OVNI - 1994 04 - April

Magazine Overview

This issue of the <OVNI> newsletter, dated April 1994, is published by the Phenomenon Research Association and focuses heavily on the Rendlesham Forest Incident of December 1980. The cover features a stylized drawing of a UFO and other related imagery.

Rendlesham Revisited

The lead story details revelations made by ex-USAF man Larry Warren to members of the Nottingham group EMUFORA. The event, held at a venue arranged by Tony James of EMUFORA, was well-attended, with over a hundred people present. The evening featured American UFO researcher Peter Robbins, an associate of Budd Hopkins, and key UFO witness Larry Warren. The editor met Robbins and Warren beforehand, and Tony James had taken them to Rendlesham Forest, where Warren retraced his steps from the night of the incident. A video of this visit was shown to the audience. Central TV also interviewed Robbins and Warren for an upcoming UFO production.

The audience listened intently as Peter Robbins presented his research, and apprehension grew as Larry Warren recounted the incident and the subsequent pressures placed on witnesses to remain silent.

The Rendlesham Mystery

Larry Warren, a member of the 81st United States Air Force Security Police stationed at RAF Bentwaters, Suffolk, was involved in UFO incidents on December 27-29, 1980. In March 1994, he revisited the site with Peter Robbins and Tony James. They addressed an EMUFORA meeting in Nottingham, making new disclosures.

Warren explained that he could not reveal aspects of the events for years due to security concerns, stating that UFOs could be easily dismissed by portraying witnesses as liars or fools. He arrived at RAF Bentwaters on December 1st, 1980, noting the presence of a large nuclear arms dump. On the night of December 27th, police patrols observed lights in Rendlesham Forest. Further activity occurred the next night, and on December 29th, Warren's security group was called out. They entered the forest but were ordered to stop in a clearing, observing activity at the end of the road.

Warren described being in a group of five with a Lieutenant, moving through the woods. He saw flares and heard radio warnings about "radiation areas." They encountered their flight chief talking to a distressed airman. Over a rise, Warren saw an illuminated field, Capel Green, with trees lit up yellow. This event profoundly changed his life.

He described a huge light in the field, about a foot high and fifty feet across, which was self-illuminated. Cameras, including movie and video cameras, were set up nearby. Warren was told to move into the field and halted within twenty feet of the object, describing it as "solidified mist." Security police, English 'bobbies', and senior personnel were present. A "disaster preparedness" crew arrived with geiger counters. Two cows approached the illuminated mist before running off.

A small red light then moved over the trees and approached the field in a downward arc, hovering about twenty feet off the ground. It was basketball-sized, self-illuminated, and exploded, showering light onto the object. This event affected Warren's eyes. Suddenly, a more solid object appeared, about thirty feet across at the base and twenty-five feet high, with delta appendages. It had no windows, markings, or flags.

Warren, his sergeant, a disaster preparedness man, and his ship commander were ordered to approach the object. He noticed their shadows were cast upon it at an angle, as if the object was "pulling" their shadows, and their lighting equipment failed. Shortly after, the object was surrounded by security police. A light emerged from the object, splitting into three, each containing what appeared to be individual beings with eyes, facial features, and clothing. Warren noted they were not standing and lacked a three-dimensional shape.

One 'being' moved forward, with cameras flashing. Wing Commander Lt. Col. Williams conversed with his group and approached the beings. Warren observed the center being adjust its head to match Williams' height, confirming they were alive. There was no verbal communication, but Warren speculated telepathy. The beings retracted under a delta-type craft, then reappeared. Warren was about twenty-five feet away and could see them clearly.

The two British bobbies taking pictures had their cameras confiscated. Warren later learned one had a mental breakdown and the other was ridiculed off the force.

Warren and his group were told to return to their vehicle. Back at the parking area, they saw strange lights and blue things moving. They boarded their vehicles and returned to Woodbridge.

Other witnesses reported a smaller triangular object that a personnel member grabbed, and it moved ten meters with him holding it. This person subsequently suffered severe health effects. Another witness claimed a 'being' passed through his truck's windshield, causing the driver to react violently. A beam of light shot down, and the 'being' ran up into a dark shape hovering above.

