OVNI - 2003 07 - July-August

Magazine Overview

Title: OVNI
Issue: July/August 2003
Publisher: Journal of the Phenomenon Research Association
Country: UK
Price: £1 plus postage

This issue of OVNI magazine, dated July/August 2003, opens with an editorial lamenting a perceived decline in UFO reports worldwide and specifically in the UK. The magazine aims to fill this gap by revisiting older cases and presenting new findings.

In the 'UFO' Doldrums (Editorial)

The editorial highlights a 'sudden decline in UFO reports' affecting study groups globally. The closure of BBC Radio Derby's 'UFO Chat-Line' and the departure of its presenter, John Holmes, are noted as contributing factors to the lack of new local information. However, this situation has provided an opportunity to delve into cases previously held 'on the back burner'. The editorial also previews the content of the issue, including reports on crop circles, a UFO identification chart, a Hudson Valley sighting, a Mexican airliner encounter, and updates on researchers Russell Kellett and the Tauranga UFO Group.

Space Critters, by Michael Newark

Michael Newark recounts a sighting from approximately 24 years prior (around 1979) of a 'strange floating shape rotating and moving against the wind'. He describes it as a long plastic sheet running forwards and back, with a dark heart-like shape remaining still in the center. He estimates its size as at least 7 feet wide and 12 feet long, though difficult to gauge. He later connects this to images from US astronauts showing objects moving away from a flash, suggesting a similar 'worm-like shape with internal movement'. Newark also details an incident on October 17th (three years prior to the article, so around 2000) where he witnessed a huge ball of flame erupt from a satellite, followed by another fainter satellite. He questions the nature of this event and the flame. The article also discusses crop circles appearing at Chilbolton, interpreting them as messages from 'space people' and an answer to the Arecebo radio message, detailing their new race and structure. He believes these are genuine communications, not hoaxes.

UFO-Types: Identification Coding

This section presents a chart with various UFO shapes and types, compiled by Kant Aasheim and Omar Fowler. It includes descriptions and dates for different sightings, such as 'Adamski-Type', 'Old' Saucer Type', 'Saturn'-Shaped UFO', 'Mothership', 'Flying Triangle', and 'Flying Boomerang', among others, spanning from the 1950s to the 1990s.

An Early ‘Flying Triangle' Sighting From The USA, by Omar Fowler

Omar Fowler reports on an incident from 1985 involving Mrs Teresa Ford of Harriman, New York. She described a huge triangular flying object, approximately 9pm, black with red and green lights, which made no sound and glided over her property. This sighting is linked to the first major appearance of 'Flying Triangles' and 'Boomerang' craft over the Hudson Valley in the early 1980s. The report mentions a triangular craft with white lights seen at the Indian Point Nuclear Complex by security guards. An identical craft was reported by two witnesses in Derby in October 1993. Teresa Ford later recounts a second sighting of a triangular object hovering over a light post, about 500 feet above. She expresses a desire not to meet aliens but prays abduction stories are not real.

Mexican Aircraft UFO Encounter in 1979 (C), By Investigator Richard Colborne

Investigator Richard Colborne details an encounter on December 28th, 1979, involving an Aero Mexico flight No. 251. The witness, Elizabeth Gonzalez Rojas, observed a 'halo' like object with a round central red light that varied in brightness. The pilot informed passengers that an 'OVNI (UFO)' was in view, noting interference on the radio and speculating about communication attempts. The object was seen directly ahead and slightly below the aircraft. The pilot had apparently observed the object since leaving Matamoros. The witness's sister, Ana, also claimed to have seen it. The report includes a sketch of the object and the aircraft's position, noting the light's unusual behavior and the object's unique nature, not fitting known types.

Readers Letters

• Pat Delgado, a Crop Circle Researcher, thanks Omar for a video tape and comments on the complexity of theories. She quotes Polly Carson stating, 'No one has ever seen a trial circle or pictogram or an unfinished one.'
• Peter Cliffe thanks the journal for its excellent content and expresses continued interest in the Rendlesham/Bentwaters UFO incident, calling Larry Warren and Peter Robbins' book 'Left at East Gate' a 'cracker'.
• Tommy Dunford, a PRA member, refers to a previous article on 'The Rendlesham Forest Enigma'. He undertook an investigation in 1981 and corresponded with Dot Street and Jenny Randles, but his source of information ended abruptly when they stopped communicating. He mentions Jenny Randles has written a book called 'Skycrash'.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are UFO sightings, particularly 'Flying Triangles' and 'Boomerang' craft, crop circles as potential communication, and historical UFO cases. The editorial stance appears to be one of continued investigation and documentation of unexplained phenomena, even in the face of a perceived decline in new reports. The journal acts as a platform for researchers, witnesses, and enthusiasts to share their findings and perspectives.

Title: OVNI
Issue Date: May 2003
Content Focus: UFO and paranormal investigations, with a particular emphasis on eyewitness accounts and video evidence.

A Tribute to Russell Kellett

The issue opens with a tribute to Russell Kellett of the East Yorkshire UFO Group. Kellett is described as a dedicated ufologist who has spent many nights using his video camera to capture elusive UFOs. Despite poor health, he has continued his investigations, recently moving to Filey on the East Coast of Yorkshire, where his success in capturing UFO objects has persisted. The article notes that Kellett is often accompanied by colleagues and has captured baffling video shots that have defied explanation. The PRA group is fortunate to exchange information and video clips with him.

