Phenomenes Inconnus - No 01 - 1967 - GDEPAI

Magazine Overview

Title: PHENOMENES AERIENS INCONNUS
Issue: No 1
Volume: 3 F
Date: 1967
Publisher: Groupement Dauphinois d'Etude des Phénomènes Aériens Inconnus (G.D.E.P.A.I.)
Country: France
Language: French

This is the inaugural issue of the bulletin "Phenomena Aeriens Inconnus" (Unknown Aerial Phenomena), published by the Groupement Dauphinois d'Etude des Phénomènes Aériens Inconnus (G.D.E.P.A.I.). The magazine's cover prominently features a drawing of a flying saucer and lists its thematic interests: Unidentified Flying Objects, Astronomy, Cosmic Forces, and Unknown Civilizations.

Editorial

The editorial, written by P. DELVAL, introduces the bulletin and its purpose: to serve as a solid link for isolated researchers and various UFO research groups, and to inform the public about UFO phenomena. DELVAL expresses frustration with the persistent mystery surrounding "Flying Saucers" and states the group's decision to investigate further. He asserts that UFOs are real and are directed by superior intelligences, posing questions about their intentions and their presence on Earth. The editorial emphasizes that "Phenomena Inconnus" will provide factual and precise information, aiming to bring light to a subject crucial for humanity's future and encouraging readers to consider the possibility of communication from other worlds.

Contents and Articles

Table of Contents (Sommaire No I)

The table of contents outlines the articles featured in this issue:

• Editorial by P. DELVAL.
• Observation of July 18th: An investigation report by B. PRINCIPEAU.
• "CIGARE VOLANT" (Flying Cigar) on the night of July 17th-18th: A report from NICE by C. TARADE.
• What happened at ARC SOUS CICON? by P. DELVAL.
• The Valensole Plateau: A sector particularly visited by UFOs, by P. DELVAL.
• "Landing Series": A Mysterious Craft Lands on a Railway Track near ROUEN on November 13, 1960 - On-site investigation by Jean VUILLEQUEZ, correspondent for G.D.E.P.A.I.
• Proof of an extraterrestrial race causes concern at the PENTAGON - Translated from "THE U.F.O INVESTIGATOR".
• SCHIAPARELLI Rehabilitated? The Canals of Mars reappear. by D. DUPRE.
• The prediction of life on Mars by scientists, translated from "the INVESTIGATOR".
• Observations of the year: "UFO Dossier of G.D.E.P.A.I."

Articles from the Next Issue (Dans notre prochain numéro)

• Editorial by P. DELVAL.
• Do "EXTRATERRESTRIAL BASES" establish landing sites? by P. DELVAL.
• The Valensole Plateau - The investigation continues by P. DELVAL.
• "Landing Series": An Unknown Craft Lands on a Railway Track
• AQUAROUBLE in the North, September 10, 1954. Investigation conducted by Marc THIROUIN of C.I.E.S OURANOS and P. DELVAL.
• Cases of recurring landings. P. DELVAL.
• Interplanetary Adventure - The Moon, a space base? (Documents from G.D.E.P.A.I.)
• What is Anti-gravity? P. DELVAL and RAUNER.
• Observations of the Year: (Documents from G.D.E.P.A.I.)

The G.D.E.P.A.I. Organization

Page 3 details the G.D.E.P.A.I. (Groupement Dauphinois d'Etude des Phénomènes Aériens Inconnus), based in Grenoble. Its objectives include:

• Conducting investigations into visual observations and potential "landings" in the region.
• Studying the UFO problem.
• Contributing to existing private organizations in France.
• Creating a strong link between isolated researchers in France and abroad through its bulletin, "Phenomena Inconnus".
• Informing the public and documenting the subject for interested individuals.

The G.D.E.P.A.I. comprises a research committee, a network of investigators across France, correspondents for information, and translators.

