OVNI - 2007 03 - March-April

Magazine Overview

This issue of OVNI, the Journal for the discerning researcher, dated March/April 2007, is published by the Journal of the Phenomenon Research Association and is priced at £2+pp in the UK or 4 Euros including postage. The cover features a collage of illustrations depicting a stylized human figure, various UFOs, and abstract geometric patterns, with the title 'OVNI' prominently displayed.

HEADS IN THE SAND!

The editorial, titled 'HEADS IN THE SAND!', laments the media's lack of interest in UFO sightings, suggesting they are virtually unknown. It credits researchers like George Filer (MUFON, USA) for keeping the public informed. The article notes that UFOs are largely a taboo subject in the media, with only occasional incidents gaining attention, often by misinformed journalists. The author mentions offering guidance to new journalists writing about local UFO sightings. The piece encourages readers to visit George Filer's webpage for valuable information.

It reports that June 2006 saw 274 NUFORC sightings and 87 MUFON reported sightings, with reports coming from Fairbanks, Alaska; Mana, Hawaii; Cozumel, Mexico; and Halifax, Canada. A significant event mentioned is a UFO landing in northeast Oklahoma on June 27th, where the object submerged in a pond, frightening children and parents.

Huge Object Sighted over Cambridgeshire

Written and Researched by Sam Willey, this article details a sighting on December 24th, 2006, in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, UK. A witness observed a massive circular object, approximately 100 yards across, swirling slowly with jagged edges and bright lights. The object remained stationary for about 30 minutes before moving up the street and eventually over the witness's home, staying in view for around three hours. The witness described it as the 'strangest thing I have ever seen' and stated it was not a secret government test. The report is considered of high credibility, with the witness having informed others and contacted local media, including the BBC, though no coverage has yet materialized.

MYSTERIOUS LIGHTS REPORTED/EARLY FEBRUARY 07/EAST MIDLANDS

This section presents two reports from consecutive nights in February 2007. The first, on February 6th at 7:56 pm, was observed over Derby by 'Paul'. He described a large, bright, flickering object (white to pink) traveling quickly from west to east, possibly in a downward arc, for about four seconds before disappearing behind clouds. The second report, on February 7th at 7:43 pm, came from 'Neil' at Langwith, near Mansfield, Notts. He observed a white shooting star with a white tail, appearing about 7cm at arm's length, for 5-6 seconds.

UFO'S OVER LONDON

This article, referencing The Islington Gazette, reports on extraordinary video footage of the Archway UFO phenomenon on February 7, 2007. Amateur cameraman John Zimmerman filmed approximately 15 orange lights that caused panic. The article provides a link to the video clip. It also mentions a sighting near Selston, on the Derbyshire/Nottingham border, on February 14th, 2007, where witness Miss Zoe Creswell described an orange/red ball of light with a triangle shape, joined by two others, forming a vertical line before fading. A separate report from January 1st, 2007, at Selston, describes a 'dull orange ball' seen by Carol Wensley and her husband.

Yelm, Washington - January 22, 2007 at 2:45 p.m. Pacific

This account, from a listener of 'Coast to Coast', describes an experience on January 21-22, 2007, in Yelm, Washington. While on the roof of a Walmart, the witness saw a round, silverish craft emerge from a cloud near McChord AFB. The craft penetrated a cloud, stopped, and then pulled back in. A tunnel then formed in the cloud, and the craft reappeared from a different cloud, moving at a high rate of speed and disappearing over the construction site. The witness and four other men experienced a feeling of faintness, and their watches inexplicably jumped forward by an hour. They all reported an overwhelming feeling of doom and a recurring female voice saying '2011'. The witness notes this dovetails with Bermuda Triangle experiences involving time loss.

FT's & NUCLEAR POWER STATIONS

By Daniel Wilson, this section presents reports of Triangular-shaped UFOs (FTs) sighted near nuclear plants, suggesting a correlation between FT sightings and plant issues like SCRAMs or leaks. One report from December 25th, 2005, in Conover, NC, describes a stealth-like transparent triangular object making a sharp right-angular turn at high speed and disappearing suddenly. The witness, a private pilot and technical engineer, deemed the maneuver impossible for conventional aircraft. Another report from February 18th, 2005, in Rockwell, NC, details a stationary, lit triangular object that hovered silently before instantly speeding away. A third report from June 3rd, 2002, near Morganton, NC, describes a triangle-shaped object moving slowly and silently, causing the witness to have recurring nightmares and a feeling of impending doom. A sighting on April 2nd, 2002, in Cornelius, NC, involved two amber triangles flying overhead, followed by three planes. Finally, a two-hour sighting on January 1st-2nd, 2002, near Denton, NC, describes a bright light that followed the witness's car, eventually revealing itself as a triangle-shaped craft with a large sphere underneath and blue lights, which then vanished without sound.

