OVNI - 2008 01 - January-February

Magazine Overview

Title: OVNI
Issue: January/February 2008
Publisher: JOURNAL OF THE PHENOMENON RESEARCH ASSOCIATION
Country: UK
Price: £2+pp UK: 4 Euros incl: pp

This issue of OVNI, 'The Journal for the discerning researcher,' features a prominent cover with illustrations of various UFO craft and the title prominently displayed. The magazine includes contact information for its Group Leader, Omar Fowler, and Secretary, Karen Richardson, both based in Derby, UK. The cover also indicates the publication date as Jan/Feb 2008 and the price.

International Press Conference, National Press Club, Washington D.C.

The lead article details an International Press Conference held on November 12, 2007, at the National Press Club in Washington D.C. The conference presented official data on unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP) and aimed to promote international cooperation among governments and the military in investigating UFOs. It was moderated by former Arizona Governor Fife Symington and sponsored by James Fox and Leslie Kean. The event featured 14 panel members, including pilots and former high-level government and military officials, whose testimonies were presented as credible.

The article lists the panelists in the order they spoke, providing brief biographies. Among them is Wilfried DE BROUWER, retired Major General of the Belgian Air Force, who encountered the Belgian UFO wave during his service. Dr. Claude POHER, an engineer, astronomer, and astrophysicist, founded and directed GEPAN, the official French agency for the study of UAPs. Jean-Charles DUBOC, a retired Air France Captain, reported a lens-shaped UFO sighting. Dr. Jean-Claude RIBES, an astrophysicist and radio astronomer, was a consultant to GEIPAN. Parviz JAFARI, retired General of the Iranian Air Force, recounted an encounter with a highly maneuverable UFO. Rodrigo Bravo GARRIDO, a Captain and Pilot for the Aviation Army of Chile, conducted an internal study on UAP. Comandante Oscar Alfonso SANTA MARIA HUERTAS, a retired Commander with the Peruvian Air Force, fired upon a UFO that remained unaffected. Dr. Anthony CHOY, a lawyer and founding member of the Air Anomalous Phenomenon Investigation Office (OIFAA) in Peru, investigated UFO sightings. Ray BOWYER, Captain of Aurigny Airlines, observed a large UFO. Nick POPE, a former official for the UK's Ministry of Defence, investigated UFO sightings for potential threats. Jim PENNISTON, TSgt USAF Ret., witnessed a landed UFO at RAF Bentwaters. Charles HALT, Col. USAF Ret., also a former Deputy Base Commander at RAF Bentwaters, witnessed multiple UFOs. John CALLAHAN, retired Division Chief of the FAA's Accidents and Investigations Branch, investigated an incident involving a 747 flight being followed by an unidentified object. Fife SYMINGTON, a two-term Governor of Arizona, witnessed a massive craft.

'On This Day' Series: UFO Sightings

The magazine includes an 'On This Day' series detailing historical UFO sightings:

• December 29, 1954: A red oval-shaped object was seen on the ground near a river in Bru, France. The witness, Mr. Gamba, was unable to approach it. The object rose, changed color, and left traces of dug-up ground and cut trees.
• December 29, 1967: Four teenagers in Breese, Illinois, observed a motionless bright light, felt intense heat, and heard a humming sound before the UFO left after 10 minutes.
• December 29, 1980: Betty Cash and Vickie Landrum in Dayton, Texas, witnessed a brilliant diamond-shaped object descend, emitting flames and a loud roar. They experienced intense heat, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and skin burns. Betty Cash lost hair and was hospitalized. The object was described as struggling to climb above treetops. Later, 23 large helicopters were seen in pursuit. The incident involved a road surface that appeared to have melted and resolidified, and blackened trees.

Witness to Roswell Flying Saucer Incident Tells His Story

This section features an interview with retired Air Force veteran Milton Sprouse, who recounts his experiences related to the Roswell incident in 1947. Sprouse, a corporal at Roswell Army Air Force Field, was part of a crew tasked with collecting debris from a crashed UFO on a ranch 70 miles away. He describes the military's efforts to scour the area for debris and mentions reports of five diminutive green bodies recovered with the UFO. Sprouse recalls a conversation with Glenn Dennis, a mortician, who was asked to provide five children's caskets. The debris was allegedly loaded onto B-29 bombers and sent to Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. Sprouse believes the incident is part of a far-reaching cover-up involving the White House.

The Truth is Out: X-Files go public

This article reports on the impending public release of British UFO 'sightings' investigated by a secret branch of the Ministry of Defence (MoD) called D155. This release, comprising approximately 7,000 cases over 30 years, aims to counter rumor and speculation. Among the first cases to be revealed are the Rendlesham Forest incident and an encounter by the crew of an RAF Vulcan bomber over the Bay of Biscay in 1977. The Vulcan bomber crew reported an object approaching their aircraft at 43,000ft, which then followed their course and climbed away at high speed. The incident involved radar interference and visual observations of diffuse orange glows and a green spot.

Huge Flying Triangle Seen Over Dudley

This report details numerous sightings of a huge orange triangle with three lights over Wednesfield and Dudley on November 28, 2007. The object was seen by scores of people and reported to UFO Research Midlands (UFORM). Witnesses described it as weird, with no noise but lights close together. One man filmed over 30 seconds of footage. Another sighting on the same date involved an object traveling from East (Birmingham) towards Stourbridge/Redditch West, described as taking 4-6 minutes to travel from horizon to horizon, with no noise, but followed by loud military jet noise. A commercial airliner passed underneath the object.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue of OVNI revolve around official investigations into UFO phenomena, witness testimonies from credible sources (pilots, military personnel, government officials), and the ongoing debate about government transparency and potential cover-ups. The magazine appears to advocate for a serious, discerning approach to UFO research, as suggested by its subtitle 'The Journal for the discerning researcher.' The editorial stance seems to be one of presenting evidence and accounts from those involved in official capacities, suggesting a belief in the reality and significance of the phenomenon, while also acknowledging the need for rigorous investigation and the release of previously classified information. The inclusion of historical cases alongside recent events and the focus on official documents and testimonies underscore this approach.

