Info OVNI - Series 2 - No 02 - 1979

Magazine Overview

This issue of INFO OVNI, identified as issue number 2, features the prominent title 'OVNI' on its cover, along with the ISSN 0180-7102. The cover image is a grainy black and white depiction of a silhouetted figure in a landscape, suggesting a theme of extraterrestrial encounters.

Rencontre Rapprochée du Troisième Type ? (Close Encounter of the Third Kind?)

The primary article, 'Rencontre Rapprochée du Troisième Type ?', details a significant UFO sighting and encounter that occurred on January 18, 1977, around 00:30 AM at 'La Chaumette' in Bussière-Saint-Georges, Creuse, France. The witness, identified as Monsieur P. Maurice, an former legionnaire, was alone at his country house. After a pleasant evening, he was returning home when he was suddenly 'projected' into a bush about 50 meters away. He then observed a large, dark, cloud-like object, approximately 20 meters in diameter, hovering about 4-5 meters above the ground. This object featured three juxtaposed lights of an ochre color, about 20 cm in diameter, which he described as 'eyes' that seemed to be watching him. He felt an intelligent presence and experienced intense fear.

During the encounter, the witness was immobilized, his feet seemingly stuck to the ground. He then began to tremble violently, as if shaken by an external force, accompanied by a strong current of air and a fan-like noise. The 'eyes' of the object moved in a curious alternating pattern, sometimes obscuring the central part like scissors. Monsieur P. implored the beings, and his trembling lessened. He also noticed white, 'sheep-like' or 'flower-like' objects, beautiful and immobile, surrounding him and the bush. He observed a 'paw'-like appendage hanging from the main object. Subsequently, the lateral 'eyes' disappeared, leaving only a central 'eye' that emitted a conical beam of silvery-white light. The main object then began to spin rapidly, retracting and disappearing as if into an inverted funnel.

After the object vanished, Monsieur P. returned to his neighbor's house, shouting for help. He was found with 'haggard eyes'. A significant detail is that the entire event, from his return home to his neighbor's house, lasted one hour and a quarter, a period of which he had no conscious memory. Despite the cold night, he felt no chill. The following day, he suffered from severe headaches and was diagnosed with shock by a doctor. An investigation of the site revealed no trace of the object or any physical evidence, though his anti-magnetic watch functioned normally. He also experienced intense itching on his arms before leaving the area. Prior to this experience, Monsieur P. had no interest in UFOs and did not believe in them, but the encounter 'literally transformed' him.

CE QUI SE PASSE DANS LES COULISSES (What Happens Behind the Scenes)

This section discusses the investigation process and the role of the 'Groupe 03100'. It highlights that the initial report by Gérard Nicoulaud was a preliminary one, and the summarized facts presented might contain divergences from the full investigation. The article emphasizes the extensive efforts and research involved in such investigations, often carried out by dedicated individuals who are not widely recognized. Gérard Nicoulaud is described as an attentive and available individual, not a professional ufologist, but a crucial correspondent for the group.

UN SACRE PROBLEME A RESOUDRE (A Serious Problem to Solve)

The most significant aspect for the witness, Monsieur P., was his 'hole in memory' – the missing hour and a quarter. He expressed a strong desire to understand what happened during that time. Gérard Nicoulaud, aware of similar cases like the Betty and Barney Hill abduction, suggested hypnosis as a means to recover the memory. However, the group faced a moral dilemma: the missing time could be a result of the witness's subconscious censoring a traumatic experience. Re-experiencing such a trauma under hypnosis could lead to irreversible psychological catastrophe. Despite these risks, after careful consideration and assurance that Monsieur P. could be hypnotized safely, the group decided to proceed with a session. Michel Dufourny was tasked with conducting the experience.

METHODE DU GROUPE 03100 (Method of Groupe 03100)

The article outlines the methodology of Groupe 03100 for hypnosis investigations. They acknowledge the potential for the hypnotist to influence the subject's responses and the possibility of the subject trying to please the hypnotist. To mitigate these issues, their method avoids direct interrogative hypnosis. Instead, it focuses on memory regression. The subject is placed in a deep hypnotic state, known as somnambulism, ideally with eyes open, allowing them to perceive their surroundings while remaining receptive to suggestions. The key originality of their method is conducting the hypnosis session on-site, in the original conditions of the observation, and asking the subject to simply 'Say aloud what is happening' and 'Say aloud what you see'. The investigators' role is limited to observing and recording the subject's behavior.

