OVNI - 2012 05 - May-June

Magazine Overview

Title: OVNI
Issue: May/June 2012
Publisher: JOURNAL OF THE PHENOMENON RESEARCH ASSOCIATION
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English

This issue of OVNI, 'The Journal for the discerning researcher', presents a collection of UFO sightings and related phenomena from early 2012, alongside a significant account of a psychic premonition and other unusual experiences.

A Shelton Lock (Derby) Mystery

The issue opens with a report from Shelton Lock, Derby, detailing a sighting on March 26, 2012. Local resident 'Sharon' contacted the Phenomenon Research Association (PRA) after observing an object and taking photographs. Despite using a basic camera and noting the twilight conditions, the images were forwarded for analysis. PRA analyst Paul Usher commented that the objects were out of focus and the time might be incorrect, but acknowledged the possibility of local light pollution. He concluded that a firm conclusion was unlikely given the available data. The editor notes 'Sharon's' comment about potentially experiencing 'missing time' while observing the object.

A Costa Encounter In Spain: 8th April 2012

This article, sourced from the Olive Press, details a sighting by Mary Ann Whyte Wood, a British expat on the Costa del Sol. She described a large, gold, cigar-shaped object that hovered for several minutes before disappearing. The incident coincided with the scrambling of three Spanish fighter jets and a helicopter. Wood, a retired company director, expressed her bewilderment, stating she knew what planes and helicopters sounded like and this was different. Her neighbour, Alison Woods, also heard a strange sound. The incident caused panic among local residents, with many calling the Olive Press. An anonymous British reader described the event as terrifying, with strange-looking craft, long and thin with flashing lights, moving slowly before accelerating rapidly. Expat James Harnetty suggested the jets were searching for something. Police in Marbella and Estepona confirmed receiving calls but could not provide explanations. Malaga Airport's operations centre declined to comment, and Gibraltar Airport was unaware of any activity. The Spanish Air Force stated a Eurofighter jet was scrambled to intercept an unidentified plane flying without lights or a flight plan, suggesting it might have been a plane from Morocco carrying drugs, a conclusion met with scepticism by residents due to the operation's cost.

An Astounding Revelation At The PRA Meeting 27 March 2012

This section, written by Omar Fowler, details a presentation by a guest speaker identified only as 'Patricia'. Patricia shared her extensive history of strange encounters and psychic experiences. Fowler first encountered Patricia when investigating a boomerang-shaped object sighting over Ilkeston, Derbyshire, on July 20, 1998. Patricia's husband initially spotted two pulsating white lights and smaller lights on the object's body. Patricia's own experiences began at age 14, involving vivid dreams and sightings of white lights. She claims her children have also been involved in seeing things and having strange dreams, with some shared dream sequences. These dreams began to involve hooded figures and 'Grey' beings, described as tall with white robes and light blonde hair, or the 'Greys' whom she rarely sees. She also recounted an incident where she felt ill after a dream about the 9/11 'Twin Towers' attack, which occurred on the Friday night before the event. Her son confirmed she was very upset and unwell that morning.

The Premonition of 9/11

Patricia elaborated on her premonition dream concerning the 9/11 attacks. She described being in a UFO, overlooking an island with tall buildings, and witnessing beings in long white robes. She felt compelled to watch a 'terrible tragedy' unfold, involving a fireball hitting a tall building, and knew people had died. The aliens, she stated, explained they could not intervene in human actions but would be present to help souls leave their physical bodies. She recalled seeing the figure '3' and not knowing if it represented 3,000 or 30,000 people. Her husband confirmed she was distraught and unwell before the event, and her son stated it scared them all. Patricia had made a note on her calendar for September 8, 2001, reading 'Bad Dream'.

Patricia also described seeing alien figures with shorter light-coloured hair, sitting in a half-circle, during an encounter possibly related to Gorbachev's kidnapping. She recounted other strange home occurrences, including cutlery bending during meals, affecting both her and her son. She also shared an experience involving her deceased friend Doris, whose husband had removed a picture of Doris. Patricia received a dream message from Doris asking for the picture to be returned, which she relayed to the husband, leading to the picture being reinstated. The article concludes by noting Patricia's probable psychic abilities inherited from her grandmother and mother, and highlights the 'OOB' dream meeting with aliens as a sensational revelation, particularly the aliens' stated intention to help souls, suggesting a new concept of inter-dimensional entities interacting with human souls.

