OVNI - 1995 12 - December

Magazine Overview

This document is the December 1995 issue of the newsletter "< OVNI >", published by the Phenomenon Research Association. It serves as a year-end review of UFO and paranormal events, with a focus on sightings and investigations primarily within the UK.

1995 - A Year to Remember

The editorial reflects on 1995 as a year filled with mysterious and intriguing incidents as the world approached the 21st century. The year began with the sad news of the death of Leonard H. Stringfield, described as one of the world's foremost landing/retrieval investigators, who had authored works on crash retrieval cases.

Several specific incidents from 1995 are detailed:

• January 6th: A Boeing 737 en route to Manchester Airport was 'buzzed' by a UFO reported as a Flying Triangle (FT) over the Pennines. The newsletter notes that FTs were saturating the Derbyshire countryside during the period of December 1994 to May 1995, with 53 incidents reported.
• January 21st: A sighting over the Derwent Housing Estate in Derby, accompanied by a sketch, gained worldwide reproduction.
• March 20th: An unusual night flying aircraft conducted a thermal imaging exercise over Nottingham for several hours. This low-flying, silent program caused alarm in Ilkeston, and the exercise was later linked by Nottingham council to buildings wasting energy.

The newsletter also mentions the visit of Darren Collins from the Southern Paranormal Investigation, who had an interest in FTs. Following a visit with PRA members to interview an FT witness, Collins himself had a close encounter with an FT on a Derbyshire country road on May 2nd.

Another notable loss in 1995 was Lord Clancarty (also known as Brinsley Le Poer Trench), a controversial figure responsible for the House of Lords setting up a UFO study committee, who died on May 22nd.

Crop Circle Season: June and July saw the continuation of the 'Crop Circle' season, with a variety of circles appearing in southern England. While the national media largely ignored them, local Hampshire and Wiltshire papers showed more interest, with concerns about farmers potentially causing grievous bodily damage to hoaxers.

International Interests: The PRA's international connections continued, with stories from Belgium, Sweden, Guatemala, and Japan. The Japanese J.S.PS. group expressed interest in British Crop Circles and planned a visit.

Roswell Autopsy Film: The issue highlights the significant impact of the Roswell Autopsy film, discovered by Ray Santilli. Its showing at the Sheffield Conference and on national TV generated considerable controversy regarding its authenticity.

Generational Shift: The newsletter posits that despite speculation about aliens upsetting global structures, humanity's views are not changing drastically in one generation. It suggests that the new generation, raised on science fiction like 'Dr. Who' and 'Star Trek', finds the existence of aliens visiting Earth unsurprising.

Another "Flying Triangle" Over Derbyshire

This section details a sighting on November 4th, 1995, at 8:08 pm, by Mr. Keith Rowland in Ilkeston. He observed a large, triangular object flying silently overhead, describing it as eerie and like a "Ghost Ship." The object had three large lights, one in each corner, which appeared to be the same size. Rowland noted it was silent, big, and fast, resembling a low-flying jet but without noise. He believed the lights were red and stated, "It was not a plane." The FT appeared from the Northeast and headed Southwest, disappearing from view after about ten seconds. The dark sky made exact shape identification difficult, but it was described as "very big."

A Local "FT" Report via Ireland!

This report, received from colleagues in IUFOPRA (Irish UFO & Paranormal Research Association) in Dublin, details a sighting on December 8th, 1994, at 10:45 pm in Shirebrook. A witness saw a triangular-shaped UFO appear from the East and disappear to the West. The FT was traveling broadside first and had an unusual colored light configuration. A red light was noted close to the "nose" of the triangle, which is unusual as they are typically reported in the center/rear. Checking PRA files confirmed an FT sighting by amateur astronomer Andy Emmerson on the same night (December 8th, 1994) at 22:50, which was seen shining a beam of light on the ground. Emmerson's colored drawing, previously shown in the OVNI, depicted a Triangle shape with two bright white lights and a red light near the "nose." The FT had apparently reverted to flying "point forward."

Diagrams: The report includes diagrams illustrating the Shirebrook sighting, showing the location relative to Portland Road, the Shirebrook Market Place, a children's play area, and the fire station. Another diagram details the FT's configuration: one red light and five white lights, with the flat side facing forward during its direction of travel.

News Clippings Sent in by Members

Harrier Jet Manoeuvres: A letter from Mr. A.W.A. Perkins of Halesowen describes a story told by a former Red Arrows pilot about strange happenings experienced by Harrier jet pilots executing a specific manoeuvre. This manoeuvre, involving vertical thrust for a tighter turn, reportedly caused pilots to experience being put into another dimension, appearing in different locations, and seeing UFOs. Ground control radar sometimes lost track of the planes during this manoeuvre, though flight recorders always functioned properly. Perkins suggests a cover-up operation on both sides of the Atlantic regarding Harrier crashes related to this manoeuvre.

