Project Red Book vol 5 no 9

Magazine Overview

Title: PROJECT RED BOOK
Issue: Vol 5, # 9
Date: March 2002
Publisher: YUFOS Yorkshire UFO Society

This issue of Project Red Book, published by the YUFOS Yorkshire UFO Society, delves into various aspects of the paranormal, with a strong focus on ghost investigations and historical UFO cases. The cover features a striking illustration and highlights key articles, including an interview with Robert Snow, Jenny Randles' column on the Rendlesham Forest incident, and a look at early Australian UFO encounters.

Key Articles and Features

An Interview with Robert Snow

Robert Snow, secretary of Britain's "The Ghost Club," shares his journey into ghost hunting, inspired by his grandfather, Dr. Richard Clay, who encountered a prehistoric horseman. Snow discusses his extensive archives on the paranormal and recounts his first case: an investigation at Pengersick Castle in Cornwall on April 4th and 5th, 1997. During this investigation, he witnessed a misty white shape appearing and materializing into a female figure. He also describes a loud metallic knocking sound that seemed to emanate from upstairs, accompanied by letters appearing on the wall, which he believes were of paranormal origin, though he concedes the letters could have been a hoax. Snow expresses his fascination with ghosts due to their unexplainable nature and discusses various theories about their existence, including residual energy, magnetic field effects, psychological issues, and spirits of the dead. He notes that while many hauntings can be explained by natural causes, some remain inexplicable. His favorite haunting is Borley Rectory, and he also mentions Woodchester Mansion as a highly haunted location. Snow prefers using scientific instruments for investigations over psychics or mediums, though he acknowledges that mediums can sometimes pick up spiritual presences.

The View from Britain - Jenny Randles Column

Jenny Randles, a best-selling author, offers a new perspective on the Rendlesham Forest incident, which occurred in December 1980. The column, originally published in The MUFON Journal, discusses the 20th anniversary of the event and the renewed attention it garnered. Randles addresses the ongoing debate between UFOlogists and skeptics, with some like science writer Ian Ridpath suggesting mundane explanations such as a local lighthouse or stars. Randles, along with Jennie Zeidman, provides a basic grounding of the case, focusing on two major incidents. The first involved security patrols seeing strange lights falling into the forest, leading to an encounter with a semi-transparent ethereal floating object that exhibited unusual movements and then shot skywards. Witnesses reported "mirror writing" on the object and experienced an altered state of consciousness. "Landing marks" were later found in the forest, consisting of a hole punched through the tree canopy and a scruffed-up area on the ground.

Early Australia Historical UFO Encounters (part one)

Bill Chalker discusses UFO encounters in 19th Century Australia, referencing phenomena such as "white phantoms," "yellow ladies," "ghost lights," and "remarkable meteors." This section begins to explore historical accounts of unexplained aerial phenomena in Australia.

From Around the World...And Beyond!!!

This section briefly touches upon various intriguing topics, including "Monster of the Mere," "Pope is an exorcist," "UFOs at the Olympics," and "Exorcisms-a-go-go," suggesting a broader scope of paranormal and unusual events covered in the magazine.

Askin' Bolloxinski

Tom Bolloxinski, described as "The USA's Greatest Investigator of the Unexplained," replies to letters from his fans, offering his unique perspective on various mysteries.

The Ghost Club

The magazine provides information about The Ghost Club, detailing its origins in Cambridge in 1855 and its formal launch in London in 1862. It highlights its early members, including Charles Dickens, and its focus on practical investigations of spiritualist phenomena. The club experienced a dissolution and was re-launched in 1882. The article lists notable past and present members, such as Harry Price, Sir William Crookes, Arthur Koestler, and Colonel John Blashford-Snell. The Ghost Club is described as an informal, democratically-run organization of open-minded members, welcoming skeptics and issuing a quarterly newsletter. Contact details for those interested in joining are provided.

Investigation Techniques and Opinions

Robert Snow outlines a typical investigation, which involves observing and recording data using equipment like sound and video recorders, thermometers, and atmospheric pressure/night vision devices. He reiterates his preference for scientific instruments over psychics. Snow shares his apprehension towards Ouija boards, stating he is not keen to participate due to a lack of knowledge and potential apprehension. He also offers advice for holding a "ghost watch," emphasizing common sense and obtaining permission from property owners. Finding locations for investigations can be done through reading books, newspapers, and visiting libraries.

Unusual Explanations and Personal Accounts

The magazine shares a true story about a young lady invited to stay in a supposedly haunted house. Despite warnings, she insisted on sleeping in the haunted bedroom and reported seeing a white figure approach her bed at 3:00 am, causing her to faint. The story concludes with her waking up cold and finding a blanket from the spare room, suggesting a possible explanation or a deliberate hoax.

