OVNI - 2014 03 - March-April

Magazine Overview

Title: OVNI
Issue: March/April 2014
Publisher: Journal of the Phenomenon Research Association
Country of Publication: UK
Price: £4 UK: 5 Euros incl. pp

This issue of OVNI, 'The Journal for the discerning researcher', focuses on a variety of phenomena including near-Earth objects, UFO sightings, and advanced technological concepts. The cover features line drawings of various unidentified flying objects and a stylized human figure, with the prominent title 'OVNI' and the issue date.

Earth Misses Disaster—By Just 2.1 Million Miles!

This article, by Heather Saul, reports on the asteroid 2000 EM26, approximately 270 meters in diameter, which passed Earth at a distance of 2.1 million miles. The event was observed via live video stream by the Slooh Space Camera. The article also references the Chelyabinsk meteor event from the previous year, which injured over 1,200 people. It is noted that 10731 Near-Earth Objects have been discovered to date.

News about the Asteroid Redirection Mission ‘ARM’ (NASA)

The article details NASA's development of the Asteroid Redirection Mission (ARM), which aims to identify, capture, and redirect asteroids. Two concepts are being developed: capturing an entire asteroid or retrieving a large boulder from one. Astronauts aboard an Orion spacecraft would then study the redirected mass near the Moon. The issue also mentions the discovery of a potentially hazardous asteroid, 2013 YP139, by NASA's NEOWISE and confirmed by the Spacewatch telescope. This asteroid is estimated to be 650 meters in diameter and is described as extremely dark.

Mystery Fireball Caught Falling to Earth in the Skies Over Vermont (USA)

Authored by Ashley Collman, this piece details an event captured by Bruce York in South Paris, Maine. While driving, York saw a bright flame resembling a fireball and recorded about two and a half minutes of footage. The video gained significant attention online. Edward Gleason, a staff astronomer, suggested it was most likely 'space junk' or a satellite breaking up.

PRA 'SKYCAMERA' Captures Glowing 'FT' Over Derby 5th March 01.59 HRS.

This report describes an incident captured by the PRA Skycamera in Derby, UK. The camera recorded a glowing triangular object that appeared to be changing course and speed, leaving no trail, which is noted as an indicator it was not falling space debris or a meteorite. The camera operator, 'Paul', recounts seeing a faint shape that did not trigger the system but was caught on manual record, describing it as a 'definite UFO' but barely discernible.

Ukraine UFO Top Secret US Military 'Sky Dreadnought'

This article, based on reports from 'Before It's News' and TRN (Turner Radio Network), identifies a previously 'unidentified' object over Ukraine as a secret US military asset named the 'Sky Dreadnought'. It is described as the most advanced military weapon system, a long, cigar-shaped craft nearly 3,000 feet long, that flies using gravity manipulation. It is said to be undetectable by radar, capable of speeds over 10,000 mph, and can stop and hover silently. The craft manipulates gravity itself, negating gravitational effects on its occupants.

Melanie Cunningham's Encounters

This section revisits an encounter reported by Melanie Cunningham, a long-time PRA member. She describes seeing a figure, the height and size of an average man, dressed in an 'astronauts outfit', materialize on her path outside her house in Belper, Derbyshire, between 1995-2001. The figure was described as black, grey, or white, with a round helmet and visor, and no face visible. The experience lasted about two seconds before the figure 'blinked off'. Cunningham also recounts experiencing 'warning' type events, including horrible 'scratching' noises on her front door glass when discussing UFO sightings on the phone.

Stonehenge at Night

A photograph of Stonehenge at night is included, showing a meteorite passing overhead with a greenish hue and an illuminated trail. The source is credited to Jan Delgado.

UFO Reportedly Falls Out of the Skies Over England

This report from 'Before It's News' details a sunset picture taken in Gloucester, UK, by Sarah-Jane Stanley, which appears to capture an unidentified falling object. Stanley described the object as spinning, glowing, and shaped like a claw. Meteorologists at the Met Office stated it was not weather-related. The OVNI editors comment that while the headline is correct in that the object is unidentified, many 'falling bodies' are now seen due to satellite debris and jettisoned garbage from the International Space Station burning up in the atmosphere.

