Realite ou Fiction - No 08 - 1981

Magazine Overview

Title: REALITE OU FICTION
Issue: n8
Volume: 1981
Cover Headline: COURSES POURSUITES

This issue of 'Realite Ou Fiction' delves into UFO phenomena and the challenges of organizing ufological research in France during the early 1980s. The cover art depicts two scenes related to pursuits, hinting at the theme of chasing or investigating unexplained aerial events.

Witness Testimonies and Case Reports

The magazine presents several detailed accounts from witnesses who observed unusual aerial phenomena.

The Case of Mme L...

Mme L..., a resident of Karon, provides multiple testimonies. In December 1978, while near the CHU hospital in Vandoeuvre, she observed an unusual light exhibiting intelligent behavior. Approximately 15-20 days later, she saw a yellow light, described as half the size of the sun, hovering near her home. Later, on January 13, 1979, while taking a different route, she was followed by a phenomenon that performed a sharp turn and was later described as a blue cone. These experiences caused her significant distress and led to skepticism from her colleagues.

The Case of Mr. and Mrs. P...

This section details observations by a young couple, Mr. and Mrs. P..., from the Lunéville region. Between November 26 and December 4, 1979, they witnessed several small red spheres near the ground. The first observation involved a small red 'balloon' beneath a bush that ascended rapidly. Later, they saw 5-6 red spheres moving erratically near the road. On a subsequent evening, a red sphere hovered immobile near their car, about 1.50 meters from the passenger window, causing them to flee in panic. The couple believed the phenomena were intelligent or tele-guided, and their experiences were met with disbelief and sarcasm, eventually leading them to contact the magazine after seeing a mention in a regional newspaper.

Other Sightings

• Magny (March 30, 1981): Around thirty people in a residential area witnessed a large metallic sphere moving overhead for half an hour.
• Bouxières-aux-Dames (December 11, 1979): A comic strip illustrates a family's encounter with a bright light in the sky while driving.

UFO Object Characteristics

Based on the witness accounts, the observed phenomena shared several characteristics:

• Shape: Spherical, with clear contours and a volumetric effect.
• Color: Brilliant red, sometimes described as blue.
• Behavior: Curious, intelligent, playful, non-aggressive, hovering, erratic movements (balancement, oscillation), rapid ascents, sudden turns, and evasive maneuvers.
• Sound: No audible noise was reported, except for the potential sound of a motor.
• Structure: No apparent structure, except for a 'cone' or 'fire' observed at the rear during a turn.
• Dimensions: Estimated around 10 cm, with distances to the object varying from 10 meters to 1.50 meters.
• Altitude: Very low, near the ground, sometimes below a bush or at human height.

Organizing Ufological Research in France

Raoul Rol contributes an article titled "Pour une régionalisation de la recherche..." (For a regionalization of research...). He discusses the need for a more structured approach to ufological research in France, moving beyond the limitations of previous organizations like CECRU. Rol critiques the administrative bureaucracy that hindered progress and emphasizes the desire of ufologists for better organization and a recognized interface with official bodies and international organizations.

He proposes two main methods for information exchange among geographically dispersed groups:

1. Centralized Receiver: A single entity receives all information, processes it (studies, syntheses, filtering), and redistributes it.
2. Shared Information: Each regional entity sends its information to every other entity, ensuring everyone has the raw data.

Rol suggests leveraging existing resources like the magazine "Lumières-Dans-La-Nuit" as a potential central hub due to its established network and publication of relevant articles and investigations. He also highlights the value of ufological congresses, such as those in Montluçon, for human contact and the exchange of study results.

Rol advocates for the creation of regional committees that would work collaboratively, share catalogues of observations, and maintain a standardized approach to data collection and credibility assessment. He believes this decentralized yet coordinated structure could lead to more robust and nationally representative studies, potentially revealing regional specificities of UFO phenomena.

He notes that authorities and media reactions can vary significantly by region, suggesting that regional collaboration could be more effective in engaging with local authorities.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

This issue strongly emphasizes the importance of rigorous, organized ufological investigation. The editorial stance appears to favor a scientific and systematic approach to understanding UFO phenomena, moving beyond anecdotal evidence to structured data collection and analysis. The magazine highlights the challenges faced by individual witnesses and researchers due to skepticism and the lack of a cohesive organizational framework. The call for regionalization and improved communication reflects a desire to professionalize the field and achieve more credible results, potentially leading to greater public and official recognition.

This document, titled 'LES TROIS OBSERVATIONS D'ATRO' (The Three Observations of ATRO), presents a collection of three distinct sightings or observations of unexplained aerial phenomena (UAP). The content is primarily visual, consisting of hand-drawn illustrations and maps, with minimal accompanying text, suggesting it is part of a larger publication.

Observation 1: Near Luneville

The first section features a map illustrating the area around Luneville, France, highlighting roads such as the D914 and nearby locations like Hériténil, Rebein, Xériménil, and Gerbéviller. A directional indicator points 'Nord' (North) and 'Est' (East). Accompanying this map is a sketch of a car on a road, identified as D814, with an arrow indicating a trajectory or observation point towards the East, where a phenomenon is suggested to have occurred.

Observation 2: Unspecified Location

The second panel depicts a more general scene, possibly a roadside view, with cars and several small, airborne objects or lights. These objects are shown emitting wavy, curved trails, which could represent movement, exhaust, or atmospheric effects. The context for this observation is not explicitly stated, but it appears to be related to aerial phenomena.

Observation 3: Near Gerbéviller

The third section focuses on observations near Gerbéviller. It includes two illustrations. The first shows a car from behind on a road, with what appears to be a trace or mark on the road surface, possibly related to the phenomenon. The second illustration shows a car on a road near Gerbéviller, with a distinct curved trail drawn in the sky above it, suggesting the path of an aerial object.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring theme is the documentation of unexplained aerial phenomena through visual evidence. The use of hand-drawn sketches and maps suggests a focus on witness accounts and the spatial context of sightings. The document appears to be a factual presentation of these observations, without explicit interpretation or sensationalism, aiming to record the details of the events.