Pegasus - Vol 07 No 1

Magazine Overview

PEGASUS, Volume 7, #1, published in 1996 by the Surrey Investigation Group on Aerial Phenomena (SIGAP), is a magazine dedicated to exploring UFOs and related phenomena. The cover features a drawing of Pegasus, the winged horse, and the price of £2. The issue includes contact information for SIGAP's Chairman, Gordon Millington, and Vice-Chairman, Paul Whitehead, along with their email addresses and a website.

Contemporary Contactees

This section discusses the Unarius Academy of Science (UAS), a nonprofit organization established in 1954 by Dr. Ernest and Ruth E. Norman. The UAS has a database that includes SIGAP's information. The article highlights the UAS's 13th Annual Interplanetary Conclave of Light, which was to be held in San Diego, California. The conclave's promotional material featured an elderly lady identified as Uriel, a Cosmic Visionary, and announced that a Pleiadian starship would land on Atlantis in the Bermuda Triangle in 2001, with 33 spaceships from the Interplanetary Confederation arriving to aid humankind. The article expresses skepticism about the UAS's claims and suggests that such beliefs might lead people to associate ufologists with 'newage nutcases'.

Birds of a Feather

Authored by Richard J. Boylan, Ph.D., this article explores a clandestine group of individuals with high security clearances, active since the 1970s, who worked on UFO research and policy. This group, known as the 'aviary', used bird names as code names. The article suggests a possible overlap between the 'aviary' and the government's 'Majestic-12' (MJ-12) group, which is reportedly now designated PI-40 and deals with highly classified extraterrestrial information. Dick D'Amato, a security specialist, stated in 1991 that a powerful 'black arm' of the government was keeping UFO information secret and illegally spending money. The article posits that PI-40 might be linked to the National Security Council's '5240' (Black Projects) Committee. A split within the 'aviary' is noted, with some members advocating for broad disclosure of UFO/ET information and others resisting it due to the power their 'information monopoly' provides. This internal conflict is reportedly leading to an increase in leaks.

The article then lists several reported members of the 'aviary', including:

• BLUE JAY: Dr. Christopher "Kit" Green (former head of CIA's UFO files).
• SEA GULL: Bruce Maccabee (research scientist in optical physics and laser weapons applications).
• PELICAN: Ron Pandolfi (CIA Deputy Director for the Division of Science and Technology).
• OWL: Hal Puthoff (physicist specializing in Zero-Point Energy).
• PENGUIN: John Alexander (Ph.D. in Death Sciences, Lt. Col. U.S. Army Intelligence and Security Command).
• HAWK: Ernie Kellerstrauss (worked at Wright-Patterson AFB).
• CHICKADEE: Cmdr. C.B. Scott Jones (USN (Ret.), former intelligence officer).
• CONDOR: Capt. Bob Collins (USAF (Ret.), Special Agent, Air Force Office of Special Investigations).
• FALCON: Sgt. Richard "Dick" Doty (USAF (Ret.), Special Agent, Air Force Office of Special Investigations).
• CHICKEN LITTLE: Dan Smith (civilian UFO research/volunteer liaison).

Editorial Note

The editor notes that articles published in PEGASUS are presented for personal evaluation and do not guarantee factual accuracy. The editor believes that if only absolutely factual items were published, the journal would be much smaller. Members are encouraged to use their own judgment, acknowledging that information and disinformation are often mingled in UFO-related material.

Australian UFOs Strike Again

This section reports on several UFO sightings in Australia in June 1996. On June 23, five bright orange spheres were seen over Melbourne. On June 21, residents of Chelsea and Frankston reported five UFOs flying swiftly, and calls from Cranbourne described a V-shaped formation of five orange lights. On June 16, 'unexplained colored lights' were observed over Ararat, Aberfoyle Park, Newcastle, and Noarlunga, with some moving at high speeds. Adelaide ufologist Collin Norris reported sightings of lights on May 24, including two lights joined by three others. A 'spectacular' sighting in Gladstone, Queensland, on May 24 involved a 'disc-shaped blue spinning object' that caused houses to shake. Police received calls about a light moving and changing colors. Another UFO was reported over the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) base at Amberley.

