OVNI - 2003 01 - January-February

Magazine Overview

Title: OVNI
Issue: January/February 2003
Publisher: Journal of the Phenomenon Research Association
Country: United Kingdom
Price: £1 plus postage

This issue of OVNI, the Journal of the Phenomenon Research Association, delves into a variety of unexplained phenomena, with a strong focus on UFO sightings, contactee experiences, and psychic events. The cover features a collage of intriguing images, including a triangular object with maze-like patterns, a disc-shaped UFO, a celestial body, and a geoglyph, all under the prominent title 'OVNI'. The issue date is January/February 2003, and it is priced at £1 plus postage.

A New Public Awakening?

The editorial highlights an apparent upsurge in public interest in UFOs, possibly fueled by Steven Spielberg's new Sci-fi television series 'Taken'. Journalists are reportedly seeking UFO material for their stories. NASA's 'SOHO' satellite has released new photographs, featured in the 'Daily Star'. The journal promises the latest 'FT' (Fortean Times) reports, indicating that mysterious glowing craft are still being observed. A main feature includes an interview with a local family experiencing Poltergeist activity, raising questions about the Alien presence and their purpose on Earth. The journal also reports on a group of 'Monster Hunters' investigating an 8ft monster sighting at Bolam Lake in Northumberland, and mentions prophecies from Mayan calendars translated by Carlos Barrios, warning of a potentially catastrophic war in 2003.

Mrs WPM: Contactee Extraordinary

This section details an interview with Mrs 'W', a member of a family in Derby that has experienced numerous UFO sightings and Poltergeist activity over the years. Mrs 'W' recounts several 'contactee' experiences, including an encounter with two 'Men-in-Black'. She describes a strange incident where a large picture fell from the wall without smashing glasses, and a vivid dream where her deceased mother appeared, showing her an image of a 'Grey' alien. In the dream, she was instructed to touch the alien's hands, which felt cold and wet, and the alien claimed to be over a thousand years old. The following day, a shopkeeper noticed a brilliant white light emanating from her hands, which he described as dazzling.

Mrs 'W' also describes seeing small 'orbs' of various colors darting around the house, and experiencing phenomena like water drops from the ceiling, knockings, and banging sounds. The family has also experienced electrical issues, with light bulbs blowing frequently and the TV changing channels by itself. Her son reports that their CD player sometimes switches on in the middle of the night. Mrs 'W's psychic abilities are attributed to her family history, as her grandmother was a medium and her mother had psychic abilities.

The most sensational revelation is Mrs 'W's dream meeting with 'Aliens' (described as 'Nordics') who showed her a holographic presentation of the '9/11' disaster. They explained that they could not intervene in human conflicts but would be present to assist souls when they left their physical bodies. This concept of interdimensional entities interacting with human souls is presented as a new and astounding revelation.

FT Over Derby: December 2002

Mr Roy Crabtree of Derby reports witnessing a hovering 'Flying Triangle' (FT) on multiple occasions. His most recent sighting on December 10th, 2002, lasted about ten minutes. He observed a green/white illuminated FT in a consistent position, giving him the feeling of being observed. He also noted that dogs were barking excessively during the sighting. The Chellaston area of Derby has a history of UFO activity.

'FT' Seen Over Nottingham

Omar, a projectionist at a cinema in Nottingham, reports seeing three strange lights in a triangular formation moving at high speed on a clear night in early October 2002. The object was estimated to be about 100ft above a tower block and moved from southeast to northwest without any audible engine sound. The sighting lasted approximately 30-40 seconds.

"The Most Puzzling Object I Have Ever Seen!"

Mr E.S. Saunders of Newthorpe, Nottingham, recounts an experience on December 9th, 2002. While walking in his garden, he observed a very bright light that transformed into a fully illuminated Delta/Triangular shaped object. It remained stationary for 5-10 seconds before another faint light appeared and moved erratically. The original object then moved 'sideways' without changing its orientation before disappearing. He described the light as 'unwhite' and compared the object's movement to a hang glider that could hover and move sideways without losing altitude.

FT Encounter in 1998 "A Frightening Experience"

Mr R.E.Dowdeswell shares his experience from the summer of 1998, where he and his girlfriend witnessed a huge black triangular craft hanging in the air above the 'Caterpillar works' near Barwell, Leicestershire. The craft had a hazy heat effect around it. They observed a star-like object detach from the craft and fly around it. The lights on the triangle were bright, but the rest of the craft was dim. The size was estimated to be that of a £2 coin held at arm's length. The experience was frightening, and they quickly drove away, with Mr Dowdeswell noting that the technology involved was beyond current human capabilities.

