OVNI - 2005 07 - July-August

Magazine Overview

Title: OVNI
Issue: July/August 2005
Publisher: Journal of the Phenomenon Research Association
Description: The journal for the discerning researcher, focusing on UFO and unexplained phenomena.

A Bumper Issue This Month

The editorial, penned by Omar Fowler, highlights the current issue's unique features, including a full-page color picture of 'The Landing At Valensole' by computer graphics artist David Sankey. The issue delves into the Valensole incident of 1965, providing readers with details of the event. It also features a four-page color report from Colin Saunders, who recounts a close encounter with a 'Flying Triangle' (FT) on March 31, 1999. Saunders shares his personal experience, feelings, and observations about FT encounters, and discusses implications of unidentified triangular craft in UK airspace following a meeting with a senior member of the British Airport Authority. The editorial also proudly announces the launch of the PRA's new website, created by 'Dan'.

The Future of 'The OVNI Journal'

Omar Fowler addresses the financial sustainability of the journal, noting that production has been run on a 'shoestring' for over twelve years. Despite increased costs, including postal rate rises, the basic membership fee has remained unchanged. To continue publication, an increase in the annual membership fee is anticipated from October 1st, likely by at least 20%. Fowler reflects on the longevity of OVNI compared to other UFO magazines, acknowledging the contributions of behind-the-scenes members in keeping readers informed about local UFO activity and the global UFO scene. He emphasizes that OVNI has often been the first to report on UFO 'disclosures' before the national press. The journal now boasts readers and contributors from Belgium, France, Germany, Sweden, Canada, the USA, Australia, New Zealand, and India.

A New Artistic Colleague Joins the PRA

David Sankey is introduced as a gifted computer graphic artist whose work is featured in the issue. His interpretation of the alien landing at Valensole is presented alongside a detailed report of the incident.

The Valensole Case, 1965

On July 1, 1965, at approximately 5:45 a.m., farmer Maurice Masse was in his lavender field near Valensole, France, when he heard a whistling sound. He observed an object shaped like a rugby football with a cupola, about the size of a Renault Dauphine car, resting on six legs. Through an open doorway, he saw two seats. Initially mistaking it for an experimental craft, he was surprised to see two small figures, described as about four feet tall, clad in dark grey-green suits, bending over his lavender plants. These figures, with large hairless heads, smooth white skin, high fleshy cheeks, and large, upward-slanting eyes, communicated with gurgling sounds. One pointed a 'tube' at Masse, immobilizing him. Masse felt a sense of peace from the beings. After the humanoids returned to the craft and it departed, Masse regained mobility after fifteen minutes. He subsequently experienced an irresistible urge to sleep for months. Investigators found the ground soaked and noted strange, geometrically spaced landing indentations. Remarkably, no lavender grew at the site for about ten years.

Google Map Mystery

Date: 18-May-2005

A Google Maps satellite image of Magnolia Park, Florida, revealed an unusual object floating above 39th Street. The object's shadow suggested it was in the atmosphere relatively close to the surface, possibly below 20,000 feet. Its appearance of rapid vibrational movement made it unlikely to be a balloon. The size was indeterminate but potentially huge. Searches for UFO reports in the area for 2005 yielded none. The article notes that Dr. Jacques Vallee had previously expressed surprise at the lack of UFO evidence captured by satellite imagery. Tensuns, a local resident, confirmed the absence of towers and noted the object's shadow matched ground objects, appearing small when zoomed out.

Triangular Perspectives By Colin Saunders

Colin Saunders recounts a close encounter with a 'Flying Triangle' that occurred six years prior to the article's writing. On March 31, 1999, while driving near Pailton, Warwickshire, Saunders and three companions observed bright, rose-red lights. As they approached, the lights resolved into a triangular craft approximately 100 feet away. Saunders describes the lights pulsing digitally and a shape appearing around them, initially transparent. The object then tilted upwards from the rear, materializing into a solid triangular shape. He described the surface as shimmering like liquid mercury with raised silver lines forming a maze-like pattern. He concluded it was not an earthly object.

Saunders further details his observations, noting the craft's quietness and large wingspan. He contacted Graham Birdsal of UFO magazine, who put him in touch with Omar Fowler. Comparing his sighting with a 1993 report from Stockis, Belgium, Saunders found similarities in the relief lines on the craft's underside. He created a scale model, initially building it with a flat bottom, but later realized that tipping the rear down created a diamond silhouette, explaining a previous observation of a 'spurious small light'. He discusses the nature of the lights, suggesting they might be generated from the light source itself, akin to Newton's law of ring interference.

Saunders theorizes that the triangular shape might appear different depending on the viewing aspect. He speculates on the purpose of the raised lines on the surface, suggesting they could be for docking to a larger mother ship, referencing an article in Omar Fowler's journal about a similar sighting near Titsey, Surrey. He also questions the purpose of raised lines on smaller docked objects, pondering if smaller triangles dock together.

He concludes by stating his 30 years of experience observing electro-mechanical installations and his work in the aircraft industry lend credibility to his drawings. He expresses no doubt that the craft was of extraterrestrial or inter-dimensional origin, or both, and that his model is an accurate scale representation of a witnessed alien spacecraft.

