OVNI - 1996 07 - July

Magazine Overview

Title: OVNI
Issue: July 1996
Publisher: Phenomenon Research Association
Country: U.K.
Price: £1 plus postage

This issue of OVNI, the Newsletter of the Phenomenon Research Association, from July 1996, covers a range of topics related to UFO phenomena, including 'Flying Triangle' sightings, abduction experiences, the alleged secret organization MJ-12, and recent crop circle formations. The cover features various symbolic images related to UFOs and ancient mysteries.

Sensational 'Flying Triangle' Events Happening All Over U.K.

The lead article discusses the reception of the editor's 'Flying Triangle Mystery' booklet and the unexpected number of readers who reported their own sightings. Mr. Thornewell, a visitor from New Zealand, reported a 'Flying Triangle' sighting at Southend on April 14th, captured in a blurred photograph taken on the pier. Another report details a sighting by two shift workers who observed an area of 'blacker' darkness in a field off the M5 motorway, which later showed signs of military helicopter activity. Mr. Carr of Paulton reported seeing a triangular pattern of lights with a central beam on April 1st, which he videoed. Mr. Chris Harris of the B.E.A.M.S. group reported a Flying Triangle hovering over the M5 motorway on January 22nd, with one member driving directly underneath it and observing unusual features.

The Triangle Story Continues...

This section elaborates on the 'Flying Triangle' reports. Mr. J.D. Sherbourne from Somerset recounted a close sighting over a pond where two teenage boys fishing cut their lines and fled. The M5 motorway incident is revisited, with the observation of a 'blacker' darkness in a field that disappeared, leaving behind military helicopter activity. Mr. Carr's report details a triangular craft with three white lights on each corner and a central beam, heard as a droning noise. Mr. Chris Harris described a craft with four-square pods and twisted pipework. A separate incident from October 23rd, 1993, near Longford, Derbyshire, involved two witnesses seeing a 'Flying Triangle' appear next to their car.

Staffordshire UFO Group Hold an Evening with Don Berliner.

This section covers an event on June 21st where members of the PRA attended a meeting hosted by the Staffordshire UFO Group featuring American UFO researcher Don Berliner. Berliner discussed his work, including funding UFO research and investigating abductee cases. He shared details of a family experiencing multi-generational alien visitations, with children drawing familiar 'little men'. Berliner expressed reluctance towards hypnotic regression but noted that abductees sometimes recall fleeting glimpses of alien craft, with one woman even recalling instructions on controlling a craft. Researchers were attempting to build a mock-up of the craft based on her information. The article also touches upon odd findings reported by abductees, such as being returned to bed with clothing reversed or mismatched socks, and earrings being altered. More disturbing revelations include women abductees suffering short-term pregnancies and 'skinny offspring'. The article speculates that aliens might be using humans to breed a hybrid species, possibly as a long-term plan due to environmental destruction on Earth.

The Evening Sky - July 1996

This astronomical column by Barry Parkinson discusses celestial events in July 1996. It notes Earth's aphelion on July 4th, Jupiter's visibility in Sagittarius, and the Milky Way. The column mentions the vastness of the galaxy and the distance to the Milky Way's center. It highlights a conjunction of the Moon and Venus on July 12th and Saturn's visibility in the eastern sky. The author also comments on insect repellent being useful due to fewer 'creepy crawlies' and reflects on the beauty of sunset.

MJ 12 on the Paramount Channel

This article, taken from a Sky TV broadcast, discusses the alleged secret organization MJ-12. It posits that two UFOs crashed at Roswell in 1947, one with a survivor, leading to the formation of Majestic 12. The article lists numerous alleged UFO crash cover-ups by MJ-12, including incidents in Paradise Valley, Aztec, Kingman, Kecksburg, and locations in Europe and Africa. It claims that in 1969-71, a secret government committee made a deal with 'Greys' from Zeta Reticuli for technology in exchange for non-interference in abductions and cattle mutilations. The infamous Dulce, New Mexico, is mentioned as a hotspot for abductions and cattle mutilations. The article suggests that President John F. Kennedy disagreed with MJ-12's policies and was assassinated in 1963 with the help of the CIA. A 'Black Government' or 'Cabal' was allegedly formed by MJ-12 members, military leaders, politicians, and executives to conduct secret research on alien technology, rated higher than top secret. The Cabal financed itself through companies like the Rand Corporation and aircraft firms, and also through drug deals. Robert Lazar's alleged work at Area 51 is mentioned. The article also touches upon the UK's GCHQ agreement with the NSA to monitor communications and the infiltration tactics used by intelligence agencies. It states that the US government has hosted 'GUESTS' (EBI, EB2, EB3) since 1982, and that the Greys are no longer sharing technology and are working on creating a human/alien hybrid, raised in underground bases at Dulce. A past incident at Dulce involving a siege is mentioned. The article concludes with a rumour that MJ-12/Cabal operations have unlimited jurisdiction in the UK, and a quote: "TRUST NO-ONE".

