Pegasus - Vol 11 No 3

Magazine Overview

Title: PEGASUS
Issue: Volume 11, #3
Date: November 1989
Publisher: Surrey Investigation Group on Aerial Phenomena

This issue of PEGASUS magazine, published by the Surrey Investigation Group on Aerial Phenomena, delves into a variety of topics related to UFOs, paranormal phenomena, and historical mysteries. The cover features a drawing of Pegasus and a flying saucer, setting the tone for the content within.

The Dumbing Down

The issue opens with a piece titled "The Dumbing Down" by G.M. (likely Gordon Millington, the Chairman). This article critiques the modern media's approach to UFO-related events, suggesting a shift from overt ridicule and suppression to a more subtle subliminal message, exemplified by the film 'E.T.'. The author posits that this new approach aims to normalize the idea of aliens as benign, friendly beings, potentially making the public less receptive to more serious or concerning aspects of the phenomenon.

Conversations with Eternity: The Forgotten Masterpiece of Victor Hugo

A significant portion of the magazine is dedicated to an article, originally posted on an internet newsgroup by John Chambers, discussing Victor Hugo's involvement with spiritism during his political exile in Jersey between 1853 and 1855. The article highlights Hugo's participation in over a hundred spiritistic seances where he purportedly communicated with a wide range of entities, including historical figures (Galileo, Shakespeare, Christ, Mozart), famous animals, abstract concepts, and aliens from Jupiter and Mercury. The communications reportedly preached doctrines of reincarnation and metempsychosis, and even included drawings and music channelled through the 'talking table' medium. The article notes that while Hugo believed these transcripts would become 'Bibles of the Future,' they were largely unpublished until much later, with a French edition appearing in 1923 and a more comprehensive one in 1968. The author of the PEGASUS article suggests that these communications, once obscure, now seem relevant in the context of modern channelling practices and Einsteinian physics.

The article details specific revelations from the spirit world, such as Hugo's alleged encounters with an alien from Jupiter and Mercurians, discussions with Galileo on Einsteinian terms, and explanations from Joshua of Jericho on quantum holography. It also mentions communications from the spirit of Nicholas Flamel, who drew pictures of Mercurians, and the poet André Chénier, who dictated his final verses and described his beheading. Other spirits, including those of animals like the Lion of Androcles and Balaam's Ass, conveyed messages about animal rights and a spiritual connection to all life. The spirits also preached a doctrine of reincarnation, emphasizing a 'Great Chain of Being' where souls advance through various forms of life, with the risk of backsliding due to serious crimes. The spirit of 'Death' urged Hugo to ensure his words would appear during human crises, with the year 2000 being specifically mentioned.

The article concludes by posing questions about the reality of these communications and the nature of the universe, linking Hugo's 19th-century beliefs to modern channelling phenomena. It also provides details for purchasing the book "Conversations with Eternity: The Forgotten Masterpiece of Victor Hugo."

Black Death and UFOs

Another article, forwarded from the New Paradigms Project and attributed to William Bramley's "God of Eden," explores a controversial theory linking the Black Death in the 14th century to UFO activity and potential germ warfare. The article notes the high casualty rate of the plague and discusses the two forms, bubonic and pneumonic. It raises enigmas about the plague's spread, such as outbreaks occurring in summer and not always being preceded by rodent infestations. Crucially, it highlights reports of 'foul-smelling mists' and 'unusually bright lights in the sky' preceding plague outbreaks, suggesting these were indicators of heavy UFO activity. The author proposes that the 'mists' were actually germ weapons sprayed from UFOs, leading to the widespread disease. The article also mentions unusual celestial phenomena, including 'comets,' preceding outbreaks, and the appearance of frightening figures dressed in black carrying 'scythes,' which may have been instruments for spraying poison or germ-laden gas. This connection to 'Death' figures and scythes is presented as a possible origin for the popular imagery of Death.

UFO Reports from Around the World

The magazine includes several reports of recent UFO sightings:

• Florida Pilot's Amazing Daylight Sighting: A corporate pilot witnessed a UFO on October 30, 1999, near Ocala, Florida. The object was described as having a space shuttle-like shape, dolphin-like nose, no visible cockpit, and a dull metallic grey color, estimated to be 75 feet long with a 50-foot wingspan.
• Daytona Beach: A witness reported a metallic, football-shaped object that changed shape into a spear and disappeared.
• Texas Triangle: Two airline crews reported seeing a large, triangular craft with extremely bright lights at 37,000 feet.
• Texas Boomerang: A witness in Fort Worth saw a boomerang-shaped object travelling at high speed.
• London Heathrow: The crew of an MD-81 reported a mysterious, fast-moving craft passing within 20 feet of them.
• Scunthorpe: An ex-RAF individual witnessed a large, unusual hovering shape.

Airship Article from 1897

A reprinted newspaper article from the Cincinnati Enquirer dated April 25, 1897, describes an encounter with an "Aeribarque." A gentleman claims to have seen and inspected a large, oblong, cigar-shaped craft with brilliant white lights. He conversed with one of the occupants, an American, who explained that they were experimenting with a new principle of flight and were keeping their discovery secret. The craft was described as being 12 to 15 feet high, with a wire-net framework and an internal balloon. The occupant demonstrated the craft's ability to ascend and descend, and it eventually flew off towards Newark.

