Pegasus - Vol 10 No 1

Magazine Overview

Title: PEGASUS
Issue: Vol. 10, #1
Date: 10/1 (likely 1999)
Publisher: Surrey Investigation Group on Aerial Phenomena
Price: £2

This issue of PEGASUS magazine, published by the Surrey Investigation Group on Aerial Phenomena, offers a multifaceted exploration of UFO phenomena, delving into theories of origin, the controversial interpretation of abductions as spiritual warfare, and the call for scientific investigation.

Millennia

The issue opens with an editorial by Chairman Gordon Millington titled "MILLENNIA." He reflects on the human fascination with rounded calendar years and the presentiments surrounding the turn of the millennium. Millington questions the significance of the year 2000, noting that theological opinion places Christ's birth several years BC, making 2001 the actual millennial year. He references Nostradamus's prophecy of a 'great king of terror' descending from the skies in July 1999, suggesting that some people are preparing for this event. The editorial also touches upon Mayan and Hopi predictions, concluding with a rhetorical question about safely navigating the last millennium.

What are UFO's and where do they come from?

This section, drawing from information by UFO 'buff' Andy Page, addresses the persistent question of UFO origins. The author initially believed in 'nuts and bolts' spacecraft piloted by advanced species but has since changed his mind, finding this explanation too simplistic. It fails to account for the evolution of reported sightings (from ancient chariots to sleek discoid objects), the long history of alleged visitations, the variety of reported 'alien' types and messages, the abduction phenomenon, and the lack of "SOLID PROOF." The author asserts that UFOs are real and we are being visited by an advanced intelligence, but the question of origin remains.

Another Planet

This popular theory, though decreasingly favored by serious ufologists, suggests UFOs come from other planets. The main obstacle is the vast interstellar distances, requiring faster-than-light travel unless the origins are much closer. Early theories posited the Moon, Mars, or Venus as origins, but scientific advancements made this unlikely. The theory struggles to explain the diversity of alien types, the need for abductions, the performance of 'clumsy' medical procedures, the long duration of visits, and the apparent lack of interest in Earth. It also questions why crashed craft are always found in New Mexico.

Another Dimension

This theory, supported by Jacques Vallee, proposes that UFOs originate from another dimension, explaining physical travel issues and phenomena like entities floating or passing through solid objects. It suggests a need to redevelop our understanding of science and physics to prove this.

Psychological / Earth Effects

Some skeptics and researchers believe the UFO phenomenon is an unknown psychological effect, possibly linked to increased radio and electromagnetic activity affecting the brain. Tectonic plate activity is cited as a potential source of electronic waves causing lights. However, this theory does not explain physical trace evidence like radiation, indentations, or photographic evidence.

From the Future

This theory suggests UFOs are craft from Earth's future, explaining the 'why' of their interest in us (as a part of their past) and their biological makeup. It also accounts for their materialization and sudden disappearance. Supporters point to the human-like appearance of "Tall Blondes" and "Greys" as evidence. However, time travel introduces paradoxes.

Spiritual warfare? Some look to Bible for answers to alien abductions !

By Rita Elkins, FLORIDA TODAY

This article explores the growing intersection of UFOlogy and religious thought, particularly the idea that alien abduction experiences and demons are equally real. It highlights discussions among religious leaders, magazine articles, and evangelists who speculate on the nature of entities that allegedly kidnap, paralyze, and abuse victims. Journalist William M. Alnor, in his book "UFOs in the New Age," suggests that a belief in "Space Brothers" is a setup for apocalyptic deceptions predicted in the Bible. Joe Jordan, state director for Mutual UFO Network (MUFON), notes the strong similarity between abduction experiences and demonic possession.

MUFON and CE-4

Jordan and his partner Wes Clark lead a research group called CE-4, focusing on alleged alien abductions. They propose that the phenomenon is "spiritual warfare" and "deception." They believe entities are demons, not extraterrestrials, and cite three verifiable cases where abductions were halted by invoking Jesus' name. They suggest that other researchers are suppressing this information due to fear of damaging their credibility with extraterrestrial research.

Religious Interpretations

An estimated 40 percent of Americans believe aliens have visited Earth, with over a million claiming CE-4 experiences. Mainstream Christianity has largely avoided the issue, but recent events like the Heaven's Gate mass suicide have prompted more discussion. The religious press is now featuring articles on UFOlogy theology. Journalist Barry Charnish suggests the Bible itself is a "convincing UFO story." The article also mentions Christian evangelist Paul McGuire's view that New Age author Whitley Streiber's evolving positive stance on aliens represents a progressive deception, and that both benign and hostile entities are preparing humanity for the Antichrist.

