OVNI

Magazine Overview

Title: OVNI
Issue: June 1997
Publisher: Phenomenon Research Association
Country: U.K.

This issue of the OVNI newsletter critically examines the current state of 'ufology,' expressing concern that the field is deteriorating due to individuals with little interest expounding theories with scant regard for factual investigation. The magazine highlights the influx of 'glossy' magazines and poorly made videos that repeat old standards like Roswell and Adamski, alongside books of inferior quality. It contrasts this with a new book, 'Left At East Gate,' which is reviewed positively.

Is 'UFOLOGY' Losing Its Way?

The lead article questions the direction of ufology, lamenting the lack of rigorous investigation into basic facts and the preference for second-hand information. It cites examples of glaring errors, such as the misidentification of the 'Foo Fighter' photograph (actually Japanese aircraft from 1936) and the unsubstantiated claim of Nazi SS 'Flying Saucers' during WWII. The article also criticizes the flippant investigation of the 'Fife Landing Incident' (September 23rd, 1996), questioning the lack of basic procedures like soil sampling and radiation checks, and the insufficient inspection of the landing site for alien interaction evidence.

It praises dedicated researchers like Timothy Good for their detailed and inquiring approach, urging others to concentrate on collecting, analyzing, and disseminating information rather than treating witnesses flippantly.

'EMUFORA' Bows Out In Style

This section reports on the final EMUFORA meeting, featuring American guest speakers Larry Warren and Peter Robbins, authors of the book 'LEFT AT EAST GATE.' The book details the Rendlesham Forest encounter of December 1980, involving a landed UFO and semi-transparent aliens. Peter Robbins explained the book took nine years to write, initiated by Larry Warren's desire to correct distorted accounts of his involvement. A key point raised is the Ministry of Defence's statement that the incident was 'of no defense significance,' despite its proximity to the largest stockpile of NATO nuclear weapons, and the discrepancy in dates regarding the arrival of American nuclear weapons in the UK.

Larry Warren revealed that Lt. Col. Charles I. Halt USAF stated that UFO objects fired pencil-thin beams of light towards the nuclear storage facility, allegedly affecting the nuclear ordnance. Warren emphasized the potential defense significance of this, noting that just one nuclear weapon could devastate Eastern England. He clarified that the book's purpose was not financial but to tell his story, which he had been doing for fifteen years. He also discussed the difference between skepticism and debunking, recounting personal indignities, including his passport being seized by American authorities.

Warren and Robbins deliberately avoided typical UFO imagery like 'Flying Saucers' or 'Alien Heads' on their book cover. Warren described the beings he saw as translucent and above the ground, stating, 'I will never forget it for the rest of my life, I wasn't frightened, but I was just numb. Things were not as they should have been in that field, this was a doorway into another dimension.' He mentioned that the event was filmed and photographed, with the film taken to Bentwaters. He asserted that the Rendlesham event surpassed Roswell 'two fold, ten fold' and was the biggest UFO event in history, urging people to recognize the evidence.

'LEFT AT EAST GATE' is priced at £15.99. The section provides brief biographies of Larry Warren, who became the first military witness to go public about the cover-up, and Peter Robbins, an artist and UFO researcher.

The Evening Sky - June 1997

This column by Barry Parkinson discusses astronomical observations for June 1997. It advises finding a dark observation site to watch the Milky Way, which contains a super-massive black hole and the 'Great Annihilator.' Venus and Mars are noted as visible in the evening sky. The column also touches upon the surface of Europa, a moon of Jupiter, with its water ice crust and deep ocean, suggesting the possibility of life. It mentions the Sun's eventual expansion and engulfing of Earth in six billion years. The Summer solstice on June 21st is highlighted. The column reflects on humanity's fascination with the sky and ancient astronomical knowledge, questioning if civilization began in Milton Keynes rather than ancient Babylon.

Parkinson announces that he will no longer be producing 'The Evening Sky' due to professional commitments and that his colleague Walter Berg will take over. He expresses gratitude for the support received over the past seven years.

A LETTER TO THE EDITOR

'Cresswell' from Stoke on Trent writes with a skeptical but interested perspective on UFOs. He acknowledges that UFOs exist but questions their origin and purpose. He believes that groups should be well-versed in cosmology and that some 'ufologists' approach the subject with a lack of rigor, akin to 'flat earth societies.'

