OVNI - 2001 11 - November-December

Magazine Overview

Title: OVNI
Issue: November/December 2001
Publisher: Journal of the Phenomenon Research Association
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English

This issue of OVNI Journal, dated November/December 2001, presents a blend of contemporary world events and detailed accounts of UFO phenomena. The editorial, titled 'Changing Times,' reflects on a shift in concern from extraterrestrial threats to potential dangers posed by humanity itself, while also pondering the aliens' motives regarding a potential hybrid race.

Editorial: Changing Times

Omar Fowler, the Group Leader, opens the issue by noting that the magazine's cover has been revamped to align more with UFO-associated events. However, he emphasizes that the real 'changing times' are the global events rapidly unfolding. Fowler expresses a shift in concern from extraterrestrial dangers to threats originating from within humanity. He suggests that while aliens may have previously treated humans as an 'interesting species,' with abductions involving minor physical effects, the current fear stems from humanity's capacity for self-destruction. The editorial speculates on the aliens' long-term goals, particularly their interest in producing a hybrid race, possibly to re-populate the Earth. It questions whether aliens might be trying to 'save mankind' by creating a more intelligent species, drawing a parallel to ancient prophets delivering messages of peace.

A Different Format For This Month

Fowler announces a decrease in local and UK UFO sightings but notes the inclusion of several significant world-wide reports. He also previews the next issue, which will feature UFO events in New Zealand, with contributions from the Tauranga UFO Investigation Group. For the current issue, Fowler has chosen to feature a detailed investigation of an alien 'contact' case he has investigated over the years, titled 'The Sky People.' This case involves an English family that emigrated to Australia.

Feature Article: Was This the Work of an Alien Space Craft?

This section delves into a 1954 incident involving Horatio Penrose, a retired policeman who claimed his car crashed on the Derby to Burton road after being chased by a UFO. Penrose suffered minor injuries and reported that an alien craft had grabbed his vehicle, causing damage to its sides and roof, and that he had met the occupants. The story gains credence from a British Rail signalman on duty at the time, who reported seeing Penrose's car being chased by a 'ball of light.' John Hanson, a former West Midlands police officer turned paranormal investigator, is attempting to gather more information for a book on UFO activity and is keen to trace witnesses and the original investigating officers. Margaret Westwood, another UFO investigator, recalls meeting Penrose in 1974 and hearing his account of aliens performing experiments on him. Hanson believes there is a distinct possibility that Penrose witnessed something extraordinary, citing the consistency of Penrose's story and the physical evidence like car damage and alleged blood samples.

Feature Article: The Sky People

This extensive narrative, written by Omar Fowler, recounts the experiences of the Hodgson family—Derek, Dora, and their three children—who emigrated from England to Australia in 1963. After settling in Elizabeth, near Adelaide, they moved to the East Coast of New South Wales. While travelling, they stopped at the 'Oasis' Caravan Park at Windang. Initially sleeping in their car, they eventually rented a caravan and later a converted railway carriage 'cabin.' The family encountered a persistent problem with 'biting sand fleas,' which they eventually overcame with naphthalene crystals.

During their stay, Derek and Dora Hodgson became interested in psychic phenomena and experimented with an Ouija Board. They began noticing a recurring 'static' or crackling noise on the local radio station, which occurred at the same time each week. Derek suspected it was caused by something passing close to the radio transmitter. One night, they decided to investigate and observed three pinpoints of light in the sky, which grew brighter and resolved into slender, dart-like objects with brilliant white bodies and pale blue and pink hues.

Dora suggested contacting these craft via telepathy and the Ouija Board. They prepared a 'Board' and, during the next 'dart' appearance, experienced a powerful surge of energy. The glass on the board moved, spelling out 'ZI,' and then 'We are the Sky People.' The Hodgsons learned that 'Sky People' were known to Aboriginal elders and that these beings had been 'Guardians' of Earth for thousands of years, visiting the planet many times. They were told the 'Sky People' lived 'closer than you think' and did not have individual names but titles that changed with their tasks.

