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Magazine Overview

This issue of OVNI magazine, dated May 1992, is a special edition dedicated to the 'The Aliens Revealed' Manchester UFO Conference. Published by the Phenomenon Research Association (PRA), it covers the event held on Saturday, April 25th, 1992, at the University of Manchester UMIST building.

Manchester UFO Conference Report

The conference featured several prominent speakers in the UFO research field. George D. Fawcett from the USA discussed well-known UFO cases and mentioned advanced US technology, including lethal light wave weapons and sound wave weapons. John Macnish, a TV producer, focused on Crop Circles, presenting video footage from army undercover units and discussing a strange glowing light over a Wiltshire field. Jenny Randles, an author and broadcaster, spoke about the challenges of analyzing UFO evidence and the high percentage of misinterpretations (IFO's). Dr. Jacques Vallee, a renowned UFO investigator and author, emphasized returning to basics, discussed physical contact cases, and criticized the scientific community's lack of interest in studying UFO phenomena.

Key Presentations and Discussions

George D. Fawcett's talk included accounts of beams of light from UFOs used as weapons and a story about a parking attendant firing shots at a UFO. He also suggested the existence of both 'good' and 'bad' occupants in UFO craft. John Macnish shared his initial skepticism as a TV producer filming crop circles for 'Daytime Live' in 1989 and expressed interest in filming the PRA's microwave detector, 'Microdet', with a helicopter on standby. Ken Potts recorded the conference with his video camera, and Gary Stapleton attended his first UFO conference, finding it impressive.

UFO Sightings and Incidents

The newsletter details several UFO sightings:

• M1 Motorway Sighting: An eighteen-year-old couple, Alwyn and Johanne, reported seeing an "Adamski" type UFO with two bright lights over the M1 motorway on April 11th, 1992, around 11:55 pm. They described it as a dark shape moving silently. The sound engineer accompanying a filming crew encountered strong electro-magnetic interference on Pat Delgado's radio mic, which was later identified as likely being from concentrated microwaves.
• Chaddesden, Derby Sighting: Alan Hitchcock reported a fast-moving bright white light on the same night, estimated to be traveling at over 2,800 mph, heading towards the M1 at an altitude of approximately 10,970 feet.
• Gatwick Airport Incident: Two pilots claimed their Boeing 737 was buzzed by a "black lozenge-like object" UFO, missing a wing by only 30 feet, an incident that occurred 'last summer'.
• Alton Barnes Object: A small shining object was filmed by two German students flying low over a wheatfield at Alton Barnes last year.

Crop Circle Research and Energy Patterns

Jeff Whitear's article, 'Sign Waves and Energy Patterns', explores theories about crop formations. He suggests that patterns, when used as rotating coils, could produce 'sign' waves and alternate energy flows. He references Hamish Miller's work on Earth energy fields and the 'Teutonic Cross' pattern, as well as patterns observed at Saffron Walden, Essex. The article includes diagrams illustrating these concepts. The PRA's research into microwave action in Crop Circles was highlighted, with Dr. Jacques Vallee expressing interest and ordering a 'Microdet' detector invented by Paul Foster.

Other News and Meetings

The 'Tale Enders' section includes a note about a large crop circle at Woodford, Northants, photographed by Russell Stannard. Omar Fowler participated in a BBC Radio Derby chat show discussing the PRA's microwave detection findings. The PRA is seeking donations of a colour TV and has increased its meeting charge to £1.00 due to research costs. The next meeting was scheduled for Wednesday, May 20th, featuring a talk on 'Ghosts' and a review of John Macnish's Crop Circle video.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The magazine consistently promotes the investigation of UFO phenomena and related subjects like crop circles. There is a clear emphasis on research, witness testimony, and the potential for advanced technologies, both terrestrial and extraterrestrial. The editorial stance encourages scientific study of the unknown, despite acknowledging the tendency of the scientific fraternity to dismiss the subject. The PRA actively seeks to document sightings, research phenomena like crop circles using specialized equipment, and disseminate findings through its newsletter and public meetings.