Sightings of UFOs in the United States (Filers Files #2012)

This section compiles several recent UFO sightings from the US:

• Roosevelt Lake: On February 17, 2012, witnesses reported seeing a UFO through an infrared camera viewfinder while taking pictures. It was described as a glowing angel.
• Montana Triangle: On March 25, 2012, a pink blob, identified as a lens flare, was captured on camera in Butte. The witness also mentioned seeing a second aerial object in the past three years, suggesting that not all objects are typical discs or triangles.
• New York Aliens of Light: On Christmas Eve 1992, a witness in Cape Vincent saw a large glowing light and an entity described as a tall, masculine human form surrounded by neon light.

Triangle Craft Spotted Flying Over Yorkshire

This report from 'The Sun' (April 20, 2012) discusses the 'Dudley Dorito' UFO, a mysterious triangular craft spotted for the fourth time in five years over Yorkshire. Captured by an amateur cameraman and posted on YouTube, the object glided silently over a forest. The UFO was first sighted in 2007. Eye-witnesses had previously reported black triangles hovering over Halesowen. David Allan reported a triangular object five times larger than an aeroplane in 2010. Minuesh Mistry also saw the 'Dudley Dorito' in the West Midlands. The phenomenon of 'black triangle' UFOs has been dismissed by some as 'supernormal atmospheric plasma phenomenon', a conclusion from Project Condign, a Defence Intelligence Staff study (1997-2000). The editor notes that 'The Sun' newspaper appears unaware of previous 'Flying Triangle' UFO reports and the Belgian FT Wave, and that the PRA investigated numerous 'Flying Triangle' incidents in the Derby area. The article also references abduction accounts.

Massive Triangle UFO Encountered In New Jersey

Written by Billy Booth (USA), this account describes an encounter on August 15, 1983, in Cookstown, New Jersey. While walking dogs, the witness encountered a massive triangular UFO hovering motionless in the air. The air reeked of ozone, and the object seemed partially present. The witness pondered if it was a classified aircraft from nearby McGuire Air Force Base. An intense feeling of 'contempt' washed over him, and his dogs became aggressive. He felt watched as he returned home. Upon returning, he discovered he had been gone for over an hour, though he thought it was only 15 minutes, and his watch had stopped. He also noted no cars passed on the road and no military presence was observed. The witness offers to undergo polygraph testing to validate his statement.

Summer is A'Coming!

This section reports on the first crop circle of the year, located at Hill Barn, near East Kennett, Wiltshire, reported on April 15, 2012. The Crop Circle Connector organisation provided details and photographs, though copyright restrictions limited the extent of the report. The crop appears to be oilseed rape, with stems gently bent. The editor recalls early research in the 1980s that discovered a high-frequency (microwave) presence, disclosed at a conference in Bath in 1993. Professor Y.H. Ohtsuki of Waseda University commented that electromagnetic waves are produced by changing electromagnetic fields. Michael Chorost of Duke University supported the idea that plants are exposed to electro-magnetic force.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

This issue of OVNI consistently explores the unexplained, with a strong focus on UFO sightings and encounters across the UK and US. The magazine appears to adopt a stance of open inquiry, presenting witness accounts and analysis without definitive conclusions, often highlighting the limitations of current understanding. Psychic phenomena and premonitions, particularly when linked to UFOs or extraterrestrial contact, are given significant weight, as seen in the detailed account of Patricia's 9/11 premonition. The publication also touches upon the potential for electromagnetic influences in natural phenomena like crop circles. The editorial team seems to encourage further research and investigation into these complex and often mysterious events, as evidenced by the inclusion of contact details for researchers and organizations.

This issue of OVNI, dated April 2012, focuses on a variety of unexplained phenomena, including UFO sightings, mysterious disappearances, and potential evidence of extraterrestrial life.

Transit of Secret Disc by Trailer Creates Great Interest

The lead story details a highly unusual event on April 5, 2012, near Dayton, USA. A tractor trailer carrying a load covered by a tarp, believed to be a secret disc-shaped object, was observed being escorted by four police vehicles and a black SUV. The witness, a trucker, captured several photographs of the convoy, noting the significant police presence.

The editors' note clarifies that the disc object is understood to be a new type of Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) 'Drone' being developed by the United States Military. The article also briefly mentions that many countries have developed such craft, showing an example of a M22-BUAA from China.

