Project Red Book vol 4 no 8

Magazine Overview

Title: PROJECT RED BOOK
Issue: Vol.4 # 8
Date: February 2001
Publisher: YORKSHIRE UFO SOCIETY

This issue of Project Red Book, published by the Yorkshire UFO Society, focuses on the intriguing concept of 'Time Storms' and their potential connection to UFO phenomena, as explored by renowned UFO researcher Jenny Randles.

Interview with Jenny Randles: Time Storms

The central feature is an extensive interview with Jenny Randles, who has been involved in UFO research for over thirty years and is a prolific author. Randles discusses her latest book, "Time Storms," which proposes that many unexplained cases, often attributed to alien abduction, are in fact instances of a natural atmospheric phenomenon that disrupts time and space.

Randles recounts the experience of a woman named Dawn in 1947, who, while traveling in the Himalayas, encountered a large, grey, floating cloud that emitted a severe vibrational and electrical effect. This event caused her husband to be knocked unconscious and others to feel ill, develop rashes, and experience a disruption in time, where several hours seemed to pass in an instant. Randles coined the term 'Time Storms' to describe this phenomenon.

She explains that her scientific background (physics and geology) initially offered no explanation, but she began to find similar cases, often misunderstood or misreported. Randles highlights the Aveley 'abduction' case from 1974, where witnesses reported driving into a green cloud, experiencing a 'bump,' electrical interference, and a subsequent loss of several hours. She expresses skepticism about the use of hypnosis in such cases, suggesting it can fabricate evidence and lead to a 'space age fantasy' to fill perceived gaps in memory, rather than uncovering actual events.

Randles argues that the 'Time Storm' phenomenon is a more logical explanation for these events than alien contact, especially when considering cases where witnesses recall objective events like driving into a cloud, but subsequent regressions produce fantastical alien narratives. She believes that many UFO cases are 'hijacked' by the ETH (Extraterrestrial Hypothesis) believers and the tabloid media, obscuring the underlying physical phenomenon.

She provides another example from 1980 involving a couple who experienced a blue glow, car malfunctions, and a 'blink' in reality where an hour was lost, along with physical symptoms. Randles emphasizes the consistency across these cases, suggesting they point to a genuine atmospheric phenomenon.

Randles discusses the scientific basis for time travel, noting that physics does not preclude it and may even facilitate it. She suggests that information transfer through time is more likely than physical time travel in a machine. She also touches upon 'time slips,' where individuals seem to step back in time, citing the case of English holidaymakers who stayed at an inn that appeared to be from the turn of the century and later vanished.

Randles posits that if time travel becomes a reality, future travelers might visit our present, and UFOs could be evidence of these 'time tourists' observing us. She suggests looking for evidence of futuristic craft that appear to observe, accelerate into space, and dematerialize, or for human-like figures dressed in strange clothes.

She also considers whether certain areas might be prone to time storms, possibly linked to linear particle accelerators that could cause natural disruptions to space-time.

Other Articles and Content

Beyond the main interview, the issue includes:

• UFO Central: A round-up of UFO reports by Jon Slater.
• New Sighting Add to Big Cat Reports: An article exploring potential links between big cat sightings and UFOs.
• The Snaefell Mystery: Jon Slater investigates a strange case from the Isle of Man.
• More UFOs in Matlock Skies: A report on a flying triangle UFO.
• From Around the World...And Beyond!!!: A collection of brief reports including human cloning, evidence for alien life, big cats, Sasquatch imprints, and Stonehenge.

Editorial and Society Information

The magazine provides contact details for the Yorkshire UFO Society, including address, telephone number, email, and website. Subscription rates are listed, along with the price for a sample issue.

Key personnel of the society are acknowledged: Dave Baker as Editor, Chairman, and 'He-Who-Speaketh-The-Most'; Richard Moss as Web-master, Group-secretary, and Chauffeur; STA and Jonathan Slater as printers; and Jacqui Baker as Treasurer. The publication is dedicated to Brian Potter.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring theme is the exploration of anomalous phenomena, particularly UFOs, through a lens that prioritizes scientific inquiry and challenges conventional explanations like the extraterrestrial hypothesis. The editorial stance, as represented by Jenny Randles' interview and the society's focus, leans towards investigating natural or unknown physical phenomena that might explain these sightings. There's a clear emphasis on evidence-based reporting and a critical approach to speculation, while remaining open to extraordinary possibilities like time travel. The magazine encourages a shift from 90% speculation and 10% evidence to the reverse, aiming for greater credibility in UFOlogy.

This issue of 'UFO Central' from PRB, Volume 4, Issue 8, dated February 2001, compiles various reports and articles related to unexplained phenomena, UFO sightings, and other intriguing topics. The magazine aims to provide a platform for sharing and analyzing such events.

