OVNI - 2002 07 - July-August

Magazine Overview

Title: OVNI
Issue: July/August
Volume: 2002
Publisher: Journal of the Phenomenon Research Association
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Price: £1 plus postage

This issue of OVNI magazine, dated July/August 2002, is dedicated to reports of unidentified flying objects (UFOs), with a particular emphasis on 'Flying Triangles' (FTs) and other aerial phenomena observed across the globe.

Flying Triangle Activity Increasing Worldwide

The lead article, "FLYING TRIANGLE ACTIVITY INCREASING WORLDWIDE," highlights the growing exchange of information facilitated by modern technology. It notes that while UFO reports naturally ebb and flow, Flying Triangles are appearing in more locations and with greater frequency than generally realized. The article mentions 'Project FT,' a research organization that has logged hundreds of FT incidents, and references George A. Filer, Director of Mutual UFO Network (MUFON)-USA, for his frequent reports on FT incidents globally.

The article then details several specific cases:

• Rockford, Illinois, USA (June 30th, 2002): A witness saw four lights forming a flying triangle, with one red light at the back, moving Northeast at approximately 30mph in a slightly circling path.
• Mabton, Washington, USA (June 26th, 2002): Two objects, described as Flying Triangles, flew slowly and quietly, emitting a low rumble. They later displayed three green lights on the back and a flashing light on the right side.
• Naples, Florida, USA (March 1st, 2002): A witness observed an object with three white lights moving slowly, distinctly shaped as a low flying triangle.
• Sebastian, Florida, USA (March 11th, 2002): A grey flying triangle was seen travelling very fast with no lights or sound.
• Cleburne, Texas, USA (March 14th, 2002): A huge, white, non-glaring light, slightly smaller than the full moon, was observed. It was estimated to be about 400/500ft across and 200/300ft high.

The article also notes a 'Flying Triangle' flap occurring in Belgium, with extensive activity reported in late 2001, as published in the SOBEPS magazine 'Inforespace'. The magazine intends to provide a more detailed report on the 2001 'Mini-Wave' in Belgium in a future issue.

UFO Lights Seen Over Melbourne Could Have Been Two 'Flying Triangles'!

This section reports on a sighting in Melbourne, Derbyshire, UK, on March 13th, 2002. Following a previous report of diamond-shaped lights, Mrs S.M. Whittle reported seeing two bright objects that appeared to be flying triangles. The objects were described as white/yellow, sharply defined, and triangular in shape, with no sound. They moved in unusual ways, including side-by-side, one behind the other, and one on top of the other, before vanishing. Mrs Whittle noted that the objects were not on the normal flight path and their movement and disappearance were unusual. The estimated size of the craft was 3 inches in diameter at arm's length, suggesting a low altitude of 1,000-2,000ft.

More Lights Around Melbourne (Derbyshire)

Another report from Melbourne, Derbyshire, details an incident on May 26th, 2002. Mrs Diane Foss and her 17-year-old son witnessed an object composed of very bright red and white lights arranged vertically. The object was silent, showed no obvious movement, and vanished within seconds. Later, they observed lights at an angle of about 45 degrees in a Northwest direction, arranged vertically (red on white, on red), which disappeared after one to two minutes. The location was near Stanton-by-Bridge and Swarkestone bridge, with the lights seen hovering.

Another UFO Light Over 'Bonsall'

On March 26th, 2002, Mr Ronald Mountey of Bonsall, Derbyshire, UK, observed a hazy yellowy/orange light approaching from the East. The light, described as round and of medium intensity, hovered for about 30 minutes at an angle of 40 degrees before moving away, getting higher and smaller. The report notes that Mr Mountey lives near Mrs Sharon Rowlands, who gained international attention for her UFO video footage. The report includes a sketch by Mr Mountey, showing the moon and a nearby object.

A UFO Incident Near Buxton 23-6-2002

Mr H.A. Hardwick reported an incident near Buxton, Derbyshire, UK, on June 23rd, 2002. While stationary at traffic lights, he saw a brilliant, glittering golden light appear to the Southwest. The object was described as tall as it was wide, with no clear defined edges, and it glowed intensely. It hovered briefly before ascending vertically at great speed into thick clouds. The incident lasted about 30 seconds. Mr Hardwick believed the object was not natural or man-made due to its size and the great light of glittering golden colour.

A Sighting Near Cromford (Derbys.)

