OVNI - 2011 11 - November-December

Magazine Overview

Title: OVNI
Issue: Nov./Dec. 2011
Publisher: JOURNAL OF THE PHENOMENON RESEARCH ASSOCIATION
Country: UK
Price: £3 UK: EU:5 Euros

This issue of OVNI, 'The Journal for the discerning researcher,' delves into various aspects of UFO phenomena, featuring reports, investigations, and personal accounts. The cover art depicts a stylized human figure, geometric patterns, and various flying saucer designs, setting a tone of mystery and exploration.

The PRA Hosts Guest Visitors from the Largest UFO Library/Archives in the World!

This article details the visit of Clas Svahn and Hakan Ekstrand from 'AFU-Sverige,' the largest UFO archive in the world, to the Phenomenon Research Association (PRA) in the UK. The Swedish visitors, who work with a team of nine people funded by private sponsorship and the Swedish Government, were in the UK to find old UFO records and elusive material, including tape recordings of past BUFORA meetings and Crop Circle data. Their interests extend beyond basic 'Flying Saucer' collections. The PRA expresses concern that valuable research material may be lost when researchers pass away. AFU-Sverige offers hard disc copies of their processed material to originators. The archive is so extensive that material is sometimes collected by lorry from Sweden. The article lists several prominent UFO researchers and figures in the UK whom Svahn and Ekstrand met during their visit (September 22-28, 2011), including John Rimmer, Dennis Plunket, Frances Copeland, Matt Lyons, Wendy Grossman, Ian Ridpath, Dr. David Clarke, Joe McGonaglr, Janet and Colin Bord, Steven Gerrard, Paul Fuller, Bob Rickard, and Hilary Evans. The article is accompanied by photos of Omar Fowler with Clas Svahn and a typical scene in the AFU Archives.

Colin Andrews Rattles Obama's Cage!

This section presents an official response from the White House to a petition asking the Obama Administration to acknowledge an extraterrestrial presence on Earth. The response, attributed to Phil Larson of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, states that the U.S. government has no evidence of extraterrestrial life or contact. However, it acknowledges that the subject is discussed and that projects like SETI (Search for ExtraTerrestrial Intelligence), NASA's Kepler Mission (searching for Earth-like planets), and the Mars Science Laboratory (Curiosity rover) are working to understand if life exists off Earth. The response concludes that while statistical odds suggest life may exist elsewhere, the odds of contact are extremely small, and there is no credible evidence of extraterrestrial presence on Earth. It also provides links to these projects and encourages readers to sign up for White House updates.

What a Scoop!

This article from the Derby Telegraph reports on the Phenomenon Research Association's success in capturing photographic evidence of the UARS satellite as it fell back to Earth. The PRA's 'Skycamera,' operating 24/7, recorded parts of the NASA retrograde falling satellite as it passed over Derby. The article quotes Omar Fowler, the PRA's group leader, who described the camera capturing the blue glow of the falling pieces, indicating they were metal burning up, unlike the green glow of meteorites. He noted that the satellite entered the atmosphere over the Pacific Ocean. UARS, launched in 1991, was NASA's largest spacecraft to tumble out of orbit uncontrolled in 32 years and was decommissioned in 2005.

More UFO Reports from Leighton Buzzard

This section compiles several UFO sighting reports. One report from 'Christine' describes a bright orange light, larger than aircraft lights, flying at considerable speed over Leighton Buzzard on September 9th, appearing triangular with rounded corners and several bright orange lights. Another report from Harvey Fryer details seeing a low-flying grey military plane (Hercules-type) over Leighton on September 19th. The section also includes a report from Norwich detailing two formations of UFOs observed on April 30, 2011: one group of three lights in a V-pattern and a second group of six lights in a pyramid shape, all moving westwards. The witness, familiar with aircraft, noted the aggressive movement of one of the lights, which was unlike conventional aircraft. The report is attributed to Billy Booth.

Do Flying Triangles Have Underwater Bases?