UFO Sightings at Marlborough, Wilts.

This brief report, based on information from 'Busty Taylor', describes numerous UFO reports concerning unusual 'Lights In The Sky' (LITS) over Wiltshire on March 1st. Witnesses observed a 'blue light' that remained stationary, moved erratically, and then faded.

UFO Lights Widely Reported Over Tauranga Harbour (N.Z.)

This section, sourced from the Tauranga UFO & Paranormal Society, details multiple sightings of a hovering, fast-moving object with flashing, color-changing lights over Tauranga Harbour, New Zealand, over the past year. One witness, a kayaker, encountered a silent craft with a white light changing from red to blue. Another incident involved fishermen who nearly collided with an object that flew away at speed. The object was described as approximately four meters in diameter and 2.5 meters in height, hovering 4.5 meters off the water. The witness, known as Teve, noted the intense light and the object's incredible acceleration. Another report mentions a woman named Lynn observing a similar flashing object.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue of OVNI are UFO sightings, unexplained aerial phenomena, and astronomical events like asteroid flybys. The magazine presents a range of accounts, from scientific observations of asteroids and NASA's space missions to eyewitness testimonies of UFOs and unusual lights. The editorial stance appears to be one of open inquiry into these phenomena, presenting reports and witness accounts for the reader's consideration, while also offering scientific explanations for some events, such as space debris. The inclusion of the 'OVNI Editors Comment' on the Gloucester sighting suggests a pragmatic approach, acknowledging the possibility of mundane explanations alongside the unexplained.

This issue of OVNI, dated February 04, 2014, focuses on several intriguing and often controversial topics, including the existence of ancient giants in America, evidence of ancient nuclear warfare in India, and the development of advanced unmanned aerial systems, alongside a documentary exploring UFOs and alleged NATO involvement in human mutilation cover-ups.

Ancient Giants in America

Richard Dewhurst, a writer and editor for the History Channel, discussed his research suggesting that North America was once visited by an advanced race of giants. He cited numerous reports from reputable 19th-century newspapers detailing the discovery of 7 to 12 ft. tall skeletons. Dewhurst mentioned finds in New York State, including a cemetery in Cayuga with around 200 giants measuring 7 to 9ft tall. He also connected these giants to the Mound Builders culture and referenced Native American lore about driving giants into caves at Lovelock, where skeletons 6 to 8 ft. in height were found buried under bat guano. Dewhurst concluded that these giants were a prehistoric, sea-faring people, possibly akin to Cro-Magnons. The article includes a scanned 1940 San Antonio Express article about a giant skull unearthed near Victoria, Texas, described as the largest human skull ever found, alongside a normal-sized skull and other human bones. Another image shows giant skulls found in Spirit Cave, Nevada.

Ancient City Found in India, Irradiated from Atomic Blast

This section reports on the discovery of an ancient city in Rajasthan, India, near Jodhpur, which is still highly radioactive. Scientists are investigating the site, which is covered by a heavy layer of radioactive ash. Evidence suggests the city was destroyed by an atomic blast thousands of years ago, possibly between 8,000 and 12,000 years ago, resulting in the deaths of an estimated half-million people. The nuclear bomb used is estimated to have been similar in size to those dropped on Japan in 1945. The Mahabharata is cited as describing a catastrophic blast with an incandescent column of smoke and flame, an unknown weapon, and an 'iron thunderbolt' that reduced an entire race to ashes. Descriptions include unrecognizable burned corpses, hair and nails falling out, broken pottery, and birds turning white, with foodstuffs becoming infected. Soldiers reportedly threw themselves into the river to escape the fire.