PREPARATION DE LA SEANCE (Preparation of the Session)

The preparation for the hypnosis session, which took place in July 1977, involved clearly communicating three crucial points to Monsieur P. Firstly, the possibility of the hypnosis failing despite the practitioner's skill. Secondly, the potential for Monsieur P. to spontaneously reveal highly personal details about his private life, which would be kept confidential and only published with his explicit consent after reviewing the recorded session. Thirdly, and most importantly, Monsieur P. was warned that the session would involve reliving the entire experience, including the traumatic aspects, and he would likely feel the same terror again. Despite these warnings, Monsieur P. courageously accepted the risk, stating he had 'seen worse' and that he hadn't 'died from it'.

The plan was to approach the memory gap from both ends: first, by having the witness relive the events leading up to the moment he inserted his key into the lock (the beginning of the memory gap), and second, by having him recall what happened before his fall into the bush.

LE 19/07/1977 (July 19, 1977)

The hypnosis session was conducted at nightfall, to match the ambient lighting conditions described by the witness. Michel Dufourny used progressive relaxation, followed by Vogt's fractional hypnosis and a sign-signal method. The somnambulistic state was achieved in 20-25 minutes, with the subject's eyes open. He responded correctly to tests for amnesia, catalepsy, and anesthesia. He was then led outside to his door, given a cigarette similar to the one he had that fateful night, and prompted to regress to January 18, 1977, at 00:30 AM. The suggestion was that he had just finished playing cards with friends and was returning home.

LE 18/01/1977 BIS! (January 18, 1977, AGAIN!)

The article details the timeline of the session. At 'Time 0', the subject was at point 1 on the plan. He inserted his key into the lock but immediately withdrew it and put it in his right pocket. He then took a step back, staggering slightly. The narrative indicates that the following words and behaviors of the witness would be described in detail, though the text acknowledges that words alone cannot fully convey the intense atmosphere of this 'reconstitution'.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

This issue of INFO OVNI focuses on a detailed case study of a UFO encounter and the subsequent investigation using hypnosis. The magazine appears to adopt a serious and methodical approach to UFO phenomena, emphasizing the importance of thorough investigation, witness testimony, and the challenges associated with memory recovery through hypnosis. The editorial stance seems to be one of open inquiry into unexplained phenomena, while also acknowledging the psychological and ethical complexities involved in such research. The emphasis on 'Groupe 03100' and their specific methodology suggests a commitment to rigorous, albeit unconventional, investigative techniques.

This document is an excerpt from a publication titled 'hypnose' (hypnosis), dated July 19, 1977. It details a specific case study involving a hypnotic session and draws extensive comparisons between the subject's reported experience and documented Marian apparitions. The content appears to be from a French-language magazine or journal, likely focused on paranormal or ufological topics.

Case Study: Hypnotic Session of July 19, 1977

The core of the document is a transcript and analysis of a hypnotic session with a subject referred to as 'Monsieur P.'. The session, conducted by investigators Michel Dufourny and Jean Giraud (associated with Groupe 03100), aimed to explore an alleged encounter.

Subject's Experience Under Hypnosis

The subject, initially immobile and disoriented, was prompted to speak aloud. At 20 seconds, he repeatedly uttered, "OH, J'M'EN VAIS... J'M'EN VAIS..." (Oh, I'm going... I'm going...), with the third utterance being a sob of "powerless despair." He then turned and moved slowly towards a path.

At 45 seconds, while walking, he uttered an "OH" of despair and pain. By 55 seconds, at location 2 on a diagram, his voice broken and sobbing, he declared, "ILS SONT LA" (They are there), and turned towards the spot where he had fallen earlier, as if seeing a "cloud" above the path, despite the vegetation making it impossible to discern anything.

At 1 minute 15 seconds, he advanced towards the path, pointing to a location and saying, "AVEC LEUR GROS MACHIN... LA !" (With their big thing... there!).

At 1 minute 30 seconds (location 3), he held his left temple, complaining of head pain: "OH ! MA TETE ! OH... OH .LA". He appeared to be in agony, stopped, and curled up before continuing towards the path.

At 2 minutes, he was on the path, repeating, "ILS SONT LA... ILS SONT LA..."

At 2 minutes 15 seconds (location 4), he could now see the encounter site, exclaiming, "C'EST GROS... GROS... LA LUMIERE... LA LUMIERE" (It's big... big... The light... The light), in sobs, followed by an incomprehensible word.