The WPM Family: An Analysis

This analytical section examines the experiences of the 'W' family, suggesting a mixture of psychic, Poltergeist, and extraterrestrial phenomena. The author notes that all family members, except a young girl, corroborated the events, making a conspiracy unlikely. The 'knockings', smashing glass, and falling pictures are consistent with Poltergeist activity. The message from Mrs 'W's deceased mother, while explainable in psychic terms, is juxtaposed with the appearance of a 'Grey' alien. The author discusses the possibility of 'Out-of-the-body' experiences and whether souls of the deceased share the same dimension as aliens. The shopkeeper's account of Mrs 'W's glowing hands is noted as being investigated. The 'flying orbs' and water droplet sensations are accepted as known psychic phenomena. The family history of psychic abilities is highlighted as a probable factor. The dream meeting with 'Aliens' regarding the '9/11' disaster is considered the most sensational revelation, particularly the aliens' statement about assisting souls. The concept of interdimensional entities interacting with human souls and potentially traveling in time is explored.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue of OVNI include UFO sightings (particularly 'Flying Triangles'), contactee experiences, psychic phenomena, and the intersection of these with potential extraterrestrial interaction. The journal appears to adopt an open-minded stance, presenting witness accounts and analytical commentary without outright dismissal. There is a consistent exploration of the possibility of non-human intelligence influencing or observing human affairs, and the potential for these entities to interact with humans on both physical and spiritual levels. The issue also touches upon ancient prophecies and their potential relevance to current events, suggesting a broader interest in the unexplained that spans historical and contemporary phenomena.

This issue of OVNI magazine, dated January 2003, focuses on UFO sightings and related topics, including a message from Dr. Steven Greer and astronomical observations. The cover story details a UFO sighting near Boscombe Down in 1997.

UFO Sighting Near Boscombe Down in 1997

The issue begins with a report from 'Busty Taylor' concerning a sighting by a Miss I.F. near the Boscombe Down airfield in Wiltshire on January 28, 1997. While driving between Amesbury and Salisbury, the witness observed a single, large light approaching from behind, described as yellow with a hazy green edge, similar to a fireball but not as bright as the sun. It was travelling at tremendous speed at a height comparable to low-flying jets and flew past in seconds, ascending gradually. The witness ruled out a shooting star due to the lack of a trail and noted the absence of other aircraft lights. A drawing by Miss I.F. of the 'fireball' is included.

UFOs Visit Three Neighboring Towns in Leicestershire

This section reprints a story from the United Kingdom UFO Network's newsletter, originally from the Hinckley Herald and Journal dated July 10, 1996. On the evening of June 23, 1996, several witnesses in Leicestershire observed a craft described as a huge triangular mass with two glowing white lights. One witness from Barwell managed to photograph the object. James Cox of Wolvey described the UFO as huge and noted the absence of sound or flashing lights. Mr. Bill Gail of Hinckley saw the object just before 10 p.m., stating it appeared to hover before moving northwest at speed. Mr. Colin Hill, chairman of the Leicester UFO Research Society, mentioned that his unit had received similar reports dating back to the 1970s. This article was sent in by Colin Saunders.

Dr. Greer's End Of Year Message

Dated December 16, 2002, this message from Steven M. Greer MD, Director of The Disclosure Project, thanks supporters for their work over the past 18 months since the project's launch. Greer states that the message of humanity not being alone has reached hundreds of millions worldwide. He emphasizes that the illegal suppression of energy and propulsion technologies is key to humanity's survival and world peace, linking it to the foreign policy imperative of maintaining oil supplies and the issue of global terrorism. Greer asserts that definitive replacements for internal combustion energy systems are locked away in 'black projects,' quoting Ben Rich, former head of Lockheed Skunkworks, who said it would take an 'Act of God' to release them. Greer announces that the coming year will feature new energy disclosures, including a National Press Club event to unveil these technologies. He calls for a collective effort to bring this truth out and establish peaceful living. The message also mentions a gathering in Palm Springs in February for discussions and meditation for Universal Peace. Readers are encouraged to spread the word about the existence of solutions and the need for compassionate disclosure.

