Long Island UFO Update - Vol 01 No 05

Magazine Overview

This issue of the Long Island U.F.O. Update, Volume 1, Issue V, dated May 1990, is published by The Long Island U.F.O. Network Inc. and costs $1.00. The cover prominently features the title and a graphic of a UFO.

Membership Meeting Announcement

The Long Island U.F.O. Network is holding its next membership meeting on May 25th, 1990, at 7:00 p.m. at the South Country Library in Bellport Village. The meeting will feature the one-hour and forty-minute video documentary "U.F.O.'s It has Begun." Following the video, a slide presentation will be shown, including the 35 slides of alleged alien footprints from the Center Moriches Case, which were previously unavailable due to a mix-up at Eastman Kodak. The meeting is open to the public and members' guests, with a strict no-smoking policy in the library's meeting room.

Operation Long Island Skywatch

An Operation Long Island Skywatch sighting operation is scheduled for Saturday, May 26th, 1990, at the Orient Point Sighting Location. Volunteers are advised to call the Hotline for specific details and meeting times. Participants should dress warmly and bring a notebook, pen, flashlight, and a 35mm camera with at least 1000 speed film. A thermos of a suitable beverage and snacks are also recommended. Alcoholic beverages are prohibited during Skywatch operations.

Pine Bush Trip

The Network is arranging trips to the Pine Bush Area during the summer, in cooperation with Ellen Crystal. Interested members are asked to call the Hotline to indicate their interest. The first trip is tentatively planned for the end of June, with potential for more trips later in the summer and fall if enough people are interested.

L.I.U.F.O.N. NEWS

There is speculation about a potential T.V. contract for a major documentary on the Moriches Bay Case, which could also lead to a series of twelve T.V. shows on other developed cases. Funds raised would finance the organization's activities. The membership will be informed once the contract is finalized.

A talk given on April 24th at the Riverhead Free Library drew a standing-room-only crowd of seventy to eighty people and was well-received. LIUFON has been asked to return on July 14th for another talk. Newspapers such as "The Suffolk Times," "The News Review," "Dan's Papers," and "The Hampton Chronicle" carried full-page stories on the talk and the Moriches Bay Case. Chairman John Ford also participated in a one-hour talk show on WRIV in Riverhead on April 27th, discussing the Moriches Bay Case, and the station has requested a return appearance.

LIUFON has several upcoming presentations: June 5th at 7:00 p.m. at the Center Moriches Library; June 9th at the Lindenhurst Library (afternoon, starting at 1:00 p.m.); and July 11th at the Community Center at Artist Lake (7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.). Members can attend the Artist Lake talk by presenting their ID at the door.

The organization's next conference is scheduled for October 27th and 28th at Artist Lake, a two-day event featuring several speakers. Negotiations are underway to secure speakers like Linda Howe and Bud Hopkins.

The newsletter has adopted a new format, aiming for a more professional appearance. Members are encouraged to send comments, letters, or articles for the newsletter or journal.

LIUFON's investigation schedule is active, with over seventy cases reported in 1990. The archives are growing with hundreds of tape recordings of interviews and associated video interviews.

The organization exchanges newsletters and journals with other groups. Notable exchanges include newsletters from Ellen Crystal ("Contactee"), Phil Ambrogno ("UFO Newsletter"), Stan Gordon (Pennsylvania Society for the Unexplained), and the Fortean Society (John Keel). LIUFON has also established exchange relationships with "Ovini Alert" in Quebec, Canada, and the U.F.O. research Organization of Manitoba.

Members are asked to send in newspaper clippings or articles on UFO activities from other places or countries. The organization plans to send bumper stickers to members to help spread awareness.

Special Report: The Belgium Sightings

Since November 1989, Belgium has experienced an unprecedented wave of UFO sightings, with over 6000 witnesses and hundreds of reports. The object is described as a large, triangular craft with three very large white lights on its underside. It has been observed for approximately 150 consecutive days. The craft has been chased by Belgium Air Force F-16 jets and is reportedly capable of low-altitude flight at speeds as low as 10 mph, making little noise, changing direction instantly, and accelerating at incredible speeds. It has been seen throughout the Brussels metropolitan area and surrounding districts.

Colonel Wilfred DeBrowner of the Belgium Air Force has publicly stated that these are UFO sightings and their nature is unknown. The Free University in Brussels, under physicist Prof. Leon Brenig, is conducting investigations, with Prof. Brenig noting that no known modern jet aircraft could replicate the craft's maneuvers or speed.