At 2 minutes 40 seconds, as he slowly advanced, investigators felt he was following a silent dialogue. He then stated, "LA... ILS SONT LA... CES GROS YEUX... LA, LA IL A SON OEIL... LA... ILS SONT DEDANS... LA... ILS M'VEULENT PAS D'MAL..." (There... they are there... those big eyes... there, there is its eye... there... they are inside... they don't want to hurt me...), all while sobbing.

At 3 minutes 25 seconds (location 5), he said, "LA! ... LA, AU DESSUS... LA... LES DEUX YEUX... ICI ILS SONT !" (There! ... There, above... there... the two eyes... here they are!).

At 3 minutes 45 seconds, he referred to "DES BOLS" (bowls), alluding to the apparent size of three luminous sources below the "cloud" which he equated to eyes the size of bowls. He also mentioned "LE TRAIT" (the line), referring to a luminous ray that had fallen on his eyes during a conscious phase.

At 4 minutes (location 6), as he crossed a point that would have led him under the "cloud," he collapsed, crying out, "OH ! C'EST PAS VRAI... NON... NON... LAISSEZ MOI... LAISSEZ MOI..." He wept and held his head, saying, "OH... OH MA TETE ! ..."

At 4 minutes 15 seconds, the subject was immobilized, causing distress to the investigators. Jean Giraud ordered the experiment to stop, and Michel Dufourny independently made the same decision, initiating the return to calm.

At 6 minutes 15 seconds, the subject regained consciousness, disoriented and with no memory of the painful minutes he had experienced. The rest of the evening was spent in friendly discussion, with the subject seemingly unaffected.

Investigators' Report and Analysis

The written report is acknowledged as insufficient to fully capture the session's unfolding. The use of a video recorder is planned for future sessions. The investigators were deeply affected by witnessing the subject, described as a "BON VIVANT" (bon vivant) and former legionnaire, reduced to a sobbing, pleading state.

They admit that the reader may be disappointed as "WE KNOW HARDLY MORE THAN BEFORE." While they did not achieve their expected results, they acted with conscience, prioritizing the subject's interest over research. The information gathered, though meager, is considered of "capital interest." However, these results can be interpreted in two ways: by a "Ufophile" or objectively, adhering to scientific economy.

For two reasons, the investigators decline to provide definitive conclusions. Firstly, certain crucial elements and conclusions are ethically bound to remain unpublished, especially since the witness is easily identifiable due to an error by the publication 'LDLN'. Secondly, revealing the objective conclusion could lead to "harmful" generalizations.

They conclude that "THE TRUTH IS KNOWN AND THAT ALONE MATTERS." They advise ufologists to avoid using this case as an example or reference in their theories to prevent "much trouble" and "ridicule."

Troubling Similarities: Comparison with Marian Apparitions

This section compares Monsieur P.'s experience with documented Marian apparitions, suggesting parallels.

1/ Witness Drawn to the Location

Monsieur P. was not voluntarily drawn to the site of his apparition; he felt an "exterior" action compelled him. This is compared to "seers" who are often drawn to apparition sites by an irresistible "CALL."

• Examples cited include:
• Fatima (1917): Lucia felt "pushed by a FOREIGN FORCE."
• Heede, Germany (1937): Four children were "PUSHED" to return to the site.
• Kerrytown, Ireland (1939): Monsieur Ateer found himself on the road to the apparitions "WITHOUT HIS KNOWLEDGE."
• Banneux, Belgium (1953): A girl became like a "SOMNAMBULIST," obeying "IMPULSES" each evening.

2/ A Brutal Fall

Monsieur P. experienced a sensation of falling through undergrowth, like being dropped from a height. The text questions whether it was levitation or a brutal fall, noting both phenomena appear in apparitions.

• Examples cited include:
• Garabandal, Spain (1961): Conchita seemed to levitate.
• Beauraing (1932): Witnesses fell to their knees as if "struck by lightning," or were "mown down."

3/ Paralysis

After his fall, Monsieur P. felt paralyzed, unable to move his legs and lower body. This paralysis is also noted in other apparitions.

• Examples cited include:
• Garabandal, Spain (1961): Conchita and companions became "completely insensitive" and were "NAILED to the ground."

4/ The Cloud

Monsieur P. perceived a dark, immobile mass, "darker than night," about 20m long and 10m wide, hovering above the path. Its perimeter undulated.