UFO Sightings Reports

Hebden Bridge

Domonic Mann recounts a childhood sighting in Hebden Bridge, UK, around 1973. While in the attic of his Victorian terrace home, he witnessed a UFO hovering above an old mill chimney. He described it as approximately 30 to 40 meters in length and 10 meters high, silver in colour, with lit windows. The object then shot upwards and sped away. Domonic confirmed with his siblings that the memory was clear, though they didn't fully understand it at the time.

Bognor

Chris Burstow reports a sighting in Bognor, UK, during the late summer of 1999. While in his garden at 2:00 AM, he and his son Mark saw three large, dull orange lights moving quickly from east to west. He estimated the height to be that of an aircraft but noted the spacing suggested an object twenty times larger. There was no sound. Burstow contacted the local police but found they had no standard report form.

Isle of Man

Malcolm Buckler describes an event on the Isle of Man approximately two years prior to the publication date. While driving near Sulby, he saw a bright blue light, estimated to be 20-30 meters in diameter, travelling towards Cronk Sumnar. It initially appeared at about 200 feet and dropped to around 50 feet as it moved out of sight. Buckler initially thought it was a helicopter but found no sign of one. The object had steady, bright bluish and red lights that did not flash.

Darfield, South Yorkshire

Rachael, a 12-year-old, reports seeing a bright silver ball in Darfield, UK, which was brighter than a star. It disappeared, leaving a silver trail. Her mother also saw the UFO, but her father did not. The YUFOS verdict suggests it might be a planet or a bright star, with the silver trail possibly being an optical illusion or a meteor.

Shrewsbury

Derek Blower recounts a sighting near Shrewsbury, UK, about a year before publication. While driving with two friends, they noticed a very intense blue light about 500 meters down a hill. The light was large, estimated at 20-30 meters in diameter. Within 10 seconds, the sky was totally illuminated with a blue flash, similar to lightning but without any clouds or rain. After the flash, the blue light was gone, and everything returned to pitch black.

Snaefell Mystery

Jonathan Slater compiles reports regarding an incident on the Snaefell summit on the Isle of Man in January 2001. Initial reports from Manx radio suggested a large unidentified object had crashed, possibly hitting a communication mast. Search and Rescue operations were conducted. Later reports mentioned a possible micro-light collision or a flare. Inspector Carolyn Kinrade stated that the search yielded no results, and Inspector Gary Roberts noted only minor damage to the mast, possibly caused by a bird. The affair remained a mystery, with police appealing for two men who were flying model planes in the area to come forward.

More UFOs Seen in the Matlock Skies

Anne Saunders of Matlock reported seeing a massive triangle with pulsating coloured lights and a dark centre hovering over Crich at 11:30 PM on January 13, 2001. She described a front end breaking away and flying at tremendous speed. This sighting inspired her to become a believer in UFOs.

Big Cat Mystery

New Sighting Adds to Big Cat Mystery

Tina Rowe reports on a sighting by Mrs. Norma Jenkins in the Mendips. Mrs. Jenkins encountered a 'big black animal with a head like a panther and a long straight tail' while walking her dog. She estimated the creature to be three bus lengths away. Big cat experts are concerned about a growing number of reports of attacks on sheep.

Human Cloning

Human Cloning Within Reach, Experts Say

Lori Valigra reports on the debate surrounding human cloning, citing an article in Wired magazine. While reproductive experts agree that an army of clones is unlikely, cloning may be used by infertile couples or those wishing to clone a lost loved one. The technology is believed to exist, and work on human clones may be kept secret. The article discusses the potential for creating embryos from a deceased son's cells and implanting them into surrogate mothers. It also mentions the Raelians group and their cloning project, Clonaid. The ethical debates are heated, with concerns about potential abuses and psychological damage to cloned individuals.

Astronomy

Astronomers Discover Strong Evidence for Alien Life

This section reports on a discovery by SETI scientists and NASA regarding the star system CM Draconis. Observations indicate two planets in the 'life belt' with characteristics similar to Earth, suggesting the potential for liquid water and life. The star system consists of two small red stars, creating complex seasonal and meteorological conditions on the planets. The candidate worlds are estimated to be larger than Earth.

Stonehenge

How Restorers 'Improved' Stonehenge

Simon de Bruxelles details how restoration work on Stonehenge has altered its appearance. Research by Brian Edwards suggests that virtually every stone has been re-erected, straightened, or reset in concrete between 1901 and 1964. This extensive rebuilding, including the replacement of a lintel and re-erection of fallen stones, has created a landscape reminiscent of what Stonehenge might have looked like thousands of years ago, rather than its original state.

Other Reports

Oil Oozing Out of Virgin Mary Statue in Beirut

An article from Hindustan Times reports on oil oozing from a miniature statue of the Virgin Mary in Beirut, sparking religious fervor. The oil has been guarded by city employees, and some samples have been taken for analysis.

