Pegasus - Vol 08 No 3

Magazine Overview

Title: PEGASUS
Issue: Volume 8, #3
Date: August 22, 1997
Publisher: Surrey Investigation Group on Aerial Phenomena

This issue of PEGASUS magazine, published by the Surrey Investigation Group on Aerial Phenomena, delves into significant UFO events and related phenomena, with a particular focus on the Roswell and Rendlesham incidents. The cover features an illustration of Pegasus and a drawing of a UFO, with the price listed as £2.

Roswell and Rendlesham: A Comparative Analysis

The lead article, "ROSWELL AND RENDLESHAM," by an unnamed author, draws parallels between the two major UFO incidents. It suggests that the commonality of US citizens being involved in both events, and the US acting as humanity's spokesman in negotiations with aliens, points to a potential deal made by an American president for extraterrestrial technological expertise. The article contrasts the military responses to both events, noting confusion and deception at Roswell, and more organized deception at Rendlesham. It highlights the importance of communication with UFO crews and mentions Colonel Gordon E. Williams speaking with "ufonauts" at Rendlesham. The article also raises concerns about US tactical nuclear weapons stored on a leased RAF base in the UK without prior approval and suggests that UFOs may have prevented their use. The author posits that the US may have concealed these events from Britain due to American intelligence directives, implying a lack of independent British policy on UFO phenomena.

The article further speculates that the US might have been under alien constraint regarding their actions and policies on UFO matters. It acknowledges that while Roswell occurred nearly half a century ago with much of the evidence lost or witnesses deceased, Rendlesham is more recent and has more available evidence. The author suggests that a full disclosure of the events could occur if governments, particularly the US, were willing to reveal the role of aliens, possibly requiring permission from the "Greys."

Finally, the article notes a recent increase in UFO-related media and a decrease in the "Little Green Men syndrome," suggesting a more serious public attitude. It entertains the idea that this could be a concerted effort to prepare the public for the revelation of alien presence, possibly orchestrated by the aliens themselves as part of a hidden agenda.

Roswell Never Happened - Official

This section features an article by Tech. Sgt. David P. Masko (USAF) titled "Roswell Never Happened - Official," which presents the US Air Force's perspective on the Roswell incident. The article addresses President Clinton's recent comments on Roswell and discusses the Air Force's investigation, "Project Bluebook." It introduces a new Air Force study, "The Roswell Report: Fact vs. Fiction in the New Mexico Desert," a joint effort by Col. Richard L. Weaver and 1st Lt. James McAndrew. The study, based on six months of research and hundreds of documents, concludes with "100 percent" certainty that the Roswell sightings were a hoax. The report states there is no conclusive evidence of an Air Force cover-up and that all relevant information was declassified. It also reviewed personal documents of Gen. Carl A. Spaatz, which did not suggest the recovery of a flying saucer or alien occupants. The article mentions that UFO theorists allege Spaatz and Gen. Hoyt S. Vandenberg directed the recovery, but Vandenberg's records only show knowledge of a reported hoax in Texas.

The article also addresses claims that Gen. Nathan F. Twining altered his plans to oversee a recovery, stating he was attending a nuclear bomb commanders course. It discusses Brig. Gen. Roger M. Ramey and the substitution of weather balloon debris for that of an alien spacecraft, noting that Ramey withheld components of the highly sensitive MOGUL project. The report suggests that information obtained about the UFO crash is consistent with a MOGUL balloon device. Air Force research did not disclose records of alien bodies or extraterrestrial materials. Walter Haut's claim of preparing a news release about a saucer recovery, later changed to a weather balloon, is mentioned. The Air Force stated a weather device crashed. The article concludes that concerted research has failed to find evidence of the Roswell incident, a flying saucer, or aliens at Wright-Patterson, acknowledging that the absence of documentation means the issue cannot be definitively resolved. Despite extensive research, no physical evidence or photographs of a flying saucer or alien have been found.

HALT RECOUNTS RENDLESHAM

This section features an interview by A.J.S. Rayl with Colonel Charles I. Halt, USAF (ret.), regarding the Rendlesham Forest incident. Colonel Halt, the most senior officer involved, discusses his own UFO experience and his impressions of author Larry Warren. Halt recounts the events of December 27, 1980, when he and his team investigated strange lights in the forest near the Bentwaters/Woodbridge NATO bases. They encountered a glowing red object that moved through the trees, exploded into multiple white objects, and emitted a beam of light. Halt describes the object's unusual movements and speed, stating it was unlike any known aircraft. He also notes that the security police radios and lights were malfunctioning, and that other personnel on the base were witnessing similar phenomena.