Mr Wilson reported seeing a big stationary red ball of light in the sky near Cromford, Derbyshire, UK, on June 12th, 2002. He estimated the light was hovering at a height of about 1,500ft and then moved off easterly towards Mansfield.

Another Flying Triangle 'Flap' in Belgium?

This section presents an edited report from 'inforespace' regarding UFO activity in Belgium. Several sightings are detailed:

• September 1st, 2001: Mr 'W.D.', a consultant for the EEC, driving on the E411 autoroute, saw several points of intense white light in the shape of a triangle, described as being on the corners of a massive isosceles triangular craft.
• September 2001 (Wednesday, 5:30pm): Mr L.M. observed an illuminated boomerang-shaped object, metallic in colour, hovering at a height of 300 metres.
• December 6th, 2001: A French Gendarme observed an FT near Mouscron.
• December 19th, 2001 (7:45pm): Mr Y.S. saw a large, brightly illuminated flying triangle with blue, red, and orange lights at an angle of 30 degrees and a height of 300 metres.
• December 20th, 2001 (5:30pm): Mr R.O. saw a triangular 'object' on the left side of his vehicle on the RN3 route, noting a circular structure at its rear.
• December 23rd, 2001 (7:15pm): Mr L.D. and his companion Ms.S.B. saw a flying triangle with numerous red, white, and blue lights. Mr L.D. stated the central white light appeared to be rotating, while Ms.S.B. described it as three white lights moving horizontally.

A Selection From The 'Filers Files' #26-2002

This section compiles UFO reports from George A. Filer's 'Filers Files':

• Virginia Flying Triangle (Virginia Beach, June 6th, 2002): A black flying triangular object was observed hovering silently at cloud level for ten minutes before stormy skies obscured it.
• Nevada Orange Glowing Flying Triangle (Las Vegas, June 6th, 2002): A glowing orange light appeared and disappeared three times over a sixty-second period. The last sighting showed three orange lights in a triangular shape. The object was large, had mass, but no sound.
• Arkansas Daylight Cylinder (Lonsdale, June 14th, 2002): A plain dull white bar or cylinder, approximately two fingers wide and half a finger thick, was seen travelling east very slowly without noise. It was described as having no wings, tail, window, or rotor configuration.

A Dutch Cornfield Mystery in Gelderland 7-6-2002

An edited extract reports on a cornfield mystery in Gelderland, Netherlands. A farmer reported a 200-meter trail of cut-off corn plants with no footprints. Upon investigation, it was found that the cut-off trail remained wetter than the rest of the field, despite rain the previous night. Some cut-off tops were found standing in the soil, and others appeared almost dried up, suggesting the trail was formed at two different times. The PTAH Foundation is monitoring the field.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring theme throughout this issue is the prevalence and increasing frequency of 'Flying Triangle' sightings, along with other unexplained aerial phenomena. The magazine acts as a conduit for reporting these sightings, providing detailed accounts from witnesses and researchers. The editorial stance appears to be one of serious inquiry into these phenomena, presenting evidence and witness testimonies without overt skepticism, encouraging further investigation and information exchange among researchers and the public.

This issue of OVNI magazine, dated July 2002, features a collection of articles exploring mysteries, UFO sightings, and astronomical phenomena. The cover story, "Vanishing Eskimos," by Tom Slemen, recounts the baffling disappearance of 2,000 Eskimos from a Canadian fishing village in 1930. The issue also includes reports on a UFO meeting in Bonsall, UK, astronomical observations for July 2002, and a piece on the potential threat of an asteroid.

Vanishing Eskimos

The article details the strange events of November 1930, when fur trapper Joe Labelle discovered a thriving Eskimo fishing village on the shores of Lake Anjikuni, Canada, eerily silent and deserted. Labelle found no villagers, only a smoldering pot of stew and no human tracks leaving the settlement. He alerted the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, who were equally baffled. An extensive search party found the Eskimos' sled dogs buried 12 feet deep in a snowdrift, all having starved to death. Furthermore, the villagers' provisions were left untouched, and their ancestral graves were found empty, with the icy ground around them disturbed. The mounties also witnessed a strange, steady, artificial blue glow on the horizon that night. Despite worldwide newspaper coverage, the Anjikuni mass disappearance remains unsolved. The article provides a link to Tom Slemen's Mysterious World website for more information.

