OVNI - 2013 03 - March-April

Magazine Overview

Title: OVNI
Issue: March/April 2013
Publisher: JOURNAL OF THE PHENOMENON RESEARCH ASSOCIATION
Country: United Kingdom
Date: March/April 2013

This issue of OVNI, 'The Journal for the discerning researcher', delves into a variety of unexplained phenomena, UFO sightings, and anomalous events from late 2012 and early 2013.

The Russian Meteor Explosion: Feb. 15th, 2012

The issue opens with a report on the dramatic meteor explosion over Chelyabinsk, Russia, on February 15th, 2013. The event caused shockwaves that shattered windows and injured onlookers. Coincidentally, this occurred on the same day that asteroid 2012 DA14 made a record-setting close approach to Earth. However, NASA stated that the two events were unrelated due to different trajectories, labeling it a 'cosmic coincidence'.

Alien Slime Found at Somerset Nature Reserve after Meteor Strike

Following the Russian meteor event, experts are examining a mysterious, translucent goo discovered in the Ham Wall nature reserve in Somerset, UK. This substance, resembling 'something living', has baffled nature lovers and site managers. Theories about its origin range from 'crystallised brain fungus' to the remains of frogs. Local folklore suggests such substances appear in the wake of meteor showers, with historical records dating back to the 14th century referring to it as 'star jelly', 'astral jelly', or 'astromyxin'. Tony Whitehead, a spokesman for the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB), expressed fascination with the ongoing mystery.

UFO Witnessed Over Derby By Experienced Witness On 12th-13th January 2013

Veteran UFO experiencer Tom Culleton reported seeing a large, illuminated, structured craft over Derby on the night of January 12th-13th, 2013. The object was described as having a 'whitish' round light at the front and numerous coloured lights (Purple, Red, Yellow) in a diamond shape at the rear. It was observed to be silent and moved away towards the Alvaston area. A subsequent report from Woodville, Derbyshire, on January 13th described a 'grey square' with an orange light.

A POSTAL DRIVERS SHOCKING JOURNEY

Tom Culleton recounts a UFO experience from May 1st, 1996, when he was a postal driver. While driving on the A50 near Burton-on-Trent, he saw a bright light descending towards him. The object, described as very large and greyish with bright lights and a green rear light, resembled a U.S. Space Shuttle. It crossed Bretby lane slowly and silently before disappearing behind houses. Culleton estimated its size and proximity, emphasizing it was too large to have landed on a football ground.

Tom's New Revelation (January 2013)

Culleton also shared a previously undisclosed experience from May 1996. While working at the Burton on Trent Post Office sorting office, he received a mysterious phone call predicting a sighting the following Tuesday at 4:15 am. The following week, during his night shift, he witnessed a 'beautiful craft, glowing all the colours of the rainbow', descend through the clouds, pause, and then shoot back up at phenomenal speed. The encounter was silent, and no further calls were received. Culleton stands by his account, stating he would not deny it even for a large sum of money.

The Troggs singer Reg Presley dies aged 71

The magazine notes the passing of Reg Presley, the singer of The Troggs, who died on February 5th, 2013. Presley was known for his eccentric pursuit of proof of alien contact, using royalties from the Wet, Wet, Wet recording of 'Love Is All Around' for his hobby. He claimed to have obtained footage of a metallic disc near crops and wrote a book titled 'Wild Things They Don't Tell Us'. He also had a remarkable experience in June 1974 where he saw a news report about the Flixborough fire before it happened, questioning the nature of broadcast signals. The magazine extends sympathy to his family and friends.

Scientists unveil new detectors in race to save Earth from next asteroid

Science editor Robin McKie reports on the immediate response from astronomers to the near-miss events of February 15th, 2013. Plans are underway to create advanced detection systems to warn of incoming asteroids and meteoroids. Projects backed by NASA and private space contractors aim to pinpoint smaller, potentially devastating objects, allowing for evacuations. Deep Space Industries plans to launch spacecraft for asteroid surveying and monitoring, while the University of Hawaii has proposed the Atlas system, a network of telescopes for early warning.

An Interesting 'Flying Triangle' Abduction Case From Our Archives!