Halt expresses his initial disbelief and concern about how his account would be received. He discusses the lack of photographic evidence, as film taken of the indentations and marks was fogged. He explains that he issued a memorandum to the British Ministry of Defence at the request of the RAF liaison officer, Don Moreland, to gauge their interest. Halt notes that despite the memo being released to the UFO community, there has been no official follow-up or request for more details.

He addresses the claims made in Larry Warren's book, "Left at East Gate," particularly regarding a "third night" of activity and holographic aliens. Halt disputes Warren's presence and account, suggesting Warren may have relived a fantasy or been influenced by hypnosis or drugs. He refutes skeptical explanations such as lighthouse lights, Russian satellites, or experimental aircraft, emphasizing the anomalous behavior of the observed phenomena. Halt believes the objects were under intelligent control and possibly extraterrestrial, but he has no definitive answers about their intent or origin.

Where Greys Walk the Streets ... ?

This short piece discusses UFO reports from Puerto Rico, particularly around the Laguna Cartagena. Local claims include sightings of UFOs diving into the lake, underground noises, and a subterranean explosion. The area is a refuge for a bird species and allegedly houses a disused CIA HQ with numerous aerials. The article mentions reports of an underground base staffed by aliens and the US military, and the abduction of neighbors. It recounts an incident where five "Greys" were seen walking down a street and then jumped into a ravine. The piece includes a small cartoon with text referencing "REDWOOD LEADS" and "THE TIMES," dated "T JUN 1997."

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The magazine consistently explores the theme of government secrecy and potential cover-ups surrounding UFO phenomena, particularly in relation to the Roswell and Rendlesham incidents. There is a critical stance towards official explanations, with a strong emphasis on witness testimony and the need for further investigation. The publication appears to lean towards the belief that UFOs are real and that extraterrestrial intelligence is involved, with a focus on the implications for humanity. The editorial stance is one of skepticism towards official narratives and a championing of alternative explanations and disclosures. The magazine also touches upon the controversial topic of alien abduction and its potential implications for human society and future interaction with extraterrestrial beings.

This document, a collection of articles likely from a UFO-focused publication like CNI News, details events and discussions surrounding UFO phenomena, government involvement, and alleged extraterrestrial contact. The primary focus is on the "CSETI's Starlight Briefings" held on April 9-10, 1997, in Washington D.C., organized by Dr. Steven Greer's Project Starlight Coalition. The articles also delve into the Roswell incident and broader themes of alien abduction and agendas.

CSETI's Starlight Briefings

Michael Lindemann reports on the April 9-10, 1997, "closed briefing on UFOs and Extraterrestrial Intelligence" hosted by Dr. Steven Greer's Project Starlight Coalition for members of Congress and invited press. CNI News received briefing documents and a videotape from a participant seeking anonymity. Greer's organization aimed for confidentiality to build trust between witnesses and government leaders. CNI News found the information presented on the April 10 press conference videotape to be dignified and persuasive, suggesting Greer's strategy was effective to some degree.

The multi-day program included a closed presentation for government officials on April 9 and a closed briefing for the press on April 10. Dr. Greer also conducted numerous smaller private meetings. While CNI News received a list of Congressional offices that indicated plans to attend, only a minority were confirmed to be present at the official April 9 briefing. Sources indicated the presence of three Congressional office staffers, one Clinton staffer, one Congressman, and eight other Congressional staffers "probably" in attendance, with two state houses also "probably" represented.

The April 10 press briefing was described as well-organized. Dr. Steven Greer introduced a succession of witnesses who gave personal statements. Astronaut Dr. Edgar Mitchell, a supporter of Greer's efforts, stated his conviction that UFO incidents are real and important, advocating for an end to official secrecy and highlighting the need to distinguish essential facts from public misinformation.

Witnesses at the Briefing

CNI News chose to err on the side of caution in naming all witnesses but identified two who were public enough: Air Force Major (ret.) George Filer and Commander (ret.) Graham Bethune.