1996 Crop Circles Most Complex Ever

This article details the significant crop circle formations that appeared in England in 1996. The largest and most complex formation was discovered on July 29 on Windmill Hill, Wiltshire, a three-armed spiral composed of three Julia Sets with 194 circles, measuring approximately 1,000 feet in diameter. This was a larger version of the 'Stonehenge Julia Set' that appeared on July 7. The article explains that Julia Sets are computer-generated fractals related to Chaos Theory. The formations displayed perfect geometry with standing centre tufts and intricate woven 'nests'.

A longer formation appeared near Etchilhampton, Wiltshire, on July 30, stretching about 8/10 of a mile and featuring 14 large circles. Other formations included a triangular symbol and patterns near Roundway and Chisledon.

The 'Stonehenge Julia Set', a huge 508-foot diameter spiral with 149 circles, appeared near Stonehenge on July 7. Witnesses reported it was created in less than 45 minutes, making hoaxing unlikely. No one saw or heard anything during its formation. The 'DNA Helix' formation appeared on June 17, measuring 648 feet long with 89 circles forming twin strands.

Over 80 formations appeared in Britain in 1996. On August 12, video footage captured 'luminosities' hovering over a 390-foot formation near Oliver's Castle. The article notes increased media and public interest due to these spectacular formations.

In the United States, a 700-foot formation appeared near Chehalis, Washington, on July 17. Circle formations were also reported in California, Colorado, Iowa, Connecticut, Vermont, Maine, Ohio, Indiana, and Nebraska.

Further reports mention crop circles in Canada, Holland, Denmark, Austria, the Czech Republic, and Germany. Lab testing on plants from these formations indicates 'microwave-type energy effects' not reproducible by simple hoaxing. Information can be obtained from Paul Anderson of Circles Phenomenon Research International.

Implantee Urges Caution on Removal

This section features an interview with Pat Parrinello, who underwent surgery on August 19, 1995, to remove a possible 'implant' from his hand. Parrinello expresses caution about implant removal, questioning the 'ownership' of such objects. He believes that if an object has value in furthering knowledge, it belongs to all of humanity. He was convinced the object was an 'implant' before the surgery. After a year of assessing the results, he advises others to consider the purpose of the implant and why it was placed. He suggests that if an implant is linked to a nerve path without known impulses, it might be a 'psychic link' and advises against removal. Parrinello describes his experience of feeling his entire body react when the object was connected to, and then disconnected from, his nervous system. He warns that the trend of implant removal could lead to doctors capitalizing on it, similar to cosmetic surgery.

The Pentagon's New Priorities: The Budget You Can't See

This article by Bill Sweetman discusses the significant portion of the U.S. defense budget allocated to secret, clandestine projects, often referred to as the 'black budget'. Despite the end of the Cold War, these projects continue to be expensive and secret under the Clinton administration. The article highlights the 'black world' of military projects, where tens of thousands of people work in an environment of pervasive secrecy. The clandestine military budget is estimated at over $14 billion. The Pentagon, led by officials with extensive black budget experience, believes that clandestine development of high-tech weapons provides a battlefield advantage. The Air Force, in particular, plans to spend significantly more on secret research and development, with almost 40 cents of every dollar spent on equipment going to secret projects. The secret Air Force spends 25 percent more on weapons development than the entire U.S. Army.

The article explains that the costs of these programs are often thinly concealed in unclassified documents. For example, the difference in the Air Force's research and development budget is attributed to classified programs. Generic line items, such as 'Selected Activities' in the Air Force procurement budget, also mask secret spending. Programs are sometimes listed with code names generated by a random name generator.

The article notes that in the 1980s and early 1990s, most secret spending was on stealth aircraft and satellites. While some stealth projects like the B-2 and F-117 are now public, the existence of rumored programs like the 4,000-mph Aurora spyplane is still denied.

The surge in research and development is a key indicator of future spending. Area 51 in Nevada remains a hub for classified airplane projects. Companies like McDonnell Douglas have established 'Phantom Works' for classified research. Lockheed Martin's Skunk Works employs 4,000 people, and the Air Force's research campus at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base is undergoing construction for high-security facilities.

