Repas Ufologiques - 2010 05

Magazine Overview

This issue of "La lettre Mensuelle des Repas Ufologiques" for May 2010 serves as a newsletter detailing upcoming events, news, and articles related to ufology. It highlights a series of "Repas Ufologiques" (Ufological Gatherings) scheduled across France, featuring various speakers and themes.

Upcoming Events and Conferences

The magazine prominently features several upcoming Repas Ufologiques:

• Paris (May 4, 2010): An exceptionally charged evening with personalities like Anne Duflot, Jean Pierre D'Hondt, Christian Comtesse, Serge Perronnet, Gérard Lebat, Gilles Lorant, Nikos Coulis, and JMP. The event will include presentations on monthly reviews, a book launch by Egon Kragel, and an investigation by Claude Burkel into the Quarouble landing. The meeting aims to foster discussion and share information on UFO phenomena.
• Bordeaux (April 30, 2010): A conference by Patrick Javel, appreciated for his insights into black holes and wormholes.
• Amiens (May 3, 2010): Featuring Christian Comtesse, Serge Perronnet, and Gérard Lebat, with a free discussion on ufological information from March and April, and a report from Alain Godula on his meeting with GERU of Roubaix.
• Strasbourg (May 6, 2010): A Repas dedicated to the structuring of the national Repas Ufologiques network, discussing modernization initiatives and national organization.
• Franche Comté (May 7, 2010): Featuring Dominique Moret on scalar waves and Jean Gabriel Greslé on his upcoming book and the 3AF Pan commission.
• Toulon (May 12, 2010): Alain Guadalpi will present his film "OVNI L'INCROYABLE VÉRITÉ" and discuss his research, including potential links between UFOs and earthquake technology.
• Toulouse (May 12, 2010): Dominique Moret will discuss ufology and crop circles.
• Lyon (May 17, 2010): Professor Pierre Thomas will discuss "The Mysteries of the Moon," its effects on Earth, and engage in a dialogue with the audience.

News and Articles

Book Releases and Re-editions

• "Le Miracle de Fatima" by Counter-Admiral Gilles Pinon: This re-edition discusses the 1917 Fatima event, interpreting it not as a supernatural miracle but as a potential extraterrestrial message. It includes an open letter to President Sarkozy.
• "OVNIS: vers la fin du secret ?" by Gildas Bourdais: A comprehensive update on UFO secrets, including testimonies, documents on recovered UFOs, and disinformation operations. The book questions the duration of secrecy and the visitors' motives.

Academic and Research Initiatives

• Professor Philip Haseley's Proposal: A professor from New York University is seeking to have UFO studies recognized as an academic discipline, arguing for scientific investigation of UFO sightings.
• Laurent Duval's Virtual Radar: A Rennais resident created a virtual radar website to track planes, which saw a surge in traffic due to flight disruptions caused by the Icelandic volcano. Duval, a UFO enthusiast, is also involved with the Repas Ufologiques in Rennes.

UFO Sightings and Encounters

• Jean-Gabriel Greslé's Encounters: A former pilot recounts two instances of being "doubled" by high-speed objects, suggesting speeds of Mach 5.
• Yvan Blanc's Perspective: As head of GEIPAN, Blanc states that while there are rare intriguing testimonies, no formal proof of extraterrestrial encounters exists. He emphasizes the need for rational study of phenomena.
• Niort Sighting (April 10, 2010): Residents of Niort reported seeing eight unidentified flying objects, described as luminous orange objects moving logically and at high speed.
• US Fireball (April 14, 2010): A giant fireball was observed across several US states, causing a long detonation and shaking houses.
• Castres Sighting (April 1, 2010): Cyril Blanc observed unusual lights above the Fourches area, described as silent, intense, and regular, unlike conventional aircraft.

Ufological Organizations and Collaboration

• Belgian Ufological Associations Meeting (April 24, 2010): Representatives from various Belgian ufological associations met in Brussels to foster collaboration, share information, and create a unified database of UFO observations.
• MUFON and BAASS Collaboration: MUFON is collaborating with BAASS, a company funded by billionaire M. Bigelow, which is studying UFO propulsion systems. This collaboration aims to gather information useful for advancing research.

Obituaries

• Evry Schatzman: The passing of the rationalist astrophysicist Evry Schatzman is noted. He was known for his strong opposition to ufology and parapsychology.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The newsletter consistently promotes the open discussion and investigation of UFO phenomena. It emphasizes the importance of scientific approaches, evidence-based research, and the sharing of information among enthusiasts and researchers. The editorial stance appears to be one of encouraging serious inquiry into the UFO subject, challenging skepticism, and fostering a community around these investigations. There's a clear effort to bridge the gap between traditional scientific views and the often-unexplained phenomena reported by witnesses.