Submissions and Web Comments

Readers are invited to contribute articles, reviews, or opinions to Project Red Book, with contact details for the editor provided. The magazine also encourages readers to visit the YUFOS website for forms, subscription information, and other details. A section for "Askin' Bolloxinski" invites readers to submit questions to Tom Bolloxinski.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

This issue of Project Red Book demonstrates a consistent interest in both UFO phenomena and ghost/paranormal investigations. The magazine appears to present a platform for diverse viewpoints, from detailed investigative accounts to historical explorations and personal opinions. While it covers a range of paranormal topics, there's a clear emphasis on empirical investigation and the search for evidence, even while acknowledging the unexplainable. The editorial stance seems to be one of open inquiry, encouraging reader participation and discussion, while also maintaining a degree of skepticism regarding hoaxes and the need for rational explanations where possible. The inclusion of "The View from Britain" column by Jenny Randles and the "Askin' Bolloxinski" feature suggests a commitment to ongoing dialogue and exploration within the UFO and paranormal communities.

This issue of PRB, dated March 2002 (Volume 5, Issue 9), is a compilation of UFO, conspiracy, fortean, and paranormal events, primarily focusing on historical encounters and recent reports. The magazine features articles by Jenny Randles and Bill Chalker, alongside various news snippets.

Rendlesham Forest Incident

The issue begins with an in-depth look at the Rendlesham Forest incident. Following further sightings in the woods, Deputy Base Commander Colonel Charles Halt led a team on December 28, 1980, to investigate a suspected landing site. Despite failing to resolve the event, Halt recorded the procedure and observed strange lights, beams akin to lasers, and a 'winking eye' object. The central question revolves around the 'landing site' and the marks found, with the author questioning if they were genuinely caused by a UFO, as witnesses did not see the craft create them. A significant piece of evidence is a hole smashed through the pine canopy, which skeptics have struggled to explain. A forester named Brownlea independently discovered this hole in mid-January 1981, believing something had crashed from the sky. The Forestry Commission offices discussed the event, rejecting theories of drone testing or air crashes due to the impossibility of cleaning up such an event without awareness. The author notes that public knowledge of the UFO sightings was minimal at the time, with the first public reference appearing in Flying Saucer Review in March 1981. By then, the trace site had been cleared, and logging crews were ordered to level the area. Rumors circulated about trees being cut down due to radiation, a claim the author disputes, noting that Halt and his team spent hours on site unprotected. The rapid felling of the trees is presented as suspicious. The article also discusses theories of a 'false trail' or 'bogus landing site' being planted to mislead airmen and locals. Forester Vince Thurkettle found a site with scruffed-up ground and rabbit holes, which he initially believed to be the landing site, but later offered a rational viewpoint, suggesting a lighthouse might have been mistaken for a UFO. The author suggests Thurkettle might have found a false site, potentially used to discredit the case. The article concludes by posing questions about whether a bogus site was deliberately created to mislead the public and asks former USAF personnel for their insights.

Early Australian Historical Encounters (Part Two)

Written by Bill Chalker, this section details historical paranormal and UFO encounters in Australia.

1869: The Old Duffer Rush Ghostly Occurrence

This bizarre story from the Burragorang Argus describes three men near Young encountering a white object that transformed into an eight-foot spectre. They also reported seeing a dog-like animal with a chain and finding their hut's roof removed and contents scattered.

Historical Narratives and UFO Activity

The author notes the frequent coincidence of apparitional tales and paranormal phenomena in areas of UFO activity.

1878: The Goulburn Ghost Light

The Goulburn Herald reported an 'excitement' around an unfinished stonehouse where an apparition in the form of a light was seen moving slowly and quickly, from the riverbank up to and around the house, and through the trees.

1879: A "Remarkable Meteor"

Mr. S. Worsley Clinon of Freemantle reported a 'remarkable meteor' to R.J. Ellcig, which was published in Nature. It described a small black cloud appearing in the east, bursting into a blood-red disc with a train of dark vapor.

1890: The Raymond Terrace "Portent"

In Raymond Terrace, a large cloud shaped like a fish with a long tail appeared, causing widespread belief that the world was ending. After three days, it disappeared.

1893: Ghost Lights and Strange Encounters

During the 1890s, 'ghostlights' were observed moving along roads and countryside in South Australia. Farmers and miners mistook them for bicycle lamps but found them to be single white lights. Attempts to catch them were unsuccessful. An anecdote from central NSW describes a farmer claiming a saucer-shaped object landed, and a man in strange clothing emerged.

1902: An Early Astronomer's Sighting

At the Adelaide observatory, Mr. Griffiths and other officers witnessed a brilliant globular light with a planetary disc moving SSE at an altitude of about 45 degrees. It was visible for four minutes, appearing like Venus at its greatest brilliancy.

The "Airship" Wave of 1909

The issue mentions that the period of historical antipodean UFO legacy included a fascinating 'airship' wave that swept Australia and New Zealand during 1909.

From Around the World...And Beyond!!!

This section compiles various recent reports.

The Monster of the Mere

The manager of the Martin Mere nature reserve in West Lancashire is convinced a large creature, possibly a fish the size of a small car, is dragging fully grown swans into one of their lakes. Visitors have witnessed swans fleeing a giant underwater predator.