The article mentions that Area 51 was expanded after the 'Whale' aircraft ended its career there. The secure air base at Tonopah, Nevada, where the F-117 Stealth fighter became operational, remains active. Secret programs were left unscathed during a defense spending review by Les Aspin, and his successor, William Perry, known as 'the godfather of Stealth', was instrumental in the development of early stealth airplanes.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue of PEGASUS include UFO sightings across different continents, the mysterious and complex nature of crop circles, government secrecy surrounding UFOs and advanced technology, and the potential implications of extraterrestrial contact and implants. The editorial stance, as indicated by the "Editorial Note," is one of presenting information for the reader's personal evaluation, acknowledging that not all published material may be strictly factual and that members are expected to discern truth from disinformation.

This issue of "UFO INFO" features a cover story titled "WHO HOLDS THE KEY?" by QUAESTOR, exploring the complex world of UFO secrecy and government involvement. The magazine delves into various aspects of the UFO phenomenon, including alleged Pentagon black programs, evidence for extraterrestrial life on Mars, and reports of UFO sightings and alleged implant technology.

The Pentagon's Secret World

The article "During Perry's tenure..." discusses the infiltration of the Pentagon's upper ranks by individuals with long backgrounds in classified programs. It highlights the role of figures like Paul Kaminski, Sheila Widnall, and Arthur Money. The article touches upon the secrecy surrounding Area 51, with the Air Force refusing to confirm its existence despite photographic evidence. It details how the Department of the Interior was compelled to comply with the Air Force's request to seize public land overlooking Area 51. Furthermore, it mentions President Clinton signing an "exemption" to prevent the disclosure of documents related to the base in a lawsuit filed by Area 51 workers injured by toxic materials.

The cost of this secrecy is substantial, with 10 to 15 percent of black program budgets absorbed by security measures. The article recounts an instance where Pentagon undercover agents contacted spouses of program personnel to ensure no laws were violated regarding information disclosure. Accountability is questioned, citing the NRO's loss of $4 billion in surplus funds and the existence of "waived" programs secret even from congressional committees. The piece concludes by questioning the necessity of such a thriving, unaccountable military institution when national security threats are diminished.

UFO Info: Who Holds the Key?

Quaestor's article examines the persistent rumors of an "Announcement" concerning official government confirmation of UFOs as non-human craft. It explores various theories about the occupants' origins, including extraterrestrial, time-travelers, or metaphysical entities. The article posits that "insiders," or "Controllers," possess extensive data from decades of UFO tracking. A key question raised is whether these Controllers are under the executive branch's command, noting that no US president has revealed UFO information. The article suggests three possibilities: governments are ignorant of the phenomenon, the secrecy is unanimously supported due to compelling reasons, or UFO policy is managed covertly by Controllers free from executive supervision.

It considers the political implications of a UFO crash, particularly the potential strategic advantage it would offer to adversaries like the Soviet Union. The article also references the panic caused by Orson Welles' "War of the Worlds" broadcast as a factor in maintaining secrecy, suggesting a need for psychological preparation for the populace. The author argues that in the current geopolitical climate, the reasons for maintaining UFO secrecy are less compelling, and a government announcement could even garner political points.

Reasons for a UFO Cover-Up

The article "It has been argued that the UFO cover-up..." explores the policy momentum and political fallout that might maintain secrecy. It suggests a scenario where the US defense establishment is attempting to bridge a technology gap with potential Visitors, implying their agenda may not be benevolent. Alternatively, the cover-up could stem from sinister human motives, with Controllers operating as a "rogue" operation funded through illegal means like arms sales or drug trafficking. Another funding source could be defense contractors seeking to profit from UFO technology. The article raises the possibility that Controllers might be seeking global domination or are being controlled by the Visitors themselves.

It suggests that if the Controllers are a rogue operation, their motivation could be sinister. If they are functioning legally, an announcement might be forthcoming as the necessity for secrecy in 1947 may no longer apply. The author dismisses widespread panic as a concern, given that most citizens have contemplated alien contact. An announcement could be made through informal releases to ufologists, gradually gaining mainstream attention.

The article outlines four reasons why governments should come clean about a UFO cover-up: upholding democratic principles by informing the electorate, confirming or debunking purported contact experiences, exploiting technological discoveries based on UFO technology, and acknowledging the historic nature of contact with non-human intelligence.