An announcement for a general meeting for members is made, held on the last Saturday of each month at 3 PM at the G.D.E.P.A.I. headquarters. Public meetings may also be held, with announcements made in the bulletin or local newspapers.

Observation of the "Celestial Phenomenon" of July 17-18, 1967 (La Rochelle)

This section, reported by B. PRINCIPEAU, details witness testimonies from La Rochelle and Dompière. The investigation was conducted on-site and based on personal inquiries, not newspaper articles. A CHAR-TIER detector registered a UFO passage at the investigator's home on Monday, July 17th, around 12 PM. Notably, no other unusual celestial phenomena were observed on the nights of July 15th-16th, 16th-17th, or 17th-18th, despite extensive surveillance by the organization's network. The network's functioning was limited to midnight on the night of the 17th-18th due to general exhaustion, meaning the UFOs passed later.

Five testimonies are presented, three of which were seen by witnesses alone.

• First Testimony: About a dozen witnesses near the port of La Rochelle described a splendid, cloudless sky suddenly interrupted by a large, circular object moving at high speed. It was described as slightly round and oval, with a cone at the front and a smoke-like trail behind, similar to that produced by jet aircraft. Six smaller objects followed at the same speed, in a regular formation like a squadron of aerial hunters.
• Second Testimony: Four police officers corroborated the first testimony, describing a similar object while cycling.
• Third Testimony: A single witness, Er Gérard, described a large object, significantly larger than the moon, moving at an average speed. The object was cylindrical, primarily yellow-clear, with a small round white ball on top. Six small objects followed behind the main craft.
• Fourth Testimony: A person in Dompière saw a large disc moving from west to east, followed by six small bright objects. The small objects maintained their position while the main craft moved far ahead and disappeared.
• Fifth Testimony: Mme Guillet, driving towards Dompière, saw a luminous object in the sky, accompanied by another of similar shape, like a giant comet.

B. PRINCIPEAU personally believes that "Flying Saucers" have existed for centuries and are controlled by intelligent beings, considering this the only plausible explanation.

Report from Nice: "Flying Cigar" Over the City

This report, transmitted by C. TARADE of C.E.R.E.I.C. Nice, details an observation from the night of July 17th-18th. The witness, who wished to remain anonymous, observed a bright light from his fifth-floor balcony. The object was cigar-shaped, with a luminous orange front and a red light at the tip. The body was compartmentalized and seemed to emit thousands of red points like mosaic. Delta-shaped reactors underneath launched bluish lights. The object stopped momentarily, oscillated, and then departed, emitting a yellow-red vortex. A rubbing sound in the air was perceptible. The object disappeared towards the observatory. The report notes that this testimony is not unique, supporting the idea that a UFO flew over Nice that night.

What Happened at Arc sous Cicon? (Doubs)

This section, based on a "France Soir" report from July 19, 1967, describes an incident involving "Martians" reported by 15-year-old Joelle Ravier. She claimed to have seen three small beings, about 1.10 meters tall, with prominent bellies, normal arms, and short legs. They spoke in an incomprehensible language. The beings fled when they saw her. A follow-up questionnaire revealed that Patricia, one of the children with Joelle, saw three beings dressed in black, about 1.10m tall, speaking a language that sounded like "ra-ra-ra-la-ta." Traces, described as small circles, were found at the encounter site. The report concludes that it is possible this was a clandestine landing of a UFO, leaving the mystery unresolved.