Initially hesitant, Derek persisted in requesting a face-to-face meeting. The 'Sky People' agreed, instructing them to meet at a specific point by the lake. During the appointed time, a light aircraft was observed searching the area, and the 'Sky People' did not appear. The Hodgsons later communicated with the 'ZI's' again, who explained they did not come because of the 'Spotter Plane' and instructed them to 'Go now to agreed place.' The couple followed the instructions and found themselves in a clearing where Dora spotted a tall, slim, human-like figure dressed in a black, one-piece suit standing by a large tree. The figure moved, touched its middle, and then disappeared.

Later, the Hodgsons returned to the clearing and learned that the 'Sky People' were apparently eight feet tall. Shortly before leaving the caravan park, the family experienced a violent tropical storm. During the storm, the power to their cabin was cut and then inexplicably reconnected, with Derek possibly seeing a figure outside the window. The notes from their contacts were reportedly lost or destroyed over time.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue revolve around the nature of alien intelligence, their potential motives concerning humanity (such as creating a hybrid race), and the methods of communication and contact. The journal appears to adopt a stance of open investigation into paranormal phenomena, presenting detailed case studies like the 'The Sky People' and revisiting historical UFO incidents. There's an underlying concern about humanity's own destructive capabilities, juxtaposed with the mystery of extraterrestrial interactions. The editorial suggests a belief in the significance of these phenomena and the importance of continued research and documentation.

This issue of OVNI, dated November 2001 and identified as Volume 11, Issue 10, focuses on UFO phenomena with a particular emphasis on military encounters and astronomical events. The cover headline, "UFO'S HAUNT MISSILE CREWS" by Billy Cox, suggests a significant portion of the content will delve into sightings and incidents related to nuclear facilities.

Article: 'The Sky People' Excerpt

The issue begins with an excerpt detailing an event involving Derek and Dora at a cabin. The morning after a storm and an unspecified incident, they discovered a sooty area around an electrical trip switch, which bore the imprint of a large hand. Following this, they decided to leave the area, with the narrative noting the worsening situation in Australia and the start of the Vietnam War. The excerpt concludes by mentioning their return to England in 1967, as predicted by 'the Board'. This section also references "The Sky People" as a report within Omar Fowler's manuscript "UFO's Guardians of the Planet Earth", noting that up to 200 words can be used for review purposes with attribution.

The issue also mentions the "20th Leeds International UFO Conference 21-23 September", and features a photograph of Professor John E. Mack signing an autograph, with the caption crediting Omar Fowler and Garry Stapleton for the photo.

Article: UFO's Haunt Missile Crews

This column by Billy Cox, a FLORIDA TODAY column, explores the intense environment of missile launch-control operators and their experiences with unusual events. It recounts the tension of October 1962 and November 1963, and mentions fuel explosions destroying Atlas silos near Roswell, N.M. The article highlights Jerry Nelson of Cocoa Beach, who, after reading about the Disclosure Project, recalled peculiar nocturnal security breaches at his post at an ICBM silo called Site 9, where objects would hover and shine lights.

Robert Salas, an Air Force veteran, reported UFOs buzzing missile silos at Malmstrom Air Force Base in March 1967, which allegedly shut down over a dozen Minuteman nukes. The article also details UFO 'snooping' around nuclear weapons systems in the autumn of 1975 at Loring, Wurtsmith, and Malmstrom Air Force bases, where security forces were unable to apprehend intruders. Nelson also states he never heard of the alleged 1947 flying saucer crash near Roswell until years later.

Missile facilities technician Bob Caplan described an incident at Site 9 where a guard asked him to dim security lights due to 'weird lights' beyond the perimeter. Caplan observed a white, intense light on the ground, which he described as more concentrated than a beam, not like a sphere, but "more like a flat circle, like a halogen light that's shining flat on the ground." The object vanished when approached with flashlights and reappeared briefly before disappearing without a trace. Caplan was later interrogated by an Office of Special Investigations agent.

