OVNI - 1993 05 - May

Magazine Overview

This issue of OVNI, dated May 1993, is a newsletter from the Phenomenon Research Association (PRA), a UK-based organization. The cover features line drawings of UFOs, crop circles, and a stylized bird, hinting at the magazine's content.

The 1993 Crop Circle Season Begins!

The lead article announces the start of the 1993 crop circle season, with reports primarily from the Southern part of the UK. The PRA notes that genuine incidents involve single circles, not 'Pictograms,' and their appearance correlates with recent disturbances in the Earth's upper atmosphere, supporting the PRA's theoretical work. Specific reports include:

1. Newton St. Loe near Bath: An 80ft. diameter ring with smaller rings, noted as likely man-made and badly hoaxed.
2. Ivinghoe, near Tring, Bucks: A 30ft broad ring in Oilseed Rape, with limited details available.
3. Leyton Buzzard: A pilot reported a large single circle in a wheat crop near a golf course.
4. Near Wantage: Children reported a circle in Oilseed Rape, currently unconfirmed.

The PRA's research, dating back to 1985, has received recognition from scientific bodies, including Professor Y.H. Ohtsuki of Waseda University (microwave research) and Michael Chorost of Durham University. Dr. Terence Meaden of the U.K. Tornado and Storm Research Organisation has described the PRA's work as "very commendable." The article credits the efforts of PRA members Paul Foster, Jeff Whitear, and Garry Stapleton, and notes that Omar Fowler has been invited to speak at the Centre for Crop Circle Studies (CCCS) annual conference.

A Contribution from Pat Delgado

This section features a contribution from Pat Delgado, a well-known Crop Circle researcher and co-author of "Circular Evidence." A photograph shows him with his daughter Jan at an early Crop Circle conference on October 13, 1985. The investigation panel at that conference included Busty Taylor, Lt. Col. G.J.B. Edgecombe, Mr Scott (a local farmer), and Omar Fowler.

Delgado reflects on predictions of earthquakes and cataclysmic events, drawing a parallel to the "end is nigh" sandwich-board men he saw as a child. He expresses hope that recent predictions of Earth-changing events will not come to pass. He also discusses Belgian Crop Circles, noting that he was unaware of them until recently. He praises the quality of the photographs, suggesting a pole was used for elevation, and describes the circles as good and clean with sharp edges and impressive veining in an anti-clockwise swirl.

A Report from the Past by Omar Fowler

Omar Fowler presents a report from October 1980, investigating an incident involving "Flying Triangles" and "Lozenge" shapes. The report is reproduced from the Surrey Investigation Group's magazine "Pegasus."

C.E.1. INCIDENT 17/9/80 : Case 5953

Two witnesses, Mr G.J. Moore and Mr A. Johnstone, encountered a large object while driving on the A3 South of Cobham. The weather was clear with visible stars. As they drove over a hill, they saw a brilliant light in the sky at a low elevation (approx. 15°), described as magnesium-coloured and incredibly bright, with "spikes" of light. The light source resolved into two lights close together, described as "spikey" rather than a soft glow.

Mr Moore stopped the car, and upon closer inspection, other lights were visible: red on one side and green on the other, similar to aircraft lights. The object appeared stationary but then moved across in front of the witnesses at a very slow speed and a height of a few hundred feet, on a level plane. Mr Johnstone, initially skeptical, described the object as "absolutely massive" and felt a sense of "immense power." He estimated its length to be at least 200 feet based on the distance between the lights.

The object had no "glow" but its shape was discernible by the light pattern: two white "headlamps" in front, red and green lights on either side, two amber lights on the tail section, and a "rippling" series of amber, white, and blue lights underneath.

Despite the object's immense size, the witnesses did not experience any unusual effects like hair standing on end, suggesting no electro-power source. Their car started immediately afterward without issue, and no interference was detected with car instruments or watches. The object was lost from sight over a nearby hill, and the incident was reported to Epsom Police Station.

