OVNI - 1996 12 - December

Magazine Overview

This issue of OVNI, the Newsletter of the Phenomenon Research Association, is dated December 1996. The cover features a collage of illustrations including a UFO, a sleigh, the Earth, pyramids, and a geometric design, with the title 'OVNI' prominently displayed. The price is listed as £1 plus postage, with members receiving it free. The issue includes reports on recent UFO activity in Scotland and the USA, an in-depth article on the nature of UFOs and their alleged interaction with humanity, and a section on astronomical observations.

Astounding Claim of an Alleged 'FT' Landing in Scotland

This article details a remarkable claim from Fife, Scotland, concerning an alleged landing of a large 'Flying Triangle' (FT) on September 23rd, 1996. According to multiple sources, two women and two children travelling by car first observed a hovering FT near Falkland Hill. After it moved away, they returned to the area and saw the craft hovering over a field, displaying red lights at its corners and a blue/white light shining downwards. Upon approaching the landed FT, witnesses described the area as 'lit up' with hundreds of small beings moving 'boxes', supervised by taller aliens. A bizarre, 'brain-like' translucent object was seen hovering over the scene, appearing to oversee the operation. The witnesses also reported 'bubbles' approaching them, each containing a face, which caused them alarm and led them to flee. Upon returning home, they discovered they had experienced 'missing time'. The report notes that Tony Dodd has investigated the incident and found 'ground traces'. The editor acknowledges that while firm evidence is lacking, the varied sources suggest the story may have substance.

Latest from the U.S.A.

Authored by Louis Taylor, this section compiles recent UFO activity reports from the United States, based on a broadcast from Peter Davenport at the Washington UFO Centre. The week of November 16th, 1996, was particularly active:

• November 16th: Two commercial airliners flying at 41,000ft over Georgia and Orlando, Florida, reported two luminous objects embedded in a large blue/green cloud of light streaking by. This report came from the FAA.
• November 16th: In Riverside, New Jersey, an entire neighbourhood witnessed a large Triangle streak across the sky, slow down, stop, and hover for an extended period.
• November 16th: Reports from Frostland, Maryland, and Reading, Pennsylvania, described a huge orange glow streaking across the sky. A similar report came from Greenwich, Connecticut.
• November 16th: From Kansas City, Missouri, a report detailed a huge object streaking over Grand View, Missouri, making an immense sound.
• November 16th: In Seattle, a disc with two cupolas was observed performing erratic manoeuvres.
• November 15th: A former military member reported seeing an airliner flying east over northern Pennsylvania, preceded by a huge ball of orange light.
• November 20th: A commuter airliner departing Los Angeles for Fresno, California, at 8:30 PM was observed by the pilot and co-pilot to have an immense circular, disc-shaped object, estimated at 150-200ft in diameter, flying alongside for ten to fifteen minutes. This object was also detected on radar by the Los Angeles centre.

Louis Taylor concludes that these sightings indicate a 'flap' and that sober, sane individuals are witnessing bizarre phenomena.

UFOs and Humanity by Gordon Millington

This article, reprinted from 'Pegasus' magazine, offers an assessment of the relationship between UFOs and humanity. Millington suggests that governments downplay UFOs as hallucinations, despite evidence from incidents like Roswell and Rendlesham. He posits that for years, UFO intelligences ('The Phenomenon') operated with a carefully devised plan, initially appearing to conduct scientific surveys by collecting samples of flora, fauna, and soil. This was termed the Extra-Terrestrial Hypothesis (ETH).

However, the focus shifted to abductions, with many victims too afraid to speak out due to fear of ridicule. Millington argues that 'ufonauts' manipulated people and governments to conceal their activities. He notes that after World War II and the nuclear bombings of Japan, UFOs became more prominent, with Kenneth Arnold's sighting popularizing the term 'flying saucers'. The disruption of electricity supplies and sightings near the White House were allegedly downplayed by government 'spin doctors'.

The Phenomenon's primary aims were to be noticed and to convince governments that UFOs were not enemy weapons, thus preventing a nuclear arms race between the USA and USSR. The author suggests that the visitors were concerned about the Earth's ecology, possibly because they had plans for the planet themselves. To ensure disbelief in UFOs, convincing experiences were manufactured for individuals like Adamski and other 'Contactees', who promoted messages of peace and offered joyrides to nearby planets, creating 'saucer cults'.