This article, extracted from 'FILERS FILES #43 Oct. 2011,' discusses numerous sightings of Flying Triangle (FT) UFOs. It begins with an account from Omar Fowler about a 1980 Flying Triangle sighting over Missouri and Kansas, involving a craft described as 'as big as a football field' that appeared to drop satellites. The article notes that Flying Triangular craft were reported worldwide within a decade. It mentions sightings in Arizona (boomerang-shaped craft), New York State and Connecticut (V-shaped craft), and the 'Belgian Flap' of 1989/90, where the SOBEPS Group cooperated with the Belgian Air Force, even leading to F-16 interceptors attempting to intercept the craft. The article details a 1993 sighting over Bakewell, Derbyshire, of a large black craft with lights. It also reports on a 1995 incident where a British Airways Boeing 737 was buzzed by a glowing triangular craft near Manchester Airport, followed by 52 Flying Triangle incidents in and around Derby between December 1994 and May 1995. Statistics from the Project FT database indicate a high number of FT reports observed over Nuclear Power Stations between 1995 and 1997. The Essex UFO Research Group reported FT craft entering and leaving the sea off the East coast near Lowestoft, with 25 reports of lights seen under the sea, raising the question of undersea bases. The article connects this to Larry Warren and Peter Robbins' book 'Left at East Gate,' which discusses the Rendlesham Forest incident and a subsequent encounter in an underground complex under Woodbridge base. This complex, allegedly built in the 1940s and extended during the Cold War, is said to have tunnels leading to the North Sea, potentially controlled by aliens who also operate the Flying Triangles. The editor's note suggests that Flying Triangles are frequently observed near water bodies and power stations, possibly hiding underwater and capturing electrical power.

Alien Visitors on Earth?

Written by Omar Fowler, this article addresses the possibility of aliens intermingling with humans on Earth. It recounts an investigation into an event from May 1974 in Farnborough, Hampshire, involving a man named Wally Churn. Churn reported an encounter with a stranger who claimed to be from the 'saucer people.' The stranger's face was described as round with almost no chin, his eyes were greeny with no pupils, and he had small, cold hands. Churn also experienced 'pins and needles' and a red spot on his thumb after the encounter. He expressed a desire to understand why this encounter happened. The article includes a picture of Wally Churn and an impression of the alien-like figure.

What the Aliens Told the Equerry About Prince Philip

This article, reprinted from The Sunday Times (November 2, 1997), details an alleged 'contact' incident involving Squadron Leader Peter Horsley, equerry to Prince Philip. Horsley reported meeting an interstellar emissary named Janus in 1954. Janus allegedly briefed Horsley on Prince Philip's importance in relation to 'galactic harmony' due to his vision and belief in the relationship between man and nature. The conversation also touched upon interstellar travel, the concept of a 'Great Force' as a universal spiritual entity, and the possibility of a universe teeming with life. Horsley documented the encounter in a report to his superiors, but its reception is unknown. He later reflected on the experience, finding intellectual peace with the concept of God as a universal spiritual force. Horsley did not pass on the 'extra-terrestrial invitation' to Prince Philip. The article also briefly mentions Timothy Good's own 'contact' experience in the USA.

Witness with Family History of Alien Encounters

Authored by Billy Booth, this report presents the story of a reader whose family has experienced UFO sightings and alien abductions since 1958, involving four sons. The family relocated from Two Rocks, Western Australia, due to the intensity of these experiences, including repeated abductions of the reader and two of his sons. After moving, a strange craft was witnessed hovering near their new home. The youngest son reported seeing 'spiky balls of light' and identified them by different names. The article describes a very bright light emanating from his room and a large, glowing sphere witnessed by the 16-year-old son. The son also reported seeing a 'scary looking being' looking at him from his window, causing intense fear. The report mentions that more details are available through the Wikileaks community.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

Recurring themes in this issue include the investigation and documentation of UFO sightings and encounters, the potential for extraterrestrial life and contact, and the role of organizations like the PRA and AFU-Sverige in collecting and disseminating information. There is a consistent focus on 'Flying Triangles' and their potential connection to underwater bases and military installations. The magazine also explores personal accounts of alien encounters and the broader implications for humanity's place in the universe. The editorial stance appears to be one of open inquiry and serious consideration of UFO phenomena, encouraging readers to share their experiences and contributing to a growing body of research. The inclusion of reports from various sources, including newspapers and personal testimonies, highlights a commitment to exploring diverse aspects of the subject.

