1969 12 00 Male - John Keel - UFOs that buzz our airports

Magazine Overview

This issue of "UFO's" magazine, dated 1969, presents a collection of strange sightings and reports concerning unidentified aerial phenomena, with a particular focus on craft that buzz or appear near airports. The cover boldly proclaims "More Strange 1969 Sightings UFO's THAT BUZZ OUR AIRPORTS" and also features a special fiction story titled "One-Night Virgin."

Strange Sightings and Airport Encounters

The magazine details numerous incidents of unidentified flying objects, many of which defy easy categorization. One prominent article, "Hundreds See Torpedo-Shaped UFO Streak Across Britain" by Richard Farrell, describes a mass sighting of a torpedo-shaped object over the UK. Another article by John A. Keel, "NEW UFO'S BUZZ," estimates 50,000 unidentified flying objects annually in the United States, many of which take the form of conventional aircraft, making them less likely to be reported.

Key incidents discussed include:

• British Sighting: Hundreds of witnesses in Britain reported a torpedo-shaped UFO streaking across the night sky.
• Wyoming Sighting: An airplane-shaped vehicle was photographed in Wyoming and vanished seconds later.
• Argentine Incident (July 22, 1968): A plane with an unusually long fuselage and short delta wings was observed at San Carlos de Bariloche, Argentina, exhibiting slow, peculiar flight before departing.
• US Air Force Case (April 20, 1952): A Project Blue Book report mentioned groups of objects shaped like conventional aircraft, glowing red, performing unusual maneuvers.
• Long Island Sighting (1957): A large delta-winged aircraft was seen flying silently with a reddish glow.
• Canadian Sighting (October 1965): A peculiar parked airplane with a waffle-like exterior and a transparent dome was observed on a ranch in Alberta, Canada.
• West Virginia Sightings (March 1968 & April 1967): Reports include formations of prismatic lights followed by conventional planes, and a twin-engined plane performing dangerous maneuvers near steep hills.
• New Jersey Incident (October 11, 1966): A brilliant light temporarily blinded a police sergeant, followed by a large number of helicopters and jet planes.
• St. Louis Incident (Unknown Date): A disc-shaped object reportedly transformed into a jet airliner.

The "Mystery Airplane" Phenomenon

Much of the issue explores the concept of "mystery airplanes" that resemble conventional aircraft but possess anomalous characteristics. These craft are often described as unmarked, flying at very low altitudes, and exhibiting flight patterns impossible for standard planes. The magazine suggests that these objects may be deliberately disguised to maintain public skepticism and confusion. The article "STRANGE SIGHTINGS" details how these conventional-looking craft have been observed for decades, appearing in various regions including California, New England, Scandinavia, and South America.

Analysis and Theories

John A. Keel and other contributors posit that the majority of UFO reports describe "eccentric" objects rather than classic saucers, suggesting a high degree of flexibility in UFO shapes. The possibility of a planned program to maintain confusion is raised, with UFOs potentially acquiring any desired shape. The St. Louis Post-Dispatch report of a disc transforming into a jet airliner is cited as evidence that such transformations are observed.

Dr. Jacques Vallee's research is mentioned, indicating that UFO sightings increase in areas with lower population density, suggesting a preference for covert observation. The article concludes by proposing that these phenomena may represent a form of psychological warfare or deliberate deceit, with UFOs potentially operating as conventional aircraft to avoid scrutiny, a pattern observed since the late 19th century.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue revolve around the nature of unidentified aerial phenomena, the possibility of deliberate deception by unknown entities, and the challenges in identifying and explaining sightings that mimic conventional aircraft. The editorial stance appears to be one of serious inquiry into these unexplained events, presenting evidence and theories that suggest a complex and potentially covert aspect to UFO activity. The magazine emphasizes that many sightings are not of exotic "spaceships" but of objects exhibiting highly unusual characteristics, often disguised as familiar aircraft to avoid detection and analysis.

Special Fiction

Included in this issue is a special fiction story titled "One-Night Virgin," with the tagline "Every man was her first, or so she said..."