Pegasus - Vol 14 No 4

Magazine Overview

PEGASUS, Volume 14, #4, published by the Surrey Investigation Group into Aerial Phenomena, is a magazine dedicated to exploring UFO phenomena and related topics. The issue features articles on historical UFO cases, contemporary research, and speculative theories about alien involvement with humanity.

DID HE FALL, OR WAS HE PUSHED?

This article, signed G.M., revisits the controversial death of James Vincent Forrestal in May 1949. Forrestal, the first US Secretary of Defense, died shortly after being appointed to the post. The official explanation was a mental breakdown leading to suicide. However, the article presents an alternative, more controversial theory suggesting that Forrestal was tasked by President Truman to set up 'Operation Majestic Twelve,' an ultra-secret body to deal with UFOs and alien occupants. One interpretation is that Forrestal was psychologically shattered by a revelation, possibly an encounter with an EBE (Extraterrestrial Biological Entity). Another is that he accepted the reality of alien life and believed this knowledge should be shared with humanity. Both scenarios allegedly led to his forced resignation and incarceration in Bethesda Naval Hospital. The article also mentions a claim that Forrestal was visited by two CIA officers on his last day, raising questions about whether he fell or was pushed from the window. The piece concludes by suggesting that Forrestal's death in May 1949 resolved a problem for the establishment and may have marked ufology's first martyr.

POSTSCRIPT TO EDITORIAL

This brief section, referencing William Cooper's book 'Behold a Pale Horse,' humorously recounts an anecdote about President Richard Nixon allegedly being placed in a mental ward at Bethesda Naval Hospital after promising to reveal the truth about UFOs. Unlike Forrestal, Nixon reportedly recovered and never mentioned the subject again.

DAVID JACOBS ON "THE THREAT"

This section features an interview by Sean Casteel with Professor David Jacobs, Ph.D., an author specializing in UFOs and alien abduction. Jacobs, after over 30 years of research, believes he has solved the mystery of the UFO phenomenon, the subject of his book "The Threat: What The Aliens Really Want And How They Plan To Get It." He expresses dread and deep concern for humanity's future, viewing the phenomenon not as mere examination or experimentation, but as a deliberate, goal-directed 'program' with a beginning, middle, and end, which he believes is now entering its final phase.

Jacobs explains that abductions are a means to an end, part of a larger program that includes breeding and hybridization. He posits that these hybrids, who appear increasingly human, will eventually integrate into society and potentially take control due to superior technology and physiology, making humans 'second-class citizens.' This prospect, he admits, is disturbing and has led him to become pessimistic about the phenomenon, a stark contrast to his previous wonder and amazement.

He emphasizes that the UFO phenomenon is widespread, with millions of sightings worldwide, indicating a significant investment of time and energy by the beings involved. He also finds it disconcerting that the phenomenon is kept secret, suggesting a conscious effort to prevent interference. Jacobs likens the situation to 'Invasion of the Body Snatchers,' where individuals might accept a controlled society.

Jacobs dismisses the idea that the phenomenon is simply science fiction, despite its similarities, arguing that abductees are not typically science-fiction fans. He highlights the physical component of abductions and the existence of hybrids, which he divides into late, middle, and early stages. He notes that the hybrids' interest in earthly things like animals and the natural world, rather than human constructs like politics or economics, points towards an integration program where human society might become secondary.

Jacobs expresses a slim hope that the secrecy of the phenomenon might imply vulnerability and a way for humans to affect the program. However, he despairs that the scientific community has not taken the subject seriously, despite decades of evidence. He believes that without a sudden revelation, the scientific community is unlikely to engage. He finds the current situation deeply unsettling, having dedicated his adult life to studying the subject and teaching the only regularly scheduled university course on UFOs in the country. He fears for the future of his children and acknowledges the difficulty of living with this knowledge.

Jacobs believes that while a cruel form of oppression is unlikely, human society will become very different and not to humanity's liking, with a significant reduction in individual freedom and freedom of thought due to the telepathic nature of the beings involved. He concludes that the integration of aliens into Earth's society may be a given, and humanity might lose freedoms to the superior capabilities of aliens and hybrids.

Web Of Conspiracy

This commentary by 'The Watcher' argues that extraterrestrials may be malevolent, despite the common portrayal of aliens as benign. The author points to the experiences of abductees, who are taken against their will and subjected to various procedures, suggesting a sinister aspect to these acts. The commentary asserts that there is ample evidence of government involvement with extraterrestrials, citing secretive military undertakings, sightings near military bases, and underground projects. It questions the need for massive security, especially after the Cold War, and suggests that governments may have made deals with aliens, exchanging animals and humans for advanced technology.

