IUFOPRA Information Network Journal Winter Edition

Magazine Overview

This issue of the IUFOPRA Information Network Journal, titled "ROSWELL: The show's not over yet!", focuses on the controversial Roswell Autopsy film and related UFO phenomena. The Winter Edition is free to IUFOPRA members and published by IUFOPRA from Dublin, Ireland. The main cover story re-examines the Roswell Autopsy footage, suggesting that after initial widespread criticism, a more critical appraisal is revealing new details and questioning previous assumptions.

Roswell Autopsy Film Debate

The lead article discusses the Roswell Autopsy footage, noting that while initially dismissed by researchers and the media, and with BUFORA's involvement questioned, a reassessment is underway. It highlights that Ray Santilli continues to deny any hoax involvement. The bodies in the film, though not overtly 'alien', bear resemblance to witness descriptions. Notably, no one has cashed in by selling their story, which would be expected if many people were involved in its making. The article poses questions about why no one has offered a reward for information exposing a hoax, asked US authorities for comment, or requested Ray Santilli take a lie-detector test. It also raises the point that if the film is indeed of an alien autopsy, and if Santilli claims it was filmed by an Army cameraman for the US Government, then the film's copyright may belong to the US Government, meaning Santilli might not have the right to claim copyright. This could allow others to sell copies freely.

Page 2 continues the IUFOPRA UPDATE, apologizing for delays and confirming the journal's arrival. It reiterates the focus on the Santilli Roswell film, emphasizing that until proven a hoax, it warrants intensive investigation. The article "Make money like Ray Santilli - Sell your own Alien Autopsy movie!" sarcastically suggests profiting from similar content. It also references a point raised in STEAMSHOVEL PRESS regarding the film's copyright potentially belonging to the US Government.

Page 9 features an article titled "ROSWELL - The debate rolls on!". It discusses the lack of tangible proof for UFOs, suggesting evidence is confiscated or covered up. It questions the 'missing time' phenomena often reported during UFO encounters, suggesting it could be used to discredit evidence. The article "The ROSWELL Aliens: Could Ray Santilli's film depict real Aliens?" presents a sketch by Roswell Mortician Glen Dennis, based on a nurse's description of an autopsy witness. It notes the Santilli film bodies do not resemble the typical 'Greys' but share similarities with witness accounts, including those of Betty and Barney Hill. The article suggests the dummy alien was well-researched or that a very important film was stumbled upon.

Page 10, "The Roswell Film" by Miles Johnston, offers a critical review of a video shown in Sheffield. Johnston was convinced it was a hoax, citing modern technology, clear movement suggesting interlaced TV imagery rather than old film, and a lack of expected film artifacts like dust or judder. He describes the autopsy sequence as staged, with the removal of the 'brain' resembling animal organs. He also notes the six-fingered hands shown in the video contradict witness accounts of four fingers. Johnston concludes the footage is likely video, not film, possibly shot on Beta-SP camcorder and converted to black and white.

Australian UFO Watch

Page 3 presents "AUSTRALIA UFO WATCH", a category report by Moira Mc Ghee, in association with IUFOPRA and INUFOR Australia. It details investigations into large orange glowing objects with a 'Fireball' appearance. Two sightings are detailed:

1. D.S. (near Horsham, Victoria): A music teacher observed a dull orange ball of light with a reddish tinge, round to oval in shape, and large. It travelled fast, then veered, slowed, and moved in a zig-zag pattern before stopping directly overhead. It then accelerated at incredible speed towards the horizon.
2. Mr. G.M. (Birdsville Airstrip, Simpson Desert): An aircraft pilot and at least 30 other witnesses saw two round orange lights approaching from the southeast. The rear light shot off, while the closest light passed directly overhead, appearing to be the size of a six-seater Cherokee with no navigation lights. It travelled at approximately 135 knots without sound, then turned and disappeared.

Aurora Aircraft

Page 4 features an article titled "AURORA DOES NOT EXIST!". It suggests the Pentagon denies the existence of the 'Aurora' aircraft to protect black projects, even misleading aerospace experts. The article contrasts this with numerous reports of high-speed delta or triangular craft. It mentions a General Hogle discussing the 'Aurora' phenomenon and the need for a release to debunk sightings. The military claims it does not operate such craft, yet conceptual designs match witness reports. The article also notes that in 1993, the Secretary of the Air Force stated the Air Force had no program called 'Aurora'. The section "AURORA - Now you see it - No you didn't!" refers to radio communications involving a General Hogle discussing the 'Aurora' and an article in "Jane's Defence Weekly". The article concludes that the Pentagon's efforts to debunk other incidents are similar to how they handle UFO sightings.

