Pegasus - Vol 06 No 1

Magazine Overview

Title: PEGASUS
Issue: Volume 6, #1
Date: January 1996 (inferred from cover date 6/1 and handwritten 19/4/96)
Publisher: Surrey Investigation Group on Aerial Phenomena
Country: United Kingdom

This issue of PEGASUS magazine, published by the Surrey Investigation Group on Aerial Phenomena, presents a collection of articles and an interview exploring various facets of the UFO phenomenon, with a particular focus on potential hostility, government secrecy, and ancient astronaut theories.

A THOUGHT ON THE WILD SIDE (Editorial)

The editorial, likely written by the Chairman or Vice-Chairman, GORDON MILLINGTON or PAUL WHITEHEAD, sets a tone of open-minded inquiry. It argues that ufology should not dismiss evidence that might seem strange, as the solution to high strangeness problems may itself be strange. The piece emphasizes the need for rigorous evaluation of witness evidence and corroboration from other sources, stating that no hypothesis, however incredible, should be excluded. It suggests that physical scientists may not be the most suitable assessors of ufological evidence, proposing that a panel of High Court judges would be more competent due to their skill in evaluating witness statements. The editorial laments the lack of a formal court for presenting UFO evidence and criticizes governments for colluding to suppress such evidence over the past half-century, a suppression made possible by media control. However, the advent of the Internet is seen as an opportunity for the worldwide transmission of information, though it also brings a significant amount of 'garbage' to the field. The editorial concludes with a hopeful note that amidst the dross, flowers of truth may be found, encouraging readers to seek them in the issue's 'wilder offerings' and stating a position of neither believing nor disbelieving where knowledge is absent.

THE HUMAN MUTILATION FACTOR

Author: Don Ecker

This article investigates the question of whether the UFO phenomenon is dangerous to humanity, examining cases where UFOs have figured into human deaths. While most such cases are officially ruled accidental, Ecker highlights several incidents suggesting potential hostility. The article mentions the famous 'Mantell Case' and two other less-known cases: one where a military jet interceptor was 'absorbed' into a UFO over the Great Lakes, and another, the 'Cuban MIG Incident,' where a MIG exploded mid-air after locking its weapons radar onto a UFO. Ecker discusses the implications of potential UFO hostility, questioning how governments should inform the public and whether they are capable of handling such a threat. He also raises the possibility of civilians being injured or killed in UFO encounters and the controversial idea of abductions for medical or genetic experimentation.

The article references research by Philip Imbrogno, who stated that Dr. J. Allen Hynek, co-author of 'NIGHT SIEGE The Hudson Valley UFO Sightings,' had requested that human abductions be omitted from the book due to fear of adverse publicity. After Hynek's death, Imbrogno reportedly revealed facts about abductions, animal mutilations, and mysterious human deaths potentially linked to the UFO phenomenon.

Ecker also mentions his interviews with UFOlogists regarding human deaths connected to animal mutilations. He discusses John Keel, who believed the phenomenon has an unexplained hostility towards humans, leading to deaths, though Keel rejected the extraterrestrial hypothesis. Keel's work, including 'The Mothman Prophecies,' reportedly details animal mutilations and 'vampire killings' in Yugoslavia where victims were 'mutilated and drained of blood.'

John Ford of the Long Island UFO Network is cited as relaying information about numerous animal mutilations, human disappearances, abductions, covert federal involvement in affected areas, and military helicopters chasing UFOs. Ford's investigations into disappearances of young adults in areas with high UFO activity led him to conclude that facts were being suppressed under the guise of not wanting to 'panic the public.'

The article then details a specific case in Idaho in January 1989 involving cattle mutilations, where two animals were killed, their sexual organs removed, body fluids drained, and patches of hide surgically removed. The Sheriff's Department initially labeled it a 'cult killing,' but the investigation noted the absence of tracks despite recent rain.