Bigfoot's Backside Yields a Clue

Leslie Moriarty reports on a discovery by Bigfoot enthusiast Richard Noll in Skookum Meadows. Noll found an imprint believed to be Bigfoot's buttocks, thigh, forearm, and heel. Hair samples collected from the area were determined by an independent lab to belong to an 'unknown primate.' Experts, including zoologist LeRoy Fish and landscaper Derek Randles, agree that the casting is not attributable to any known animal species and likely made by a living Sasquatch.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

This issue of 'UFO Central' consistently explores the unexplained, with a strong focus on UFO sightings and encounters. The magazine presents witness accounts with minimal editorial intervention, often including a 'YUFOS verdict' that offers a skeptical or alternative explanation, such as misidentification of aircraft, planets, or natural phenomena. The inclusion of articles on Bigfoot, human cloning, and astronomical discoveries suggests a broader interest in fringe science, mysteries, and the boundaries of human knowledge. The editorial stance appears to be one of open inquiry, presenting diverse perspectives while also offering reasoned analysis and skepticism where appropriate.

PRB, Volume 4, Issue 8, dated February 2001, is a magazine that covers a range of topics including UFO sightings, potential alien signals, and archaeological discoveries. The issue features reports from various news agencies and local publications, offering a diverse look at unexplained phenomena and historical findings.

UFO Shuts Down Russian Airport

An article from Agence France Presse dated January 27, 2001, reports that an airport in southern Siberia, Barnaul, was shut down for an hour and a half due to an unidentified flying object (UFO) hovering above its runway. The crew of an Il-76 cargo aircraft refused to take off, claiming they saw a luminescent object. Another cargo plane also diverted. The UFO reportedly took off and vanished 90 minutes later. Ivan Komarov, the local aviation company director, was quoted in the report.

Maurice Spots the Beast

This piece, from the North Devon Journal on January 18, 2001, details an encounter by Maurice Jenkins, a quarry weighbridge clerk from Yelland. While travelling to work near Brayford, he spotted what he described as a large, black, cat-like creature with reflective eyes, about the size of a Collie dog with a jet-black head and tail. He stated the beast leapt away into the fields.

Astronomers Close-In on Alien Signal

Written by Dr. David Whitehouse, science editor for BBC News Online, and dated January 17, 2001, this article revisits the 'Wow' event. In August 1977, radio astronomers detected a signal that could have been from intelligent extraterrestrial life. New observations using the Very Large Array (VLA) in New Mexico, conducted by astronomers Robert Grey and Kevin Marvel, have examined the point in space from which the signal originated with unprecedented sensitivity. They found nothing unusual, adding to the mystery. The 'Wow' signal, named by astronomer Jerry Ehman who spotted it on a print-out from the 'Big Ear' radio telescope of Ohio State University on August 15, 1977, lasted only 72 seconds. It was confined to a narrow band of frequencies and appeared to come from a specific point in the sky. Despite numerous subsequent observations of the same patch of sky, the signal has not reappeared. Some researchers suggest it might have been man-made interference, while others maintain its characteristics align with an extraterrestrial source.

Archaeological Find Near Seahenge

This report, by Maev Kennedy, arts and heritage correspondent for The Guardian (January 11, 2001), discusses a new discovery on the beach off Holme-next-the-Sea, Norfolk. Near the site of Seahenge, a 4,000-year-old timber circle revealed two years prior, another timber structure has been found. This new find consists of two logs surrounded by traces of wickerwork and postholes, exposed by the sand. Archaeologist Francis Pryor, an authority on wetland archaeology who worked on the conservation of the Seahenge timbers, believes the entire beach is an important prehistoric ritual landscape with many more monuments likely to be uncovered. The Norfolk Archaeology Unit is conducting a survey for English Heritage and has found evidence of other ancient timbers, including posts that may have supported trackways from 4,000 years ago when the area was a freshwater swamp. English Heritage is studying reports on the timbers, located 200 metres from Seahenge. Dr. Pryor predicts the site will be studded with Bronze Age monuments and emphasizes the need for a management plan involving local authorities, residents, and archaeological units, along with permanent monitoring. He suggests the two logs are suggestive of supports for an oak coffin. He also draws parallels to Flag Fen at Peterborough, where he excavated a similar site over 30 years ago, uncovering Bronze Age artifacts and the oldest wooden wheel in Europe.

Next Meeting

A notice for a meeting at The Three Cranes, Queen Street, Sheffield City Centre, on Tuesday, March 13, 2001, from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The magazine appears to maintain an open-minded stance towards unexplained phenomena, presenting reports on UFO sightings and potential extraterrestrial signals alongside detailed archaeological findings. The editorial approach seems to be one of reporting on intriguing events and discoveries, allowing readers to draw their own conclusions, particularly in cases like the 'Wow' signal where definitive explanations are lacking. The inclusion of both contemporary unexplained events and ancient historical discoveries suggests a broad interest in mysteries and the unknown across different time periods.