• Reports from the hundreds of incidents include:
• November 29, 1989: Near the Belgium and West Germany border, the object was spotted by police flying at slow speeds and low altitudes, pursued by three police cars before it zoomed off.
• Brussels: Office workers in a 20-story building were terrified as the object repeatedly buzzed the building.
• March 30th: NATO radar detected the object, and two F-16 jets chased it out to sea, where it disappeared.
• January: The object appeared over a soccer game in Brussels, described as huge and silent.
• Road Sightings: Dozens of reports of the object buzzing cars and terrifying motorists at tree-top altitudes.

The Belgian Government has ordered the Air Force to continue its investigation and has enlisted the help of the Belgian Society for the Study of Spoacial Phenomena. The Air Force has provided a jet transport plane for researchers. The society is receiving at least fifteen calls a day about sightings.

Don't Be Afraid

This section, written by Mark Landers, LIUFON Kings County Chairman, addresses the fear and isolation often experienced by individuals who witness unusual phenomena. He acknowledges that such experiences can be weird, wild, and difficult to share, leading to fear of ridicule or being perceived as crazy. Landers emphasizes that LIUFON is a place where people can report their experiences, including encounters with UFOs and potential extraterrestrials. The organization has documented phenomena that defy explanation and technical measurements that appear to contradict scientific laws. He encourages anyone with such experiences to contact LIUFON for listening and potential suggestions, assuring them they are not alone and should not be afraid.

Special Report: The South African U.F.O. Crash Retrieval

On May 7th, 1989, it was reported that the South African Air Force intercepted and brought down a UFO over the North Western part of the Kalahari Desert. According to Timothy Good, a UFO researcher, Top Secret South African Air Force documents were obtained from an active service general. The incident began with a South African Navy frigate reporting an incoming object. Inland radar confirmed its high-speed track, and two South African Mirage IIIE interceptors were scrambled. One jet used an experimental laser weapon to bring down the craft.

The object, described as a 40 to 60-foot metallic disc, made a crash landing, impacting 20 feet into the desert floor. The fuselage was ruptured at the point of the laser burn.

A retrieval operation involved several French-made Super Frelon Helicopters. The helicopters had difficulty approaching the object due to interference from its propulsion system. One helicopter reportedly crashed with a full loss of its crew when it lost engine power. Other helicopters landed nearby, and recovery teams approached on foot.

Military personnel recognized the object as a classic disc shape with a pronounced dome. They forced open the hatch and removed several bodies. Two beings survived the initial crash; one died within hours, and the other survived for two weeks before succumbing to respiratory problems caused by Earth's atmosphere.

Documents indicate a deal was made between the United States and South African governments: in exchange for the craft, bodies, and recovered technology, the US would provide twenty nuclear warheads to South Africa. The craft and bodies were then shipped to Wright Patterson Air Force Base for examination.

Timothy Beckly, editor of "U.F.O. Universe," has received copies of the documents. Leonard Stringfield, an authority on Crash Retrieval Information, gives the story some credence, but its authenticity depends on the documents' validity. There is speculation that the case might be an elaborate fraud.

*Note: Antonio Hueeneas contacted LIUFON to inform them that a clever hoax might be involved, and several researchers have uncovered disturbing information.*

Wythville, Virginia: UFO-Stealth Technology Connections

On February 18th, Wythville Community College hosted a lecture by UFO researcher Tony Gonsalves. Gonsalves discussed UFO-Stealth Technology connections, proposing that a portion of the $22 billion recently appropriated for the Stealth Bomber development went into creating an aircraft built with alien technology from crashed UFOs. He claims this aircraft has been tested in the US, leading to sightings of UFOs. Gonsalves asserts the aircraft can hover, is silent, nuclear-powered, and uses anti-gravity propulsion. He is collecting information for a forthcoming book.

Greensburg, Pennsylvania: 1989 UFO Sightings Report

The "Post Gazette" reported that the Pennsylvania Society for the Unexplained released its 1989 findings. Stan Gordon, the founder, noted a significant drop in UFO sightings, with 168 reports in 1989, a decrease of 87 from the previous year. The association also investigated 51 other unexplained incidents, a sharp decrease from 125 in 1988. Many reports were explained as meteors, planets, or atmospheric phenomena, but 27 sightings in several counties could not be explained.