• Examples cited include:
• Codosera, Spain (1945): Marceline Barrosa observed a "DARK MASS OF CLOUD-LIKE APPEARANCE."
• Necedah, USA (1950): Madame Fred Van Hoof saw a "blue cloud" behind trees, and later a "mist" condensing.
• Saint Bruno, Canada (1968): A "cloud" opened up.
• Pontmain (1871): A "golden cloud" emerged from a rock.
• Fatima (1917): Children were enveloped in "almost blinding light."

5/ The Ash Tree

Monsieur P. estimated the "cloud's" altitude at about ten meters. A nearby ash tree measured 13 meters, suggesting the cloud might have been interpenetrated with its branches, a characteristic also found in Marian apparitions.

6/ The Whirlwind

While immobilized on the path, Monsieur P. felt caught in a whirlwind.

7/ Fluctuating Manifestations

During his immobilization under the "cloud," Monsieur P. experienced intense tremors, which varied in intensity as he pleaded. This is compared to Marian apparitions where manifestations fluctuate, sometimes responding to prayers.

• Examples cited include:
• Pontmain (1871): The Virgin grew larger, and the inscription "MAIS PRIEZ, MES ENFANTS" appeared.
• Tilly sur Seuilles (1896): The Lady appeared in a radiance that increased with the fervor of prayers.
• Heede, Germany (1937): The apparition became "BRIGHTER" when children prayed more fervently.
• Kerrytown, Ireland (1939): The figure became "LUMINOUS" during prayer.

The phenomenon appears to respond to the witnesses' fervor.

8/ Magnificent Flowers

During his experience, Monsieur P. was surrounded by magnificent white flowers, a characteristic noted in religious apparitions.

• Example cited:
• Fatima (1917): A rain of white corpuscles, like snowflakes, fell and disintegrated upon touching the ground.

9/ Insensitivity to Cold and Other Sensations

Monsieur P. remained outside for an hour in freezing temperatures without feeling the cold. He also did not feel the scratches from brambles during his fall. This insensitivity is common among "seers" in ecstasy.

• Examples cited include:
• Pontmain (1871): Seven children experienced their first apparition for over three hours in snow and ice without feeling the cold.
• Lourdes (1858): Bernadette was reciting prayers with a candle flame held close to her fingers, which showed no alteration, despite a strong draft.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The document highlights a recurring theme of comparing a modern UFO encounter, as described under hypnosis, with numerous historical Marian apparitions. The investigators from Groupe 03100 adopt a cautious and ethically-minded stance, prioritizing the subject's well-being and withholding definitive conclusions. They emphasize that the truth is known to them but cannot be fully disclosed due to ethical and identification concerns. Their advice to ufologists to avoid using this case as a reference underscores their belief in the sensitive and potentially misleading nature of such comparisons. The overall tone suggests a deep respect for the subject's experience while maintaining a critical, yet open, perspective on the interpretation of paranormal phenomena.

This issue of 'OVNI D'ICI ET D'AILLEURS' (UFOs from Here and Elsewhere) focuses on various unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP) and UFO sightings, primarily from France, spanning the years 1974 to 1978. It includes detailed witness testimonies, investigator notes, and some analysis, alongside a section on atmospheric phenomena and a catalogue update.

Testimonies and Sightings

Lourdes Testimony

The issue begins with a testimony from the Lourdes events, recounting an incident involving Bernadette and a doctor. After Bernadette's prayer, her face transformed, and she was examined by a doctor who found no burns despite her holding a lit candle. The doctor, initially skeptical, became convinced by the events. This section is presented as a critical historical account from Dr. Dozous.

Atmospheric Phenomenon

Another section discusses an "Atmospheric Phenomenon" observed by a "Monsieur P.". He witnessed a landscape illuminated as if by moonlight, even though the moon was not visible. This is compared to numerous Marian apparitions where the Virgin Mary's presence is often accompanied by inexplicable luminous manifestations, such as a cloud or light appearing from nowhere. The text notes the striking similarity between Monsieur P.'s experience and these apparitions, suggesting that all the characteristics of a Marian apparition were present, with the notable absence of the Virgin Mary herself, possibly due to Monsieur P. being a notorious non-believer.