Ecker recounts his personal involvement as a police officer in investigating cattle mutilations in 1982 and expresses familiarity with the 'cult' theory. He notes that despite numerous mutilation cases, no perpetrators have been brought to trial. The article also describes a mysterious death in 1979 in Idaho of a man found hideously mutilated, with no tracks indicating how he arrived at the scene. This area also had a history of unexplained UFO reports and cattle mutilations.

Ecker describes his mixed feelings about further investigation due to potential repercussions but was driven by a desire to understand. He mentions being aware of reports like the Lear documents and Grudge 13 reports concerning human abductions and mutilations. He consulted a detective friend who accessed the NCIC system (a national data bank for Law Enforcement agencies controlled by the FBI) to search for unexplained human deaths involving mutilation factors, going back to 1973 and later expanded to 1970, covering multiple northwestern states.

Scot, the detective, reported that the NCIC search yielded 'NO unsolved murders at all, zero,' which he found highly suspicious, suggesting a cover-up. Ecker notes this aligns with warnings from a prominent UFOlogist about a 'lid screwed down tighter than you would believe in regards to human mutes.' He believes that with persistence and a unified UFO community effort, this secrecy can be overcome. Ecker calls for a UFO summit to present a unified front and seek Congressional hearings to bring suppressed truths to light.

AN INTERVIEW WITH ZECHARIA SITCHIN

This section features an interview with Zecharia Sitchin, author of 'The Earth Chronicles' series. Sitchin discusses his research into ancient texts, primarily Sumerian, which he believes describe a more complex solar system than commonly understood.

The Earth Chronicles Series:

• "The Twelfth Planet": Proposes the existence of a twelfth planet in our solar system, called Nibiru, which is inhabited by beings known as the Anunnaki. These beings, described as 'sons of the gods' in the Bible, allegedly came to Earth from Nibiru almost half a million years ago.
• "The Stairway to Heaven": Explores Egyptian texts and mythologies, linking them to Sumerian knowledge, and examines humanity's search for immortality, including aspects of the Sinai landing place and spaceports.
• "The Wars of Gods and Men": Details the conflicts among the Anunnaki leaders, Enlil and Enki, and their descendants, leading to warfare that involved mankind and potentially shaped humanity into a 'warrior by nature.'
• "The Lost Realms": Focuses on the Americas, suggesting that the Anunnaki brought part of mankind there thousands of years before the Incas, Mayans, and Aztecs, and were responsible for megalithic structures.
• "Genesis Revisited": A companion book that corroborates his earlier findings with modern scientific discoveries in astronomy, geology, biology (DNA), and linguistics, showing how these discoveries align with ancient Sumerian texts.

Sitchin explains that his research began with the puzzle of the 'Nefilim' mentioned in Genesis. He interprets the word as 'Those who have come down to earth from the heavens.' His work led him to Sumerian civilization, where he found persistent statements about the Anunnaki coming from Nibiru, a 'planet of crossing.' He determined that Nibiru is a planet that periodically comes between Mars and Jupiter, with a cycle of approximately 3,600 years.

Sitchin believes that the Anunnaki created humans through genetic engineering, mixing their genes with those of 'Ape-woman,' making humans physically and emotionally similar to them. He suggests that humanity might one day replicate this by going to space and creating life on another planet.

Regarding free will, Sitchin points to the conflict between Anunnaki leaders Enlil and Enki during the Deluge story (saving Noah/Ziusudra), indicating that choices about right and wrong existed.

Sitchin emphasizes that he does not invent sources but relies on academically and scientifically known Sumerian texts, clay tablets, and cuneiform scripts, providing catalogue numbers and scholarly references. He states that his work has become a basis for a substantial body of literature, with many books referencing or building upon his research.

He notes that while Pluto's discovery in 1930 led to textbook revisions, the impact of his work is filtering through more slowly. When asked about the next return of Nibiru and what the Anunnaki might do, Sitchin expresses uncertainty, as it depends on who their leader is now and whether they will choose to bestow knowledge or attempt destruction, as they allegedly did during the Deluge.