Biblical UFOs

Pages 5 and 6 delve into the connection between the Bible and UFOs, with an article by Pat Delaney. It discusses the Transfiguration, suggesting the 'bright cloud' type of UFO was present. It argues that the Early Church considered this an eyewitness account, not a myth. The article questions the interpretation of Biblical figures as mythological and highlights the Bible's emphasis on God showing himself through 'Befaps' (presumably referring to UFOs or advanced beings). It also examines the authenticity of the Nativity account, questioning the traditional Christmas date and suggesting a possible discrepancy with the Wise Men's arrival. The article posits that if the 'pillar of cloud' and 'bright cloud' are mythological, then Biblical people were guilty of idolatry. It also touches upon the Baptism of Jesus and the appearance of a UFO.

The Earl of Clancarty

Page 6 features an obituary for The Earl of Clancarty (William Francis Brinsley Le Poer Trench), who died on May 18th, 1995, at age 83. He was known for instigating a House of Lords debate on UFOs 16 years prior. As chairman of the Lords UFO study group, he theorized that aliens from different galaxies first populated Earth 65,000 years ago, with some residing within the Earth. He authored seven books on UFOs, including "THE SKY PEOPLE" and "THE FLYING SAUCER STORY". He also edited "FLYING SAUCER REVIEW" and founded CONTACT. His greatest disappointment was never having a close encounter himself, though he once spotted an "eerie white light".

The H.A.A.R.P. Project

Pages 7 and 8 detail "The H.A.A.R.P. Project". Described as a secret Pentagon attack on the Ionosphere, HAARP is a high-frequency active Auroral Project in Alaska, costing around $30 million, designed to beam over one Gigawatt of power into the Earth's ionosphere. While a public "Fact Sheet" described it as a scientific research facility with no military value, other documents obtained through FOIA reveal boasts of controlling ionospheric processes and creating "holes" in the ionosphere to focus electromagnetic energy. The Pentagon reportedly wants to use HAARP to disrupt communications, target missiles, and control global weather. The project involves significant environmental impact, including deforestation and pollution, and poses a danger to migratory birds. The article also notes potential health risks from human electromagnetic exposure, linking it to various diseases. Despite Pentagon denials, the project faced opposition from Native Alaskan peoples. In 1994, funding was requested to boost HAARP into a powerful "X-RAY MACHINE" for penetrating the Earth's Northern Hemisphere.

Page 8 also includes information on the "Southampton UFO Group Newsletter" and "ENIGMAS - The Journal of Strange Phenomena Investigations", providing contact details and subscription information for these publications.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The journal consistently questions official narratives and promotes an investigative, often skeptical, stance towards claims, particularly those made by government entities. There is a strong undercurrent of suspicion towards military and governmental secrecy, especially concerning UFO phenomena and advanced technology like the Aurora aircraft and HAARP. The publication appears to champion independent research and the sharing of information, even when it challenges established beliefs or official statements. The Roswell incident is presented as an ongoing mystery with layers of deception to uncover. The connection between UFOs and religious texts is explored as a means to understand historical accounts. The overall stance is one of encouraging critical thinking and open discussion among researchers and the public.

This issue of UFO Magazine, dated October/November 1983, focuses heavily on the controversial Roswell alien autopsy footage, with a significant portion dedicated to debunking it as a hoax. It also features a detailed report on a UFO sighting in Wales, known as the 'Welsh Case File'.

Roswell Footage Analysis

The article "Roswell (cont...)" presents a critical examination of the alleged alien autopsy footage. The author notes that the 'lights' effect seen on PAL/50 CCD cameras can be replicated under US/60 Hz fluorescent lights, and that a slower flicker is observed with AC 50Hz lights using 24 Frame film, suggesting technical manipulation. Section C of the analysis focuses on the Greek-looking symbols on the 'I' beams, suggesting they might be terrestrial or match human history, and that these beams, like the main footage, may have been shot on film with lower resolution.