The next morning, Warren experienced watering eyes and a metallic taste. His buddy commented on their condition, and their sergeant told them to be quiet.

Warren received a phone call to report to the security chief's office. He and others were subjected to geiger counter checks and told to sign security documents stating they were off duty and only saw lights. They were met by men in grey business suits from the United States, identified as "Armed Forces Security Services" (AFSS), a field arm of the National Security Agency. A "Commander Green" from the Office of Naval Intelligence was also present.

They were told the "problem" had existed longer than they were aware, but no mention of UFOs or ETs was made. They were warned against communicating the events via mail or telephone, under threat of reprimand. A debriefing film was shown, which confused them further. They were told to "toe the line," with the implication that "bullets are cheap" if they spoke out.

Warren heard a humming sound and saw a man reciting "Hail Mary" repeatedly, who later went "a.w.o.l." and was picked up by the FBI. Warren was on patrol when this man called in, stating he was going to kill himself, and when they responded, it was too late. This was the first time Warren had seen death, noting that lives were lost and the government wanted to keep it secret.

Warren called his mother from a public telephone, believing it would not be monitored. He later told someone he saw a UFO land on the base, leading to a security breach accusation. His phone call was taped, he was fined $300, and constantly watched.

Many witnesses were sent on temporary duty assignments worldwide. RAF Watton tracked the objects for three nights, and the USAF took away recorded tapes. On January 10th, 1981, Warren visited an Optical Retina Clinic due to eye problems and was informed he had burns to the retina, showing signs of radiation sickness.

Warren was relegated to a typing job and later quit the USAF, obtaining an honorable discharge on grounds of "breach of contract." In 1993, Lt. Col. C.I. Halt revealed that the UFO actions had affected nuclear weapons in underground storage areas, rendering many useless.

Peter Robbins and Larry Warren are working on a book titled "Left At East Gate," which the NSA requested changes to, but this was refused. Robbins confirmed that eight years later, the ground at the site was still discolored, and soil samples showed "profound differences."

The issue concludes with a note looking forward to the full account of the incident in the book.

Triangles Over New Hampshire USA

This section reports on widespread sightings of "Flying Triangles" in the Concord Area of New Hampshire on March 3rd, 1992. These objects, described as being the size of a small baseball field, emitted blue and white lights and made no sound. Some sightings were at low altitude. One witness reported his car shaking as a triangle flew overhead. The report is attributed to Ken Potts.

Faces At The EMUFORA Meeting

• Photographs are included from the EMUFORA meeting on March 27th, 1994, showing:
• Peter Robbins, Omar Fowler & Larry Warren
• Alan Hitchcock, Karen Douglas & Claire Upton
• Mark Haywood with Les Trueman

Tale Enders

This section provides brief updates and news items:

• A new book, "Allergies And Aliens" by Albert Budden, is mentioned, which links environmental illnesses to mental and physiological products, suggesting pollution as a cause for UFO sightings.

• SOBEPS (Belgium) magazine's March issue details 1993 incidents, including luminous balls of light and a large "Triangle" with specific lights, seen at low altitude.

• Timothy Good has obtained a photograph from Italy showing a "repulsive" creature in a forest, investigated by local police.

• Steve Canada has released a book titled "UFO's Origin Identified."

• CCCS (Crop Circle Studies) sent a document questioning membership renewal, possibly related to disillusionment with the crop circle phenomenon. They have always stated that single circles are likely natural, but reserved comment on 'Pictograms' as potentially produced by intelligence.

• A "Next Meeting" is announced for the Stanley Club, Stanley Common, near Ilkeston, on Thursday, April 28th, featuring a video of Budd Hopkins speaking about an incident at Fort Ben, Georgia, USA, where 1200 troops were affected by a UFO on July 27th, 1977. Non-members are welcome for a 50p admission.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are the detailed investigation and personal testimony surrounding the Rendlesham Forest Incident, the ongoing mystery of UFO sightings (such as the "Flying Triangles"), and the perceived government cover-up and suppression of information related to these phenomena. The editorial stance appears to be one of serious inquiry into UFO reports, giving voice to witnesses and researchers, while also acknowledging the difficulties and personal costs associated with such investigations. The publication also touches upon related topics like crop circles and the potential link between environmental factors and UFO experiences.