The Valensole Plateau: A Sector Frequently Visited by UFOs

This report, from an investigation on July 25, 1967, by R. VIAL, G. AUTOMNE, and P. DELVAL, concerns a UFO landing at Valensole on July 1, 1965. The report references previous press and radio coverage of the event. The investigation aimed to gather details from Mr. Maurice MASSE, who witnessed the landing. Mr. MASSE initially thought the craft was a military helicopter but upon closer inspection, realized it was an unknown, enormous, rugby-ball-shaped craft with numerous portholes. The beings inside were described as small (about 1 meter tall), with human-like features but no hair or eyelashes, large round eyes, and wearing ordinary flight suits. They were indifferent to Mr. MASSE's presence. The craft emitted a light whistling sound and ascended, turning reddish before disappearing at high speed. The landing left a deep imprint, comparable to one found in MARLIENS (Cote d'Or) on May 6, 1967. The imprint was star-shaped or spider-like, with a central excavation and channels radiating from it.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are UFO sightings, investigations into these phenomena, and the analysis of witness testimonies. The G.D.E.P.A.I. clearly adopts a stance that UFOs are real, are of extraterrestrial origin, and are directed by intelligent beings. The editorial and the selection of articles suggest a commitment to uncovering the truth about these phenomena and informing the public, challenging what they perceive as a "black out" of information. The magazine also touches upon broader themes like space exploration, extraterrestrial civilizations, and scientific concepts such as anti-gravity.

Title: Le Dauphiné Libéré
Issue Date: Wednesday, July 19, 1967
Document Type: Magazine Issue

Main Cover Story: UFOs Over Europe

The cover story focuses on a luminous phenomenon observed in Nice, France, on the night of Monday to Tuesday, which has intrigued Europe. A witness, Mihokier Kostia, describes being alerted by a bright, comet-like object. Another witness, a motorist near the airport of Nice-Cossien, also saw a similar luminous object. The object was described as having five small, reddish-orange lights and was moving slowly, appearing to be preparing to land.

Article: A Nice, l'un des témoins du "phénomène lumineux" qui intrigue l'Europe nous fait le récit de ses observations

This article details the Nice UFO sighting. Residents of the Alpes-Maritimes reported seeing a luminous phenomenon on Monday night. A motorist near the airport of Nice-Cossien observed a bright, comet-like object. Simultaneously, two people walking on the Avenue de Verdun, near the Ruhl hotel, also saw a similar phenomenon. Mihokier Kostia, a witness, described seeing five small, reddish-orange lights moving slowly, giving the impression of a landing aircraft. The object was not fast and seemed to be approaching the garden Albert-ler. The object was described as being observed by the 'Moucherotte' and had a luminous trail.

Article: Un problème ancien

This section discusses the long-standing nature of UFO phenomena, noting that hypotheses include extraterrestrial origins. It mentions that the Vatican Library contains records of 'flying saucers' from ancient times, and that biblical texts also suggest contact with extraterrestrial civilizations. The article references the writings of Ezekiel and other ancient texts that could be interpreted as descriptions of UFOs.

Article: A Vence, en 1873

Charles Fort, author of 'The Book of Damned', is cited as reporting that in 1873, the region of Vence experienced sightings of 'fire globes' escaping from large clouds. The article also notes that the first contemporary reports of unidentified flying objects (UFOs) were made by American fighter pilots in the Pacific in 1943-44, with a major wave occurring in Scandinavia in 1946. The case of Captain George Mantell, who died in 1947 while pursuing a UFO, is also mentioned.

Article: Pas de révélations officialles

Despite the ongoing interest in UFOs, the article states that no official revelations have been made by governments. It mentions that the US Defense Minister established a commission to study these phenomena. Currently, a scientific commission, led by professors Hyneck and Coden, is studying the problem, involving chemists, psychologists, and astronomers. This commission was formed due to electromagnetic disturbances detected on navigation instruments.

Article: ENCORE UN O.V.N.I. DANS LE CIEL DE GRENOBLE - II Septembre 1967

This article recounts a UFO sighting in St. Martin le Vinoux, Isère, on September 11, 1967. Witnesses Guy Savin and his brother observed an orange disk, similar in apparent diameter to the moon, emerging from the Vercors ridge and disappearing behind the 'Moucherotte'. The phenomenon repeated three times. No sound was heard, but a persistent orange glow remained for over ten minutes. The witnesses are convinced it was not the moon, as it was in its first quarter and on the opposite horizon. They believe other people in the Grenoble region also observed the event. The 'Moucherotte' is noted as a location frequently visited by UFOs, with this being the fourth sighting above it in less than a year. The article speculates that this area might be a privileged location for these mysterious craft, possibly in preparation for the 1968 Winter Olympics.