The author contends that the perceived benign agenda of UFO sightings, often occurring around significant historical events like the atomic age or air force bases, is a deliberate tactic by extraterrestrials to feign a lack of malevolent intent. This feigned disinclination towards domination is seen as a way to appear to recognize good and evil, and possess spiritual awareness. The commentary suggests that extraterrestrials claim to be physically weakened refugees needing human DNA for survival and are using this narrative to gain support from humanitarians and New Age proponents.

Extraterrestrials, according to this view, claim to be the ancient progenitors of the human race and have spent millennia insinuating their influence into human culture and religious traditions. They allegedly explain that humans needed spiritual evolution to be ready for contact with their 'creators.' The commentary concludes that extraterrestrials have guided human spiritual evolution with an agenda to infiltrate and instigate religious traditions, and that humans must realize the true nature of these beings, rather than accepting their self-devised explanations.

UFOs and the National Security State

This review by Jacques Vallee discusses Richard Dolan's book, "UFOs and the National Security State," calling it the first comprehensive study of the U.S. government's response to UFO phenomena over the past 50 years. Vallee notes the complexity of the data Dolan deciphered, as the U.S. Air Force never compiled a complete history of its own UFO files. He mentions that while projects like Blue Book existed, they left many undocumented areas, and interpretations by outsiders led to conflicting theories.

Vallee recounts an attempt in 1977 to assist NASA's review of UFO information, where a high-level official expressed discouragement about the "impossible political situation." The official suggested that intelligence agencies possessed vast amounts of data, but it "never saw the light of day," and that such information might be twisted to serve political agendas. The review highlights the difficulty in obtaining accurate information from government sources.

Vallee praises Dolan's work for shedding light on this murky world of deception and confusion, emphasizing the importance of identifying what is *not* there – the missing parts of the puzzle. He shares his own experience of unearthing a secret letter from a Battelle scientist named Cross, which suggested that specialists working in secret had the power to withhold critical information from a national security panel and had a plan for a far-reaching project to understand the phenomenon. Despite efforts to obtain an official copy, the letter was only released through Congress, illustrating the bureaucracy's ability to hide truth for decades.

The review connects the UFO phenomenon to the concept of 'missing mass' in the universe, suggesting it rests on an ocean of secrets and forgotten conflicts. It notes that some understood early on that UFOs might not necessarily be from outer space and that the belief in their reality could be exploited for political ends. The possibility that UFOs might be disguised advanced prototypes or used to hide real experiments is raised.

Vallee then pivots to the broader implications for American democracy, emphasizing the need for an "informed citizenry." He argues that the military and intelligence community have left the citizenry uninformed, or even disinformed, about the UFO phenomenon. He calls for the government to reveal what it knows and, importantly, what it doesn't know.

The review touches upon modern physics, suggesting that UFOs might involve phenomena beyond simple metal spacecraft, such as objects blinking in and out of perception, impacting consciousness, and changing shape. It posits that concepts of higher dimensionality are entering the mainstream of science. Vallee concludes by suggesting that UFO witnesses are experiencing objects of vast complexity that challenge reality, and that these observations may help build a conceptual framework for twenty-first-century physics. He poses the question of whether UFOs are trying to tell us who we are and our true place in the universe.

GRAVITY SHIELDING STILL SCIENCE FICTION, BOEING SAYS

This news brief from SPACE.com reports that artificial gravity on spaceships remains science fiction, despite recent European reports of Boeing working on the concept. According to Jane's Defense World, Boeing Phantom Works scientists admitted to working on experimental anti-gravity projects. A Boeing document, "Gravity Research for Advanced Space Propulsion" (GRASP), stated that gravity modification would alter the aerospace business. Boeing was reportedly seeking collaboration with Russian scientist Evgeny Podkletnov, known for his anti-gravity experiments. However, Boeing issued a statement clarifying that the GRASP acronym was for a presentation, not a project, and that they were not funding Podkletnov's work, though they were interested in monitoring it. The GRASP document reportedly noted that Podkletnov had demonstrated an anti-gravity beam in Russia that could repel objects with negligible power loss, and that such technology could be weaponized. It also mentioned that objects placed on a rapidly spinning superconducting disc lost weight, a feat NASA had been unable to replicate. The Boeing paper suggested that classified activities in gravity modification might exist, and that Podkletnov opposed military use of his technology.

IIT KANPUR TEAM TO UNEARTH THE 'MUHNOCHWA' MYSTERY

This news report from Aug 7, 2002, details the emergence of UFOs, referred to as 'muhnochwas' (objects that claw the faces), in Uttar Pradesh, India. The state government has urged the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur to send a team of scientists to investigate these mysterious objects, which reportedly attack victims and leave claw marks. Police personnel have also been attacked. The Uttar Pradesh Home Secretary stated that they requested IIT Kanpur's expertise to determine if mischief-mongers were using remote devices. Eyewitnesses describe the objects as strange, brightly lit, resembling a football or tortoise. Due to the attacks occurring at night, the home department requested enhanced power supply to the affected villages.