Tenerife UFO Sighting: A letter from Mrs. B. Hampton-Hughes of Newtown, Powys, recounts a UFO sighting experienced with friends in Tenerife on November 11th, 1995. While initially observing shooting stars, they then witnessed something moving amongst the stars that was not a shooting star or an aircraft. It was described as exceptionally bright, travelling in a straight line from nowhere and disappearing to nowhere. They watched it for about ten seconds and were convinced it was a UFO, speculating it might have been the cause of numerous shooting stars that night. The writer, Donna Llley, concludes by humorously hoping her "Mr. Right" might appear from out of space.

The Evening Sky - December 1995

This astronomical column by Barry Parkinson discusses celestial events for December 1995.

• Galaxies: It mentions observing two galaxies, the Milky Way and the Great Galaxy in Andromeda, noting their immense distances and sizes. The Milky Way is described as containing 400 thousand million stars and being 100,000 light years across, while Andromeda is 2.2 million light years away and three times the size of the Milky Way.
• Planets: Venus is visible in the southwestern evening twilight, and Saturn is high in the south as night darkens.
• Galileo Probe: The column details the Galileo probe's entry into Jupiter's atmosphere on December 7th, where it would withstand extreme conditions and transmit data for 75 minutes.
• Winter Solstice: The winter solstice occurs on December 22nd, marking the Sun's farthest point south.

No Guiding Star in 1995

This piece by Barry Parkinson offers a more philosophical reflection for the pre-dawn Bethlehem on December 25th, 1995. It suggests that while there may not be a literal guiding star, a guiding light shines within each person. It emphasizes the universe as a good, beautiful, and nourishing place, and that shadows disappear when light is shone upon them. The text includes a quote from Matthew 7:7,8.

A Message From Space in 1977?

This article revisits a mysterious broadcast on November 26th, 1977, at 5:12 pm, where a "voice from outer space" broke into a scheduled news bulletin on "Southern TV" for five minutes. The broadcast, heard in Southern England, was dismissed by authorities as a hoax, though they commented on the sophistication required. The media claimed a student had interfered with a TV mast, but no student was ever traced. A later story suggested an ITV engineer had arranged the broadcast and was sacked, but he was also never named or traced.

The message itself, according to 'Viewpoint Aquarius Magazine', was from "Gramaha," a representative of the "Asta Galactic Command." The message spoke of peace and wisdom, warning of impending disasters and urging humanity to prepare for a "great awakening" as the planet entered the "new age of Aquarius." It stressed that this new age could be one of peace and evolution, but only if rulers were made aware of evil forces that could overshadow their judgments.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are UFO sightings, particularly 'Flying Triangles', crop circle phenomena, and the broader implications of potential extraterrestrial contact. The editorial stance appears to be one of open investigation and reporting of unexplained phenomena, while also acknowledging the skepticism and controversy surrounding some events, such as the Roswell Autopsy film. There's an underlying optimism about humanity's ability to adapt to new realities, particularly with the younger generation.

Title: FLYING SAUCER REVIEW
Issue: 11
Volume: 41
Date: November 1995
Publisher: FSR Publications Ltd
Country: England
Language: English
ISSN: 0016-0017
Price: £4.00

This issue of Flying Saucer Review, dated November 1995, presents a diverse range of topics within the realm of ufology and unexplained phenomena. The cover features a festive Christmas theme with the headline "CHRISTMAS IS COMING!" and a quote from UFOIN.

Key Articles and Features

Message from the Asta Galactic Command

A significant portion of the issue is dedicated to a message attributed to Gramana, a representative of the Asta Galactic Command. This message, reportedly received in 1983, warns humanity about the dangers of nuclear energy, referring to atom bombs as "evil forces" that can destroy Earth and its sister worlds. The message highlights the long-term toxicity of nuclear waste and states that atomic energy has no peaceful application. It urges the cessation of its use and research, emphasizing that the "time of conflict is now past" and that humanity can proceed to higher planes of evolution if they learn to live in peace and goodwill. The message also cautions against "false prophets and guides" who may exploit others and advises listening to the "voice within" for truth. The Asta Galactic Command expresses concern for Earth's path and offers help, encouraging harmony with the planet and self-knowledge.

