Ovni 43 - No 02 - fevr 1978

Magazine Overview

This issue of O.V.N.I. (Unidentified Flying Object) magazine, number 43, published monthly in February 1978, is from the Groupement Langeadois de Recherches Ufologiques, based in Moutoulon, 43300 Langeac, France. The cover features an illustration with a tractor, two figures, and a circular diagram, with the magazine title and issue details prominently displayed. The price per issue is 4.00 F.

Editorial and Administrative Information

The magazine is directed by Gilbert PEYRET. The editorial team includes André GOUTRATEL (Vice-President), Annie JOUSSOUYS (Secretary), and Adrienne ANTHORE (Treasurer). Raymond VEILLITE and Daniel VIDAL are listed as honorary members. The publication is associated with the "Lumières Dans La Nuit" regional delegation and "CUFOS France" for the Haute-Loire department. Correspondence should be addressed to M. PEYRET Gilbert at the Groupement Langeadois de Recherches Ufologiques.

Collaboration and Methodology

The magazine acknowledges the difficulty of conducting on-site investigations for every reported sighting. They highlight the collaboration with M. FICUET, archivist for the A.A.M.M., who has reviewed articles and provided insights, including identifying a sighting above Chaumont as a lunar phenomenon. To improve accuracy and reader information, articles published from issue N°2 onwards will include a reference number indicating the bulletin number and the article's sequence within that issue. This system aims to facilitate the dissemination of corrections or supplementary information.

Article Summaries

Case of Novy-Chevrières (Ardennes)

On October 30, 1957, at 23:50, three gendarmes and the mayor of Novy-Chevrières reported seeing a luminous, red-grenat, saucer-shaped object with a diameter twice that of the sun, moving at high speed. The object hovered silently above the village for 30-45 seconds before departing rapidly. The report was transmitted to the Minister of National Defense.

Case of Lezay (Deux Sèvres)

On May 1, 1975, at 23:10, gendarmes patrolling near Lezay observed a luminous yellow-vif ball moving towards them and appearing to land in a field. Upon approaching, the object ascended rapidly, regained its yellow-vif color, and stabilized. Using binoculars, the gendarmes observed vertical fins on the object's upper and lower surfaces and black points on the interior. They later observed it for half an hour with other witnesses, including the rural police chief and a town official. The object then departed westward.

Scientific Study of UFO Phenomena

Jean-Claude BOURRET consulted over 500 gendarmerie reports, indicating that these phenomena are not mere hallucinations. Scientists such as P. Guérin, J.-P. Petit, C. Poher, and astronomer M. Viton are studying these events. Despite eliminating doubtful cases, a significant number of testimonies remain unexplained.

Illusions or Real Phenomena?

The article questions whether witnesses are experiencing illusions, citing the example of the Hammagir base in April 1963, where military personnel filmed a metallic object suspended in the sky for five minutes before it accelerated at an impossible speed. It also mentions six American electronics officers who observed a luminous flying object with inexplicable speed in 1957, an observation corroborated by ground radar. The article notes that witnesses are not solely comprised of the uneducated, with a significant percentage being astronomers, researchers, pilots, and engineers. Thousands of testimonies are being analyzed statistically.

"We Want Proof!"

Some demand tangible proof, like disassembling a UFO and examining its pilot. However, the article emphasizes the value of accumulated testimonies that meet certain criteria: independent witnesses observing the same phenomena simultaneously, and similar findings across different cases. Thousands of reports fulfill these conditions, and after eliminating conventional explanations (weather, balloons, aircraft), many cases show consistent patterns of light, speed, silent movement, and temporary engine stoppage, even across different countries and languages.

The Extraterrestrial Hypothesis

If these objects are real and currently inexplicable, the hypothesis of extraterrestrial origin from advanced civilizations is considered. The vastness of the universe, with countless stars and planets, suggests the possibility of other intelligent life. However, this raises questions about the purpose of these visits and the lack of direct contact. The article also touches upon the technological challenges of interstellar travel, mentioning concepts like thermonuclear engines and magnetohydrodynamics.

Specific Sightings and Reports

• Novy-Chevrières (Ardennes): Gendarmes observed a red-grenat saucer-shaped object.
• Lezay (Deux Sèvres): Gendarmes observed a luminous yellow ball that appeared to land.
• Hammagir (Sahara): Military filmed a metallic object with extreme acceleration.
• USA: Six American officers observed a luminous object with inexplicable speed.
• Turin Airport: A similar observation to the US sighting.
• Dijon (Côte-d'Or): Multiple witnesses saw mysterious lights.
• Vabre-Tizac (Aveyron): A yellowish mass was observed.
• Rye, Sussex (UK): "Feather-shaped" objects were seen.
• Vernon, Eure: A cigar-shaped object and a saucer were observed.
• Isle of Sylt, North Sea: A disc-shaped object with a comet-like tail was seen.
• Norway (Oslo): Two sisters reported seeing a UFO and its pilot, later identified as a helicopter.
• Nîmes: A "spinning top" shaped object with colored lights was observed.
• Galan (Hautes-Pyrénées): A "fish-shaped" object was observed.
• Meaux: A low-altitude UFO with orange and violet lights was seen.
• Charentais: Three UFOs were observed over a castle park.
• Lombardy: A circular object emitting a pinkish light was seen.
• Yonne: Several luminous objects were observed.
• Soviet Union (Petrozavodsk): An "unidentified natural phenomenon" was observed.