Mysterious Object Fell from Sky and Seen by Trooper & Motorist

This article, an Associated Press report from April 12, 2012, covers an incident in Litchfield, Connecticut. On Tuesday morning, a person driving and a state trooper independently reported seeing a large, green, glowing object falling from the sky. One report placed the object crashing into Bantam Lake, while the other indicated it landed near Bantam or Morris. Firefighters searched the lake but found no debris, and authorities called off the search, leaving the event unsolved.

California Underwater Lights (ie. USOs)

Reported on March 24, 2012, near Pacifica, California, two very large, glowing objects were seen by multiple witnesses in the Pacific Ocean. Appearing as sharp ovals and later identified as disc shapes, they were submerged at an unknown depth. The objects moved with indistinct patterns, not resembling conventional vehicles like submarines. A passing ship reportedly veered away from the objects, possibly to avoid confrontation. The editors comment that such underwater glowing objects, seen moving rapidly, suggest UFO craft possess protective envelopes and independent motive power sources not reliant on conventional engines.

Odd Disappearances

This section features a discussion from the Coast to Coast (USA) Weekend Edition of March 26, 2012, with investigative journalist David Paulides. He discusses a series of unexplained disappearances in U.S. national parks and forests. Paulides highlights that these vanishings are distinct from animal attacks or accidents, often leaving no clues. He details cases where people disappear within minutes, and bone fragments are found, yet their clothes are intact. A bizarre trend is victims traveling vast distances or to physically impossible locations. An example is given of a two-year-old boy who vanished near Umatilla National Forest and was found 12 miles away after 19 hours, having traversed difficult terrain.

Paulides notes that some cases involve tracking dogs leading rescuers to a river, only for the missing person to be found miles away on the other side. He suggests that the DNA of children might be purer than adults, hinting at alien abduction. A common theme is snow or rain following a disappearance, with the victim later found in dry clothes. Some returned individuals recall encounters with wolf-like creatures or bears. Additionally, disappearances at locations with 'devil' in the name are mentioned, suggesting a history of sinister events.

UK/ England Bright Object

This report from West Kennet, UK, describes a sighting on March 30, 2011. The observer saw a bright object moving randomly in a field near Tan Hill. The object appeared to melt from view, possibly plummeting into the ground. The sighting was captured on video.

'It's 99% certain there is life on Mars': Shock finding as scientists re-analyse soil samples from Seventies Viking lander

This article by Rob Waugh discusses a re-analysis of soil samples from the 1976 Viking 1 mission to Mars. Scientists now believe the original experiment was flawed and that Viking 1 did find evidence of extraterrestrial microbes. Mathematical analysis of the samples, considering 'complexity' and the presence of 'perchlorates' (discovered in 2008), suggests strong evidence of microbial life. Researchers from the University of Siena and California's Keck Institute support this interpretation. However, some scientists, like Christopher McKay of Nasa's Ames Research Centre, remain divided, stating that finding organics is not definitive proof of life. Josheph Miller of USC's Keck School of Medicine expressed high confidence, stating, 'I'd say I'm 99 percent sure there's life there.'

The article also mentions upcoming Mars missions: the Mars Science Laboratory rover (Curiosity), scheduled for launch in November, and the ExoMars Trace Gas Orbiter in 2016, which will study atmospheric gases for biological or geological activity.

TALE ENDERS

PRA Meeting 24th April 2012

Ben Holmes, a hypnotherapist trained by Dolores Cannon, gave a presentation on consciousness and the subconscious mind. He also conducted a hypnotic regression demonstration with a colleague. Interviews with abductees are available online.

NEW UFO GROUP IN SHROPSHIRE

Darren Perks has formed a UFO study group called 'UFO Shropshire'. Perks' interest stems from a triangular object sighting in the UK, known as the 'Cosford Incident'. He believes in an alien species called Pleiadians or 'The Nords' and has investigated cases of animals being inexplicably disfigured, including a cow in Llanidloes that appeared to have been lasered.

NEXT PRA MEETING

Details are provided for the next PRA meeting on May 29, 2012, in Derby, UK. Andrew Johnson will present on evidence suggesting the Earth is hollow, exploring geological and geo-science anomalies.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The magazine consistently explores unexplained phenomena, with a focus on UFO sightings, alleged extraterrestrial encounters, and mysterious events. The editorial stance appears to be open to investigating these phenomena, presenting reports from various sources and including expert commentary and witness accounts. There is a clear interest in scientific investigations into extraterrestrial life, as evidenced by the article on Mars, and a willingness to explore more fringe topics like the possibility of a hollow Earth. The magazine also highlights the activities of UFO research groups and individuals dedicated to investigating these subjects.