Cuba Declassifies Reports on 1995 UFO Flap

This section reports on a Cuban radio station, Radio Rebelde, broadcasting newly-released information about a UFO landing in October 1995. An eyewitness, Adolfo Zerate, described a bell-shaped object landing and an occupant collecting plants. The craft then departed at high speed. Physical evidence, including footprints and scorched leaves, was collected by the DGI and is being investigated by the Cuban Academy of Sciences. The report also mentions other UFO sightings in Cuba around the same time, including an intense light seen by army officers and troops. This broadcast is noted as unprecedented, marking the first time in 36 years that the Cuban government admitted to UFO presence.

Martian Life Ingredients Known for Decades

This article, written by Vincent DiPietro, discusses evidence for intelligent life on Mars and the presence of life-related ingredients. It highlights the work of Dr. Bartholomew Nagy, who in 1975 published findings on carbonaceous meteorites containing what appear to be fossil remains of creatures. Although Nagy's work was initially dismissed due to contamination concerns, Dr. John Brandenburg conversed with him, and Nagy maintained his findings were extraterrestrial. The article also mentions Dr. Ian Wright's analysis of SNC meteorites from Mars, which revealed organic carbon dated at 1.5 billion years old. Dr. Leonard Martin's discovery of a water spout eruption on Mars in 1980 is also cited as evidence for water and potential life.

The author expresses concern about a "conspiracy to cover up" evidence of life on Mars, noting that Dr. Martin's work has been largely ignored. The article references research papers and discoveries supporting the possibility of intelligent ancient life on Mars, including the "Face on Mars" and other features in the Cydonia region.

Implant Removal: Stranger Than You Think

This section details the experiences of Pat Parrinello, who underwent surgical removal of a suspected alien implant. Parrinello recounts unusual sightings and paranormal events starting at age six. He experienced severe headaches that ceased after the implant removal, which he believes was a warning from the beings. He also describes a segment on ear implants being mysteriously removed from a videotaped program. Parrinello emphasizes the importance of understanding the purpose of these implants before deciding on removal, stating that fear should not be the primary motivator.

His intuitive abilities, which he relied on throughout his life, were affected after the implant removal, though he believes some are returning. He remains anxious for the laboratory results of the implant analysis, describing it as "God-awful different from anything that is terrestrial." Despite the changes, he is committed to understanding the mystery.

Report Claims IBM Tested Brain Implants

This section presents a report alleging that IBM Corporation tested "20/20 Neutral Chip Implants" on prisoners. The report, allegedly circulated within IBM in October 1995, suggests these implants could be used for behavior control. The tests, conducted in collaboration with correctional departments and privatized health care professionals, aimed to identify the implants' effectiveness on aggressive individuals. Results indicated that the implants served as surveillance devices and disabled subjects during assaults. A significant side effect was lethargy, with subjects sleeping 18 to 22 hours a day and refusing recreation. Seven out of eight subjects exhibited no aggression. Minor bleeding was reported 48 hours after implantation. The report suggests these implants essentially turn the unsuspecting prisoner into a "walking, talking recording." The article notes that Massachusetts is discussing releasing offenders with these implants into the community, but attorneys have advised against widespread use due to liability concerns.

Abductions

Daniel K. Driskell shares his personal account of being abducted by "alien greys" starting at age three. He describes being taken aboard a ship, subjected to invasive procedures, and implanted. He recounts being transported long distances in short periods, which baffled authorities. Dr.iskell states he has been abducted approximately every three months since then and expresses loneliness due to the difficulty of maintaining relationships when people discover his experiences. He questions if others have similar issues and if anyone has found definitive answers. He also raises a disturbing question about being forced to have sex with other abducted women for the purpose of procreation, describing a disturbing vision of babies in fluid-filled bottles.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue revolve around government secrecy, particularly concerning UFOs and advanced technology. The magazine explores the concept of "black programs" and the potential for covert operations, questioning the accountability of military and intelligence agencies. There is a strong focus on the possibility of extraterrestrial intelligence and its implications for humanity, ranging from potential threats to the need for transparency. The issue also touches upon the scientific investigation of Mars for signs of past or present life, and the controversial topic of human-built implants allegedly used for control or surveillance. The editorial stance appears to be one of skepticism towards official narratives and a strong advocacy for transparency and public disclosure regarding UFO phenomena and related government activities.