1992 Local Mystery

This short piece recounts an incident from approximately 10 years prior to the publication date (around 1992). A retired couple driving in Derby, UK, reported seeing a 'Flying Saucer' following their car. After the object moved away, they returned to the area with a friend and found several circles burned into the road, each about 20/30 yards in diameter, with a smaller circle in the center and a dot at its core. One witness, a sub-contractor for Rolls-Royce, mentioned the incident to a colleague at Kodak, who revealed that Kodak had a room full of photographs showing similar events.

Bonsall UFO Meeting

This article, sourced from BBC Radio Derby, reports on a public meeting held in Bonsall, Derbyshire, on June 26th, organized by UFO researchers led by Graham Birdsall, editor of 'UFO Magazine'. The meeting aimed to address widespread interest in UFO activity in the area. Attendees included local residents and visitors from Mansfield, Nottingham, and Preston. Graham Birdsall provided a history of the UFO phenomenon, starting with Kenneth Arnold's sighting on June 24th, 1947, where he described the craft as "like saucers skipping across water." Birdsall also shared details of discussions with scientists globally. Omar Fowler, Group Leader of the Phenomenon Research Association (Derby), discussed recent UFO sightings in the Buxton area and reports from Bonsall residents. He also introduced the topic of 'Flying Triangles,' illustrating them with witness drawings and a video of an encounter at Shirebrook in 1994. Tony James of EMUFORA presented videos and photographs of UFOs from the Gulf Breeze area in Florida, USA, and discussed his meeting with local resident Ed Walters. Russell Gallaghan demonstrated the challenges of filming UFOs with automatic camcorders, showing footage from various locations. The meeting concluded with a Q&A session.

A follow-up section, "BBC Radio Derby Coverage of the Recent Bonsall Meeting," clarifies that the meeting was arranged by Graham Birdsall to counter the negative reception of a previous 'Aetherius' meeting, which some locals had walked out of due to its quasi-religious presentation. Anthony James of EMUFORA provided a report on his UFO web-page.

The Evening Sky - July 2002

This section, contributed by Walter Berg, provides an astronomical overview for July 2002. Venus is highlighted as the most conspicuous planet in the evening sky. Other planets like Jupiter, Mars, Mercury, and Saturn are mentioned as briefly visible. The article explains Earth's aphelion on July 6th and clarifies that seasons are caused by Earth's axial tilt, not its distance from the Sun. The Northern Delta Aquarids meteor shower is noted to peak around July 28th. Full moon occurs on July 24th, with traditional July Moon names listed. The article also touches on the origin of the month's name, Julius Caesar, and the ancient Greek Olympiad. A significant portion discusses the potential discovery of a 'Quark Star,' explaining the extreme density of neutron stars and the theoretical possibility of further compression into 'quarks,' resulting in a star of immense density and small diameter.

Tale Enders

This section contains several brief items:

• Subscription Information: Details for subscribing to 'Flying Saucer Review' are provided, including prices for the UK and overseas, and payment methods.
• Flying Triangle Spotter Moves North: Melanie Cunningham has moved to the Isle of Lewis in the Outer Hebrides.
• Strange Lights Engulf Radio Mast Near Bonsall: Mr. J. Else reported a glowing light engulfing a communications mast on June 11th, taking a photograph that he believes was not caused by the sun.
• UFO Books Wanted: Dave Ward is seeking UFO books for cash.
• Another 'Big Bang' Due in 2019?: Astronomers predict a large asteroid (2002-NT7) will hit Earth on February 1st, 2019, potentially causing a major disaster. However, Victor J. Kean's investigation into the 'Bible Code' suggests the asteroid will miss.
• Summer Meteor Shower: The Perseid meteor shower, peaking on August 12th and 13th, is mentioned as an inviting sky show.
• Next PRA Meeting: The Phenomenon Research Association (Derby) will hold a meeting on Tuesday, July 30th, featuring video footage, skywatch footage, and a UFO book raffle.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue of OVNI are clearly UFO sightings, unexplained phenomena, and astronomical events. The magazine appears to present a range of reported incidents, from historical mysteries like the vanishing Eskimos to contemporary UFO encounters and astronomical discoveries. The editorial stance seems to be one of open inquiry, presenting information and allowing readers to draw their own conclusions, as indicated by the closing remark on the '1992 Local Mystery' article: "Is it just another story? We can take it or leave it, but it is often the case that reports of this nature slot another piece of the UFO jigsaw into place." The inclusion of subscription information for 'Flying Saucer Review' suggests a readership interested in ongoing UFO research and reporting.