Circulaire CNEGU - No 01 - Series 1

Magazine Overview

Title: CIRCULAIRE CNEGU
Issue: №1
Date: November 1986
Type: Newsletter/Circular
Publisher: Not explicitly stated, but CNEGU is the organizing body.
Country: France
Language: French

Content Summary

This first issue of the CNEGU circular, dated November 1986, serves as a communication platform for UFO researchers and enthusiasts, primarily in France and the Benelux region. It is presented as a monthly publication, currently three pages long, available via subscription for 25 FF per year.

Recent Observations

The circular begins by listing recent UFO observations from August and September 1986. These include:

• August 1, 1986: Four witnesses in Macon observed an event. Two witnesses in Cote de Virine observed an event.
• August 4, 1986: In Rans, a group of witnesses observed 8 to 10 metallic birds.
• August 21, 1986: In Igney, red balls were observed by a member of CVLDLN.
• August 24, 1986: In Cote de Virine, orange luminous crescents were seen in the distance towards Nancy between 1:30 and 2:00 AM by two CVLDLN members using binoculars and telescopes.
• August 24, 1986: In Fmeck, a red ball, described as large as a city, was observed for about 1 hour 30 minutes by two witnesses.
• September 9, 1986: In Puligny, two witnesses observed a red cloud.
• September 23, 1986: Multiple observations were reported across France and Benelux, with two specific cases noted in St Dizier and Nancy (in 1988), and others in Luxembourg. The circular indicates that investigations are needed and a final consultation is planned for the September 23rd case.
• September 17, 1986: In Mirecourt, two witnesses reported a metallic grey object exhibiting a back-and-forth swinging motion around 4:00 PM.
• September 29, 1986: In Juvaincourt, multiple witnesses observed a blinking light of various colors (green, blue, red, yellow) that remained stationary for over half an hour.

Messages and Research Requests

Several requests for information and documents are listed:

• ADRUP is seeking the October 1959 issue of the revue ECCLESIA and the address of the Colombian Association CIREX.
• ADRUP is collecting documents concerning dirigibles and hot air balloons for a specific study.
• F. DIOLEZ is looking for UFO cases in the shape of a BOOMERANG for specific study, as well as issues 1 to 11 of "Phénomènes Spaciaux" (or photocopies).
• R. ROBE is requesting any documents (photos, drawings) of individuals in unusual attire (like beekeepers or speleologists) for a "misprise" (misidentification) file.

Subscriptions

Information is provided for subscribing to:

• C.U.B. Bulletin №2: 96.00 FF, available before November 15, 1986, from Renaud MARHIC in Brest.
• OVNI-Touraine Catalogue: 150.00 FF plus 20.00 FF for postage, from T. PINVIDIC in Tours. This catalogue is expected to be released in December/January.

Ongoing Work

Several research projects are in progress:

• Catalogue of Misidentifications (CNEGU): This includes files on spherical objects on the ground, people in particular attire (firefighters), dirigibles (ADRUP), and hot air balloons (ADRUP).
• Catalogue of Cases in Ile de France (CIGU).
• Codification of Shapes (F. DIOLEZ).
• Investigation Quality Levels (CNEGU).
• CNEGU Catalogue 1986 (G. MUNSCH): Researchers are asked to submit their summaries.
• Trace Analysis: Y. CHOSSON is working on methods and techniques for approaching and analyzing traces.
• Apparatus for Recording Phenomenon Position: A study by CVLDLN and G. MUNSCH/F. DIOLEZ is underway to develop a device for recording the exact position of a phenomenon during an observation.

Upcoming Events

• CNEGU Session: Scheduled for March 1987, organized by ADRUP.
• RENCONTRES DE LYON: To be held on April 18-20, 1987, this is the first edition organized by AESV. Inscriptions must be made before February 14, 1987, with contact Perry PETRAKIS.

Technical Fiches

Various technical fiches have been compiled or are in progress by different groups and individuals, covering topics such as:

• Y. CHOSSON: Protection of a site.
• CLEU: Night photography, observing the night sky with the naked eye, synoptic of possible celestial misidentifications, and processing of probable landing traces.
• CVLDLN: Archive research, topography, calculating longitude and latitude, French time, EDF maps, UFO phenomenon representation on maps, Hynek classification, bibliography, and a list of books held by CNEGU members.
• GPUN: Radar detection for UFO research and tangible evidence, research on radar detections corroborating visual observations, strangeness index, information quality index, and aircraft fires.
• Other GPUN topics: Infrared film, variable emulsion films, writing investigation reports, ideal conduct during a PAN (Unidentified Aerial Phenomenon) observation, calculating distances on a planet's surface, UFO meteorology, meteors and shooting stars, lunar photography, moon phases, planet positions (1981-1983), Jupiter's satellites, high-energy physics, and chemistry (including element classification).

Group 5255 Topics

This group focuses on luminous aircraft lights, night signals of aircraft, aerial terminology, UFO phenomena and photography, filters, types of information for investigations, and useful addresses. They also cover rare and little-known atmospheric electrical phenomena and radar detection of UFOs in 1980, as well as angular measurement devices with viewfinders.

Fiches en Cours (In Progress Fiches)

Information is requested to be sent to F. DIOLEZ. Y. CHOSSON is conducting journalistic follow-up and researching articles for a compilation.

Bibliography

The bibliography activity is ongoing, with an updated list of explored works to be published in the next circular. A proposal is made to create new themes for the bibliography, including phantom armies, aerial combat, airships, dirigibles, fortéan phenomena, observations by famous people, Foo-Fighters, mimicry cases, and temporal effects (time shifts between witness accounts and reality).

Theme n° 4 (RR1 according to Hynek) is proposed for abandonment due to its vastness, despite requiring at least two witnesses.

Derniere Minute (Last Minute)

• September 17, 1986: Observation in Mirecourt (88) by 2 witnesses of a metallic grey object exhibiting a swinging motion.
• September 29, 1986: Observation in Juvaincourt (88) by multiple witnesses of a blinking light of various colors.
• Bourret/Siragusa Case: The trial in Nancy has been postponed because J.C.B. is required in person.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are the systematic collection and analysis of UFO sightings, the cataloging of misidentifications, and the development of investigation techniques. The circular emphasizes collaboration among researchers, with numerous calls for information and contributions. The editorial stance appears to be one of serious, organized inquiry into UFO phenomena, aiming to build a comprehensive database and understanding through shared efforts and detailed research.