RUSSIANS PROPOSE TRIP TO MARS

This Fox News report from July 5, 2002, announces that Russian space officials have proposed an ambitious project to send a six-person team to Mars by 2015, aiming for international cooperation. Nikolai Anfimov, head of the Central Research Institute of Machine-Building, stated that Russia hopes to work with NASA and the European Space Agency to build two spaceships for the roughly 440-day mission, estimated to cost $20 billion, with Russia contributing 30 percent. Vitaly Semyonov, head of the Mars project, emphasized the need for an international effort. NASA spokeswoman Delores Beasley noted that no formal plan had been submitted and that human travel to Mars was not a priority due to cost-cutting demands. Alain Fournier-Sicre of the European Space Agency expressed interest in the long-term initiative. The report mentions the historical difficulties and failures of Soviet attempts to reach Mars, including a "Mars curse." Despite setbacks, Anfimov stated they have never stopped planning. The report also notes that NASA's Mars program is back on track with the unmanned Mars Odyssey spacecraft, and Anatoly Grigoryev of the Institute of Medical-Biological Problems outlined the proposed crew composition and mission objectives, including the search for life on Mars.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue of Pegasus magazine revolve around the multifaceted nature of the UFO phenomenon, encompassing government secrecy, potential alien agendas, and the implications for humanity's future. The magazine appears to adopt a critical stance towards official explanations, highlighting controversial theories and suggesting a hidden reality behind public narratives. There is a consistent emphasis on the potential for malevolent extraterrestrial influence and the need for a deeper understanding of the phenomenon beyond conventional scientific or governmental perspectives. The articles collectively suggest that UFOs and alien contact represent a significant, potentially threatening, development that requires serious consideration and investigation.

This issue of Pegasus, dated July 4th, 2002, features a prominent cover story with the headline "SETI HEAD SAYS ALIENS COULD BE HERE," discussing the possibility of extraterrestrial presence within our solar system. The magazine also includes a detailed account of the William S. English case, reports on various UFO sightings from around the world, and a collection of famous quotations related to UFO phenomena.

SETI Head Says Aliens Could Be Here

SETI director Jill Tartar, in a discussion with Space.com, suggests that extraterrestrials might be present in our solar system. She posits that due to our limited exploration of the local neighborhood, undetected probes, artifacts, or slow-moving ships could exist. Tartar dismisses the idea of 'abducting Aunt Sally' but notes attempts to find long-term stations in our solar system using reflected light and radar. She highlights potential hiding places like the asteroid belt or Saturn's rings, where such objects could be indistinguishable from local matter. Tartar's comments reflect a growing astronomical openness to the idea of extraterrestrial presence, influenced by new discoveries about planets orbiting other stars challenging the assumptions of the Drake Equation.

An editor's note mentions Enrico Fermi's question, "Where are they?" during his time at Los Alamos, reflecting on the potential for advanced civilizations to colonize the galaxy over millions of years.

The Strange Story of William S. English

This section details the alleged experiences of William S. English, a former US Army Special Forces officer. In May 1970, his A-Team was sent to locate a crashed B-52 bomber in the dense jungle of Laos. Air Force records reportedly do not show a B-52 crash in Southeast Asia between July 1969 and July 1972, suggesting possible alteration of records to hide the truth. The plane had allegedly crashed after a hostile encounter with a UFO described as a large white light.

English and his team found the B-52 intact among the trees, with no damage to the aircraft or its bomb load. The crew were found mutilated in their seats, without blood. Dog tags and code books were removed, and the aircraft was destroyed with its bombs still onboard. This incident is compared to a similar event involving a Soviet AN-2P mail plane in 1961.

Weeks later, English's team was ambushed, and he was taken prisoner but escaped. After leaving the Army in 1973, he worked as an intelligence analyst at RAF Chicksands in England. In 1976, he was tasked with assessing a 625-page document, "Grudge / Blue Book Report #13," which reportedly detailed captured alien craft, weapons, autopsies of alien bodies, and close encounter reports. The document included notes by Dr. J. Allen Hynek and photos taken by English of the dead B-52 crew, confirming the bomber had crashed after being attacked by a UFO. English became convinced of the report's authenticity.

Shortly after, English was dismissed from his post by the base commander, Colonel Robert Black, and deported to the USA. The magazine notes that there is no record of a Colonel Black commanding RAF Chicksands, suggesting he might have been a fictitious officer created to expel English and conceal information. The story suggests that English's memories might have been altered to discredit him.