• George Filer described three UFO incidents, emphasizing one in 1978 at McGuire Air Force Base and Fort Dix, New Jersey. As Deputy Director of Intelligence for the 21st Air Force, he reported an uproar over UFO sightings. Shots were fired at an intruder at Fort Dix, who was then seen running toward a runway at McGuire. A small, non-human body was found on the runway and transported by C-141 aircraft to Wright-Patterson Air Force Base.
• Graham Bethune, a Navy pilot, recounted an extraordinary UFO sighting off the coast of Iceland in February 1951. He witnessed a bright glow on the water, followed by a large disk-like object moving towards his Navy transport at over 1,000 miles per hour. The object stopped, hovered, and then paced his plane before disappearing. During the encounter, his onboard magnetic compasses spun wildly, and he surmised that his plane's hydraulic controls were crucial for survival.

Other witnesses included:

• A male witness, an attorney, who attended a briefing in the Army Signal Corps where he was shown unusual metal fragments and a piece of material that returned to its original shape after being bent. He also mentioned President Eisenhower's interest in UFOs and that the presidential bunker at Mt. Weather, Virginia, was equipped to track UFO activity.
• Another male witness who tracked UFOs on radar performing extraordinary feats.
• An Air Force Lt. Colonel (ret.) who observed luminous UFOs at Loring Air Force Base on April 19, 1969.
• A sole woman witness, a former NASA technical illustrator, who observed a large UFO in a NASA photo and was told by a photo technician that such objects were "always airbrushed out" before public release.
• A long-time professional astronomer who stated that the SETI project had received numerous signals of "unusual quality" meaning non-random and not generated by known human equipment. He concluded, "It is quite clear that there have been signals received. From where, from who, I do not know."

The combined impact of these witnesses was described as extremely impressive, with each coming across as credible and rational. CNI News expressed disappointment at the lack of press reporting but hoped the reporters who attended would be more ready for responsible reporting in the future.

Greer's team also distributed printed materials and a videotape titled "CSETI Video and Photographic Evidence of UFOs, 1997." The printed package was offered for sale, but the video was unavailable due to copyright infringement.

Roswell Crashes: Roswell and the rest

This section details a meeting held on July 10-12, 1990, in Arlington, VA, organized by the 'Fund for UFO Research,' involving investigators and witnesses of the Roswell UFO crash case. The purpose was to debrief witnesses and record their accounts on videotape for archival purposes. David Jacobs, Ph.D., conducted the meeting.

Investigators included Stan Friedman, Kevin Randle, and Don Schmitt. Witnesses, chosen for their first-hand knowledge, included:

• Loretta Proctor: Mac Brazel's neighbor, who recalled Brazel bringing unusual debris to her ranch.
• Phyllis McGuire and Elizabeth Tulk: Daughters of the Roswell Sheriff, who saw Army Air Force personnel at their father's office and were aware Brazel was held incommunicado.
• Jesse A. Marcel, M.D.: Son of Major Marcel, who handled debris recovered by his father.
• Walter Haut: The public information officer who issued the "flying disc" news release.
• Robert Shirkey: Flight operations officer who recalled seeing wreckage loaded onto a B-29 with Major Jesse Marcel.
• Robert Porter: A crewman who helped load the wreckage.
• John Fromschroeder, D.D.S., and William Lounsberry: Friends of pilot 'Pappy' Henderson, who told them about transporting wreckage and alien bodies.
• Verne Maltais: Friend of 'Barney' Barnett, who told him of finding a damaged craft and dead alien bodies on the Plains of San Augustin.

All witnesses were cooperative and distinguished between first-hand knowledge and hearsay. The meeting was historic as the first on-the-record gathering of Roswell witnesses. The Executive Committee approved requests for follow-up research, including videotaped depositions and a revised timeline. Stan Friedman, Don Schmitt, and Leonard Stringfield indicated plans to cooperate. Efforts were also made to contact congressional committees regarding potential hearings and immunity for military employees.

Letter from a Confidential Source

A letter released by William Cooper details alleged retrievals of "alien" craft. The author, a fifty-year-old engineer with private and government sector experience (1975-1980), describes involvement in a highly classified project, "Project Pluto," with five security levels. The author was rushed to a remote location in upstate Pennsylvania where an aircraft had crashed. The site was turned into a construction site with buildings erected over the wreck. The author describes the craft as "nothing like I have ever seen," possibly cigar-shaped, with no visible engines. The disturbed soil suggested a magnetic field pushed earth away from the craft. The author held a piece of the wreck, described as about one square foot, weighing almost nothing, and impossible to scratch. The area exhibited free magnetic energy, and wristwatches showed different times. The author later returned to help dismantle buildings and fill the hole.