Shuttle Films UFOs Diving into Sea

This article, from George Filer's FILER'S FILES #8 - 2007, reports on footage from the Discovery shuttle's STS-116 mission on December 21st, 2006. During a pass over the central United States and the Atlantic Ocean, the shuttle's payload bay camera captured four luminous objects moving at great speed, comparable to the shuttle's own speed. Three of these objects appeared to dive into the ocean west of Havana, Cuba. The author questions whether conventional objects could perform such maneuvers at orbital speed and notes that ships and airplanes are not visible from that altitude. While it's uncertain if the objects entered the water, they may have entered clouds.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue of OVNI are UFO sightings, unusual aerial phenomena, and potential interactions with extraterrestrial intelligence. The magazine consistently emphasizes witness testimony and the research efforts of individuals and organizations like MUFON and NUFORC. There's a clear stance that UFOs are a genuine subject worthy of serious investigation, often highlighting the lack of mainstream media attention and the perceived 'taboo' surrounding the topic. The 'Oz Factor' and potential time anomalies are explored, suggesting phenomena beyond conventional understanding. The issue also touches upon the idea of Earth being perceived as 'warlike' by 'Ufonauts', explaining their reluctance to land openly. The editorial tone is one of encouraging open-mindedness and critical examination of evidence, while also expressing a sense of urgency regarding potential future 'Earth changes' hinted at for 2012.

This issue of OVNI magazine, identified by its page number as 'Page 10' and featuring the 'OVNI' identifier, contains several articles related to UFO sightings and related phenomena. The primary focus is a detailed eyewitness account of a sighting over Market Harborough, UK, on February 24, 2007, by Mark Stalker and his family. Other articles discuss a global increase in UFO reports, astronomical events, and unusual occurrences.

Sighting over Market Harborough 24/02/07 11:45 pm

By Mark Stalker, this article details a personal experience. While travelling with his family from Leicester to Market Harborough on the A6, near Great Glen, late on February 24, 2007, Mark Stalker noticed a bright, unusual orangey-white light in the distance, possibly over Bruntingthorpe. He initially thought it was a plane with landing lights on, heading towards Stoughton Airfield. A beam of light illuminated the low clouds above it. The family observed it ascend into the clouds and disappear.

Later, at approximately 11:45 pm at home, while putting their son to bed, they observed two shimmering, fiery orange objects drifting past north of the house, heading in an ENE direction. These objects were low enough to be below the clouds, estimated at a base of 3,000 feet. They were described as looking like balls of flame or a hot air balloon on fire. The objects traveled at a steady speed, maintaining a consistent distance apart, estimated to be similar to a police helicopter, around 100 knots. Approximately 15 seconds later, a third identical object followed the first two. Shortly after, two more identical objects appeared, following the same course and direction. No sound was heard throughout the sightings. Stalker attempted to use his son's toy telescope but could not get a clear image. He noted that other people walking past also observed the objects. Around 11:50 pm, a commercial passenger jet flew past heading due north, appearing to be at the same altitude as the UFOs. Stalker believes the pilots of the jet would have noticed the objects, describing the encounter as a potential "near miss." He later went out with his camera but saw no further objects.

Stalker asserts this is a truthful account and expresses interest in any other reports or explanations. He provides a contact number and thanks Yvonne of UFORM for the report. Two images labeled 'DERBY 0456Hrs. 24/11/06' and 'DERBY 0510Hrs. 24/11/06' are included, described as an interesting sequence similar to an 'FT' craft and possibly a meteorite caught by a camera.

IS THERE AN INCREASE WORLD-WIDE IN GLOWING UFO REPORTS?

This section, contributed by Bill Foster, discusses a potential global increase in UFO reports, particularly 'glowing balls of light' sightings. It references a report from WXII12.com about strange flying objects in the skies over the Piedmont-Triad area in the USA. Nicole Ducouer of WXII12 spoke to Jamarus Crews, who saw something with lots of lights and no noise in his Farmwood Garden Apartment. Charles Miller of Charlotte also captured an image of an object, stating it crossed the sky in 45 seconds. The National Weather Service and Appalachian State University Observatory found nothing unusual on their radar and suggested a bolide (fireball-like meteor) as a possible explanation. The article notes that with the widespread use of camcorders and camera-phones, more pictures of these phenomena are being captured.

