OVNI - 2007 09 - September-October

Magazine Overview

OVNI, The Journal for the discerning researcher, September/October 2007 issue. This publication, from the Journal of the Phenomenon Research Association, focuses on UFO activity and related phenomena. The cover features various line drawings of unidentified flying objects and a stylized human figure, with the title 'OVNI' prominently displayed.

Local UFO Activity on the Increase!

The issue highlights a notable increase in local UFO reports across the United Kingdom. Several sightings, often categorized as 'Lights In The Sky' (LITS), are detailed. These include:

• August 1, 2007: Two 'comets' observed moving across the sky in Ashbourne.
• August 7, 2007: A large yellow/white light seen 'dancing' in the sky over Chesterfield at 11:25 pm.
• August 12, 2007: A large orange disc was photographed hovering over Burton on Trent.
• August 26, 2007: Approximately 20 orange lights were witnessed in the sky over Witan, Essex, around 9 pm.
• August 27, 2007: A stationary, circular black object was observed in the sky over Derby for over an hour and a half.
• September 1, 2007: Five red lights were reported over Banbury by a pilot, estimated to be at an altitude of 3,000 to 5,000 feet. These lights were described as solid and consistent, lacking anti-collision or navigation lights.
• September 8, 2007: Four balls of light were seen moving and changing formation over Aston-on-Trent.

A still from a Derby-Sky Video Camera from August 30, 2007, is presented, described as not being an aircraft, meteorite, or any explicable craft.

More UFO Lights Over Langwith, Nottinghamshire

Neil Cairns contributes photographs of unusual UFO/LITS activity in his area over several months. He notes that the objects appeared from the south and arced in different directions. Cairns had to adjust the images to make the objects more visible, suggesting the camera was less sensitive than the human eye. He believes his photographs prove an increase in UFO activity and contrasts his willingness to share images with a minority of witnesses who withhold them for monetary gain.

We Watched UFO for 45 Minutes (10th August)

This article by Laurie Devitt (Burton Mail) recounts a sighting by Blanche Blythe and her friend Avril Stacey in Linton. They observed a large, 'disc-shaped' object with a circle in the center hovering low over their house for about 45 minutes. The object was described as "very large, say the size of three jumbo jets" and its middle began "pulsating." The witnesses initially thought it might be a laser show but realized it was something else. They felt it was "hypnotising" and "mesmerizing." The friends were overwhelmed by the experience, comparing it to a spaceship. They are appealing for anyone else in the area who may have seen the UFO to come forward. Derbyshire Police stated they received no reports, and the Civil Aviation Authority noted it was free airspace. The Ministry of Defence (MoD) was unavailable for comment.

UFO's Over Wrexham

On Monday, August 6th, Leigh Williams in Wrexham, UK, witnessed seven red lights moving silently and quickly in the sky. His wife also saw the objects, with two making circles around each other while the group of seven zoomed at high speed. Williams captured the event on video. He described the lights as "glowing red in the middle" and noted the absence of noise, which would be expected from aircraft. He expressed a desire to know what the objects were, stating the experience was "a mystery." North Wales Police confirmed receiving a call about six flying orange orbs from another resident. One theory circulating is that the lights were Chinese lanterns.

Too Good to Be True?

This section, from Billy Booth's web page (August 28, 2007), discusses the challenge of evaluating UFO photographic evidence. It presents three photographs taken in Cornwall in 2006 by a woman and her friends while in a hot air balloon. The object, initially thought to be an airplane, was later identified as disc-shaped as it moved closer. The author acknowledges that such clear photos often face skepticism. An opinion from a professional photographer (E.A.) states that such shots can be easily faked using Photoshop, citing the example of a "whisk like object" where the top was painted out. The editor's comment emphasizes the difficulty of evaluating photographic and video evidence due to advanced photo enhancement technology.

George Bush and the Alien

This short piece from September 2007 discusses a perceived hoax in the UFO community. An email showed an alien over George Bush's shoulder during a Rose Garden news conference. The author searched the internet and found this image on a Reuters video titled "Bush weighs in on Mortgage Mess" and also on a PBS News Hour video. The article presents the photos with the caption "For your interest! Ed. No comment."

Aliens: What are they doing here? What do they want?

Authored by Bill Foster, this article delves into the author's subjective perspective as a self-proclaimed abductee of 'grays'. Foster posits that aliens are here to fulfill a specific agenda, which he believes involves three main goals: hybridization, research, and emotional understanding.

Hybridization

Foster suggests that grays are intensely interested in human reproduction, citing reports of genital examinations and pregnancy testing during abductions. He believes the objective is to produce offspring with combined human and alien genetic and emotional traits. The grays reportedly control the fetus from conception to birth, with humans rarely allowed parental control. This hybridization program is believed to have been ongoing for decades, potentially explaining sightings of unusual-looking humans.

Research

The article notes that grays are constantly probing, examining, and searching human bodies and brains, accumulating knowledge over time. The famous Betty and Barney Hill abduction is cited as an example where grays attempted to extract Barney's false teeth. Foster compares the grays' tracking of humans to how animals are tagged and followed for lifetime study, suggesting they are interested in understanding human migration, feeding patterns, and other life cycle information. He also recounts an abduction experience where a gray leader alien could not comprehend his heart attack at age 44, failing to understand how human emotion (stress) could lead to physical changes.