SCIENTIFIC PANEL SAYS UFO EVIDENCE DESERVES STUDY

On June 29, 1998, the Society for Scientific Exploration (SSE), based at Stanford University, announced the publication of a report declaring that some UFO evidence warrants scientific study. The report, which is about 50 pages long, was published in the Journal of Scientific Exploration and is available online. The announcement received widespread media coverage. The article includes excerpts from a Florida Today editorial that highlights the obviousness of the SSE's conclusion, given the history of UFO sightings and the existence of physical evidence. The SSE report notes "a sufficient number of intriguing and inexplicable observations" dating back 50 years, including photographic evidence, radar data, vehicle interference, gravitational effects, ground traces, and injuries to vegetation. A particular concern is that UFO encounters may be hazardous to people's health.

Reviewers' Observations

The reviewers observed that the UFO problem is complex and unlikely to have a simple answer. They suggested that studying unexplained observations could lead to new scientific knowledge. They recommended concentrating on cases with independent physical evidence and fostering continued contact between the UFO community and physical scientists.

AIR FORCE SPOKESMAN DENIES TRUMBULL CO. UFO EVENTS

This section reports on an investigation by Kenny Young into a December 1994 incident where police in Trumbull County, Ohio, reportedly chased UFOs for over six hours. Young acquired a 9-1-1 dispatch audiotape that appears to record the event. When Young contacted Captain John Keytack, the public affairs officer at the Vienna Air Force Base, Keytack repeatedly and dismissively denied that any such event ever happened, calling it "pure fiction." Keytack stated he was fully aware of all base activities and that nothing relevant to such an event had ever appeared in incident reports. He expressed skepticism about Young's information and refused to solicit it. He also stated that any military jets seen would not have originated from the Vienna facility. Young found Keytack's absolute denial and lack of interest suspicious, especially given the existence of the audiotape and other corroborating information.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The magazine consistently explores the unexplained and the fringes of belief, juxtaposing scientific inquiry with spiritual and religious interpretations. There's a clear interest in challenging conventional explanations for UFO phenomena, particularly through the lens of alternative theories like spiritual warfare and time travel. The publication appears open to diverse viewpoints, as indicated by the editor's note on the article about spiritual warfare: "Your Pegasus editor subscribes to no particular views, including those given in this article." The overall stance is one of investigation and open-mindedness towards phenomena that defy easy categorization.

This issue of Pegasus magazine, dated 1998, covers a range of topics related to UFO phenomena, astronomy, and historical cases. It includes discussions on UFO investigations, scientific advancements in planet detection, analysis of controversial UFO films, and detailed reports on specific sightings and the enduring mystery of the Roswell incident.

UFO Incident Investigation

The issue begins with an account of a UFO incident that was met with a defensive response from a public affairs officer, Captain Keytack, who indicated that pursuing the matter might be a waste of time and suggested the inquirer had been 'blasted with wrong information.' The author found it noteworthy that Keytack did not seek further information before issuing a denial, suggesting a predisposition against an objective take on the event.

Searching for Earth-type Planets

In astronomical news, a press release from June 9th announces that astronomers at the U.S. Naval Observatory have developed a new instrument, the 'multi-channel Fourier Transform Spectrometer' (mFTS). This instrument uses interferometry to detect minute changes in light wavelength caused by the subtle motion of stars, which could lead to the discovery of earth-sized planets orbiting other stars. Dr. Arsen R. Hajian and Dr. Tyler E. Nordgren are credited with its development.

Alien Autopsy: The Movie, the reasons..

An article by 'LLS,' an anonymous commentator with 30 years of experience in the UFO field, offers a critical perspective on the infamous 'Alien Autopsy' film. The author, who claims to work in the computer industry in England, expresses a jaundiced view of the film. The narrative adopts a cinematic style, describing a search for unseen footage of Elvis Presley, which leads to an octogenarian with a stash of film. This film is presented as potentially showing events related to the Roswell incident. The article touches upon the film's showing in January, mild annoyance from its creators about premature discussion, and claims that figures like Detlev Bronk might be identifiable, suggesting it could counter claims that Majestic was a hoax. Philip Mantle of BUFORA is mentioned as having proposed analysis of the film at Kodak, but Kodak had not yet analyzed it. The article notes that the film's provenance is being questioned and that a private film company in London with special effects expertise is also involved. The author then shifts from cinematic prose to discuss rumors and a post on the CompuServe UFO forum from June 16th, where an individual named Santilli claimed to have returned to the States to collect the main film and showed the 'Tent Footage' to the cameraman, who did not remember the image or filming style. This led to concerns about the film's authenticity. Further investigation suggests that the 'Tent Footage' might have been faked by a music recording company in Milton Keynes, identified as ARK music ltd or A&K music ltd, which has since folded. Bruce Barlowe and Bob Digby are linked to this company. Attempts are being made, amid threats of lawsuits, to pressure Keith Bateman and Andy Price-Watts for more information. A hypothetical scenario is presented where a wealthy consortium commissioned films of the Roswell events, with A&K music Ltd producing one. The A&K piece was shown first, and its 'security' boards later disappeared in the distributed version. The footage was sold to Fox, but issues arose regarding identifiable faces in the tent footage, which Fox edited out. A&K did not receive promised money, leading to rumors. The 'Morgana head' also surfaces. Later, A&K, facing financial difficulties, noticed the video's sales success and sought more money, leading to an agreement for a series of low-budget UFO videos that included the 'tent footage' with blacked-out faces. The article concludes this section by addressing the author's email for questions and noting that the interview with Mantle was used with permission from Rob Irving, the Santilli announcement came from the CompuServe UFO forum, and other information was derived from 'bugged phones' and MI5 contacts.

