OVNI - 2014 11 - November-December

Magazine Overview

Title: OVNI
Issue: November/December 2014
Publisher: JOURNAL OF THE PHENOMENON RESEARCH ASSOCIATION
Price: £4 UK: EU:6 Euros
Cover Headline: OVNI

This issue of OVNI, the Journal for the discerning researcher, features a collection of articles on UFO sightings, space exploration, and related phenomena. The cover displays various line drawings of unidentified flying objects and a humanoid figure.

Articles and Reports

Pilot Dies in Crash of Virgin Galactic Rocket Plane

This article details the tragic crash of Virgin Galactic's SpaceShipTwo rocket plane on October 31, 2014, over the Mojave Desert, California. One pilot was killed, and another was seriously injured. Stuart Witt, CEO of the Mojave Air and Space Port, expressed condolences, and George Whitesides, CEO of Virgin Galactic, emphasized the importance of understanding such events for future space exploration. The Federal Aviation Administration and the National Transportation Safety Board are investigating the mishap. Richard Branson has stated his commitment to continuing the project.

Aliens are REAL Reveals Former Area 51 Scientist

This piece features claims made by Dr. Boyd Bushman, a former Area 51 scientist, shortly before his death. He stated that American citizens are actively working on UFOs and trying to understand them. Bushman described aliens as being in two groups: 'wranglers' and 'rustlers.' He characterized the 'wranglers' as friendly and mentioned that some aliens are around 230 years old. He also noted their telepathic abilities and that they wear dungarees. The full documentary is to be shown at a future PRA meeting.

UK/England Flying Man

This section includes two reports. The first, from Newton Abbot, Devon, describes a sighting of a 'flying man' on September 7, 2014, who had a cape but no visible means of flight, jetpack, or wings. The author also recounts earlier sightings of a 'Mothman' in 1993. The second report, titled 'THE FLYING DWARF' from Bramcote, near Nottingham, details a sighting from July 1992 of a 'dwarf-like' figure, dark green in color, with a semi-transparent dome, observed hovering and then moving off Northwest at a slow speed. The figure was described as wearing boots, gloves, a jacket, and trousers, and appeared to be operating controls.

Worldwide UFO Sightings (From Filers Files #45 2014)

This section presents two sighting reports. The first, from Australia, describes an object observed on September 25, 2014, that was spherical, olive/silver, emitted various colors, and appeared to spin and turn. It was visible for two hours and maneuvered at different speeds. The second report, from Jockgrim, Germany, details an object that looked like two turbines without wings, with blue/green shining rear turbines, described as similar to a 'Podracer' from Star Wars.

UFO sightings: Intense white light watches over valley, alien above highway

This article reports on UFO sightings in the San Luis Valley, Colorado, involving an intense white light emitted by a strange, rounded object. Local authorities are reportedly baffled. The report also mentions a former Ultimate Fighting Championship titleholder who witnessed a flying saucer driven by an alien over a highway in New Mexico. Judy Messolin, a resident, notes that documented UFO sightings in the San Luis Valley date back to the 18th century.

China's Lunar Test Spacecraft Takes Incredible Pictures of Earth and Moon Together

This article highlights images captured by China's Chang'e-5 T1 lunar test spacecraft during its flight around the Moon. The images show a unique view of the Moon's far side with Earth in the background, taken by the spacecraft's solar array monitoring camera. The mission, launched on October 23, is a test for the Chang'e-5 lunar probe, aimed at gathering lunar samples.

UFOs in West Virginia

This report details a UFO sighting in southern West Virginia on October 12, 2014, where ten men at a coal plant witnessed four low-flying UFOs, three of which were described as massive, the size of football fields. The objects were silent and flew extremely low. Two weeks prior, a couple in Elkins, West Virginia, reported a massive triangular-shaped UFO that blocked out the stars.

Ancient UFO Discovered On Old Monastery Painting

This article discusses an interesting UFO-like image found in a 14th Century painting on the wall of the Dominican Monastery in Romania. The image is described as similar to other disc-shaped UFOs seen in paintings and coins from the 4th to 17th centuries. The painting also features strange clouds surrounding the object.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue of OVNI are UFO sightings across different geographical locations and time periods, the exploration of space, and the investigation of unexplained phenomena. The magazine appears to present a wide range of reports, from eyewitness accounts of aerial phenomena to historical evidence and scientific endeavors. The editorial stance seems to be one of open inquiry into the nature of UFOs and related mysteries, encouraging readers to consider various possibilities and evidence.

This issue of OVNI magazine, dated October 16, 2014, features a cover story on an astronomer's discovery of potential animal life forms on Mars based on NASA images. Other prominent articles discuss the return of the secret U.S. Air Force space shuttle X-37B after a two-year mission, and the intriguing possibility that ancient pyramids around the world are emitting energy beams.