Another crash site in upstate New York in 1976 involved six people, including four from the first crash. The craft was buried deep in a hill. In 1978, a third crash occurred in a lake in upstate Pennsylvania. Buildings were constructed, and Navy equipment and divers were involved. The magnetic field was present, but the craft was gone, leaving evidence of a large object impacting the lake. The author believes these crafts do not belong to the US government and notes significant advancements in electromagnetic forces by a company he was associated with.

The Alien Truth

By Gordon Millington, this article traces the history of the UFO phenomenon, suggesting its significant activities began in 1947 with a sighting over the Cascade mountains. Millington posits that UFOs established themselves as an independent, non-terrestrial power, influencing governments and leading to a cover-up operation. He suggests a deal may have been struck with certain extraterrestrials.

UFOs Are Real

The initial phase of ufology focused on verifying the existence of UFOs against government-inspired ridicule. "Contactees" like Adamski, possibly influenced by aliens, contributed to public incredulity. By the late 1980s, researchers like Timothy Good presented evidence of a global government cover-up, shifting the focus to understanding "why" UFOs were present.

UFOs Abduct

This phase began with the 1957 abduction of Antonio Villas Boas, seen as an attempt to produce a genetic hybrid. The article notes the accumulation of abduction reports worldwide, suggesting humanity deals with one primary alien group: the "little greys." Other alien types may exist but show only academic interest.

The Grey Agenda

The primary agenda of the grey aliens is the creation of a cross-bred race of semi-humans, potentially to replace humanity or serve as slaves. The article speculates if they are agents of the Annunaki. It mentions Zecharia Sitchin's concept of a twelfth planet. Communication with abductees is one-way and telepathic. Professor David M. Jacobs' analysis suggests these contacts are complex psycho-physical studies.

Communications Hegemony

Ingo Swann suggests that while humans have the capacity for telepathic reception, the ability to initiate contact and expose alien thoughts is inhibited. He believes humanity has an innate potential for telepathic contact that has atrophied through disuse. Professor John Mack suggests the greys might be preparing a "fifth column" for a take-over, possibly leading to spiritual gain for chosen individuals.

A Deal Done?

Some ufologists believe former US government employees have credible evidence of an agreement with aliens, involving underground laboratories and alien technology. The price for this collaboration is said to be unimpeded access to human abductees and cattle for breeding projects. The article argues that governments should reveal information if they are managing policies advantageously and harmlessly. It dismisses the idea that the public, accustomed to threats like nuclear extermination, could not handle collaboration with aliens.

Alien Descriptions and Encounters

David E. Jacobs, a historian, analyzed stories from over 60 abductees who did not know each other. Their descriptions of alien figures were so similar that Jacobs identified common denominators, leading to the description of the 'Greys'.

• Greys: Typically 3.5-4.5 ft tall, with disproportionately large, pear-shaped heads, hairless, leathery skin, minimal nose protuberance, lipless mouths that do not move. They communicate telepathically. Their most striking feature is enormous, black, almond-shaped eyes that do not blink or move in their sockets. They are usually naked, with frail limbs and no bone structure or musculature. They have three fingers without opposable thumbs.
• Nordics: A second type, humanoid, taller, with blond hair. Americans report 12 Greys for every Nordic, while Europeans see more Nordics.

Some abductees feel Nordics are female. One woman reported a Nordic trying on her high-heeled shoes, which the author suggests is either derangement or a detail too specific to invent.

Sensory details vary: Britons report Greys smell of cinnamon or rotting leaves, while Americans detect ammonia, sulphur, lemons, and almonds.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this collection of articles revolve around UFO sightings, alleged government cover-ups, extraterrestrial contact, and the nature of alien beings, particularly "Greys." There's a strong emphasis on witness testimony and the credibility of individuals who have come forward with extraordinary accounts. The articles suggest a long-standing, clandestine relationship between governments and extraterrestrial entities, with implications for humanity's future, including potential alien agendas like genetic hybridization. The editorial stance, particularly from CNI News, appears to be one of cautious validation of the presented information, advocating for transparency and responsible reporting on these sensitive subjects, while also acknowledging the need to sift through misinformation.