Case: Blénière, Langy (November 1977)

On November 11, 1977, around 5:30 PM, Roger S., a farmer, reported seeing two headlights moving at high speed in a wheat field near his home. These headlights did not illuminate the landscape, were yellowish, and made no noise. They moved close to the ground, heading southeast. After two seconds, the headlights extinguished, and an orange ball formed where they had been. This silent, car-wheel-sized ball rose vertically. The witness could not recall how it appeared or disappeared. The phenomenon occurred under a high-voltage power line. The field was inaccessible by vehicle due to surrounding hedges.

Case: Montilly to Saint Léopardin (May 1978)

On May 15, 1978, around 2:00 AM, Jacqueline B. was driving when she noticed a dull orange object, shaped like a half-moon, at an altitude of about 300 meters. The object followed her car for about 3 km, varying its apparent size and position. Near Laugère, at about 600-700 meters to the left of the road and 10 meters high, a bright orange incandescent ball appeared, transforming into a large, triangular shape. This transformation occurred from top to bottom, like a descending blind. The phenomenon was enormous, as tall as a two-story house, and illuminated the entire landscape. A bright white beam of light then shot out from the top of the object. Panicked, the witness fled. She was later followed by a similar dull orange, crescent-shaped object. The investigation was conducted the same day, but the witness's fear and the darkness prevented her from precisely locating the appearance site.

Case: Cournon to Lempdes (July 1978)

On July 8, 1978, around midnight, an unknown witness driving between Cournon and Lempdes saw a very bright white light about 300 meters ahead. Mistaking it for an accident, the witness slowed down. However, in a turn, no accident was found. The light came from a 5-meter-high mass stationary on a roadside verge. The rounded top of the mass, shaped like a parachute, was topped by a blinding white light. The witness observed human-like figures inside the object, wearing tight suits and helmets, visible through a transparent wall. The object disappeared as the witness drove past. Later, the witness's wife and mother reported seeing two strange lights in the sky around 9:30 PM, one red-orange and one green, which vanished abruptly after about ten seconds, moving at high speed with zigzags. The next day, the witness found an area where the tall grass was flattened as if by a radiant blast. The ground bore a deep triangular mark, 60 to 70 cm in size, suggesting a hollow triangular support. The object was estimated to be 3 meters in diameter and was positioned under a power line.

Case: RN 79, Paray le Monial to Charolles (May/June 1974)

In May or June 1974, around 8:30 PM or 9:00 PM, Marie Claude Dupasquier was driving behind a truck carrying wood. Suddenly, a blue, elongated "cigar"-shaped object descended across the road at very low altitude. It appeared somewhat "puffy" with blinking blue lights, estimated to be the size of a DC8 fuselage. The witness could not determine its material or color. The blue impression came from the lights, which were perhaps aligned and numbered about ten. The object's descent angle was steep, leading the witness to think it was an aircraft in difficulty or about to crash. She had to brake suddenly as the truck also stopped, its driver having also perceived the phenomenon. No sound was heard, and the object disappeared behind poplar trees. The entire observation lasted only a few seconds. The witness was surprised by the object's silent movement and her own lack of fear.

Case: Les Sables d'Olonne (August 1974)

In August 1974, during the evening, Jean Pierre Pailloux (10 years old at the time) and other people were watching the sea. Two luminous objects appeared on the horizon and passed overhead at an altitude of about a hundred meters, moving at the speed of a tourist plane. Their trajectory was straight, horizontal, and regular, heading west-east. The objects were described as vertical, luminous eggs, red in color, with their points upwards and truncated bases. The upper part of their front featured a large triangular "porthole" from which a white light radiated, as if illuminated by neon. The two objects were vertically aligned, separated by about one and a half to two times their height. Orange filaments or short light beams radiated around them. The underside of the objects was flat and had three small, regularly spaced circular openings that appeared as black "holes." The objects were subjectively estimated to be about 5 meters in diameter, the size of a "small house."

Catalogue Update

Annual Catalogue Update

The issue includes a notice regarding the annual update of the catalogue for "Atterrissage en Auvergne" as of December 31, 1978. It states that catalogues are ephemeral and constantly updated with new facts or revised information. Thematic catalogues will be updated annually, and readers are invited to submit any new or contradictory information they may have regarding reported cases.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

This issue of 'OVNI D'ICI ET D'AILLEURS' consistently presents witness testimonies of unexplained aerial phenomena. The editorial stance appears to be one of serious investigation and documentation of these events, comparing them to known phenomena (like Marian apparitions) and exploring potential explanations or characteristics of the objects and their occupants. The magazine aims to collect and disseminate information on UFO sightings, encouraging reader participation in updating its records. The recurring themes are the mystery of UAPs, the nature of light phenomena, the potential for non-human intelligence, and the challenges of investigation.

