< OVNI >

Magazine Overview

This issue of "< OVNI >", dated May 1995, is a newsletter from the Phenomenon Research Association (PRA). It is priced at £1 including postage, with members receiving it for free. The cover features a stylized illustration of UFOs and hints at the content within, including reports on 'Flying Triangles' and crop circles.

"Flying Triangles" Just Won't Go Away!

The lead article highlights persistent reports of 'Flying Triangle' (FT) activity in and around Derby. The newsletter states that the nature of these craft is unknown, but there is an indication they are alien-controlled, possibly by 'Grays'.

Visitor from 'Pompey'

Darren Collins from the Hants. Southern Paranormal Investigations Group visited Derby and met with PRA members. He visited Peter Edwards and Allen Hitchcock to discuss recent UFO incidents. Collins also accompanied PRA members to meet Miss Enid Fynes-Williams in Derby, who had seen a 'Flying Triangle'. Coincidentally, within 48 hours of this interview, Darren Collins himself encountered a 'Flying Triangle' on a country road in Derbyshire, an experience he found 'dumfounding'.

"The X FILES" Star Spotted a Flying Triangle!

This section discusses the popular TV series "The X Files" and its star, David Duchovny, who plays an FBI investigator obsessed with paranormal phenomena. It reveals that Duchovny himself had a personal encounter with a strange triangular object while jogging on a beach years ago. He described it as a variation of the Stealth bomber, silent, and appearing and disappearing suddenly. The article notes that such 'Flying Triangles' have bewildered witnesses worldwide since the mid-1980s. It distinguishes these from earlier large UFOs, suggesting they might be 'motherships' for smaller craft. An instance is cited of a witness in Bracknell, Berks., an airline pilot, who observed a cigar-shaped craft at high altitude with small discs entering and leaving it.

An Early Morning Encounter

This article details a sighting by Peter H. Hickie and his brother on March 16th, 1995, at 5:30 am, while driving along the A52 near Willington, South Derbyshire. They encountered a very large, triangular object with approximately nine large, three-dimensional white light panels underneath. The craft was moving slowly and appeared to be a delta wing. They noted its unusual lack of stalling despite its slow speed and heard a sound like jet engines, leading them to speculate it was a special type of aircraft. The object moved out of sight behind trees. They also observed another aircraft with ordinary landing lights heading towards East Midlands Airport, questioning the nature of the first craft's large block of lights. The editors note that the craft traveled East to West without navigation or strobe lights.

"The Triangle, We've Seen It That Many Times!"

This section features interviews with Ivy Fitzmorris and Mr R.White from Sinfin Moor, Derby, conducted by Omar Fowler. They describe seeing triangular craft with bright lights all around, at various times (1 am, 3:30 am, 5 am) and hovering for extended periods. Their first sighting was on March 17th, 1995, around 8 pm, describing it as very low, slow, and massive. Mr White also reported seeing one on April 21st, 1995, at 1 am, which moved slowly, silently, and glided. Ivy Fitzmorris emphasized it was not a plane due to the lack of engine noise. Their descriptions match other accounts of large size, extensive lights, and low noise emission.

Schoolteacher Faced with a Geometric Puzzle

This article recounts an experience of Miss Enid Fynes-Williams, a language teacher in Derby, on April 26th, 1995, at 11:45 pm. While drawing her curtains, she observed an illuminated aircraft approaching. She described it as a large, black triangular craft with a white light on each corner and a red flashing light centrally. It approached from the East, heading West, and appeared huge. She heard a faint engine noise, different from typical jet aircraft. The craft's shape was sharply defined, without wings or tail. The entire experience lasted about ten seconds, leaving her convinced it was no normal aircraft.

The Crop Circle Season Approaches

This section shifts focus to crop circles, suggesting their designs might offer a diversion from UFO investigations. It references the Sky T.V. series "Arthur C. Clarke's World Mysteries" which featured new witnesses and Dr George Terence Meaden's theory of wind vortexes. The PRA, including the editor, published a technical paper in 1991 (updated 1993) concluding that 'natural' crop circles are likely caused by charged particles originating in the ionosphere. New witnesses appear to confirm this theory. Kathy Skin recalls seeing a crop circle form in 1936 in Little Eversdew during a thundery day, feeling heat from the ground. Mr Tom Gwinnett of Lydney describes a crop circle forming at dusk, during which his car's ignition and headlights failed, and he heard a humming sound amidst red sparks. The article questions how a simple whirlwind could affect car electronics and heat the soil, implying a more complex cause.

Two Visitors Have a Lonely Road Encounter

This article details Darren Collins' personal encounter with a 'Flying Triangle' on May 1st, 1995. While driving alone on a country road near Derby, he saw lights above a field. He stopped his car, left the engine running, and walked up the road. He observed a stationary craft with white lights on each corner and a central red flashing light. He was certain it was not an aircraft due to its low altitude (100/150 feet) and stationary position. He described it as being 'bolted to a post in the floor'. After about two minutes, he shouted at it, and within thirty seconds, it moved slightly to the right, accelerated rapidly, and disappeared within two to three seconds, traveling 'flat face first' and silently towards Barrow-on-Trent. He reiterates his certainty that it was a triangle and not a plane.