Millington asserts that this delusion continues today with abductees. He claims the third phase of manipulation involved a breeding scheme to produce mutated hybrids using genetic material from abductees and alien genes, alongside psychological conditioning to make abductees believe they are alien soul matrices. This, he states, is akin to demonic possession.

The article describes the grey aliens as having the ability to control minds and bodies, inducing paralysis or manipulating experiences. Communication is telepathic. While they lack visible reproductive organs, abductees perceive male and female forms. Overseers are taller and conduct complex operations. Their behaviour is described as that of computer-controlled organic androids with a singular purpose. Abductions often begin in childhood and can be repeated, with victims sometimes tagged for future retrieval. Abductees can be taken through solid matter, and physical examinations occur on operating tables, sometimes with other recognizable individuals present. Psychological conditioning aims to study human responses and mould them, potentially convincing abductees they are alien infiltrators.

Despite the lack of physical evidence, correlations between hundreds of testimonies, including strange scars and expelled locating devices, lend credence to the accounts. The author concludes that the existence of these UFO phenomena should not be ignored.

The East Midlands 'FT' Report

This section, compiled by Alan Hitchcock, details several 'Flying Triangle' (FT) sightings in the East Midlands of the UK.

• Case 96/44 (November 12th): Mrs S.A. of Burton-on-Trent reported a bright, triangular yellow object, larger than a plane, flying overhead. She described it as too bright to be a plane and was amazed by its appearance.
• Case 96/45 (Ongoing since May 1996): Mr Michael T. Dugnan of Swadlincote has repeatedly seen UFOs from his bedroom window. He describes a bright white light surrounded by five or six red lights at the base. The object was sometimes stationary, sometimes moved quickly, and was observed for periods of half an hour to two hours, primarily in the NW.
• Case 96/46 (November 12th): Mr RCB of Swadlincote observed five red LITS (Lights in the Sky) moving in formation, appearing star-sized. They passed overhead, darted into different positions, and then reformed, continuing in the same direction (South to North).
• Case 96/47 (October 23rd): Mr NB and a friend near Burton-on-Trent saw two bright lights not far above the treetops. As they approached, the lights went out, and the craft 'tipped' away, revealing a distinct Triangle shape. They then observed flashing blue/orange/red and white lights. The witness described the Triangle as flying 'point' forward, floating rather than flying, with no sound, and moving in a way that defied gravity.
• Case 96/48 (November 11th): Mrs Thelma Barrell of Burton-on-Trent saw a triangular-shaped object with a large red light on the left, a large green light on the right, and two large white lights at the front. The object was stationary for 3-4 minutes before disappearing without apparent movement.
• Case 96/49 (October 7th): Two flying discs were observed over Long Eaton, Nottingham, by a couple and their neighbour. The discs were black/dark brown, sharply defined, made no sound, and appeared to be revolving as they flew from West to East at the speed of a light aircraft. A military helicopter passed over shortly afterwards in the same direction.

The Evening Sky - December 1996

This section provides astronomical information for December 1996. It notes that humanity is returning to Mars with missions like Pathfinder, Global Surveyor, and Mars 96, with operations planned for September 1997. It mentions the historical belief in Martian canals and the two moons, Phobos and Deimos, being artificial satellites, as proposed by astronomer Percival Lowell in 1908. Mars will be visible as a dim orange/yellow 'star' rising around midnight. Venus will be close to a crescent Moon on the 8th. Saturn will be visible in the southern sky, while Jupiter and Mercury will be in the western sky at dusk, with the Moon passing between them on the 11th.

The article also discusses light pollution, explaining light glare and sky-glow. It highlights San Diego's success in reducing light pollution and saving money by using full cut-off light fixtures. Recent research linking solar brightness variations (sunspot activity) to Earth's temperature fluctuations is mentioned. Finally, it notes that December 21st marks the beginning of winter in the Northern Hemisphere.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue of OVNI are UFO sightings, alleged landings, and alien encounters, with a particular focus on 'Flying Triangles' and abductions. The magazine presents a range of reports, from eyewitness accounts of aerial phenomena to more detailed narratives of alleged alien interactions and manipulation. The editorial stance appears to be one of open investigation, acknowledging the lack of definitive proof for many claims but emphasizing the consistency and credibility of witness testimonies. The editor encourages readers to consider the possibility of genuine phenomena, even when evidence is scarce, and highlights the importance of continued research into these unexplained events. There is a clear interest in the psychological and societal implications of UFO phenomena, as evidenced by Gordon Millington's article.