USAF Report 'Flying Triangles' in 1954

This section presents a declassified USAF report from Lowry AFB, Colorado, dated July 9, 1954. Captain George W. German reported observing 6 or 7 objects flying at a very high altitude and speed, which he did not believe were conventional aircraft. The objects appeared triangular in shape and were moving in a Northeasterly direction. Special agents interviewed personnel from the 3933rd Bomb Squadron and Captain German, who confirmed the sighting. The report also mentions a radar and radio jamming problem being worked on by a P-36 aircraft in the vicinity at the time. The objects were described as approximately one-half inch in diameter from the observer's perspective.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue of OVNI are the detailed investigation of specific UFO sightings, particularly those involving unusual craft shapes like 'Flying Triangles' and landed objects. The journal emphasizes firsthand accounts, witness testimonies, and the researchers' efforts to analyze and interpret these events, often through drawings and models. There's a strong focus on the historical aspect of UFO research, with reports dating back to 1954 and 1965. The editorial stance appears to be one of serious inquiry and information dissemination, aiming to keep members informed about the latest UFO news and developments worldwide, often ahead of mainstream media. The journal also highlights the challenges of funding such research and publication, as indicated by the discussion on membership fees.

This issue of OVNI magazine, dated July 2005, delves into various aspects of UFO phenomena, alien encounters, and related research. It includes official reports, personal testimonies, and astronomical observations, offering a comprehensive look at the subject matter.

Key Articles and Reports

US Air Force Report on Unidentified Flying Objects

A declassified letter from the Directorate of Special Investigations (DO #14 OSI) of the USAF, dated July 1954, details reports of unidentified flying objects. One incident at 30,000 feet involved objects that appeared to be traveling at 1500 miles per hour, oscillating, and descending. Another report from Denver, Colorado, describes observations of what were believed to be B-36 aircraft, followed by the sighting of four or five shining specks at approximately 50,000 feet. These objects were described as triangular and capable of hovering. The report also mentions Operation CHECK POINT maneuvers and a radio broadcast about F-86 aircraft repelling an attack at high altitudes.

Californian Flying Triangle

This section recounts a sighting on April 14, 2005, in Hayward, California, where witnesses observed five glowing circles underneath a triangle-shaped object flying across Jupiter. The object was described as having a chevron shape with the overall craft being triangular, moving silently and at high speed.

Louisiana Flying Triangle Photograph Analyzed

Dr. Don Burleson analyzes a 13-year-old boy's photograph taken on March 4, 2005, in Westwego, Louisiana. The image processing reveals a dark object with three lights, which, under analysis, appears to be a trio of small, bright objects possibly connected by a force field.

UFO News from West Bengal, India

Debamalya Gupta shares two UFO experiences from his childhood in Santiniketan, West Bengal, India. The first involved a cigar-shaped, silver light with yellowish twinkling lights, propelled by a jet-like light. The second was a bright star-like light that bounced up and down and moved from north to south.

Margaret Fry and 'Who Are They?'

This section introduces Margaret Fry, a UFO researcher, lecturer, and artist, and her book 'Who Are They?'. The book focuses on personal investigations into alien abduction cases, distinguishing itself from re-hashed stories. It highlights the earliest abduction case in the Lien Peninsular in North Wales from the 1870s and a more recent case where an individual lost several hours of time after a UFO hovered over their vehicle. Fry is noted as a pioneer in the British Ufology movement.

Serpent Mound Mystery

This brief note refers to a previous article on the Cosmic Crash at Serpent Mound, Ohio, and mentions crop circles found nearby that appear genuine. Some of these crop circles contain small particles that test as meteoric.

Wakefield Lecture with Tim Good

An announcement for a lecture by Tim Good in Normanton, Wakefield, on October 22nd, with a ticket price of £12.50p and limited seating for 200.

Connecticut Triangle with Three Lights

A witness in Ansonia, Connecticut, observed a row of lights hovering at a low altitude. The object was triangular, with white lights on each corner that pulsated. The middle light began to move, and the object was described as larger than helicopter dimensions.

Salt Lake City Mystery

During a camping trip in Little Cottonwood Canyon, Utah, on April 10, 2005, witnesses saw a bluish flash followed by a dark, flat, round mass floating in the air. The object exhibited blue flashes and a cold, moist atmosphere, and pieces fell off before it moved away imperceptibly.

NASA News

This section reports on a significant solar event on January 20th, described by NASA as the most intense burst of solar radiation in five decades, accompanied by a large solar flare. This event highlighted the need for new forecasting techniques.

Next PRA Meeting

An announcement for the next PRA meeting at the Royal British Legion in Derby on July 26, 2005, featuring a video from the USA and a talk by David Marler on 'Flying Triangles'.

The Evening Sky - July 2005

This astronomical column by Walter Berg provides a guide to celestial events in July 2005. It details the increasing hours of darkness, the visibility of noctilucent clouds, and the positions of planets such as Venus and Mercury. The column also discusses the phases of the moon, Jupiter, Saturn, and Mars. It explains the different types of twilight (civil, nautical, astronomical) and describes the appearance of the Milky Way, encouraging readers to enjoy the evening sky.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue of OVNI are UFO sightings, alien encounters, and astronomical observations. The magazine appears to present a wide range of information, from official reports to personal accounts and scientific analysis. The editorial stance seems to be one of open inquiry into these phenomena, encouraging readers to consider the possibilities and engage with the subject matter. The inclusion of astronomical content suggests an interest in the broader context of our place in the universe.