Cresswell recounts observing a flying triangle in mid-October 1994 around 9:00 pm. The object had red lights arranged in a triangular fashion, with pulsating lights on the sides and fixed lights on the horizontal base. He watched it for about 15 minutes at an elevation of approximately 25 degrees, moving west towards Longton/Stoke on Trent at an estimated speed of 300-400 mph. He likens its appearance to a 'flying Christmas tree with flashing red lights,' noting the absence of aircraft noise or audible sounds.

SPINNING LIGHTS OVER DERBY

This case report (97/6) details an observation by Mr. C.P. (36) on April 20th, 1997, at 11:20 pm in Littleover, Derby. He saw a cluster of white lights in a NW direction, shining through clouds. The lights were described as spinning anti-clockwise, resembling a 'mirror ball,' and moving in a spiralling motion across the sky, appearing 'about tray size.' The phenomenon was observed for about 25 minutes before the lights 'froze' and then went out as a gap in the clouds appeared. Mr. C.P.'s wife and mother also witnessed the event. The editor notes the possibility of a laser light show from a local club, given the timing and disappearance of the lights with a cloud gap.

REPORTS FROM - THE BIRMINGHAM UFO SOCIETY

This section lists several UFO reports from The Birmingham UFO Society:

• Mid-December 1996: Early Evening, Red House Park. Object described as 'FT' (Flying Triangle) with an underside ball and three lights.
• February 27th, 1997: 19:23 hrs. Black Triangle with no lights, observed over Leake Church, PA 191.
• April 30th, 1997: 11:05 pm. Black Triangle with lights around the side (white & red), observed over Clee Hill, Shropshire.
• Mid-January 1997: 3:30 pm. Silver 'FT' (Flying Triangle), translucent, from stationary to supersonic, observed over Bedlington, East Yorkshire.
• File S202a: Seen between April to July 1995, around 2:30 am in Bridlington. Described as a strange shape, 4 sides, no sound, approx. 25 ft at base, slow moving (5 mph), seen for 5-10 minutes, solid and glowing like sunlight. It was a flat air gun pellet shape, seen on a clear day and moved out over the sea.

AN AMAZING ABDUCTION CASE FROM 'BRETBY' IN 1973

This article details a 'Pyramid' shaped UFO encounter in Bretby in 1973, distinct from 'Flying Triangle' sightings in the area. The witness, identified as 'JR,' and his wife had experienced UFO sightings between 1971-74 and felt they were being observed. On a winter's night, JR heard a clanging of metal from above his bedroom. He then sensed a woman near him and found himself rising through the roof towards a pyramid or triangular object with simple metal legs. The object, about the size of a 14ft square room, was banging against the chimney stack in the wind. Inside, lit by a green light, he saw a Chinese-looking man. JR felt his mind was pleasantly controlled and had no memory of their conversation. He notes that other people were around but seemed not to notice the event, a recurring theme in such encounters.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The issue consistently emphasizes the need for rigorous, professional investigation in ufology, contrasting it with sensationalism and unsubstantiated claims. There's a strong focus on the Rendlesham Forest incident as a case of major significance, potentially involving national security. The magazine also touches upon astronomical observations, suggesting a broader interest in unexplained phenomena. The editorial stance appears to favor evidence-based research and critical analysis over speculative theories, while acknowledging the reality of UFO phenomena.

Title: The Islander
Issue Date: May 1997
Country of Publication: U.S.A.
Language: English
Document Type: Magazine Issue

This issue of 'The Islander' focuses on UFO phenomena, featuring a 'Skywatch Diary' section with multiple sighting reports and an in-depth look at the 'Millennium Children' phenomenon. The magazine emphasizes the importance of open communication and data sharing within the UFO research community.

Skywatch Diary by Carole Baker

The Pensacola/Gulf Breeze MUFON monthly meeting was rescheduled to May 18th. The guest speaker was Caryl Dennis from Clearwater, Florida, an experiencer and researcher who has published a book titled "The Millenium Children: Tales of the Shift." Dennis's work explores potential connections between UFO phenomena, the vanishing twin syndrome, and the influx of children with extraordinary abilities. The book details cases of children exhibiting extreme strength and memories of past lives. The diary also includes two sighting reports from the Fairhope area:

• April 5th, 1997: Jesse Hogan of Orange Street, Fairhope, AL, observed a strange object over Mobile Bay near the Orange Street pier. The object resembled a truck tire on its side, was approximately 60 feet in diameter, had ten square windows, and was completely smooth. It disappeared when Hogan went inside.
• March 23rd, 1997: An attendee of the 5th Annual Project Awareness UFO Conference in Gulf Breeze, Mac Morris, reported that her sons and a friend saw a silent 'green' light. When she and her sister went outside, they observed an orange disc, the size of the full moon, heading west toward Soldiers Creek.