Illustrations

Page 10 includes several illustrations related to Zecharia Sitchin's work. These include a diagram of the solar system showing the 'ORBIT OF 12th PLANET' and 'APOGEE/PERIGEE,' a depiction of planets including a numbered '12' and a star, and a diagram of planetary orbits with a question mark near Mars. There is also a representation of the solar system with Earth, Sun, Moon, and other planets, and a depiction of ancient figures, possibly Anunnaki, from a Sumerian cylinder seal.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

This issue of PEGASUS magazine consistently explores themes of unexplained phenomena, particularly UFOs and their potential implications for humanity. There is a strong undercurrent of government secrecy and suppression of information related to UFOs, abductions, and mutilations. The editorial stance is one of open-minded investigation, encouraging readers to consider all evidence without prejudice, while acknowledging the need for critical evaluation and corroboration. The interview with Zecharia Sitchin introduces a complex narrative of ancient astronauts and advanced civilizations, linking biblical accounts to Sumerian mythology and suggesting a cyclical return of extraterrestrial influence. The magazine appears to advocate for a unified approach within the UFO community to uncover and disseminate suppressed truths.

This issue of "OSCAR'S STORY - UFO CRASH RETRIEVAL" delves into personal accounts of alleged UFO encounters, crash retrievals, and potential government conspiracies, alongside reports of aerial phenomena and alien interactions. The content spans personal narratives, scientific commentary, and investigative reports, touching upon themes of alien biology, government secrecy, and the possibility of a 'New World Order'.

Oscar's Story: UFO Crash Retrieval

The central narrative is "Oscar's Story - UFO Crash Retrieval," detailing an experience that began with a mobilization from the COMTRAPAC submarine base in San Diego. Oscar describes being transported via tubes to an unknown assignment, questioning the upgrade in pay and the disruption of his breakfast. Upon arrival, he finds himself in North Dakota, where a large, disk-shaped craft has been set up as a laboratory. He meets Professor Bear, the chief scientist, and learns that the craft crashed near Phoenix, Arizona, and was moved to this North Dakota base. Two dead alien bodies, exhibiting fatal radiation exposure, were found outside the craft. Oscar, as the security team leader, was tasked with being the first inside the craft. He describes the craft's interior as seamless, rounded, and made of a single piece of metal, with a table in the center. He encounters a conscious, injured alien occupant, whom he nicknames 'Hank,' and discovers the alien communicates telepathically. The alien's skin is bronze, with slightly pointed ears, resembling depictions of Quetzalcoatl. Professor Bear later finds what appears to be a star map depicting the constellation Eridanus inside the craft. The narrative also introduces Frank Drake, the head of 'Project OSMA,' who seems to be in charge of the operation and creates an atmosphere of unease.

Reptilian Aliens and the Greys

Researcher Michael Lindemann discusses the alleged existence of 'Reptons' or 'Lizard Like' beings, often seen in deep underground networks in areas like Dulce, New Mexico, and Groom Lake, Nevada. These beings are described as superiors to the 'Greys' and are allegedly working closely with them. Lindemann recounts a public lecture detailing a woman's abduction experience by the Greys. This woman, after seeing a 'Grey' near her home, experienced increasingly intense encounters. During one experience, she encountered a black, lizard-like being with yellow eyes and rough skin, described as menacing and dangerous. She later learned through regression that Greys were physically carrying her children out to a craft, and she was levitated to the same craft. The lizard-like being was working with the Greys, though not always harmoniously. The account suggests that the Greys may have green blood and that the reptilian hierarchy operates on fear and hatred, contrasting with the Judeo-Christian ethic of faith, love, and service. The article posits that Greys and lizard-like aliens work together in a 'wedding of convenience' with a shared agenda of imperial conquest. It also touches upon the 'indifference' of the Greys to human suffering, which some argue is as evil as 'hatred.' Further, it is suggested that the Greys work alongside human military personnel in underground facilities, possibly indicating a cover-up and an agreement operating under the noses of officials.

The New World Order?