Sketches in the report illustrate the light patterns and direction of flight.

Monopole Magnets (By Pat Delgado)

Pat Delgado discusses the long-standing interest in monopole magnets and a recent revival in research. He notes that isolated North and South poles do not exist, similar to a pencil not having only one end. Magnetism remains poorly understood and is often linked to mysteries like UFOs.

He describes experiments by a Japanese laboratory producing like poles at each end of steel bars within contra-wound coils. Delgado experimented with two bar magnets clamped together, finding the force at the center to be twice as powerful as at the ends within a limited range, suggesting a "magnetic amplifier" effect.

He proposes further configurations, including a cruciform arrangement of four bar magnets and a multi-monopole device with a double toroidal magnetic field. He also envisions a complete disc with a monopole periphery and a sphere with a monopole surface, questioning the core polarity and magnetic field of such spheres.

The Independent UFO Network: 1993 International UFO Conference SHEFFIELD

This section announces the "UFOS - Fact, Fraud or Fantasy?" International UFO Conference in Sheffield, held at Hallam University (formerly Sheffield Polytechnic). The event promises a cross-section of world-famous ufologists as speakers.

Speakers include:

• Budd Hopkins (USA): Discussing his latest work on UFO abduction cases.
• Linda Moulton-Howe (USA): Presenting her latest investigations, following her work on animal mutilation.
• Cynthia Hind (Zimbabwe): Relaying her version of the facts surrounding the 'African UFO Crash'.
• Jenny Randles (UK): Discussing her involvement in the RAF Bentwaters case and new findings.
• Paul Devereux (UK): Presenting theories on Earth Mysteries.
• Hilary Evans (UK): Sharing views on various incidents and the UFO subject generally.

Other Speakers: Eduardo Russo (Italy) and Rev. Donald Thomas (UK).

The venue is described as a 400+ seat main hall at Hallam University, with adjacent areas for stalls selling UFO-related goods. A bar, snacks, and drinks will be available. Accommodation is arranged at the Novotel, with frozen 1992 prices for conference attendees. A dinner party is scheduled for Saturday evening at the Sheffield Novotel.

Booking Form

A booking form is provided for the conference, with options for members and non-members to purchase tickets for both days, Saturday only, or Sunday only. Prices vary for members and non-members. The form also includes options to request information on hotel accommodation, the Saturday evening dinner party, a map of the Sheffield event, and books by the speakers. Payment is to be made by cheque or PO payable to "Enigma Design & Publishing."

Tale Enders

• Mansfield UFO Conference: Scheduled for Saturday, May 29th, at the Mansfield Arts Centre. Speakers include Arthur Tomlinson, Andy Roberts (BUFORA), Frank Sharman, and Jenny Randles. Entrance fee is £5.00.
• PRA Meeting Absence: Due to participation in the Mansfield conference, the PRA will not have its usual meeting at the Stanley Club.
• Doug Bower Interview: Members of the PRA viewed a video interview with Doug Bower (of Doug & Dave crop circle hoax fame), which cast doubt on many pictograms. However, the claim that "Corn Circles" did not exist before the "Doug & Dave" era is disputed, as circles have been seen for at least a hundred years.
• Timothy Good's "Alien Update": This new book is mentioned, with the PRA group reportedly featured in the Crop Circle section with favorable comments. The paperback costs £4.99.
• Leonard Stringfield's "Status Report V1": Mentions a UFO crash in 1964 near Penkridge, Staffs. The PRA intends to investigate this incident and requests information from readers.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are crop circles, UFO sightings, and related research. The editorial stance appears to be one of serious investigation and reporting, with a focus on providing factual accounts and promoting discussion within the UFO community. The PRA positions itself as a credible research body, seeking to validate its findings and contribute to the broader understanding of these phenomena. There is also an interest in historical cases and the scientific aspects of magnetism, suggesting a multi-faceted approach to unexplained phenomena.