Title: OVNI
Issue: 10
Volume: 10
Date: November 2007
Publisher: A. F. U.
Country: Sweden
Language: English

This issue of OVNI magazine, dated November 2007, focuses on various UFO and UAP (Unidentified Aerial Phenomena) sightings and related events. The cover prominently features 'Strange lights over Daventry Town Northamptonshire' from early November 2007.

Strange Lights Over Daventry Town Northamptonshire (November 2nd-3rd & 9th-10th, 2007)

The issue begins with a detailed account from Helen of Daventry, describing a phenomenon witnessed by her friends and herself. On November 9th, while traveling towards Daventry, friends Mary and her husband observed a cluster of lights. Initially dismissed as fireworks, the same phenomenon was seen again on their return journey to Daventry as a mass of swirling strange lights hovering above the ground. The lights then moved and became stationary over a sports field on the industrial estate, remaining visible for nearly two hours. Mary reported seeing six or eight objects among the swirling lights and felt a sense of calmness. The lights later moved over the town, appearing stationary above Helen's home.

The following evening, November 10th, Helen was guided to check her messages and found one from her friends. She realized that unusual lights she had noticed earlier that evening on the eastern side of Borough Hill might be related. She initially considered them to be lamps from rabbit hunters but dismissed this due to their movement. She also ruled out the 'Northern Lights' as they are not typically visible in the area. Annoyed at being alone, she wished she had driven to Borough Hill for a better view but continued home due to safety and lateness.

Another Huge Object - Stourbridge, U.K. (December 13, 2007)

This report details a sighting near Stourbridge, England, from December 13, 2007. A witness, Nicola S, and her husband observed a 'HUGE' low-flying, slow-moving object traveling at approximately 40 miles per hour. The object was described as having two small lights trailing it on either side. The witness questioned if there was any information circulating about such sightings.

UFO Light Photographed Over Derby (January 1st, 2008)

C.J. Harris submitted a report with a photograph of a UFO light taken over Derby on January 1st, 2008, at 00:15 am. The object was seen in Spencer Street, Alvaston, moving towards London Road. There was no sound, and the object diminished and then reappeared near the end of the clip.

Prince Edward Island (CBC) (Boxing Day, 2007)

A report from Prince Edward Island, Canada, describes a 'dark spiral' descending from the clouds for over half an hour on Boxing Day 2007. Marie Ford-Quigley and her husband filmed the event, but neither Environment Canada nor the Transportation Safety Board could identify it. The best explanation offered was that it might have been fuel from an aircraft.

PRA Meeting 27th November 2007: 'The Sheffield Incident'

This section covers a presentation by Andrew Johnson, a Physicist and lecturer, on 'The Sheffield Incident.' The talk presented evidence supporting the theory that a military (RAF) interception aircraft had contact with a huge extra-terrestrial 'Flying Triangle' near Sheffield. Max Burns, the primary investigator since March 24th, 1997, believes the military interception resulted in the loss of an RAF Tornado F3 interceptor and its pilot. Johnson also disclosed details of Burns' investigation into the alleged aircraft crash and efforts to discredit the report. Police records and first-hand witness reports of a large dark UFO seen before the RAF aircraft's arrival were also mentioned.

New Oriental Space Shots: China Publishes First Photos Of The Moon (November 26, 2007)

This section includes images from China's 'Change 1' Lunar Probe, published on November 26, 2007. It also features a still image from a video taken by the Japanese Kaguya Explorer on November 7, 2007, showing the Moon's surface near Earth's South Pole, with the Australian and Asian Continents visible.

Tale Enders

This section provides brief updates and reports:

• Southampton UFO Group Call It A Day! (SUFOG): The group has ceased operations due to personal family health problems and the loss of its leader Steve Gerrard's father.
• UFOs at 55000ft Over Lincolnshire (November 20, 2007): A conversation in a pub revealed that a pilot flying a new euro fighter at 55,000 ft encountered a set of lights directly in front. Air traffic control reported no other aircraft at that height, and the lights disappeared quickly.
• Boxing Day Lights Over Farnborough, Hants. (December 26, 2007): Two bright orbs were observed moving from west to east. Footage was captured and uploaded to YouTube, but air traffic control radars did not detect any unauthorized air traffic.
• Mansfield (Notts.) UFO Report (December 24, 2007): A large white bright light appeared on the eastern horizon, shot out of a cloud at high speed, and disappeared into another cloud to the south.
• Northern Lights Over Yellowknife, Canada: An excellent photograph of the 'Northern Lights' is presented, with an explanation that they are caused by high-energy particles from the Sun interacting with Earth's magnetic field.

The Next PRA Meeting

The next PRA meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, January 29th, at 8 pm at the Royal British Legion, Allenton, Derby. It will feature a presentation by Physicist Andrew Johnson on 'Life Signs on Mars,' along with UFO news and a book raffle.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are UFO and UAP sightings, with a focus on eyewitness accounts, photographic and video evidence, and potential military involvement. The magazine appears to present these reports without explicit endorsement but provides a platform for their dissemination. The editorial stance, as indicated by the disclaimer, is that the articles and opinions printed do not necessarily reflect the views of the PRA (the organization behind OVNI magazine).