A Strange Encounter in a Manchester Street 1977

During a BBC Radio Derby broadcast about flying 'Rods', a listener now residing in Buxton recalled an incident from 1977 in Manchester. While walking on a summer afternoon between 5 p.m. and 6:30 p.m., she saw two round, very bright lights come over a rooftop, one behind the other. The lights stopped in front of her for a split second and then sped off in an oval shape over a nearby playing field. She could not discern fins or aerials due to the brightness. The memory has stayed with her, and she expresses a desire to see 'it' again. The editor notes that this desire is typical of UFO experiencers and suggests the lights resembled 'Orbs' rather than the recently discovered 'Flying Rods'.

Mystery of the Turkish UFO Flap

On November 19, 2002, the Sirius Space Sciences Research Center released a statement about intensive UFO activity over the Afyon area of Turkey, where six aircraft flight crews and members of the public reportedly witnessed up to 15 UFOs. However, space writer James Oberg suggested the sightings were a mis-identification of space debris from the Soyuz rocket 2002-050b. A video still from 'UFO Magazine' January 2003 issue is presented, which tends to support Oberg's explanation.

The Evening Sky - January 2003

This column by Walter Berg provides an astronomical overview for January 2003. It highlights the constellation Orion, with its belt stars and shoulder/knee stars (Betelgeuse and Rigel). Mercury will be difficult to observe, but Venus will be brightly visible, appearing with the Moon on January 28th. Mars is gradually brightening. Jupiter is visible all night, while Saturn is visible until early morning, with its rings clearly observable. The Quadrantids meteor shower peaks on January 3rd, with no moonlight interference. Earth reaches perihelion (closest point to the Sun) on January 4th, and there is a Full Moon on the 18th. The column laments the loss of truly dark skies due to light pollution, which hinders astronomical observations of distant cosmic sources, but still praises the impressive naked-eye view of the southern sky on a clear January evening.

Tale Enders

This section contains various short news items:

• Hot Off The Press: NASA photographs from the SOHO space observatory, published in the 'Daily Star', appear to show a UFO travelling along a 'Space Highway' or 'Alien Road'. NASA has refused to comment, but expert Jill Tarter believes intelligent life in space is probable. The SOHO images will be screened at the National Space Centre in Leicester.
• Peter Gregory In Profile: A future issue will feature UFO researcher and Psychic Peter Gregory, who published details of an alien encounter titled 'The Oona Story'.
• The B2 Bomber Mystery: An unnamed source claims the latest B2 Stealth Bombers are fitted with an anti-gravity unit reducing their gravity by 82%.
• Crich In The News Again: Ms. Ruby Gold reports extensive UFO activity around Crich, Derbyshire, including yellowy round lights on January 9, 2003. The area has also seen protests against Rolls-Royce Company dumping nuclear material.
• Canadian News: A documentary called 'The Secret' is due to air on the Discovery Channel on January 16th, providing evidence for the cover-up of 'Operation Majestic 12'.
• PRA Meetings For 2003: Meetings are scheduled for the last Tuesday of each month, except December.
• The Next BBC Radio Derby ‘UFO Phone-In': This will be on February 10th, featuring John Holmes and editor Omar Fowler.
• Ilkeston Light Mystery: Three white lights in a triangular pattern were seen over Ilkeston on October 4, 2002, at 8:55 p.m. by PRA member Keith Rowland. The lights maintained a uniform shape and were silent.
• Next PRA Meeting: Scheduled for January 28th at the Royal British Legion, Allenton, Derby, featuring a video on Roswell, a review of UFO sightings, and a raffle.

Articles and opinions in OVNI do not necessarily reflect the views of the PRA. Reprints require acknowledgement.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The magazine consistently covers UFO sightings from various locations and time periods, often presenting witness accounts and photographic evidence. There is a strong undercurrent of interest in government cover-ups, particularly concerning advanced technologies ('Operation Majestic 12', B2 bomber anti-gravity units) and the suppression of information. The issue also touches upon the possibility of extraterrestrial life and the importance of disclosure, as highlighted by Dr. Steven Greer's message. The astronomical column provides a contrast, focusing on natural celestial phenomena. The editorial stance appears to be one of open inquiry into UFO phenomena while also acknowledging skeptical explanations and ongoing investigations.