Gene Lamb of Oklahoma City, a deputy crew commander, heard about UFO stories, including one that supposedly landed north of Roswell, leaving a triangulation pattern where its legs touched down. His crew commander also witnessed UFO activity but was constrained by a security oath.

Reports from Michigan and the United Kingdom

Michigan, USA

An account from Howell, Michigan, describes a bright white fireball with blue and white sparks descending rapidly on October 2, 2001, at a 60-degree angle. The fireball was estimated to be about the size of a pea held at arm's length and was significantly brighter than a meteor.

United Kingdom

A witness in London reported seeing an object on October 4, 2001, while on a flight leaving Heathrow Airport. Looking down between the ground and puffy clouds, the witness observed a distortion of the ground caused by an object passing above. The object was described as a "huge contact lens, or a clear plastic disk flying beneath us." It was moving in the opposite direction of the airplane and at a much faster speed. The object was last seen as the plane continued its ascent. Directly below the plane after the sighting, a nuclear power plant was noted, and the object was travelling away from it.

Guildford, Surrey, UK

Firefighters in Guildford witnessed two self-illuminated yellow flying triangles passing overhead on September 25, 2001, while attending a shop fire.

Crich, Derbyshire, UK

Melanie Cunningham reported seeing several flying triangles (FTs) over Crich, including one on August 14, 2001, described as "Big, with one entire side being patterned and illuminated."

Dr. John E. Mack's Quote

During his talk at the Leeds Conference, Dr. John E. Mack, described as a philosopher, spoke about humanity's need for higher consciousness and the unseen realities of the universe. He offered a quote regarding conflict: "If you take an eye for an eye, for an eye for an eye, you end up being blind!"

'Filers Files' and Dalai Lama Message

'Filers Files' #42 reports on a 'New Jersey Flying Triangle' sighting on October 7, 2001, where witnesses observed three lights forming an isosceles triangle, appearing like a constellation of medium brightness white stars, estimated to be twice the size of a regular airplane.

A message from the Dalai Lama is included, urging love and understanding even for those who have attacked us, posing the question of the outcome if negativity is met with negativity, and warning that failure to answer these questions could lead to elimination.

The Evening Sky - November 2001

This section provides an astronomical forecast for November 2001. It notes that November nights are crisp and offer good opportunities for star observation. Mars, Saturn, and Jupiter will be visible in the evening sky, with Venus and Mercury rising in the morning twilight. The main event highlighted is the Leonids meteor shower, which could potentially become a meteor storm on the evening of November 18th, due to Earth crossing the meteoroid path of comet 55P/Temple-Tuttle. The Moon will be full on November 1st and November 30th, making the second full moon a 'Blue Moon', a rare occurrence. November Moon names are listed as Snow Moon, Dark Moon, Fog Moon, or Mad Moon, with November 16th being known as the Night of Hecate, associated with ancient triple moon goddesses.

The section concludes with a philosophical note on the pursuit of material acquisitions versus connecting with nature and the cosmos for inner well-being.

Other News and Events

Brief news items include the discovery of eight new planets with circular orbits, potentially indicating life elsewhere in the universe, and NASA's Odyssey spacecraft orbiting Mars to map the planet for minerals and frozen water. A conversation recounts a UFO sighting of a disc-shaped object with shiny windows and a dome during a caravan holiday in Mablethorpe.

The issue also announces the next PRA meeting on Tuesday, November 27th, featuring a video presentation and a book raffle for 'Science Of The X Files' by Michael White.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue of OVNI are UFO sightings, particularly those involving military installations and unusual aerial phenomena like flying triangles and discs. There is also a strong focus on astronomical events and observations, as seen in 'The Evening Sky' section. The editorial stance appears to be one of reporting on unexplained phenomena and providing a platform for witness accounts and expert opinions, while also touching on broader philosophical and spiritual themes, as evidenced by the Dalai Lama's message and Dr. Mack's quote. The inclusion of news about space exploration and scientific discoveries suggests an interest in the broader context of humanity's place in the universe. The PRA is presented as the organizing body for some of these events and discussions.