Two nights later, on March 25th, while attempting to view Hale-Bopp, Mac Morris and her sister observed a similar orange disc in the northwestern sky, higher than the comet. The report notes the lack of details regarding duration and disappearance.

Carole Baker expresses concern about a potential information 'black out' regarding investigations in Alabama and stresses the critical need for researchers and research groups to remain open and share information to advance UFO research, contrasting this with the damage caused by secrecy and government cover-ups.

Witness Account: Bretby Experience

A witness identified as 'J.R.' recounts an experience where a being approached him and rolled an instrument across his teeth. He remembers a green lit interior of a craft but saw no instrument panels. Suddenly, his mind went blank, and he found himself back in bed, awake. He later told his wife about the experience. When asked questions, 'J.R.' stated the craft appeared dark grey, with no visible lights. He felt fear or excitement played no part and has not experienced it since. He found no strange marks on his body and remembered the events immediately upon returning to bed. He believes he only saw and heard what 'they' wanted him to and has not suffered any bad dreams as a result. 'J.R.' permits the use of his Bretby experience in publications, provided his name and address are withheld. The account is dated 4/4/97 and includes a sketch by the witness 'JR'.

Tale Enders: Event Listings and Brief Reports

This section lists upcoming events and brief UFO-related news items:

• MEN IN BLACK CONFERENCE: Sunday, August 3rd, 12 noon, Tatton Cinema, Stockport. £10 entry.
• BUFORA 9th Intl.UFO Congress: August 16/17, Sheffield Hallam University. Speakers include Derrel Sims, Michael Lindemann, and Nick Redfern.
• STAFFORDSHIRE UFO GROUP CONFERENCE: Saturday, July 5th, Red Rose Theatre, Rugeley. Speakers include Graham Birdsall and Russell Gallaghan.
• SCIFI-SCIFACT WEEKEND: July 4th-6th, Assembly Rooms, Derby.
• ARMY WITNESS SAW ALIEN AT ROSWELL: According to the 'Sunday Times', retired Colonel Philip Corso claims a crashed object was an alien spacecraft, not a balloon. He described a 4ft human-shaped alien with bizarre features, a thin build, and an oversized, lightbulb-shaped head with pale grey skin.
• EXTRAORDINARY SPATE OF UFO SIGHTINGS IN MID-WALES: 'Night Sky' writer Alex Gibbon reported a high volume of public calls regarding inexplicable objects seen in the sky.
• PYRAMID SHAPED UFO SPOTTED IN BRAZIL: On October 18th, 1996, aircraft pilot Humberto Araujo Cruz reported a 30-meter high, pyramid-shaped object with rounded corners and a transparent dome.
• AUSTRALIA'S EAST COAST 'Flying Triangles': On April 3rd, 1997, a man in Umina Beach, NSW, observed a 'V' formation of twelve illuminated triangles or Stealth-type aircraft heading north and descending into the sea.
• UFO LANDING IN ALABAMA: On April 29th, a man found 'shoe box' size indentations in the ground where a UFO had been seen hovering earlier. The craft had a pulsating red strobe light and an orange/white light.
• FLYING TRIANGLE REPORTS: Reports of flying triangles are increasing, with examples from Swanley, Kent (three white lights in a triangle formation) and Upstate New York (triangular formation of 'sodium' type lights).

There will be no PRA meeting in August due to conference commitments. Articles from OVNI may be reproduced with acknowledgement.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are UFO sightings, alien encounters, and the broader implications of these phenomena for humanity, particularly concerning the emergence of children with enhanced abilities. The editorial stance, as expressed by Carole Baker, strongly advocates for transparency and the open sharing of information within the UFO research community, viewing secrecy as detrimental to the field's progress. The magazine appears to be a platform for disseminating witness accounts, event information, and research findings related to unexplained aerial phenomena.