• Specific unexplained reports from 1989 include:
• May 17th: A silent luminous object was reported hovering over Squirrel Hill.
• August 31st: UFOs were spotted in several counties and pursued by military jets.
• October 28th: An unusual hovering light picked up speed while being chased by numerous military jets.
• December 23rd: Triangular aerial objects were seen near a power station in Warren County.

The association also continues to receive reports of Bigfoot sightings, particularly in the Chestnut Ridge area. A fisherman reported an encounter with a 7-foot tall, bipedal creature near Doneryal.

The Pennsylvania Society for the Unexplained is a non-profit volunteer organization based in Greensburg. Contact information is provided.

Eugene, Oregon: Diamond-Shaped UFO

The "Register-Guard" documented a diamond-shaped UFO sighting on New Year's Eve. Five bright lights in a diamond formation moved across the night sky. The sighting was reported by partygoers and substantiated by a real estate salesman and his guests. Witnesses agreed the object made no sound. The lights reportedly split into two groups, with a fifth light appearing like a trail.

The National and International U.F.O. Review (Continued)

• Oregon: The object sighted in Eugene disappeared after 10 minutes. The Pine Mountain Observatory reported no sightings, and Robert McCaffrey's son photographed two smudged circles of light.
• Gulf Breeze, Florida: Since November 1989, Gulf Breeze has been a center of UFO activity with daily night and daylight sightings. This is the same area where Ed Walters had famous sightings in 1987. Over one hundred witnesses reported seeing objects, and 18 independent photos were taken. The area has had ten confirmed landing sights, and military jets have been scrambled to chase the objects, proving fruitless. Daily photographs and video tapes have been taken. There are also reports of alien abductions (totaling 51), animal mutilations, and missing persons. LIUFON members in Florida have been providing updates, noting the activity has reached "Flap" proportions.
• Moscow, Soviet Union: The famous UFO landing case in August 1989 was part of a year-long "Flap" that affected the Soviet Union in 1989, with hundreds of sightings, landings, alien encounters, and abductions. This information comes from Soviet researchers at a West German conference.

Announcement!!!

The Fortean Society of New York presents a lecture by noted lecturer and author Zacharia Sitchin on Saturday, June 2nd, 1990, at 2:00 p.m. at TRS Suite 7 East 30th Street, New York City. The topic is "Was the Earth First Seeded by Beings from Another Planet Within Our Solar System?"

The Long Island Scene

Activity on Long Island is increasing. On May 12th, a large object with six very large amber lights was observed hovering near the New York Telephone Microwave Tower in Shirley. The witness reported the object rose straight up, went west, made a right-angle turn, and shot across her line of sight over Sunrise Highway at supersonic speed, appearing to land in South Haven Park. LIUFON is investigating this report. The object had no discernible structure and seemed to blend with the night sky, with extremely bright lights and no noise.

Another report investigated by LIUFON concerns an extremely large object seen over the ocean near East Moriches Coast Guard Station around April 19th at 1:22 a.m. The witness observed five very bright white lights in a circular, rotating formation. The object was at least half a mile offshore and made no noise. Computations suggest the lights were about 116 feet in diameter, with the overall object size exceeding 1150 feet. The witness could not see a definite structure but felt the lights were not from a searchlight system. The witness, who wishes to remain confidential, has a reputable background, and the report has been given a High probability rating.

A "High Strangeness Report" comes from Speonk, concerning a private residence. In November, the family's horses became spooked by sounds of people walking in the woods. Despite hearing footsteps and breaking twigs, no one was seen. After warnings were ignored, the husband fired two shotgun blasts into the trees, but the intruders did not stop. The police found no trace. The family's concern is amplified by the disappearance of two dogs and cats from their property over the last three years without a trace. This is compared to reports of disappearing dogs during the Gulf Breeze sightings, raising the question of a similar pattern emerging on Long Island.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are the ongoing and widespread nature of UFO phenomena, both internationally and locally on Long Island. There is a strong emphasis on investigation, documentation, and sharing information within the UFO community. The publication highlights official acknowledgments of UFOs (Belgium), alleged crash retrievals (South Africa), and detailed eyewitness accounts. The editorial stance appears to be one of open inquiry, encouraging public participation and providing a platform for reporting unusual experiences, while also acknowledging the possibility of hoaxes and the need for careful investigation. The "Don't Be Afraid" section underscores a supportive approach to those who have experienced unexplained events. The newsletter also serves as a communication channel for LIUFON's activities, including meetings, skywatches, and trips, fostering a sense of community among its members.