This section details an alleged abduction case from July 3rd, 1996, in Bilton, North Yorkshire. Miss MF (32) reported seeing a large, black triangular craft with white lights at each corner. A beam of blue light then enveloped her, and she felt herself being transported upwards rapidly. She described being in a bright white building with a strange smell and encountering small beings with large black eyes and no other facial features. A taller alien seemed to be in charge. She experienced a feeling of euphoria and peace. Upon waking, she was back in the field, her watch had stopped, and she had a rash on her arm. Her dogs reacted fearfully upon her return home, and she suffered from headaches and nosebleeds. Omar Fowler comments that the details align with known features of 'Flying Triangle' (FT) reports and typical alien descriptions.

The Baltic Sea Mystery Deepens

Member Dennis Asberg expresses strong conviction about a unique object found by Swedish treasure hunters in May 2011 in the Baltic Sea. The object is described as a disc with a circular plate-like exterior, 180 meters in circumference, and a mushroom shape with a pillar and dome, rising 12 meters above the seabed. It features straight lines, angles, and formations resembling passageways and staircases. Stone circles, like 'fireplaces', are also noted. The 'Ocean X' team obtained pictures of soot-covered rocks encircling an egg-shaped hole. A second anomaly, resembling a 'gothic church window' and the 'Millennium Falcon', was also detected.

THAT LOOKS FAMILIAR!

This section briefly mentions a sighting of a triangular object with three bright lights and five red blinking lights in Murrieta, California, on February 14th, 2013, attributed to 'Fliers Files #8—2013'. It also references a drawing of 'THE 'HULL FT'' from 7-10-1997.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue of OVNI are UFO sightings, meteor events, unexplained phenomena, and potential extraterrestrial contact. The magazine maintains a stance of serious investigation into these subjects, presenting witness accounts, expert analysis, and historical context. There is a clear interest in documenting and understanding anomalous events, from celestial occurrences to alleged encounters and mysterious objects.

This issue of OVNI magazine, dated July 10, 2012, and covering pages 10-14, features a prominent report on a "GIGANTIC FLYING TRIANGLE CRAFT SEEN OVER HULL 7TH OCTOBER 1997." The magazine also includes articles on DNA research, UFO activity in New Zealand, a Mars rover discovery, and a mystery involving dead sea creatures in Peru.

GIGANTIC FLYING TRIANGLE CRAFT SEEN OVER HULL 7TH OCTOBER 1997

The primary article details an encounter by a witness, referred to as GP, an engineer living in Hull, UK, on October 7, 1997. While adjusting security lights with his wife, GP observed five red streaks of light forming in the sky, which then began clicking out. Subsequently, he saw "fiery red lights" which he initially mistook for helicopters but realized were much larger. He then observed an orange glow, identifying the object as a "huge craft" with a triangular shape. The craft was moving "blunt side forward at about 30mph" and was described as "enormous." It stopped, turned, and corrected itself multiple times. After looking down briefly, GP looked up to find the craft had vanished. Upon looking around, he then observed what he described as a "rib-cage and two giant circles underneath it and there was like a tail on the end of it." This object was "right above us and it was gigantic." He noted that the craft was "absolutely silent, no noise, no wind." He estimated its size to be large enough to fit three 747 Jumbo jets wing-tip to wing-tip across the middle. The craft eventually moved off towards the Bridlington and Filey area. The witness later measured the distance between two points he identified as the craft's ends, determining it to be seven tenths of a mile.

DNA Research:

This section discusses Professor Bryan Sykes of the University of Oxford's research on human genetics, particularly his study of American genetics. Sykes noted that the US population shows DNA convergence from multiple continents, including European genes in some African Americans. His research on the "Seven Daughters of Eve" revealed that most Europeans inherited mitochondrial DNA from one of seven ancient women. He also mentioned that Genghis Khan's Y chromosome is widespread in Asia and warned about the potential degeneration of the Y chromosome leading to male extinction. Sykes is currently conducting DNA testing on suspected Yeti and Bigfoot hair samples, with some results indicating bear DNA, and he aims to place any unknown species on the evolutionary tree, suggesting that Bigfoot and Yeti might be "small relic populations of other human species."

