LA CIRCULAIRE

Magazine Overview

Title: LA CIRCULAIRE

Issue: 37

Date: November 1994

Document Type: Magazine Issue

This issue of LA CIRCULAIRE, a French publication focused on ufology and related phenomena, presents a diverse range of content, from eyewitness accounts and media reviews to scientific discussions and research updates. The magazine's contributors, identified by initials like JCLY, TRR, FCN, AGD, DBE, RRE, JSX, GMH, JPDN, EAI, HNT, JPPO, MLY, CNME, RFR, JCLY/TRR, DBN, FCN/TRR-R, JCLY-R, and TRR-R, provide a comprehensive look at the UFO landscape of late 1994.

New Observation and Misidentifications

The cover story, "NOUVELLE OBSERVATION," details a sighting on September 13, 1994, near Thionville, France. Witnesses described a triangular object, approximately 30 to 50 meters wide, with distributed white, orange, and green lights, flying at low altitude with a humming sound. The report speculates it might have been a dirigible, despite night flight restrictions.

The "MEPRISES" (Misidentifications) section addresses several incidents. One report from Le Parisien describes a 200 kg weather balloon falling onto a house roof between Auch and Toulouse on October 12, 1994, causing damage and alerting authorities who initially thought it was a UFO. Another potential misidentification from Le Parisien on September 29, 1994, concerns a laser beam from the Axe-Majeur in Cergy-Pontoise, which was reactivated and observed at night, mistaken by some for a UFO.

Several other potential misidentifications are discussed, including a Russian "EKIP" aircraft with turbines, described in VSD magazine. Air International features the A-12 Avenger (perfect triangle) and TR3-A, along with exotic propulsion systems and futuristic designs. Concise and Military Parade magazines cover the "Ekip" aircraft, a saucer-shaped aircraft built by the Saratov firm, with demonstration flights planned for March 1995.

Science et Vie magazine is cited for articles on a "full moon" illuminating balloon and a "bubble of light" from Airstar, a luminous balloon. A peculiar incident from Dunes Ste Marguerite in August 1992 involved an observer seeing a luminous point with irregular movements, later identified as a kite using integrated lighting.

Media Reviews: Films, TV, and Books

A significant portion of the magazine is dedicated to reviewing media that feature UFOs and extraterrestrial themes. This includes:

• TV Fiction: Several television programs are mentioned, such as "Jinny of my dreams" (TMC), "Code Quantum" (M6), "Tekwar" (RTL Television), "UFO" (Série Club), "Eroberung vom Planet der Affen" and "Die schlacht um den Planet der Affen" (ZDF), "Abyss" (TSR), "Fire in the sky" (Multivision), "Buck Rogers in the 25th Century" (RTL TV), "Annihilator" (M6), "The X-Files" (M6), "Capricorn One" (M6), "Operation Thunder" (F3), "Future Imperfect, Los Angeles 1991" (M6), and "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" (F2).
• Cinema: Films reviewed include "The Prince of Darkness" (Ciné Cinémas), "Easy Rider" (Nouvel Observateur), and discussions around Spielberg's "E.T." and "Jurassic Park" (Le Parisien).
• Books: The issue references "La pensée scientifique et les parasciences" (Science et Vie), "Et si les anges étaient des E.T.?" (Paris-Match), "Les grandes énigmes du monde" (Félix R. Paturi), "Dictionnaire du mystère" (René Louis), and "Dictionnaire de la cartophilie francophone" (Armand Paul Noël).

Research, Technology, and Organizations

The magazine highlights ongoing research and technological developments. Air & Cosmos reports on a Testor model kit resembling a secret aircraft, and the URANE saucer model. Science et Vie discusses the Biosphere 2 project and the search for extraterrestrial life. The issue also mentions the "Mogul" project in relation to the Roswell incident, as reported by Le Point.

Several organizations are mentioned in the context of UFO research and information dissemination, including the ATIC, Wright-Patterson, Groom Lake, SOS OVNI Seine, CFRU-91, and the UFO Bank.

Specific Cases and Themes

Roswell Incident: Le Point and People magazines are cited for articles discussing the Roswell crash, with Le Point reporting that the US Air Force investigation concluded the debris belonged to the "Mogul" project. However, the article notes that ufological circles believe this explanation is insufficient.

Crop Circles: The section "CERCLES" discusses crop circle art by Nils Udo and mentions a Land Art representation at La Défense. It also references a book, "Telluric Energies," which illustrates cereal pictograms and discusses hypotheses about their origin, including ET spacecraft.

Extraterrestrial Themes in Culture: The magazine notes the prevalence of extraterrestrial themes in popular culture, from cartoons like "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" to children's books and video games like "Taz in escape from Mars."

Ufological Research: The "RECHERCHE UFOLOGIQUE" section announces a work titled "Lueurs géophysiques" by Marc Hallet. The "SESSION CNEGU" notes the internal nature of the 49th session and plans for the 50th.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

LA CIRCULAIRE consistently explores the intersection of unexplained phenomena, popular culture, and scientific inquiry. The editorial stance appears to be one of open-mindedness, presenting various accounts and theories while also critically examining potential misidentifications and providing scientific perspectives. The magazine actively engages with media portrayals of UFOs and aliens, analyzing how these narratives reflect and shape public perception. There is a clear effort to document sightings, research, and cultural references related to the UFO phenomenon, serving as an archive for enthusiasts and researchers alike. The recurring mention of contributors and their specific sources (e.g., JCLY-R, TRR-R) indicates a collaborative and detailed approach to information gathering.