FROM VARIOUS FILES

This section presents a collection of shorter reports on UFO-related events.

1947: DAYLIGHT DISCS SWEEP NORMAN, OKLAHOMA

This report details a well-documented series of UFO sightings in Norman, Oklahoma, during the 1947 UFO flap. W.H. Carson, dean of engineering at the University of Oklahoma, was the first witness, seeing a silver object at an estimated height of 15,000 to 20,000 feet. His wife and neighbors also witnessed the object, described as traveling from east to west.

UFOS REPEATEDLY VISIT CHILE'S BIGGEST DAM

A large, dark, disc-shaped UFO with orange and small lights was witnessed by over 30 people at the Lago de Colbun hydroelectric dam in southern Chile on May 16, 1998. The object hovered at 1,000 meters for 20 minutes and was described as 'so big that it seemed to cover the whole valley.' Ufologist Luis Sanchez Perry reports that these UFOs, dubbed 'robones' (thieves), are associated with increased electricity blackouts in the area, suggesting they absorb electricity.

RAF pilots call ufo conference...And signals from space

Reports indicate that RAF pilots in the UK planned to hold a conference due to numerous UFO sightings. Separately, a story from The Sunday Times and the Internet reported that scientists have collected over 100 unexplained radio signals during routine space surveillance. These 'SETI signals' have faint, pure tones and could be artificial or of extra-terrestrial origin. Many were detected by American radio telescopes managed by SETI in California, with some logged by British astronomers. Dr. Seth Shostak of SETI suggests these signals could be from advanced extraterrestrial civilizations. Dr. Tom Muxlow of the British radio astronomy observatory noted that Jodrell Bank had picked up about six rogue signals, and Nobel laureate Tony Hewish believes the possibility of extra-terrestrial origins cannot be ignored.

Roswell looms again: Update

This section provides an update on the Roswell Incident, focusing on a special exhibit at the University of Texas at Arlington featuring enlarged photographs of the alleged UFO wreckage. The exhibit was arranged on short notice due to renewed global attention. Dr. Gerald D. Saxon, Associate Director for Special Collections, stated that the exhibit aims to address unprecedented public demand to view details of the wreckage photos. The article highlights a new digital scan of famous UFO photos taken by reporter-photographer J. Bond Johnson, which allegedly debunks claims of a cover-up by Air Force Lt. General Roger M. Ramey. The scanned photos reportedly show debris consistent with eyewitness descriptions of a crashed UFO, not a weather balloon, and include 'hieroglyphic-like' characters and thin, strong metal-like material. These findings are presented as discrediting claims that Ramey orchestrated a ruse involving a weather balloon substitution. The article details the analysis of the debris, including its lightweight, foil-like, metallic nature, and the presence of stick-like structures with markings described as 'hieroglyphic-like' or 'flower-like.'

Lt. Colonel Marcel, who recovered the wreckage, maintained until his death that the material was not from any weather balloon or experimental craft and was not made of earthly material. General Dubose, Ramey's chief of staff, also stated that the material was never switched and that they were under orders from Washington to examine it. He confirmed that a cover story about a weather device was issued to appease the press. The article asserts that the digitally enhanced photos provide convincing evidence that the debris photographed in General Ramey's office was genuine, and that Ramey, Dubose, and Marcel were truthful. Mrs. Latane Ramey, General Ramey's widow, issued a statement expressing gratitude that the new information clears her husband of wrongdoing. The article concludes by detailing General Ramey's distinguished military career and later civilian roles.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The magazine consistently explores UFO phenomena, presenting both eyewitness accounts and scientific investigations. There is a clear interest in historical cases like Roswell, with a tendency to re-examine evidence and challenge official explanations. The editorial stance appears to favor open inquiry into UFOs, presenting new findings and analyses that suggest extraterrestrial origins are plausible, while also critically examining controversial evidence like the 'Alien Autopsy' film. The magazine also keeps readers informed about astronomical efforts to find extraterrestrial life and unexplained signals from space, indicating a broad scope within the field of ufology and related sciences.