Title: OVNI
Issue Date: December 11, 1996
Publisher: Phenomenon Research Association (based in Sweden)
Content Focus: This issue of OVNI, a publication likely focused on UFOs and unexplained phenomena, features a mix of astronomical observations, eyewitness accounts of aerial phenomena, and brief reports from various international locations.

The Evening Sky on Christmas Eve 1996

The issue opens with a celestial observation for Christmas Eve 1996, detailing the appearance of a magnificent Full Moon. The text notes that there is no guiding star, but the Moon rises in the evening twilight, pursues a high arc across the Northern Hemisphere sky, and sets in the western twilight on Christmas Day. It is described as a 'cold pale imitation of the Sun's high path across the sky in June.' The accompanying text, attributed to Barry Parkinson, offers a philosophical reflection on Earth's abundance and humanity's potential for purity in thought and deed, referencing Matthew 7:7,8.

Skywatch Diary (Gulf Breeze, Florida, U.S.A.)

This section, written by Carole Baker, details several sightings reported in the Gulf Breeze area:

• December 2nd, 1996: Marie Arredondo reported seeing an intense, large, bright amber light over Santa Rosa Island near the Sans Souci Condominium. It was visible for only a few seconds.
• December 3rd, 1996: The author, her husband, and daughter, along with seven other people, witnessed a spectacular sighting. At 7:55 p.m., a large amber ball of light appeared above a lawyer's house. It was followed by two smaller amber lights, forming a curved edge or 'ring' shape. The lights were visible for five to seven seconds.
• December 4th, 1996: Bill, a MUFON investigator, reported seeing a bright red light, followed by a perfectly round light that blinked out, near Shoreline Park. Approximately ten minutes later, a loud, low rumbling sound caused the dock to vibrate, which he described as a 'skyquake' associated with the sighting.
• November 22nd, 1996: A sighting of an object hovering over a power sub-station in north Pensacola is under investigation, with multiple witnesses.

Tale Enders

This section presents a collection of brief, international reports:

• Cardigan Bay, Wales: Strange flashing lights were reported over the bay on November 21st, with bright flashes also observed about 20 miles inland. Local police received numerous reports.
• Hearing Aid Detector? (Derby, UK): On Friday, December 13th, Paul Collins observed a series of bright lights approaching, forming a triangular shape. Despite turning his hearing aid to full volume, he detected no noise from the object, only the distant rumble of traffic.
• South African 'FT' Surprises Fishermen: On August 7th, 1995, two fishermen near Sedgefield saw a triangular object larger than a passenger plane. It had three bright lights underneath and smaller orange-red lights extending to the highest point. The object hung in the sky briefly before making a turn and disappearing instantly.
• Brazilian Alien Encounter (Varginha, Brazil): A video shown to PRA members highlighted an event on January 20th, 1996, where an alien was allegedly captured in a net by the local firecrew. The alien was reportedly taken to a military establishment, with possible involvement from the C.I.A. Witnesses were interviewed by researchers including Graham Birdsall, Stanton T. Friedman, John Carpenter, and Dr. John E. Mack.
• The Paramount 'Sightings' Programme: An interview with the editor and local witnesses Tom Culleton and Robin Gibbard was featured on Sky TV on November 12th.
• An FT 'Cruising Speed': Researcher Victor J. Kean (Berlin) has established that 'Flying Triangles' often travel at an average speed of 114 mph.
• Totton College (Southampton): The college is running a ten-week course and has requested assistance with information and videos.
• De Ferrers High School (Burton-on Trent): The school has requested a speaker for their UFO project.

Announcements and Greetings

The issue concludes with a notice that there will be no PRA meeting that month and extends holiday wishes to its readers: 'A HAPPY CHRISTMAS AND PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR TO OUR READERS.' It also states that reports published in OVNI may be reproduced by other agencies with due acknowledgement to the Phenomenon Research Association.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are UFO sightings, aerial phenomena, and alleged extraterrestrial encounters, presented through eyewitness accounts and brief news items from around the world. The editorial stance appears to be one of reporting these phenomena without explicit endorsement or skepticism, providing a platform for information dissemination within the UFO research community. The inclusion of astronomical observations and philosophical reflections suggests a broader interest in the unexplained and humanity's place within the cosmos.