saucers near Mooreresant, Morosbourough, Drybshire, England. The Air Ministry requested the negative. Alex had no money for developing the film for weeks. His father initially doubted the photos, but upon development, recognized them as remarkable. Alex described the objects as about 500 feet up, not moving or making sound, vivid, with white blobs emerging before they vanished. The New Jersey Association of Aerial Phenomenon (NJAAP) received this report and is trying to obtain a copy of the photo.

EDITOR SIGHTS UFO:-

The editor reports sighting a UFO near Welles, Nevada, on his grandfather's ranch around 9 p.m. The object was described as a glowing, elongated, blue, pulsing blimp passing slowly. He experienced a strange feeling of being "understood" or "known." He believes he saw a few glowing specks leave the "mother craft" before they vanished, moving north to south. The sighting occurred around August 20th.

COMPLETE LIST OF MEMBERS

A comprehensive list of members of the HAWK RESEARCH SOCIETY is provided, including names and addresses from various locations in the USA and Holland. The society encourages members to exchange interests and information.

ANNIVERSARY TIME IS HERE:-

The issue notes the beginning of the 2nd year of the HAWK RESEARCH SOCIETY's UFO investigation and the 4th year of its total operation, formed after a meeting with George Adamski. Congratulations are also extended to NJAAP for beginning their 2nd year as a top UFO organization.

NJAAD. LANS CONVENTION:-

The New Jersey Association of Aerial Phenomenon (NJAAP) is sponsoring a meeting in Veterans Hall, New Jersey, featuring guest speakers and slides. HRS literature will be available at this meeting.

NOTES:*

The National Aerophenomenon Research League has appointed the editor of the Hawk Researcher as its Board chairman and editor of its newsletter. The small type used has reduced the newsletter from 8 pages to 5. An exclusive Adamski article by Steve Warner and the editor is to be printed soon by the Interplanetary News Service. The Hawk Researcher is published monthly by the Hawk Research Society for $1.00 a year, with no payment required for contributions except a complimentary copy.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue revolve around UFO sightings, particularly those involving radar detection and visual observations. There is a strong emphasis on the scientific investigation of UFOs, with articles detailing specific incidents and questioning official explanations. The magazine promotes the work of organizations like NICAP and NJAAP, advocating for greater transparency and official inquiry into the UFO phenomenon. The editorial stance appears to be one of serious investigation and a belief in the importance of UFO research, urging readers to support these efforts and to question the "conspiracy of silence."