Astronomer Discovers Animal Life Form on Mars from NASA Images

The lead article details the findings of Scott C. Waring, a UFO researcher and author who has become an honorary astronomer. Waring, who claims affiliation with the United States Air Force at SAC base and owns an ESL School in Taiwan, examined NASA video and images. He reported discovering an "animal life form" that moved from its original positions in different photos, with one instance where it "gone altogether" on the third photo. Waring suggests the entity resembles a Martian turtle, crab, or snail with a rock-like shell, stating, "Now I do not believe a rock is capable of this, therefore this object must have an outer shell and it lives safely inside much like a hermit crab or snail would." He estimated the object's size to be about 1 foot tall, comparing it to the Spirit Rover. The article also mentions that on March 12, 2012, Waring revealed another apparent Extraterrestrial life form from NASA images crawling on the sand with "bunny-like ears" and tiny pinkish-coloured legs.

Top Secret Air Force Shuttle X37B Returns from 2-Year Space Mission

This section reports on the return of a top-secret U.S. Air Force unmanned 'space plane,' the X-37B, after a classified mission lasting 674 days in orbit. The X-37B, described as one of two such aircraft and about 1/5th the size of a space shuttle, unfurled solar panels in orbit to charge its batteries. It landed at Vandenberg Airbase on the California coast. Experts have theorized that the mission may have involved spying or developing satellite-capturing capabilities. The Air Force officially stated the mission was conducting "on-orbit experiments, risk reduction and operation-developments," but details regarding its budget and broader objectives remain undisclosed. The Air Force plans to launch another X-37B mission next year from Cape Canaveral. The article also touches on theories that the X-37B might have been used for a "shadow-mission" to monitor China's space program, specifically the Tiangong space station. However, Brian Weedon, a consultant with the Secure World Foundation and former Air Force officer, disputed this, arguing that the X-37B's orbit does not allow for constant surveillance and that China spying is not the main mission or feasible. Steven Aftergood, a secrecy expert, commented that the necessity of the secrecy is difficult to ascertain.

Ancient Pyramids Around World Emitting Energy Beams to Aliens?

This article explores the hypothesis that ancient ancestors may have created or harnessed powerful energy beams or weapons through their pyramids, and that these beams are still active. It highlights three ancient pyramid sites:

• Kulkulkan Pyramid, Chichen Itza, Mexico: An image taken in 2012 shows tourists at the site. Researchers led by Richard Hoagland reportedly measured various un-natural energies emitting from the top of the pyramid, amplified during electrical storms. The strongest energies are said to come from underneath the pyramid and shoot straight through the top, suggesting a buried ancient device.
• Bosnian Pyramids: An international team of physicists reportedly found evidence of an energy beam coming directly through the top of the Pyramid of the Sun. Measurements indicated a beam radius of 4.5 meters and a frequency of 28 KHz. The beam is described as continuous and its strength grows as it moves away, a phenomenon considered impossible by the laws of physics. The article includes an image related to "GIZA POWER PLANT: Technologies of Ancient Egypt" by Christopher Dunn.

An editorial note mentions that while 'Before It's News' shows visible beams, scientists investigating them have found beams of energy that are traceable on instruments but not optically visible.

Astronomy Picture Of The Day: Rosetta's Selfie

This section features an image taken by the CIVA imaging system on board the Rosetta lander Philae on October 7, 2014. The image shows the side of the Rosetta spacecraft and one of its 14-meter solar arrays, with Comet 67P/C-G in the background. The comet appears larger than in the previous month's image, with its active 'neck' region and streams of dust and gas visible. The primary landing site, Site J, is also visible on the comet's smaller lobe. The image was created by combining two exposures to capture the full dynamic range. CIVA is one of ten instruments on Philae, with CIVA-P comprising seven micro-cameras for panorama images and CIVA-M being a microscope imager/spectrometer. The October 7 selfie was the last image from Philae before its separation from Rosetta on November 12. Future images will be taken by CIVA after separation, and the ROLIS instrument will take images during descent.

Tale Enders: UFO Sightings and News

This section compiles various shorter reports:

• X-FLARE!: An active sunspot AR2205 produced an X1-class solar flare on November 7th, causing an HF radio blackout. More X-flares are anticipated as the sunspot turns towards Earth.
• For Sale: A listing for 'Ancient Aliens, seasons 1,2 & 3' on 10 DVDs for £50.
• Richplanet Show: Information on the latest Richplanet show being uploaded and available to watch for free, along with details on purchasing a 2015 Calendar and other merchandise.
• Arizona Triangle: A report from Avondale, Arizona, on October 10, 2014, where three white lights were observed moving oddly. Two objects merged into one, which then changed to a boomerang shape with a red glow before disappearing.
• Illinois Cylinder: A sighting near Chicago on October 25, 2014, involving five bright long lights in unusual patterns, described as darting all over the sky. Photos were taken.
• National UFO Center: A link to read more at nationalufocenter.com.
• PRA Meeting: Announcement for the next meeting of the PRA (Physical Research Association) in Derby on November 25, 2014, featuring presentations on two DVDs and UFO news, with a £2 contribution charge.

The issue concludes with a disclaimer that articles and opinions in OVNI do not necessarily reflect the views of the PRA, and that content may be reprinted with acknowledgement.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are the exploration of potential extraterrestrial life (on Mars and in reported UFO sightings), the mysteries of space exploration and secret military technology (X-37B), and the investigation of ancient anomalies and unexplained phenomena (pyramids emitting energy beams). The editorial stance appears to be one of open inquiry into these subjects, presenting various claims and theories from researchers and enthusiasts, while also including scientific perspectives and disclaimers about the speculative nature of some content.