• Accompanying this tribute are three images labeled as a selection from Russell's video clips:
• Photo A: Shows a section of an unusual shape dropping from the sky over Bradford.
• Photo B: Shows one of his many FT (Fast Transients?) video clips.
• Photo C: Taken recently over the East Coast, showing an unidentified craft.

A caption indicates that Russell Kellett was photographed with Jody Holden, and the photos are courtesy of UFO Magazine.

News from New Zealand: 70 People Search After Plane Seen Plunging into Sea

This article, extracted from the 'Bay of Plenty Times' on May 5th, 2003, reports on a large-scale search operation. Approximately 70 people, including police and Coastguard volunteers, searched for hours off Pukehina Beach, about 15km from Tauranga, New Zealand, after three holidaymakers reported seeing a low-flying plane level out and splash into the sea. The search, which cost about $7000, scoured a triangular area but found only rubbish like plastic bags. Coastguard search controller Graeme Murray stated that they found nothing that could have come from a plane or microlight. Despite the credible sighting, no aircraft was reported overdue or missing from any airports or airstrips in the Bay of Plenty. The search was called off at 4:30 PM.

A Strange Experience on a Welsh Mountain Top

This feature, contributed by Barbara Hughes and written by Barry Jones for the 'County Times', details a UFO encounter experienced by musician Sally Hope in August 1988. Sally, a therapist and musician from Llanidloes, was on a Welsh mountain top with her husband Stewart and friends Tom and Annette for a 'Harmonic Convergence' event. Initially, Sally noticed faint lights and heard a buzzing sound. On the fourth night, around midnight, they investigated a strange light. Sally describes how they huddled together in a 'runway of light' as dark, shadowy oval shapes began flying across the sky. She recounts seeing strobe effects, pillars of light, and a fiery sun-like object rolling up a nearby hill. The lights reportedly stopped whenever a military jet flew overhead, resuming their display once the jet departed. Two hundred yards away, a single light hovered, fell to the ground, and split into three. Sally and Annette prevented Tom and Stewart from stepping into the lights, fearing they might disappear. The experience lasted an hour, and Sally attempted to take pictures, resulting in blurry images. The following morning, they met a man with a geiger counter who suggested the lights were doorways to other dimensions. Sally states the experience opened her mind to possibilities and made her believe in a positive, protective force in the universe.

Filer's Files: Tifton UFO Report

This section, dated June 27, 2002, presents a report forwarded by PRA member 'Bev' Wright, substituting for a missing 'Evening Sky' article. Dr. Joye Pugh, a MUFONGA Consultant, contacted State Director Tom Sheets on June 8, 2002, reporting an unusual sighting. While traveling northeast on Highway 319 near Tifton, Georgia, after an odd phone call, Dr. Pugh noticed specific lights low above the trees. She observed an aircraft shaped like an elongated triangle with white lights at each corner and a red light in the bottom center. Later, she encountered two additional, indistinct craft with lights, accompanied by the sound of roaring jet engines. These craft seemed to move slowly and returned to the area where first observed. Dr. Pugh made an effort to get closer to these unknown craft. John Bodin, MUFONGA's Deputy Director, will investigate further.

Tale Enders

• This section contains several brief reports:
• Underwater Lights: Investigator Russell Kellett reported that a man walking his dog off Scarborough saw about 30 silver balls of light moving under the sea on May 28th, 2003.
• Thought for Today: A philosophical quote by Jenny Wren about universal giving and receiving.
• PRA International: The magazine highlights its global connections by listing recent contacts from Australia, New Zealand, USA, and Germany.
• Strange Clouds: Astronauts on the International Space Station observed electric blue 'noctilucent' clouds from Earth-orbit. An accompanying image shows these clouds over Finland, noting their luminous blue-white or pale white appearance.
• Portsmouth UFO: On May 15th, 2003, witnesses driving near Portsmouth saw a bright egg-shaped object darting from side to side. The object emitted a bright light that surrounded their car, causing the dashboard clock's hands to spin rapidly, and the clock eventually stopped working.
• FT Over Wakefield: On January 29th/30th, a woman looking out her window saw an 'FT' (flying triangle) above the rooftops around 11 PM.

Next PRA Meeting

Details are provided for the next PRA meeting to be held on Tuesday, July 29th, at 8 PM, at the Royal British Legion in Allenton, Derby. The meeting will feature a screening of the video 'Out of the Blue', described as the best UFO documentary ever made. Additionally, there will be a study of two UFO videos: one from a helicopter showing a UFO flying between the 'Twin Towers' in NY, analyzed frame by frame, and another of unknown origin. The entry fee is £1, with non-members welcome and a free raffle for a UFO book.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The magazine consistently focuses on UFO and UAP (Unidentified Aerial Phenomena) sightings, presenting eyewitness accounts, photographic and video evidence, and investigative reports. The editorial stance appears to be one of open inquiry into these phenomena, providing a platform for researchers and enthusiasts to share their findings and experiences. The inclusion of international reports and the promotion of UFO investigation groups like MUFON and PRA suggest a global perspective on the subject. The magazine also touches upon related topics such as paranormal experiences and scientific observations of atmospheric phenomena like noctilucent clouds, indicating a broad interest in the unexplained.