This section explores theories about a potential 'New World Order' orchestrated by a consortium of powerful families who control international finance. According to researchers like John Lear and William Cooper, a 'pact' may have been made with a non-human race, possibly of neo-saurian origin, as early as 1933. This race, allegedly intelligent and advanced, may have survived prehistoric times and gone into hiding. The Stenonychosaurus is cited as an example of a dinosaur with a hominoid appearance and significant cranial capacity. The article suggests that the government may have established a 'treaty' with this malevolent race, which is using it to establish controls and achieve absolute domination. The 'Illuminati' or 'Cult of the Serpent' are alleged to be working with this race, seeking power and technology. Deep underground bases, such as those below Dulce, New Mexico, and Pine Gap, Australia, are mentioned as joint areas for technology exchange and conflict. The 'Club of Rome' is implicated in a plan for global economic destabilization, aiming to collapse the Western financial system and lead to a world government. The article highlights the construction of a new Parliament building in Canberra and luxury residences, suggesting they are part of this plan. Peter Sawyer's investigations are cited, revealing a vast data collection facility in Canberra ('Deacon Center') connected to banks, customs, and data centers worldwide. Australia is seen as an ideal location for a new world government due to its peaceful nature and English-speaking population. The article warns that this plan involves economic destabilization, a stock market crash, and potentially a global confrontation, with bases like Pine Gap serving as safe havens for the elite.

Chicago Tribune Reports UFOFEST

The Chicago celebration of National UFO Awareness Week is presented as an effort to bring legitimacy to the study of UFOs, drawing parallels to Louis Pasteur's initial struggles for scientific acceptance. Mary Kerfoot of the Chicago UFO Education Committee emphasizes that the endeavor is a "real, scientific endeavor." The article notes that many have come forward, including scientists like the late Dr. J. Allen Hynek, who moved from debunking UFOs to developing a classification system used in "Close Encounters of the Third Kind." The week was founded to "promote understanding of this field as a legitimate area of study," with extensive documentation available.

UFO 'buzzed' airliner

An official report from The Times details an incident where a British Airways passenger jet, with 60 people on board, had a close encounter with an unidentified flying object while landing at Manchester airport. The Boeing 737 was overtaken at high speed by a wedge-shaped craft. The Civil Aviation Authority's year-long investigation concluded that no likely explanation could be found. This was one of four such incidents since 1967 that baffled experts.

Lincoln Man Recounts Abductions by Aliens

This section features the experiences of John Foster, an engineer from Lincoln, Nebraska, who recounts numerous alien abduction experiences dating back to 1950. Foster describes alien abduction as a "terrifying and traumatic experience" that can lead to family breakups. He recounts an incident in 1966 where he saw swirling lights and a craft resembling a helicopter, with three little men fixing it. He felt an overwhelming desire to enter the craft, where he received a "lesson about history, mankind and something about Indians and buffalo." He also describes being taken to an examining room by creatures described as 'like frogs or lizards,' who were identified as educators. He was encouraged by 'lizard men' to join a Masonic Lodge. A later visitation at Niobrara Park in 1986 awakened more memories, leading him to recall thousands of abduction experiences.

Andy Emmerson's Report: Cuckney Woods

Andy Emmerson reports on an investigation into a glowing object seen descending into Cuckney Woods, near Bramfield. The investigation found an area surrounded by trees with scorch marks on the side facing a clearing, up to a height of six and a half feet. Military activity in the area and the removal of topsoil were also noted.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue include personal testimonies of UFO encounters and abductions, the alleged existence and nature of extraterrestrial beings (particularly Greys and Reptilians), and theories of government cover-ups and a hidden agenda for global control (the 'New World Order'). The editorial stance appears to be one of presenting these accounts and theories as potentially valid areas of study, encouraging public understanding and investigation beyond sensationalism, while also acknowledging the controversial nature of the subject matter. The inclusion of reports from various sources, including personal stories, investigative journalism, and commentary from researchers, suggests an open approach to exploring these phenomena.