The Latest Crop Circles!

This section presents photographs and descriptions of recent crop circle formations. The 'JULIA' formation, discovered south of Stonehenge on July 8th, is described as being in wheat and 300 feet wide. A 'DOUBLE HELIX CROP CIRCLE' at Alton Barnes, which appeared on June 17th, is noted as being 648 feet long and consisting of 89 intertwined circles. A crop circle formation at Kingsclear, Hants, in early July, is described as 108 feet in diameter with an inner circle of 65 feet and four adjacent circles of approximately 20 feet. Finally, a 'TRIPLE CIRCLE' at Aokley, Hants, in early July, is noted as being 85 feet in dimension, with the pattern made by a 6-foot trench.

FT 'Vulcan Bomber' Near Hastings 2-10-95

This report details a sighting by Ian Broadmore on October 2nd, 1995, of a large triangular object, described as being about twice the size of a Vulcan bomber, near Robertsbridge, East Sussex. The object was metallic grey with a bright white light at the front, amber lights at the points, and a green light at the rear. It moved slowly and deliberately, passing directly over Broadmore's car. He observed it for 5 to 10 minutes and described the experience as surreal. Following this sighting, he reported two other sightings of different objects in Hastings and Colchester.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are the prevalence of 'Flying Triangle' UFO sightings across the UK, the ongoing investigation into alien abductions and their potential implications for human-alien hybridization, and the controversial subject of the alleged secret organization MJ-12 and its purported involvement in historical events and cover-ups. The magazine also features reports on crop circles and astronomical observations. The editorial stance appears to be one of serious investigation into unexplained phenomena, presenting witness accounts and speculative theories without definitive conclusions, encouraging readers to consider the possibility of advanced, non-human intelligence and covert government operations. The recurring quote "TRUST NO-ONE" suggests a theme of skepticism towards official narratives and a call for independent inquiry.

This document, titled "AMERICAN FT REPORTS FROM SAN DIEGO," is a collection of reports and updates related to UFO and paranormal phenomena, compiled by Eic Herr. It includes witness accounts of sightings, corrections to previous reports, and information on upcoming media and events. The issue date is inferred from the first report as Saturday, April 30th, 1994, with other reports and information extending to late 1994 and early 1997.

Witness Reports

April 30th, 1994 Sighting

On Saturday, April 30th, 1994, at 10:04 pm, Megan Ralphs (14 years old), her brother (15), and two girlfriends were in their backyard in Alpine, a mountain suburb of San Diego. They observed an object described as an approximate equilateral triangle with three lights at its apexes – two white and one red, though opinions differed on the color. The object was estimated to be larger than 200 in angular width and emitted a powerful, low-pitched hum. It obscured stars as it passed overhead with steady, continuous movement. The girl who first saw the object had been lying on a trampoline with her eyes closed, hoping to be taken away by a UFO. When she opened her eyes, the object was directly overhead. The family dog was also staring at the object. Megan ran to get a camera, having seen a similar object months before. She took five photographs, but they all showed only blackness, which was attributed to using daylight color film with too low a speed to register anything but the brightest lights at night.

May 19th, 1994 Sighting

On Thursday, May 19th, 1994, between 8:51 pm and 9:16 pm, a group of four witnesses in La Mesa, CA, reported a sighting. The witnesses were Robin Leland (hospital administrator), her mother Mardell Brandt, and neighbors Mr. and Mrs. Chuck Jensen. Art Brandt, father of Mardell, was also involved via phone. Ms. Leland saw a bright, cigar-shaped cloud in the southwest. From this cloud, an object of immense size emerged. It was described as an equilateral triangle with each of its three sides illuminated by five to seven bright red lights that pulsed intermittently and sequentially. These lights were extinguished when the object was over Lake Murray but reappeared after it had crossed the lake. The object was described as larger than the length of three football fields, and even larger than Lake Murray itself. It made no sound and was observed to be low, below the few clouds present at about 900 feet above ground level.