Pope Has Performed 3 Exorcisms to Ward Off Devil

According to Reuters, Pope John Paul has performed three exorcisms during his pontificate, including one in September, to underline the importance of the ceremony and encourage the practice.

Exorcist Called to Houses

An expert in exorcism was called to investigate a double 'haunting' of two neighboring homes in Illingworth, Halifax, where children reported seeing ghostly children.

Aliens 'Know We're Here'

Dr. Roger Angel, a scientist from the University of Arizona, suggests that alien astronomers likely know Earth has life, and humans are about 20 years away from identifying planets with life. He states Earth has been sending a signal of its existence for a billion years.

UFO Fly-By Predicted for the Olympics

Victoria Liljenquist of Phoenix, Arizona, claims to have had multiple visitations and predicts that 'Intergalactic visitors' will make contact during the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City, describing them as benevolent beings seeking unity.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The magazine consistently explores the intersection of UFO sightings, historical anomalies, and paranormal phenomena. There is a clear interest in presenting evidence, even if speculative, and questioning official explanations. The articles often highlight unexplained events and encourage readers to consider alternative interpretations, particularly regarding potential cover-ups or disinformation campaigns. The inclusion of historical accounts alongside contemporary reports suggests a belief that these phenomena have a long and persistent history. The editorial stance appears to be one of open-minded investigation into the unexplained, with a particular focus on UFOs and related events, often challenging conventional skepticism.

Title: PRB
Issue: Vol. 5, #9
Date: March 2002
Publisher: PRB
Country: USA
Language: English
Cover Headline: TALKIN' BOLLOXINSKI
Document Type: Magazine Issue

This issue of PRB features a Q&A segment titled "Talkin' Bolloxinski" with Tom Bolloxinski, described as the USA's most controversial investigator of UFOs and the Unexplained. Bolloxinski welcomes readers to his world and explains that due to his recent fieldwork investigating a wave of UFO and cryptid events in Louisiana, he is printing letters from readers this month instead of a full article. He promises that his ongoing investigation will be a significant case, hinting it surpasses the 'Mothman' phenomenon.

Reader Letters and Bolloxinski's Responses

Area 51 and Animal Mutilations

R. Harris from London asks about a suspected connection between Area 51 and animal mutilations, which was omitted from a previous article for space. Bolloxinski confirms this is true and was in his original draft. He mentions his involvement in a Fox TV special titled "When Cattle Lose Their Rectums." He introduces an informant, known only as 'John,' who claims to be an officer in a 'Raspberry Beret' Special Operations Unit operating 'Black Helicopters.' 'John' describes his helicopter as a stealth-capable, silent, super-advanced Huey SUX-2002. He claims to have personally performed procedures on hundreds of cattle and a horse, using 'special cutters' for purposes related to 'cloning.' When questioned by a U.S. Airforce spokesman about 'John's' claims, the spokesman responded, "Listen- the guy's living in dreamland!" Bolloxinski interprets this as a deliberate leak, confirming his belief that "corin' going on, and it's happening in Area 51."

Book Availability

A reader, whose name is withheld, asks where they can purchase Bolloxinski's books. Bolloxinski lists Amazon.com, County Bookstores, K-Mart, Wall Mart, and Circle K, as well as his website (under construction) and YUFOS Towers, noting a special discount price from his website.

Rendlesham Forest Incident

Charles Hault expresses confusion about the numerous books on the Rendlesham Forest Incident and asks which one is the best. Bolloxinski acknowledges the confusion, attributing many accounts to misinterpretations or "horse-crap." He announces his upcoming book, "Rendlesham the Elvis Connection," which he claims will reveal the "real truth" and will not involve lighthouses.

Missing Time

"Buddy" from New York inquires about Bolloxinski's belief in "missing time." Bolloxinski confirms he believes in it and has experienced it himself. He recounts an incident after a book launch party where he was walking home, experienced blurry vision, dizziness, and a blinding light, only to wake up on his couch with no memory of getting home, clothes inside out, a headache, and thirst. He notes that this has happened after subsequent book launch parties. While he dismisses alien abduction, he suspects military involvement as a means to silence him and prevent his books from being published. He states he now sleeps with a Franchi-Spaz automatic shotgun.

Skepticism

An anonymous reader suggests Bolloxinski is the "fevered imagination of a deranged editor" attempting to inject humor into ufology. Bolloxinski refutes this, asserting his reality and the authenticity of his work, including his books and appearances at MUFON symposiums. He questions who else could be writing his books or appearing in his place if he were not real.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue revolve around UFO investigation, government secrecy (particularly concerning Area 51), and unexplained phenomena like animal mutilations and missing time. Tom Bolloxinski presents himself as a credible, albeit controversial, investigator who is willing to share his personal experiences and insights. The editorial stance, as represented by Bolloxinski, is one of deep skepticism towards official explanations and a firm belief in the existence of hidden truths and covert operations related to UFOs and paranormal events. The use of personal anecdotes and direct engagement with reader questions reinforces this stance, positioning Bolloxinski as an accessible yet authoritative voice in the field of ufology.