Crick's Nobel Prize

This article reports that Francis Crick's Nobel Prize medal and diploma, awarded in 1962 for his work on DNA's double helix alongside James Watson and Maurice Wilkins, are being put up for auction. The family decided to sell the memorabilia to make it available to someone who could display it and inspire future scientists. The initial bid is $500,000, with estimates reaching up to $5 million.

New Zealand Hot Spot for UFO Activity

Suzanne Hansen, director for Ufocus NZ research, reported a significant increase in UFO/UAP sightings in Northland, New Zealand, in 2012. She noted a rise in sightings of actual objects, not just lights, and instances involving entities. While Terry Hickey of the Northland Astronomical Society suggested conventional explanations, Hansen stated that specific objects have been described by scientists, pilots, and police. One "top scientist" reported seeing an object land that was "definitely not an aircraft." Some reports are being withheld pending corroboration. Many individuals who were previously skeptics have changed their perspectives after experiencing unexplained sightings. Photos and video footage are being examined by overseas analysts.

U.S.A. Missouri FT Sighting

An Assistant State Director for MUFON Missouri reported a sighting on July 1, 2012, in Independence, Missouri. While at a birthday party, he and 17 others observed a triangular object moving northwest with three bright white lights pointing downward and a flashing red light in the center. It was flying at approximately 500 feet and appeared to be golf ball-sized at arm's length.

Mars Rover Spots Metallic 'Arm' Sticking Out Of A Rock (PICTURES)

This article highlights a peculiar discovery by NASA's Curiosity rover on Mars. An image posted on January 30, 2013, shows a 0.5cm metal spoke protruding from a rock, described as looking like a robotic arm. The object is shiny, casts a shadow, and differs from the surrounding rock. Speculation ranges from a rock resistant to erosion to evidence of an "alien death ship." The article also notes that the Curiosity rover has successfully drilled into a rock on Mars for the first time.

TALE ENDERS

COAST TO COAST (USA) February 13, 2013

Author and journalist Jim Marrs discussed theories that human civilization originated from ETs and that advanced civilizations have inhabited Earth for a long time. He suggested that mainstream institutions hide this heritage and connected "ancient aliens" with a wealthy elite group who may be descended from them. Marrs also discussed government control of secret knowledge, including evidence of giants and advanced civilizations like Gobekli Tepe. He mentioned UFO incidents, including the 1897 Aurora, Texas crash, and theorized that UFOs use energy fields that nullify gravity and time, explaining missing time phenomena.

STRANGE BANGS

Reports of strange booms and flashes of light have been witnessed in Warwick and Providence, Rhode Island, and Somerset, Massachusetts. Similar phenomena were reported across the United States in January 2013, including repeating booms and bright flashes in Utah. Two Cedar Hill residents reported seeing an eerie, silent triangle pattern of pumpkin-orange lights on two occasions, accompanied by loud rumblings and booms.

MYSTERY over dozens of dead sea creatures washed up in Peru.

Nearly 100 dead sea creatures and birds, including sea turtles, sea lions, sharks, and dolphins, were found washed up on a Peruvian coastline. Experts are investigating the cause of death, with some creatures sprayed with paint as part of the investigation. Jaime De La Cruz, an engineer at Peru's Ocean Institute, stated that details of the cause of death were expected.

NEXT PRA MEETING

The next PRA meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, March 26th, at the Royal British Legion, Allenton, Derby. The meeting will feature a DVD of an interview with Dr Judy Wood on 9/11 research. Non-members are welcome, with a £2 entry fee and a free UFO book raffle.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue of OVNI magazine are UFO sightings and encounters, the potential for extraterrestrial influence on human history and genetics, and unexplained phenomena. The magazine presents witness accounts, scientific research (both mainstream and fringe), and reports on mysterious events from around the world. The editorial stance appears to be open to investigating and reporting on these phenomena, providing a platform for diverse perspectives and evidence, while also acknowledging the need for corroboration and scientific analysis. The inclusion of the disclaimer "Articles and opinions printed in the OVNI do not necessarily reflect the views of the PRA" suggests a commitment to presenting a range of views within the UFO and paranormal community.