"OOP'S, LET'S GET OUR FACTS RIGHT!"

This section addresses a statement made in the July/August edition of "UFO Magazine" concerning the "Mantell Case" (a U.S. fighter crashing after chasing a UFO in 1947). The article in "UFO Magazine" claimed that Tony Dodd had discovered a new witness, Captain James 'Jim' Duesler, who stated that the P51 Mustang fighter had crashed almost intact. A photograph of Captain Duesler with his fighter was published.

The editor of "AMERICAN FT REPORTS FROM SAN DIEGO" disputes this, stating that the aircraft in the photograph is not a P51 Mustang but a P40 Warhawk, vintage 1940/43, in the colors of the American Flying Tiger squadron. The editor also notes that the photograph was unlikely to have been taken in 1948, as P40s were no longer in service then.

Tony Dodd replied, confirming that he had contacted Captain Duesler, who verified that the photograph was taken many years before the Mantell incident, when Duesler was serving in China. Dodd apologized for the error, stating, "This was an unfortunate error on my part and I am very grateful to you for bringing this to my notice."

An editor's note (Ed.) humorously suggests that learning to distinguish aircraft came from childhood experiences ducking into air raid shelters during wartime.

Additionally, Timothy Good provided a photocopy of the crashed P51 aircraft from the Mantell incident, along with a newspaper report. It is noted that the aircraft landed almost intact after crashing from 15,000ft, with the fuselage virtually in one piece and the wings nearby, which is described as very unusual.

Tale Enders

This section provides various short updates and news items:

• Antarctica Maps: Victor Kean from Berlin reports excitement on the internet regarding a US Government restriction order on maps of Antarctica, with no reason given for the restriction on these satellite-scanned maps.
• BBC TV Paranormal Series: BBC TV is launching a new series on the paranormal, titled "Out Of This World." The magazine assisted with material, and some of their color drawings are being used in the title sequence. A program on August 6th will feature more of their work.
• Granada TV UFO Program: Granada TV is also producing a program on UFO material and has promised a video copy.
• The Alien Autopsy Film: Bob Shell claims the film is 99.9% genuine, but questions the story of how Santilli obtained it.
• International UFO Conference in Gothenburg: Scheduled for October 27th, 1996, in Sweden, featuring Jenny Randles, Paul Fuller, Nick Pope, Kent Jeffery, Per Andersen, and Ole Jonny Braenne. Registration costs SEK 435, with information available from Andreas Ohlsson in SALA, Sweden.
• Sphinx Discovery: Terry Walters, a psychic who returned from Egypt with Egyptologist Robert Bauval, revealed that a door has been uncovered in the Sphinx. There is controversy regarding opening it, with Egyptian officials stating it is their business.
• International Skywatch Weekend: A potential event on August 17-18 is being considered, possibly near Burton-on-Trent, UK, with a watch scheduled from Saturday 10:30 pm to Sunday 2 am. Interested individuals are asked to contact Omar Fowler.
• Stonehenge and the Forgotten Energy: An article by J.L. Whitear has been postponed to the next issue of OVNI.
• Group Meeting Cancellation: Due to holidays, there will be no group meeting at the British Legion this month.
• 6th Annual International UFO Congress Convention: Scheduled for January 24th, 1997, at the Gold River Resort on the Colorado River, USA.
• Latest Local Crop Circle: A crop circle described as a 250ft diameter ring with a large circle inside and a nine-pointed star was reported between South Wigston and Countersthorpe, Leics, UK, sourced from Clare Upton.

Reports published in OVNI may be reproduced by other agencies with due acknowledgement to the Phenomenon Research Association.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The magazine consistently emphasizes factual accuracy, as demonstrated by the "OOP'S, LET'S GET OUR FACTS RIGHT!" section correcting misidentified aircraft and historical details. There is a strong interest in witness testimony and detailed descriptions of UFO/UAP sightings, including shape, size, lights, and sounds. The publication also tracks media coverage of paranormal topics, such as upcoming TV series and documentaries, and promotes international UFO conferences and events. The editorial stance appears to be one of critical inquiry, aiming to verify information and present accurate accounts of unexplained phenomena, while also acknowledging the broader UFO community and its activities.