Joseph McMoneagle on Remote Viewing and UFOs

The issue features an extensive interview with Joseph McMoneagle, a renowned remote viewer and author. McMoneagle discusses the origins of remote viewing with projects like Scanate and STARGATE, and his personal experiences, including a near-death experience that led him to paranormal awareness. He recounts his involvement in the STARGATE project, which ran for 18 years, and expresses his belief that remote viewing is a natural ability that transcends space and time, though its mechanism remains unknown. He also shares his UFO experiences, including witnessing a disc-shaped craft in Eleuthera, Bahamas, in 1966, which caused severe radiation burns, and inadvertently describing a 'fast mover' UFO during a military remote viewing session.

McMoneagle suggests that UFOs might be interdimensional travellers or time machines, and that abduction cases, which he believes have occurred for thousands of years, could be a form of communication. He posits that these experiences, whether physical or out-of-body, are profound and can fundamentally alter one's beliefs. He also touches upon the concept of 'cosmic noise' and its potential effect on remote viewing accuracy, suggesting a link between local sidereal time and UFO activity or abductions.

Gordon Cooper's Belief in Extraterrestrial Intelligence

A brief report mentions that pioneering astronaut Gordon Cooper denies seeing a UFO while in orbit but maintains an "unshakable" belief in extraterrestrial intelligence based on personal experience, including seeing strange vehicles over Germany in the 1950s that he suspected were extraterrestrial.

Young Britons Believe in Aliens Over God

Finally, a short news item reports on a survey indicating that more young Britons believe in aliens and ghosts than in God, highlighting a generational shift in belief systems.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue of PEGASUS are the exploration of unexplained phenomena, particularly UFOs and alleged extraterrestrial contact, and the investigation of historical events through a paranormal lens. The magazine presents theories that challenge conventional scientific and historical narratives, such as the link between the Black Death and UFOs, and the potential for advanced psychic abilities like remote viewing. The editorial stance appears to be open-minded and investigative, seeking to uncover hidden truths and present alternative perspectives on reality, often drawing parallels between historical accounts and contemporary experiences. There is a clear interest in the intersection of science, spirituality, and the unexplained.

This document is page 20 of a publication, featuring two main articles. The first, titled "BRITISH VET CLAIMS UFO CRASHED IN WALES," details a purported UFO crash in the Berwyn Mountains, Clwyd, Wales, in January 1974. The second article, "IRIDIUMS TO FALL FROM SKY – DON'T BE FOOLED," discusses the de-orbiting of Iridium satellites and warns against mistaking them for UFOs.

British Vet Claims UFO Crashed in Wales Researcher Nick Redfern's new book asserts that a UFO crashed in a remote valley in the Clwyd district of Wales in January 1974, leading to the recovery of two dead alien bodies. Farmer Huw Lloyd, then 14, witnessed a large object and a luminous contrail followed by a blinking blue light on the night of the incident in nearby Llandrillo. He noted the rapid police response. According to Redfern, British Army units arrived, and one unit took custody of the two alien bodies. The craft allegedly came down in the Berwyn Mountains, Clwyd, and the event is compared to the Roswell incident in New Mexico (July 1947) and Kecksburg, Pennsylvania (1965), with scores of troops dispatched for a secret mission to retrieve the wreckage.

A soldier, quoted under the pseudonym 'James Prescott,' was reportedly ordered to Llanderfel with four others to load two oblong boxes into an armored truck. This truck transported the boxes to the Chemical and Biological Defence Establishment at Porton Down, near Salisbury, Wiltshire, under strict orders not to stop. At Porton Down, the boxes were opened in their presence, revealing two creatures inside decontamination suits. These creatures were described as not being of this earth and were found to have died. Mr. Prescott stated the bodies were about five to six feet tall, humanoid in shape, and appeared almost skeletal with a covering skin. Although he did not see the craft himself, he was informed that a large craft had crashed and was retrieved by other British military units. The incident has remained classified, and the UK Ministry of Defence has refused to comment. The credit for this report is given to UFO Roundup.

Iridiums to Fall From Sky – Don't Be Fooled This section discusses the corporate failure of Iridium LLC, a company that launched 66 telecommunication satellites to provide high-cost mobile telephone service. Iridium has failed in its final attempt to raise funds and has received court approval to shut down operations and begin "de-orbiting" its $5 billion fleet of satellites. This process is expected to take up to two years and could begin in mid-April.

Motorola Corp., Iridium's lead investor and operator, stated that the satellites will be nudged out of orbit four at a time and allowed to burn up in the Earth's atmosphere. Each re-entry is expected to create a spectacular visual display, resembling a very large and prolonged meteor track. With 66 such events, it is likely that millions of people will witness one or more of these de-orbiting satellites and may mistake them for UFOs. The article warns readers not to be fooled by these events and notes that someone paid approximately $76 million just two or three years prior for this "burning piece of space junk."

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance The magazine appears to focus on UFO phenomena, government secrecy, and potential misinterpretations of natural or man-made events as UFOs. The first article highlights a significant alleged UFO crash with alien recovery, emphasizing the secrecy surrounding the event. The second article takes a cautionary stance, warning readers about the potential for misidentifying falling satellites as UFOs, thus debunking potential sightings. The editorial stance seems to be one of presenting intriguing claims while also providing a rational explanation for potential sightings, encouraging critical thinking.