LDLN Contact Lecteurs - 1971 004

Magazine Overview

Title: LUMIÈRES DANS LA NUIT
Issue: N° 4, 14th Year
Date: November 1971
Publisher: R. VEILLITH
Price: 2 F.

This issue of "Lumières dans la Nuit" is dedicated to the passionate search for truth about mysterious celestial objects, aiming to guide humanity towards new horizons. It features a collection of observations and investigations, with a strong emphasis on detailed case studies and witness testimonies.

Table of Contents Highlights

The magazine's table of contents indicates coverage of various topics:

• DANS LE VAR (Pages 2-6): This section likely details investigations and sightings within the Var region of France.
• DIVERS (Pages 6-13): A general section for various reports and observations.
• INSOLITE (Pages 13-14): This section covers unusual or peculiar cases.
• CHRONIQUE ESPAGNOLE (Pages 14-16): Reports and investigations from Spain.

Key Articles and Investigations

ENQUETE A DRAGUIGNAN (Pages 2-3)

This detailed investigation, conducted by MM. Jean Chasseigne and François Moll, recounts an observation that occurred near Draguignan on March 29, 1971, around 9:00 PM. Two witnesses, André Bouchaud (23) and Pierre Calafat (25), were in a secluded house area for an orchestra rehearsal when they noticed an intense light. Initially mistaken for an aircraft, the object was described as luminous, roundish, with a dark red light, and an estimated diameter of 10-15 meters. Bouchaud described it as lenticular, while Calafat saw it as semi-spherical with a luminous edge. The object exhibited rapid vertical and oblique movements, described as 'Z' patterns, before moving towards a vineyard and hovering about 10-15 meters above the ground. It then moved with an oscillating motion towards the vineyard, where it remained for about two minutes before departing rapidly towards Flayosc at a 60° angle. Calafat reported feeling a sense of oppression and difficulty breathing, and his watch was later found to be strongly magnetized.

The article also touches upon the geological context of the area, noting a dense network of faults near Draguignan, some extending towards Flayosc. It mentions a previous observation in July 1966 near Lentier, suggesting the Haut-Var region is rich in such observations.

ETUDE DE CENT ATTERRISSAGES IBÉRIQUES

This section is noted as having its text not received in time for publication, with the continuation promised for the December issue.

DANS LE HAUT-VAR (Pages 2-3)

1. A DRAGUIGNAN (September 20-27, 1945)

An anonymous shepherd reported an encounter with a luminous, circular object about the size of a football. A powerful headlight emanated from the object, illuminating the ground intensely. The sheep were panicked, and the shepherd hid under a bush, feeling a strange vertigo. The object ascended vertically and departed.

2. SUR LA N. 555 AU N-O DE DRAGUIGNAN (July 17, 1966)

Communicated by M. P. Billet, this report from the "Revue d'Etudes et d'Informations de la Gendarmerie Nationale" (1967) describes an observation by six witnesses near Draguignan. While driving, they saw a luminous object described as an oval mass, about 1.5 to 2 times the length of their car, with a lit rod at one end and dimly lit portholes. It hovered, rotated, and descended to about 50 meters above the ground, emitting light beams. The object then moved towards Draguignan and disappeared. The witnesses were struck by the total silence of the object's movement. Another group of witnesses saw a circular object, like a 'camembert box', with opaque white light, moving silently.

3. A DRAGUIGNAN EN MARS 1968

Investigated by MM. Jean Chasseigne and François Moll, this incident involved Christian Fabre (16) who observed an orange, cigar-shaped object above the hills. The object transformed into a lenticular shape, descended rapidly and oscillated, then ascended and departed westwards at high speed. The witness provided a drawing of the observation.

A BARGEMON (VAR) (August 11 or 12, 1969)

Investigated by MM. J. Chasseigne and François Moll, this observation involved about twenty young people. They saw a luminous point that descended and became orange and phosphorescent. It moved slowly, then became disc-shaped with a dome, and departed rapidly towards the northeast. The object was described as being the size of a car, with an orange top and grey underside.

CHRONIQUE ESPAGNOLE

SUR LE TIBIDABO AU NORD DE BARCELONE (September 2-5, 1969)

Reported by M. D. Soler Garcia, this observation involved a luminous object described as a horizontal crescent moon, about the size of a shirt button, appearing at high altitude. It remained stationary but seemed to oscillate slightly. The witness, M. J.-J. Garcia Fernandez, described it as having its own light and not scintillating. The article notes the geological context of Tibidabo, mentioning faults and thermal springs.

CHRONIQUE DE L'INSOLITE

Mysterious discovery at Maizières-Les-Joinville: An agricultural worker discovered blocks of ice while working, a phenomenon that intrigued locals.

A straw fire possibly caused by a meteorite: In August 1971, a flaming object was seen falling into a field, causing a straw fire. It was speculated to be a meteorite.

RED RAIN AT TUDELA (Spain): In August 1971, red-tinged rain fell on Tudela, Spain, leaving a light red coating on cars and clothes.

Indelible traces in Lyon: In 1946, a face-like image appeared on a wall and reappeared even after washing and repainting, eventually disappearing on its own.

OTHER REPORTS

• METEORITES (Page 5): Reports of incandescent red meteorites falling near Cambrai in October 1970, and a simultaneous UAP observation in Dunkerque.
• APPEL DE DETECTEUR (Page 8): Mentions of detector readings without specific observations.
• PAS-DE-CALAIS (Page 6): Observation of silver-colored balls and a large silver object in June 1968.
• AUTOROUTE DU SUD (Page 6): A witness reported a very large luminous ball falling from the sky in August 1971.
• FRESNOY-LE-GRAND (Page 6): A witness observed a small, spherical object with a reddish reflection moving parallel to a Dakota aircraft.
• ALPES-MARITIMES (Page 7): An observation near Nice in July 1967 of a luminous, cigar-shaped object with red portholes and a rotating projector.
• PUY-DE-DOME (Page 8): An observation in October 1960 of a luminous rectangle with a light beam revealing two humanoid figures with helmets.
• VACANCES ESPAGNOLES (Page 8): Reports from Valencia, Spain, in 1968 and 1970 of luminous objects and a bright object with a fiery display.
• TOULON (Page 8): A report from July 1967 of an orangey light observed with a telescope, described as a star-like object that moved erratically.
• EN ORANIE EN 1956 (Page 7): A detailed account by military personnel of a large, stationary object with lights and portholes observed for three hours.
• ALPES-MARITIMES (Page 7): A report from Nice in July 1967 of a luminous, cigar-shaped object with red portholes and a rotating projector.
• LE PETIT ETRE FAMILIER (Page 8): A report from near Barcelona of a small, green, brilliant humanoid figure observed crossing a road.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are the detailed investigation of UAP sightings, the importance of witness testimony, and the exploration of potential connections between UAP phenomena and geological factors (faults, springs). The editorial stance, as expressed in the "N.D.L.R." (Nota Bene, Directeur de la Rédaction) notes, is one of open inquiry, encouraging readers to share their observations and highlighting the need for official services to address these phenomena seriously. There's a consistent effort to corroborate reports and analyze them, sometimes with a touch of skepticism or a call for more scientific rigor, as seen in the Rimouski case analysis. The magazine also touches upon historical accounts and unusual phenomena, suggesting a broad interest in the unexplained.