Student Terrified by Coloured Globe

This section reports on a sighting by student Miss Ruth Hutchinson on March 24th, 1995, while traveling on the A52 towards Ashbourne. Around 8:30 pm, she saw a black ball with colored lights approaching her car. The object was observed for about fifteen minutes, coming very close before disappearing 'into thin air'. The incident scared the 14-year-old witness. A sketch of the object is included, showing colored lights (white, red, green) on a spherical or disc-shaped object.

Xmas Eve Saucer

Another sighting is reported by a witness (Mr CND) on December 24th, 1994, while driving in Sunnyhill, Derby. He saw a black dome-shaped object with five or six 'headlight' type lights hovering silently for 1 to 2 minutes. When he parked his car and looked up again, it had gone.

The Evening Sky

This regular column, written by Barry Parkinson, provides astronomical observations for May 1995. It mentions Mercury visible in the west at dusk, Jupiter and Mars visible in the evening, and Saturn and Venus in the dawn twilight. The column highlights that Saturn's rings will turn edge-on, an event that last occurred 15 years prior. It also discusses Saturn's orbit, equinoxes, and the duration of its summer. The article then expands to discuss the vastness and violence of the universe, mentioning the Milky Way galaxy, its stars, and its collision course with the Andromeda galaxy, as well as the Magellanic Clouds. It concludes by reflecting on the brevity of human life in comparison to cosmic events.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring theme throughout this issue is the investigation of unexplained aerial phenomena, particularly 'Flying Triangles', with a strong emphasis on witness testimony and the collection of data by the Phenomenon Research Association. The editorial stance appears to be one of open inquiry into these phenomena, presenting evidence and theories without definitive conclusions, but leaning towards the possibility of extraterrestrial origins for some sightings. The inclusion of the 'Evening Sky' column suggests a broader interest in the unknown, encompassing both terrestrial and celestial mysteries. The PRA actively encourages its members to report sightings and contributes to the dissemination of information through its newsletter.

This document is issue number 10 of the publication OVNI, dated May 10, 1995. It is published by the Phenomenon Research Association and focuses on UFO activity and related phenomena. The publication appears to be a newsletter for members, with a stated aim of keeping them informed of local UFO events.

Tale Enders - Reports and Sightings

This section details various recent UFO-related events and activities:

• Eddie Sherwood is scheduled to give a talk titled "UFO's, Crop Circles & ET Contact" at the Central Library in Derby on May 24th at 7pm, with tickets costing £3.00.

• SOBEPS, based in Belgium, is reporting extensive UFO activity in the April 1995 issue of their magazine "Inforespace". One report describes a triangular craft with three white lights and two red lights near its 'nose', observed near Polleur, Verviers, on October 10, 1994. The craft also displayed about a dozen small red and white lights in a central position underneath.

• Victor J. Kean from Berlin is providing information on an increase in "Triangle" activity around Belgium.

• SKYWATCH, located in Mablethorpe, Lincs., is actively tracking "Triangles" flying in over the coast. A report from March 15th details two Delta craft heading southwards along the coast, exhibiting a mass of red and white lights. They were silent and visible for about a minute before disappearing into cloud. Two minutes later, a large ball of white light was observed travelling from the southwest at tremendous speed.

• Eileen Fletcher is commended for her excellent work in translating Scandinavian UFO reports. She is currently editing "Trans-UFO", a series of translated stories, and the newsletter hopes to feature a selection of her reports in a future issue.

• In Ilkeston, Derbys., Mrs Loreen Noble reported a 'buzzing' UFO. She awoke to what she thought was a bee, but upon investigation, saw a brilliant white cigar-shaped UFO hovering over the rooftops. It was observed for approximately ten minutes before ascending rapidly skywards.

Editorial Stance and Scope

The newsletter explicitly states that "EXTENSIVE UFO ACTIVITY LOCALLY precludes us from including any irrelevant articles." The primary objective is to inform members about UFO events in the local area. It acknowledges that other magazines, such as "Flying Saucer Review", offer a wider scope.

Next Meeting

The next meeting is scheduled to take place at the Stanley Club, Stanley Common, near Ilkeston (accessible via A609), on Tuesday, May 23rd, at 8pm. The guest speaker will be Mike Newark, a well-known 'dowser' from Coventry. He will present an audio/visual program on the "Crop Circles of 1994" and a review of video interviews with "Flying Triangle" witnesses. Admission is £1.00 for non-members.

Publication Details

The newsletter is copyrighted (C) 1995 by OVNI and published by the Phenomenon Research Association. Reproduction of any part of this newsletter requires permission from the Editor.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are UFO sightings (specifically triangular and cigar-shaped craft), crop circles, and the reporting of UFO activity in the UK and Belgium. The editorial stance is focused on providing local and relevant information to members of the Phenomenon Research Association, prioritizing UFO events within their area. There is an emphasis on factual reporting of sightings and upcoming events, with a clear objective to inform and engage the membership.