"VERONICA" Investigation Group

The "VERONICA" group (BP 1288, 30015 Nîmes) is investigating unusual phenomena and encourages witnesses to contact them. They emphasize a scientific approach and collaborate with GOE.P.A.N. and the Centre National d'Etudes Spatiales. They are interested in all types of observations, including historical ones.

President Carter and NASA's Stance

President Carter reportedly wished for a resumption of UFO investigations, but NASA was hesitant due to the lack of concrete, measurable evidence. Dave Williamson, a NASA special advisor, stated that it was not opportune to research unmeasurable phenomena and that public funds should not be spent on such research. He suggested that proof, such as a "little green man" or a piece of metallic debris, would be necessary to initiate a significant program. Williamson heads a group that will make recommendations to NASA regarding the White House's request. This commission would potentially resume investigations abandoned by the US Air Force ten years prior after the "Blue Book" project yielded no decisive results.

Carter's Personal Experience

In 1973, while Governor of Georgia, President Carter claimed to have seen a UFO near Griffin, Georgia, describing it as a "bluish, then reddish, then luminous, but not solid" object. He stated, "I no longer laugh at people who say they have seen UFOs, because I have seen one myself."

International UFO News

• Mexico: UFO films from Mexico, Guatemala, and Nassau were presented to Allen Hynek, director of the Center for UFO Studies in Evanston, USA. Hynek advocated for the establishment of UN-authorized UFO information centers worldwide.
• London: A purported extraterrestrial voice interrupted a regional news broadcast, urging listeners to destroy their weapons and learn to live in peace.
• Alzen (09), France: A large red, glowing sphere was observed landing and then taking off rapidly.
• Tchad: Several "extraterrestrial phenomena" were reported, including a "nebulous" luminous object and detonations accompanied by flashes.

Library Section

The Groupement Langeadois de Recherches Ufologiques has established a library with available volumes. The library is open to all members, and the quality of the works is left for the reader to judge.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The magazine consistently reports on UFO sightings from various locations, emphasizing eyewitness accounts and the challenges of obtaining definitive proof. There's a clear interest in official investigations, scientific analysis, and the potential extraterrestrial hypothesis. The editorial stance appears to be one of open-minded inquiry, encouraging the collection of data while acknowledging the need for rigorous scientific methods. The publication also highlights the role of amateur research groups like VERONICA and the Groupement Langeadois de Recherches Ufologiques in gathering and disseminating information on these phenomena.

This document is page 10 of the magazine "O.V.N.I.", issue number 43, volume 3, dated September/October 1977. The primary language is French.

Contents

The page lists several books and their authors related to UFOs and extraterrestrials:

• La Bible et les extra-terrestres by Pierre-Jean Moatti
• Les étrangers de l'espace by Donald Keyhoe
• Premières enquêtes sur les humanoides extra-terrestres by Henry Durrant
• Le nouveau défi des O.V.N.I. by Jean-Claude Bourret
• J'ai été le cobaye des extra terrestres by Jean Miguerés
• Mystérieuses soucoupes volantes by F. Lagarde, Aimé Michel, and Jacques Vallée
• O.V.N.I. et extraterrestres ( quatre tomes ) by Yves Naud

Additionally, the magazine acknowledges receiving several bulletins in its "service de presse" (press service):

• Siècle Inconnu N° 10, a review from the Groupe d'Etude du Phénomène OVNI/LOIRE, with contact M. D. Delille at 42470 St Symphorien de Lay.
• Limites, from January/February 1978, a review from the Société Lémanique d'Etude des phénomènes Spatiaux, with contact at BP 70 CH 1212 Grand-Lancy 2.
• Ufologie Contact N° 12, realized by the C.I.J.U. and L.D.L.N./Paris, with contact M. R. Bonnaventure at Domaine de Montval, 6 Allée Alfred Sisley 78160 Marly-lo-Roi.
• Le Phénomène O.V.N.I. Bulletin N° 1, from the Comité Savoyard d'Etudes et de Recherches Ufologiques, with contact at 16 Quai Charles Ravet 73 CHAMBERY.
• SPATIAL N° 21, Bulletin from the Association pour la Détection et l'Etude des Phénomènes Spatiaux, with contact J.C. FUMOUX at "La Peyregoue", Chemin Valentin 06600 ANTIBES.
• VAUCLUSE UFOLOGIE, September/October 1977, Bulletin from the Groupement de Recherches et d'Etudes du Phénomène O.N.I., with contact M. J.-P. TROADEC at 45 Rue du Bon Pasteur 69001 LYON.
• U.F.O. INFORMATIONS N° 18, Bulletin from the Association des Amis de Marc Thirouin, with contact at 29 Rue Berthelot 26 000 VALENCE.

The page also includes repeated mentions of "COUVERTURE DU BULLETIN" (Cover of the Bulletin).

Finally, the editorial staff expresses gratitude to M. Francis Robert for creating the cover illustration for the bulletin "O.V.N.I. 43" at their request.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The issue focuses on ufology, with an emphasis on books, publications, and research related to UFOs and extraterrestrial phenomena. The editorial stance appears to be one of information dissemination and acknowledgment of related works and organizations within the ufological community in France.