This issue of OVNI, dated November 2011, focuses on a variety of unexplained phenomena, including a strange object captured on television during an NFL game, historical perspectives on UFOs involving Albert Einstein, and updates on space exploration and other unusual sightings.

UFO at NFL Game: (USA)

The lead story details a remarkable three-frame video sequence captured by NBC cameras during an NFL game in New Orleans on October 23, 2011. The footage shows an illuminated object streaking behind the steeples of the St. Louis Cathedral. While the object was visible for only about one second, frame-by-frame scrutiny revealed a rod-shaped object topped with brightly lit dots. The game itself was notable for a lopsided score of 62-7 between the New Orleans Saints and the Indianapolis Colts, but for UFO aficionados, the skyward anomaly was more significant. The report notes that this is not the first time such rod-shaped objects have been seen and photographed. Independent filmmaker Jose Escamilla, who has collected hundreds of taped examples of these 'rods' from around the world, described them as varying in form, some resembling centipedes with appendages, others without but with lights on top. Skeptics, such as Marc Dantonio, chief video analyst for the Mutual UFO Network, suggest these are merely insects caught in the interlaced video capture, appearing as they fly with a wing beat frequency. However, the article highlights a potential problem for the insect theory: one frame of the New Orleans video shows the mystery object moving behind a cathedral tower, which would be difficult for an insect to do.

Spare a thought for our UFO colleagues in 'The Bay of Plenty: New Zealand'

This section, dated October 22, 2011, is a personal reflection from Ian to Omar regarding an environmental disaster unfolding in the Bay of Plenty, New Zealand. A ship, the Rena, has suffered damage, causing an oil spill and releasing containers into the sea. Ian describes the efforts of volunteers and the community spirit in cleaning up the debris. The ship remains intact despite tears, but the removal of thick oil is slow, and there is concern that the severe list could break the ship in half. Dozens of containers have fallen overboard, posing a risk to other boats. The disaster threatens the local economy, which relies heavily on the summer cruise ship season. Ian attaches news links for updates and notes the association between the PRA and the Tauranga UFO Group in New Zealand, highlighting the beauty of the area now threatened by the disaster.

EINSTEIN AND UFO'S

This article explores the connection between Albert Einstein and UFOs. It references a tape of a broadcaster's lecture from over sixty years ago, suggesting that Einstein and other scientists had expressed concerns about UFOs to President Truman and advised against shooting them down. Einstein reportedly maintained a close relationship with a physicist involved in a CIA UFO study group. A 1952 report in the St. Louis Post Dispatch quotes Einstein replying to a query about UFOs by evangelist Louis Gardner, stating, "These people have seen something. What it is I do not know and I am not curious to know." The article suggests Einstein feared a war-like reaction to the unknown craft. The editor's note mentions Timothy Good's assertion that the Air Force was aware of significant military aircraft losses during UFO interceptions. General Benjamin Chidlaw is quoted from 1953 stating, "We have stack of reports of flying saucers. We take them seriously, when you consider we have lost many men and planes trying to intercept them." Leonard Stringfield, a former Air Force intelligence officer, is cited as being told that the Air Force was losing about a plane a day to UFOs. Statistics from the US Defense Department for 1952-1956 show 18,662 major accidents of military aircraft, with 14,302 of these involving jets scrambled to intercept UFOs. Of these, 56.2% were attributed to pilot error, 8.1% to ground-crew failure, 23.4% to equipment failure, and 9.5% (1,773) to unknown factors.