Emotional Understanding

Foster asserts that grays lack emotions such as love, hate, rage, fear, stress, anger, sadness, happiness, and revulsion, describing them as methodical and diligent. He recounts that his constant fear was a major curiosity to the grays, who repeatedly asked him to explain his emotions. He found it difficult to convey these sensations as the grays could not read his mind, requiring him to speak aloud. Foster speculates that the grays' lack of emotion might be a consequence of their increased brainpower over millennia or that they never possessed emotions. He states the grays are eager to evaluate and comprehend the full spectrum of human emotion. He also describes how the grays, despite lacking emotion, could induce fear in him through a form of hypnosis, using it to repress his conscious memory. He uses the analogy of firing a rifle to explain how one can use a process without fully comprehending the underlying pain or emotion.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue of OVNI revolve around contemporary UFO sightings in the UK, the challenges of photographic evidence verification, and a speculative exploration of alien motives and biology, particularly concerning hybridization and their lack of emotional capacity. The editorial stance appears to be one of open inquiry into unexplained phenomena, presenting witness accounts and theoretical discussions without definitive conclusions, while also acknowledging the possibility of hoaxes and the need for critical evaluation of evidence.

This issue of OVNI magazine, spanning pages 10-14, covers a range of topics related to UFOs, alien encounters, and unusual atmospheric phenomena. The publication date is associated with August 23, 2007, with the publisher identified as The Invisible College Press, LLC. The cover headline highlights 'Gigantic Sprites' over Oklahoma.

Article: Human Emotions and the Grays

This section, authored by Bill Foster, Peggy Foster, and Nadine Wheeler, explores the complexities of human emotions and their examination by alien beings referred to as 'grays'. The author recounts at least eight sessions where he had to verbally explain emotions to the grays, who could not read his mind. He notes that while other aspects of human examination were routine, emotions elicited overt curiosity. The author suggests that the grays' agenda may not be completed within our lifetime and dismisses the idea of a 'great event' or alien revelation as lacking merit, stating that the grays have no interest in conforming to human timelines.

Article: Bill Holden's Alien Head

This article details the experiences of Bill Holden, who served as a steward on Air Force One and had a conversation with JFK about UFOs. After retiring from the military, Holden claims to have had several close encounters with aliens and UFOs. He describes finding a model of an alien head at a State Fair in Victorville, California, which he found to be remarkably accurate, particularly the musculature at the back of the skull. He noted that the nose was too large and the lips were barely present. The artist, L. Carr, is sought for comment. Jim Sparks, an abductee, later viewed footage and confirmed the model's lifelike accuracy, suggesting the musculature was more pronounced than he had witnessed and wondering if the model was based on a dead alien.

Encounters with Aliens on this Day

This section, with thanks to Daniel Wilson, presents a chronological list of UFO sightings and encounters on September 1st across various years:

• 1952 (Yaak, Montana, USA): Two Air Force men and radar operators sighted multi-colored lights that became silhouettes at dawn and flew erratically.
• 1952 (Marietta, Georgia, USA): A witness saw two large, spinning objects with red, blue, and green colors leaving sparks. Others saw a red, white, and bluish-green object, followed by two large white disc-shaped objects with green vapor trails that merged and flew away rapidly.
• 1958 (near Laval, France): A businessman observed a motionless, delta-shaped object about 150 meters away, emitting light and a whistling sound. It rose slowly and flew out of sight.
• 1962 (Location not specified): An engineer entered a metallic UFO shaped like a top, found a control panel, and encountered two human-like individuals in white suits who spoke of a common ancestor.
• 1966 (Fort Duchesne, Utah, USA): Six men sighted an orange-reddish domed disc with multicolored lights moving in the sky.
• 1978 (Leicester and Hinckley, UK): At least 17 people witnessed a delta-shaped object with red, blue, and yellow lights flying low overhead without noise.

Article: Gigantic 'Sprites' Over Oklahoma U.S.A.

This article, dated Space Weather News for August 23, 2007, reports on the recording of 'Gigantic Jets' by an amateur astronomer in Oklahoma. Gigantic Jets are described as enormous, lightning-like discharges that leap up to 50 miles high from thunderstorms, discovered in 2001. They are related to 'sprites' and 'elves' but are larger and more dramatic. These were the first Gigantic Jets photographed over the continental United States. Atmospheric scientist Oscar van der Velde explains they are rare, with fewer than 30 recorded, mostly over the ocean. Richard Smedley, who captured the images, noted they were brighter than meteors. The jets came from a thunderstorm 100 miles away, suggesting they were about 48 miles tall. The article suggests they play a role in the global flow of electricity and encourages amateur astronomers to contribute to research.

Tale Enders: Magnetic Mars

This brief note, referencing New Scientist, states that rocks from Mars are magnetic, despite the planet lacking a core magnetic field. This magnetism is attributed to clinging to the signal of an ancient magnetic field from billions of years ago when Mars had a magnetic field similar to Earth's.

Conference and Meeting Announcements

• Roswell 60 Conference Weekend: Scheduled for October 20th and 21st, 2007, at The Parkside Hotel and Conference Centre in Pontefract, UK. It features speakers like Dr. Jesse Marcel Jr., Dr. Kevin Randle, Michael Hesemann, and Nick Pope. Booking information is provided.
• The Next PRA Meeting: To be held at the Royal British Legion, Allenton, Derby on Tuesday, September 25th, at 8 pm. It will feature a DVD screening of Linda Moulton Howe speaking about Alien Contact with American forces in Okinawa, along with UFO news and a book raffle.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The magazine consistently focuses on UFO sightings, alien encounters, and unexplained phenomena. The editorial stance appears to be open to investigating and reporting on these subjects, as evidenced by the diverse range of articles and incident reports. The inclusion of scientific phenomena like Gigantic Jets alongside anecdotal accounts suggests a broad interest in the unusual. The magazine also publishes opinions and articles that do not necessarily reflect the views of OVNI or the PRA (the organization associated with the PRA meeting announcement).