The author describes the 'alien' in the footage as looking like a body made up with a false belly and butcher's bits, strongly indicating a hoax. A SKY Television Make Up artist reportedly dismissed stills of the being as a 'made up' hoax, stating that even if the film was genuine and shot in 1947, the technology existed at the time to construct such a being. When SKY NEWS in London viewed the Channel 4 program, their lighting cameraman, reporter, and editor reportedly agreed with the author's opinion that it was an obvious hoax. The author is certain that footage shown in Sheffield contains clear markers illustrating it is a hoax.

Ray Santilli, when asked directly if the film was genuine in a live SKY NEWS interview, reportedly avoided the question and deflected his answer. The British UFO Magazine is mentioned as publishing details about the companies and people behind the alleged hoax, including a major international record company. The author firmly believes the Roswell Santilli footage is a clear hoax, beyond doubt.

On the day of the Channel 4 and World viewing, UFO researchers in England, including Graham Birdsall and Jenny Randles, received three Polaroid snaps of the video being shot, including the moving 'being'. The article poses the questions: "Ray Santilli could not have made this film alone: Who is behind it? What are their motives?" It suggests that, similar to the Crop Circles phenomenon, this was a clear attempt to undermine the credibility of UFO investigators in Britain and the US. The article states that the investigative stance of QUEST emerged positively, while BUFORA was shown to be foolish, implying they were complicit in this attempt to publicly disinform.

Miles Johnston is introduced as a 37-year-old electronics/broadcast engineer who worked for BBC Television and SKY Television, investigating UFOs for 25 years. At SKY NEWS, he consulted on and helped produce four documentaries on UFOs and related subjects. He also produces 'Underground video documentaries' for scientists and researchers. He is a regular contributor to the IUFOPRA INFORMATION NETWORK JOURNAL.

The section "THE ROSWELL CORPSE" acknowledges that the initial reaction is that it's a hoax, but states that as yet there is no proof either way, and the ball is now in Santilli's court.

Welsh Case File

The "WELSH CASE FILE" by Margaret Fry details an incident that occurred on a Friday afternoon in October/November 1983, around 3 p.m., on the A547 Meliden to Prestatyn Road. The location is described as open countryside with fields sweeping down to the coast, with no trees obscuring the view.

Mrs K and her children were travelling home from Fair Holme School, St Asaph, when they rounded a bend and were confronted by a metallic craft. The object had 8 windows, spanned the entire road, and was hovering still and silent about 30 feet above it. The top and bottom rim reflected red, and there was a sort of electrical red fuzz, but otherwise, the Object was completely black. The children initially called it a 'flying saucer', but Mrs K dismissed it as being 'from a circus'.

Mrs K got out of her car and stood by the side. She was astonished when an odd car passed from the opposite direction from Prestatyn, did not stop, and passed under the object, despite her yelling, gesturing, and pointing. No cars came up behind her during the sighting, which is attributed to the road being an upper local road with little traffic.

The object then moved in a leisurely fashion over the fields towards the sea, maintaining the same height. Mrs K realized it had to be an extra-terrestrial craft and drove to Prestatyn Police Station, expecting a significant police response to such a world-shattering event. However, the police apparently knew nothing about UFO phenomena.

When asked if she had read books or watched TV programs on the subject, Mrs K said no, as she did not want her experiences coloured by others' views. She mentioned that someone in the Police (possibly John Roberts) had told the local press, without naming her, hoping other witnesses would come forward. None did. Anthony Pace, the postmaster at Gronant village, contacted her through the Police and visited her, giving her books. Mrs K was not impressed with Mr Pace or his views. She is described as a forceful personality who had hoped to meet someone knowledgeable. She and her children vividly recall the incident, and she is puzzled why other cars coming from Prestatyn did not see the object.

Margaret Fry offered a theory that the object might have been like rainbow or prism lines, visible only in direct eye alignment, similar to how prisms are accepted to exist but require specific viewing conditions. Mrs K exclaimed that this was the first explanation that made sense to her.

Correspondence

All correspondence, articles, and evidence are to be sent to IUFOPRA, P.O. BOX 3070, Whitehall, Dublin 9, Ireland.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring theme in this issue is the critical examination of UFO evidence, particularly the Roswell footage, which is presented as a clear hoax. The magazine appears to adopt a skeptical yet investigative stance, aiming to uncover the truth behind alleged UFO phenomena and expose potential disinformation campaigns. The editorial stance leans towards debunking sensational claims while acknowledging the ongoing mystery of UFOs, as seen in the 'Welsh Case File' which, while presenting a witness account, also explores rational explanations.