Around 1980, Colonel Black allegedly approached English in Tucson, Arizona, claiming he too had been released from the USAF for reasons connected to Report #13. Black reportedly told English about evidence of a large UFO buried at White Sands Missile Range and invited him to join an expedition. English, Black, and a former USAF sergeant equipped a 4x4 van and infiltrated the range, financed by the sale of English's business. During this trip, helicopters destroyed the van, killing English's companions. English escaped to Tucson and later settled in Lynchburg, Virginia.

Eight years later, English began to tell his story, claiming 15 attempts had been made on his life.

Observers Confirm Sri Lanka UFO Reports

Scientists in Sri Lanka are reportedly confirming UFO sightings reported by villagers. Hundreds of people have reported seeing a blue-white light, described as a V-shaped beam, moving at high speed and making a buzzing noise. Professor Chandana Jayaratne, an astrophysicist at the University of Colombo, stated that these sightings have been confirmed by observers. An unnamed member of an observing party described the light beam rotating, suddenly disappearing, and reappearing meters away. The object was observed for three consecutive days, capable of emitting an intense V-shaped beam of light and moving at high velocity, changing direction to avoid trees.

More Famous Quotations

The magazine includes several notable quotes regarding UFOs and potential alien contact:

• General Douglas MacArthur (Oct. 8, 1955): "The nations of the world will have to unite, for the next war will be an interplanetary war. The nations of the earth must someday make a common front against attack by people from other planets."
• Stephen Hawking (March 6, 1998): "Of course it is possible that UFO's really do contain aliens as many people believe, and the government is hushing it up."
• President Jimmy Carter (during his Presidential campaign): "If I become President, I'll make every piece of information this country has about UFO sightings available to the public and scientists. I am convinced that UFOs exist because I have seen one."
• Former President Ronald Reagan (1988): "With our obsession with antagonisms of the moment, we often forget how much unites all the members of humanity. I occasionally think how quickly our differences, worldwide, would vanish if we were facing an alien threat from outside this world."
• US Senator Barry Goldwater (April 11, 1979): "It is true that I was denied access to a facility at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Dayton, Ohio, because I never got in. I can't tell you what was inside. We both know about the rumours (concerning a captured UFO and crew members). I have never seen what I would call a UFO, but I have intelligent friends who have."
• NASA astronaut Donald "Deke" Slayton: "Well, Slim, I was flying a P-51 Mustang at about 12,000 feet over Minneapolis in 1951. I thought it was a simple kite. As I flew closer to it I looked at it and thought it was a weather balloon. But as I got behind it I could tell it wasn't a balloon. It looked like a disc."

News in Brief / Sightings Roundup

This section provides brief reports on various UFO-related news and sightings:

• Clinton Wanted UFO Probe: A book by Deborah Orin claims President Clinton was interested in UFOs and asked Webb Hubbell to investigate the JFK assassination and the existence of UFOs.
• Cosmonauts Saw Flying Xmas Tree and Space Ship: Gennadij Strekhalov, aboard the MIR Space Station, reported seeing a sphere resembling a "Christmas tree decoration" on two flights in 1990.
• Slovakia Crop Circles and UFO Above Atomic Plant: Three large crop circles were discovered near Nitra-Drazovice, described as undeciphered messages from extraterrestrials.
• Argentine Woman Encounters 'Green Dwarf': A young woman in Villa Elisa reportedly fainted after an encounter with a "green dwarf."
• 30 Billion Earth-Like Exoplanets: Astronomers estimate there may be 30 billion earth-like planets in the Milky Way galaxy, increasing the likelihood of extraterrestrial civilizations.
• New Mexico Cylinder: Two witnesses in Socorro observed two sets of lights, described as cylinders, moving at high altitude and speed near the "Trinity" site.
• German Police Chase UFO: Police in Luebeck reported chasing a bright, fiery object that flew at extreme speed.
• Italian UFO Newsflash: The Italian Air Force General Staff released a list of 12 unidentified flying object sightings from 2001, a low number compared to civilian reports.
• Israel Video Camera Sees Orbs Near Wailing Wall: Orbs were captured on camera near the Wailing Wall in Jerusalem, appearing to have ghost-like features.
• Norwegian UFO Centre Opens: A new UFO Centre opened in Alen, Norway, showcasing films and information from the Hessdalen sightings.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue of Pegasus revolve around the potential for extraterrestrial life, both within our solar system and beyond, and the alleged cover-ups and secrecy surrounding UFO phenomena by governments and military organizations. The editorial stance appears to be one of open inquiry into these subjects, presenting various accounts, witness testimonies, and expert opinions without outright dismissal, while also acknowledging the controversial nature of the topics and the potential for misinterpretation or fabrication. The inclusion of historical cases, contemporary sightings, and quotes from prominent figures suggests an effort to provide a comprehensive overview of the UFO landscape.