Chile Announces UFOs Are For Real

Posted by SaRuMaN on February 10, 2007, this article reports on the Tenth International Ufology Conference held in Viña del Mar, Chile. Over 1,000 enthusiasts and experts attended. A highlight was a display of photographs and videos from Chile's Armed Forces, which Ufology experts believe added legitimacy to the field. Rodrigo Fuenzalida, director of Chile's Ufology Investigation Group (Aion), emphasized the importance of military objectivity and advanced technology in their reports. Military photographs included a spherical metallic object over Antarctica and a video of Navy ships being pursued by a luminous object in 2000. Captain Rodrigo Bravo of the Army's Fifth Division presented his thesis on "Observations of unidentified aerial phenomena." He discussed encounters such as three helicopters near La Unión observing a UFO on the ground, and a 2000 incident where a luminous object pursued five people without appearing on radar. Fuenzalida denied claims of secret government investigations into extraterrestrial activity. The article provides links to related news sources.

Comet-bound probe enjoys close encounter with Mars

By Stephen Clark for SPACEFLIGHT NOW, posted February 25, 2007, this article details the Rosetta comet probe's close flyby of Mars. Launched three years prior, Rosetta passed within 150 miles of the Martian surface at approximately 22,500 miles per hour. The closest approach occurred at 0215 GMT Sunday (9:15 p.m. EST Saturday). Communications were temporarily lost as the probe flew behind Mars. The flyby was successful, using Mars' gravity to slingshot Rosetta onto a path to reach Earth for a maneuver in November. Gerhard Schwehm, Rosetta project scientist, explained that the flyby was used to slow the spacecraft for an Earth gravity assist. Martian gravity was expected to slow Rosetta by 4,900 miles per hour. Rosetta had previously passed Earth in 2005 and was scheduled for two more Earth flybys in 2007 and 2009 to set up a rendezvous with comet 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko in early 2014. The article includes a stunning image taken by Rosetta's CIVA imaging instrument.

Tale Enders

This section presents several brief news items:

• SATURN AT ITS BEST: Saturn was closest to Earth on February 9, 2007. The planet appeared as a bright yellow star to the naked eye but revealed its rings through a backyard telescope.
• THAT'S A BIT OF A ‘B' !: This item discusses "Colony Collapse Disorder," a mysterious ailment causing honeybees to abandon their hives. It includes a quote attributed to Albert Einstein about the potential consequences for humanity if bees disappeared.
• SPACE WEATHER NEWS : Feb. 21, 2007: On February 19, 2007, sky watchers in Australia witnessed a bright explosion followed by a debris cloud. The source was identified as a Russian Briz-M rocket booster that ruptured, creating a vivid display and over 1000 pieces of debris, described as a "major break up event."
• TERI BROWN OF INTERNATIONAL UFO CONGRESS DIES: Teri Brown, co-organizer of the annual International UFO Congress, passed away from cancer on February 26, 2007. The UFO Congress was continuing as planned.
• EXTRAORDINARY ALIEN ENCOUNTER IN MEXICO: A short internet documentary claims a Mexican policeman encountered a strange flying alien creature that dropped from a tree and attacked his car. UFO researcher Santiago Yturria Garcia provides commentary. The incident reportedly took place around January 16, 2004. The article includes images of the policeman and the creature, and a YouTube link.

Next PRA Meeting

Meetings are held at the Royal British Legion, Allenton, Derby on the last Tuesday of each month (except December) at 8 pm. The next meeting was scheduled for Tuesday, March 27, 2007.

DVD 'The Alien Files'

Information is provided about a DVD titled 'The Alien Files' from Canadian TV, not previously shown outside Canada, along with UFO news and a free UFO book raffle.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The magazine consistently focuses on UFO sightings, unidentified aerial phenomena, and related mysteries. The editorial stance appears to be one of open inquiry into these subjects, presenting eyewitness accounts, news reports, and scientific developments. The inclusion of a variety of topics, from personal sightings to astronomical events and even ecological concerns like bee colony collapse, suggests a broad interest in unexplained phenomena and scientific news. The disclaimer that "Articles and opinions printed in the OVNI do not necessarily reflect the views of the PRA" indicates a platform for diverse perspectives within the ufology community.