EX-CIA DIRECTOR COMMENTS ON UFO'S

Admiral Roscoe Hillenkoetter, the first director of the CIA, is quoted from a 1959 New York Times article stating, "These UFOs are interplanetary devices systematically observing the earth." He also commented that high-ranking Air Force officers were concerned about UFOs but that official secrecy and ridicule led many citizens to believe they were nonsense. Admiral Hillenkoetter charged that the Air Force had silenced its personnel through a regulation to hide the facts.

'MARS' The Strange Attraction of Gale Crater

This section discusses the upcoming mission of NASA's Curiosity rover (Mars Science Lab), scheduled for launch in late November or early December 2011. After an eight-month journey, Curiosity will land at the foot of a 3-mile high mountain within Gale Crater. Scientists theorize that the crater, 96 miles wide, was filled with sediments over time, and Martian winds carved a mountain in its center. This location is considered ideal for exploring Mars' past due to its thick layers of sedimentary rocks, which may hold clues about its habitability. Data from the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter suggest Mars once had vast lakes and rivers. Matthew Golombek, Mars Exploration Program Landing Site Scientist from JPL, states that Gale Crater and its mountain will chronicle Mars' environmental history.

MARS TRACK SYSTEM & WATER

This part, extracted from Report # 208 dated October 2, 2011, by Joseph P. Skipper, presents an image of Gale Crater. The wide-angle view demonstrates the location of a crater water evidence site just to the right of center. Other craters in the vicinity are also suggested to be water sites, though they are visually compromised by false color and smudge. The image includes labels for 'Bond Crater', 'Hale Crater', 'track system site', and 'water site', with distance and elevation information.

TALE ENDERS

This section presents a collection of brief reports:

• From: COAST TO COAST (USA) : October 22nd: George Noory welcomed researcher Linda Godfrey, who reported on a 'dogman' encounter in Maine where a couple witnessed seven-foot-tall wolf-like creatures walking upright. She also related a sighting at Mount Baldy, Alberta, of an upright walking dogman.
• SOYUZ SUCCESSFULLY RETURNS TO FLIGHT FOR SPACE STATION: The Russian Soyuz rocket successfully launched on October 30 from the Baikonur Cosmodrome, carrying a re-supply ship to the International Space Station, paving the way for human flights to resume in mid-November.
• MICHIGAN TRIANGLE: A witness in Ypsilanti reported seeing a triangle with three red lights on the corners moving silently and skipping across the sky on September 26, 2011.
• ROOSEVELT: A witness reported seeing a gigantic flying low craft with four lights across in a row, about the size of half a football field, moving NW with a low hum on June 22, 2011. The craft had a blinking red light on the bottom. A similar craft was reportedly seen over the turnpike earlier. The case is under investigation by Ken Pfeifer.

NEXT PRA MEETING

An announcement for a meeting of the PRA at the Royal British Legion in Derby on Tuesday, November 29, 2011. The topic is 'Expanding Consciousness, Enlarging Reality. Part 2' by Andrew Johnson, discussing evidence that consciousness does not always reside in the physical body, drawing on near-death experiences. The event includes UFO news and a free UFO book raffle. A £2 contribution is requested from non-members.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue of OVNI are UFO sightings and related phenomena, space exploration, and the broader implications of unexplained events. The magazine presents a range of reports, from contemporary sightings like the NFL game incident to historical accounts involving prominent figures like Albert Einstein. There is a clear interest in presenting evidence and expert opinions, while also acknowledging skeptical viewpoints. The inclusion of the environmental disaster in New Zealand, linked to UFO colleagues, suggests a broader concern for global events and their impact. The editorial stance appears to be one of open inquiry into unexplained phenomena, encouraging readers to consider evidence and different perspectives, while also maintaining a connection to the scientific and investigative communities. The publication also seems to foster a sense of community among those interested in these topics, as evidenced by the meeting announcements and the inclusion of reader reports.