Editors Comment

The editors reflect on the message, questioning whether it was a student hoax or genuinely relevant, noting its applicability even in 1995, especially in light of events like Chernobyl and Britain's decision not to build more atomic power stations. They conclude with "A HAPPY XMAS TO YOU ALL!"

Tale Enders

This section provides a collection of shorter news items and announcements:

• UFO Disk Collection: Ian Read of Norwich is setting up a UFO disk collection and seeks to exchange disks with other investigators.
• "X Files" and Alien Autopsy Films: Anticipation is built for the next series of "X Files," which may feature a real alien autopsy film, along with other films like "The Ultimate X File" and "Keep Watching The Skies" focusing on alien autopsy footage and "Greys."
• UFO Sightings in the USA: Several sightings are reported from UFOIN:
• June 8, 1995: Monroe City - A triangle, no sound, 15-minute sighting.
• June 11, 1995: Tacoma - Three triangles, no sound, 2-minute sighting, entered clouds.
• June 29, 1995: Cincinnati - A triangle, no sound, 5-minute sighting with lights underneath.
• "Planetary Connections Conference": The North Lancs. UFO Investigation Group is presenting a conference on February 18th, 1996, featuring speakers like Jenny Randles, John Holman, Mike Oram, and Hein Van Beusekom, focusing on crop circles. Tickets are £10.
• Orange Ball Incident: An orange ball was pursued by two R.A.F. Tornadoes near Sutton in Ashfield on October 18th at 8:30 pm, heading west. The editor asks if anyone else saw it.
• Bonneybridge, Scotland: Dubbed "The UFO Capital of Britain" by 'The Sun,' the town featured close encounter stories, with UFOs described as Catherine Wheel, Cigar-shaped, and Circular-shaped craft.
• British Stealth Aircraft: The Sunday Times reported on November 12th that Britain is developing a new secret stealth aircraft, the "Halo" project, due in 2013, which is considered over 20 years behind American technology. The editor questions Britain's ability to afford such a project.
• Crop Circles Booklet: A revised booklet, "Crop Circles: The Final Solution," by Omar Fowler, theorizes that H/F radiation is responsible for natural crop circles over the past 100 years. It is quoted as "the best thing to come out of England this summer" (1991).
• December Meeting Cancellation: There will be no meeting in December.

Flying Saucer Tie

A product advertisement for a "Flying Saucer Tie" featuring small silvery saucers on a blue-black background, made of 100% polyester reppe, priced at £7.00 or $15.00.

Editorial and Subscription Information

Page 3 contains detailed information about the journal, including:

• Address: A.F.U., Box 11027, 50011 NORRKÖPING 11, Sweden.
• Editor: Gordon Creighton, MA, FRGS, FRAS.
• Assistant Editor: Mogozine Production: Joan K.F. Creighton, BA (Hons) Dip. Hist. Art. Cert. Ed.
• Subscriptions Secretary: Howard Raimbach, Cert.Ed.
• Advertising: Gloria Wingfield.
• Consultants and Correspondents: A comprehensive list of international contributors and their affiliations, including Dr. Walter K. Buhler (Brazil), Dr. Robert F. Creegan (USA), Paul Dong (China), Ann Druffel (USA), Timothy Good (UK), Michel Granger (France), Dr. Richard C. Niemtzow (USA), Dr. Jean-Pierre Petit (France), Dr. Roberto Pinotti (Italy), Antonio Ribera (Spain), Dr. Jacques Vallée (USA), and many others.
• Annual Subscription Rates: UK: £15.00 (four issues), Other Countries (including USA): £18.00 or $US35.00. Single copies are £4.00 (UK) or £5.00/$US9.00 (other countries). Airmail is extra.
• Payment Instructions: Overseas subscribers should remit by cheque drawn in sterling on a UK bank, or by US dollar cheque drawn in the USA, or by international money order in sterling. FSR's Giro account number is 3563251.
• Editorial Address: The Editor, FSR Publications Ltd, P.O. Box 162, High Wycombe, Bucks. HP13 5DZ, England.
• Artwork: Eve and contributors.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue revolve around extraterrestrial contact, warnings about advanced technology (specifically nuclear energy), the potential for human spiritual evolution, and the reporting of unexplained aerial phenomena. The editorial stance, as evidenced by the inclusion of the Asta Galactic Command message and the editors' commentary, appears to be one of caution regarding technological advancements that pose existential risks and a hopeful outlook towards spiritual growth and understanding of the universe. The inclusion of various UFO sighting reports and discussions on related topics like crop circles and stealth aircraft indicates a broad interest in the unexplained and a commitment to documenting such phenomena.