Historian Kisari Mohan Ganguli notes that Indian sacred writings contain descriptions that sound like an atomic blast, referencing fighting sky chariots and final weapons. An ancient battle described in the Drona Parva of the Mahabharata details explosions that decimate armies and carry away warriors, steeds, and elephants like dry leaves. Instead of mushroom clouds, the texts describe perpendicular explosions with billowing smoke. The contamination of food and hair falling out are also mentioned.

Archeologist Francis Taylor suggests that etchings in nearby temples translate to prayers for deliverance from a 'great light' coming to destroy the city, implying a civilization with nuclear technology predating modern times. The radioactive ash lends credibility to ancient Indian records of atomic warfare. The investigation, led by Lee Hundley, has halted construction in the area, providing evidence that the Rama empire (ancient India) was devastated by nuclear war. The Indus Valley is now the Thar desert. The effects described, such as hair and nails falling out, are consistent with radioactive poisoning. Excavations in Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro revealed skeletons scattered in the streets, holding hands, as if overcome by an instant, horrible doom. These skeletons are thousands of years old and highly radioactive, some found by Soviet scholars with levels 50 times greater than normal. Other cities in northern India show signs of massive explosions, with one city between the Ganges and Rajmahal mountains having fused walls and foundations, indicating intense heat from an atomic blast or similar weapon. While carbon-dating places the skeletons at 2500 BC, the presence of atomic explosions could make them appear younger. Interestingly, J. Robert Oppenheimer, chief scientist of the Manhattan Project, was familiar with ancient Sanskrit literature and quoted the Bhagavad Gita after the first atomic test: "Now I am become Death, the Destroyer of Worlds." He also stated that vitrified cities found in India, Ireland, Scotland, France, Turkey, and other places could only be explained by an atomic blast.

Spy in Sky Flights to Begin in the UK

This article introduces the British Army's new 'Watchkeeper' unmanned aircraft system (UAS), set to begin flying over UK skies. The Watchkeeper has a 35-foot wingspan and can fly up to 16,000 feet, designed for extended surveillance. It features day and night cameras and a radar sensor for all-condition visibility, relaying real-time images to a ground control station. Tested in West Wales since 2010, it is expected to play a significant role in future military operations. Highly-skilled pilots will fly it in restricted airspace over Salisbury Plain Training Area in Wiltshire. Colonel Mark Thornhill of the 1st Artillery Brigade described the Watchkeeper as a state-of-the-art system that can fly longer, operate from rough strips, and has superior sensors, supporting worldwide operations by providing real-time imagery to ground commanders for better decision-making. The Watchkeeper, developed by Thales UK, is unarmed and has already accumulated 500 hours of flying time.

UFO's and NATO: The Human Mutilation Cover Up

This section previews a documentary titled "Silent Killers" produced by Richplanet in 2009, which investigates animal mutilations in the UK and alleged cover-ups. The documentary examines surgical procedures on animal carcasses, with blood and organs cleanly removed. The phenomenon is linked to UFOs, as strange lights are sometimes witnessed near sites of animal mutilation. The film attempts to address the controversial question of whether humans have also suffered similar attacks. Rumors of human mutilation have circulated in the UFO community, with claims of a military group acquiring corpses. The documentary reportedly features testimony from a black ops soldier employed by a secret NATO 'find and secure' team tasked with locating and protecting sites of human mutilation. The film also claims that NATO possesses advanced knowledge of UFO activity and technology to intercept and immobilize UFOs, with 'find and secure' teams being deployed to locations before UFO activity occurs. The next PRA meeting will feature a presentation of Richard D. Hall's DVD film, 'UFO's and NATO-The Human Mutilation Cover-Up,' along with UFO news and a book raffle. A £2 contribution is requested for non-members.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The issue consistently explores themes of unexplained phenomena, ancient mysteries, and potential government or organizational cover-ups. The articles present evidence and theories that challenge conventional historical and scientific narratives, suggesting advanced ancient civilizations, extraterrestrial involvement, and the suppression of information. The editorial stance appears to be one of open inquiry into these fringe topics, presenting information from researchers, historians, and documentary filmmakers who investigate these claims.