Title: INFO OVNI
Issue: 060178
Volume: 4
Date: August 1975
Publisher: INFO OVNI
Country: France
Language: French

The Villars de Lens Sighting

This issue of INFO OVNI features a detailed report on a UFO sighting that occurred in Villars de Lens, France, on August 1975, at approximately 9:30 PM. The primary witnesses were six children in a vacation camp, along with Laurent Aufrère and Djebel Abdul.

The Encounter

Laurent, looking out from behind a curtain near a window, suddenly observed a red luminous sphere in the sky above a low cloud on the horizon. He described it as appearing suddenly and having an apparent diameter equal to half that of the full moon. The object ascended vertically, as if emerging from the cloud, which it illuminated with a white light. Subsequently, it executed a curve, taking a horizontal trajectory directly towards the witnesses.

As the object approached the building, the children, now uneasy, hid behind the curtains. The object then appeared to them as a "large target." Its front face was decorated with regular concentric circles of various colors, arranged from outside to inside as: Red, blue, green, yellow, blue, green, yellow. Each color possessed the purity and luminosity of a rainbow. Surrounding the sphere, arranged in a vertical plane facing the witnesses, were 8 to 10 short, rigid white rods, each tipped with a small, very luminous red ball. None of the elements blinked, but the overall effect was dazzling.

The brightly colored phenomenon advanced directly towards the witnesses at the speed of a small touring plane and passed almost directly overhead, allowing them to observe its underside. The underside featured only three concentric circles: red, orange, and green. The green circle, located centrally, was relatively large and bore a design in its center that the witnesses likened to a rectangular door, resembling "chocolate paper" and conforming to the sphere's curvature. This "door" had a large green circle in the middle of its left side (the length side), which the children described as a "handle," although it was merely a drawing without any relief. They noted that without this "handle," they would not have thought of it as a "door."

At the moment the object passed almost directly overhead, a single rod tipped with a red ball was observed on the left side of the sphere, corresponding to the "handle" side.

Object Characteristics and Dimensions

The object was observed at an altitude of between 80 and 100 meters (at least twice the height of a 15-story building). Its apparent diameter was estimated to be about three-quarters of that of the full moon.

Subjectively, Laurent estimated the sphere's diameter to be 1.50 to 2 meters, the dimensions of the "door" to be 1 meter by 0.40 meters, and the length of the rods to be 30 centimeters. These estimations, while coherent among themselves, did not correspond to the apparent diameter at the estimated distance.

The object, with its perfectly defined shapes, was perceived very clearly. No sound was noted. The duration of the observation was estimated to be approximately one minute.

A note indicates that the estimations of size, dimensions, distances, and duration are provided for indicative purposes only, as tests conducted on the reporter (L. Aufrère) were deemed "non-significant."

Interestingly, when the witness was interviewed again six months later, he gave the same description with one detail omitted: he no longer mentioned the rods carrying the luminous red balls.

Information and Publications

The magazine also includes an "INFORMATION" section. It announces that in addition to the annual subscription to INFO OVNI (three issues per year for 20.00 F.), they plan to publish a special issue each year on a particular subject.

For 1979, they have selected an "ILLUSTRATED CATALOGUE of Humanoid appearances." Extensive research has been conducted, and dozens of sketches have been made. The first volume of this series, dedicated to the main manifestations of Humanoids, is expected to be released in June 1979. This richly illustrated work will comprise approximately 48 pages, covering about thirty famous cases as well as some entirely new cases, grouped into four main chapters:

• LES SCAPHANDRIERS (The Divers/Spacemen)
• LES BIBENDUMS (The Michelin Men/Blobs)
• LES OBESES (The Obese Ones)
• LES ROBOTS (The Robots)

This work can be ordered immediately from M.J.C. de Montluçon, Boîte Postale 401, Montluçon, for the modest sum of 10.00 F.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The primary theme of this issue is a detailed account of a specific UFO sighting, emphasizing the visual characteristics of the object and the testimony of multiple witnesses, particularly children. The magazine appears to be dedicated to documenting and analyzing such phenomena. The editorial stance is evident in the detailed reporting and the announcement of future publications focused on UFOs and related subjects like humanoids, suggesting a commitment to exploring and disseminating information within the ufology community. The inclusion of sketches and the planned catalog indicate a focus on visual evidence and classification of different types of alleged encounters.