Article: SOUCOJTES SAVOYARDES - ALBERVILLE - 6 Aout 1967

On Sunday, August 6, 1967, several people in Alberville and Ugine (Savoie) saw a large, orange-yellow luminous sphere moving slowly at low altitude from south to north. The passage was accompanied by a low, rumbling sound.

Article: MYSTERIEUX ENCIN VOLANT DANS LE CIEL D'ESPAGNE - 1er Septembre 1967

The crew of a Spanish cargo ship, the 'Juan Artéza', reported observing a strange luminous object flying at an altitude of 6000 feet (approximately 2000 meters) over the sea near Bilbao. For about twenty minutes, they watched a conical object describing rapid curves.

Article: BILBAO, le 9 Septembre 1967

This is a follow-up observation related to the previous one. The crew of the 'Juan Artéza' (identified as the 'Sancho Panza' in this report) observed a strange object in the Gulf of Vizcaya. The object was luminous and moved at the same speed as the ship. It was described as triangular with different vertices, one larger than the others, pointing southwest. The object was illuminated with its own light, not a reflection of the sun. The crew estimated its diameter to be between four and six meters and its altitude between six and seven thousand meters.

Article: "Soucoupes volantes" en Crande-Bretagne - 5 Mai 1967

Several hundred English people were intrigued by two unidentified flying objects. In Clifton, a silver object, about ten meters long, was seen to land near a school. The police attributed this to an optical effect. In New Forest, a large luminous white ball was seen to crash and explode on the ground. The police classified this as a meteorite. In Southampton, two police officers observed an unidentified flying object emitting an orange glow.

Article: MAR DEL PLATA - Cigare Volant

Two Argentinian motorists reported seeing a flying cigar-shaped object landed on the ground. The object, resembling a railway carriage, was about 400 meters from a road. After taking off, it rapidly gained altitude and disappeared. A bright light emanated from its rectangular windows.

Article: Etrange météorite à MASSY (Essonne) - 20 Juillet 1967

An object, described as a 'flying saucer', was reportedly touched in Massy. A strange stone, 12 cm long and 8 cm wide, weighing about two kilograms, was discovered. The Meudon observatory stated it was not a meteorite. The article also mentions a strange phenomenon in Troyes, where an explosion caused significant damage, and an eyewitness reported seeing a long rocket with rear lights.

Article: SURPRISE DE LA VIE SUR MARS.

Professor Franck B. Salisbury of the University of Colorado suggests that there is evidence of plant life on Mars, which is well-adapted to the Martian environment. He speculates that animal-like life forms might also exist, and potentially even intelligent beings. He advises caution when sending robots to Mars and suggests that our understanding of nature might be primitive compared to that of extraterrestrial beings. He also notes that extraterrestrial beings might have different ethical, moral, and aesthetic standards.

Article: OBSERVATIONS DE L'ANNEE 1967 - (Dossier du G.D.E.P.A.I)

This section compiles several UFO observations from 1967. A luminous celestial object was observed above Beaulieu by a fisherman, Mr. Eugene Caisson, described as a bright, circular object at least ten times larger than the evening star. It remained immobile for 15 minutes before moving rapidly and disappearing. The article also includes a note from G.D.E.P.A.I. requesting witnesses to send detailed reports of their observations.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are UFO sightings, unexplained aerial phenomena, and the possibility of extraterrestrial life. The magazine appears to take a serious interest in these subjects, presenting witness accounts and scientific speculation without overt skepticism. The editorial stance seems to be one of open inquiry into these phenomena, encouraging the collection of data and the exploration of various hypotheses, including those of extraterrestrial origin. The inclusion of historical accounts and scientific discussions about Mars further broadens the scope of the magazine's interest in the unexplained and the potential for life beyond Earth.