Circulaire CNEGU - No 16 - Series 1 - 1988 03

Magazine Overview

This document is issue number 16 of the "CIRCULAIRE CNEGU," dated March 1988. It functions as a newsletter or bulletin, primarily focused on UFO and anomalous phenomena research, with a strong emphasis on information exchange between researchers and the dissemination of relevant news and reports.

Messages Section

The "MESSAGES" section details several requests for information from researchers:

• 16.1 & 16.2: Y. Bosson is actively searching for specific documents related to UFO cases. For the 10.10.1954 RADAR photographic documentation, he requests illustrations and a photocopy of the entire ensemble. He is also seeking documents concerning the "Arc-sous-Cicon" case, specifically mentioning "Phénomènes inconnus No 1" (the first edition of this review, published before 1972) and newspaper articles from "L'Est Républicain" (July 19, 1967) and "L'Aurore," "L'Est Républicain," "Ouest-France," and "Le Parisien Libéré" (July 20, 1967).
• 16.3: Y. Bosson is also looking for issue No. 592 of "Nostra" concerning the Malmont case from 1973.
• 16.4: He is also seeking articles from "Le Dauphiné Libéré" dated August 20, 1975, related to the Villeneuve-Loubet case.
• 16.5: F. Diolez is requesting any information on two boomerang-shaped UFO sightings that occurred in Great Britain and Australia, as part of his ongoing specialized study.

Vu à la Télé (Seen on TV)

This section notes an increasing trend of TV shows, series, and soap operas featuring UFOs and extraterrestrial themes, making it difficult to track them all. The column will cease, but its content will be archived annually in the CIGU yearbook, with T. Rocher responsible for an exhaustive follow-up. A specific mention is made of a Swiss TV program called "Emission Tell quel – Armée: Le dossier OVNI." An announcement copy is attached. B. Mancusi will record this emission and may provide copies to interested parties. Bruno reportedly participated in the show (though not appearing on screen) in March 1988.

Revues (Magazines)

• A new publication from the USA is highlighted: "ORBITER – The New England aerial phenomena report," located at 43 Harrison Street, Reading, MA 01867. This monthly bulletin provides information on significant cases and events, reproducing articles on UFOs, anomalous phenomena, and natural phenomena.

Informations (Information)

• The "Cercle Vosgien Lumières Dans La Nuit" (CVLDLN) announces a change in its registered office. The new address is "Centre d'activités Léo Lagrange, 6 Av. Salvador Allende, 88000 Epinal." This official address is for witnesses or external correspondents; others should continue to write to J. Gerby or F. Diolez in Villejuif.
• The CVLDLN also offers a document titled "Archives de presse – Liberté de L'Est 1954." This is a 100-page compilation of newspaper articles covering UFOs, flying saucers, astronomy, aeronautics, related phenomena, significant events of the year, and various other topics. It is available in A4 format, bound, for 40.00 FF plus 12.00 FF for potential postage. Checks should be made out to Joelle GERBY. The circular notes that other years will follow if there is sufficient interest.

Manifestations (Events)

• The next CNEGU session is scheduled for May 14 and 15, 1988.

Méprises (Misidentifications)

• F. Diolez is planning to create a video film about different types of misidentifications that can lead to UFO reports. He is seeking real cases or potential misidentifications and would appreciate input on ideas and advance notice of any events that could be suitable for filming.

Observations

Two observations from Switzerland are detailed:

• February 2: At 18:10 in Hinwil (Canton of Zurich), a reader of "Zürcher Oberländer" reported strange lights in the sky. Two journalists observed what appeared to be two "stars." An astronomer suggested they might be Venus and Jupiter. The witness is reportedly a follower of Eduard Meier. (Information provided by press, no investigation). Info B. Mancusi.
• February 5: Around 19:30 in Birr (Canton of Aargau), a woman and her daughter observed two very bright, golden-yellow spheres moving slowly towards Kestenberg. Using binoculars, the daughter also spotted a third, smaller sphere to the left of the two larger ones. The observation lasted about 2.5 hours. An astronomer also proposed Venus and Jupiter as an explanation. (Information provided by press, no investigation). Info B. Mancusi.

• The document also refers to articles on the last page concerning the following cases: "Arabie: tapis vole" (Arabia: flying carpet), "UFO-alarm in Amsterdam," and "Polizei jagdte Ausserirdische" (Police hunted aliens). These articles report an alert above Amsterdam airport following an observation of unusual lights, with helicopter searches yielding no results. The hypothesis of a lamp on a crane in the port was suggested.

TV Listings (VENDREDI 18 mars 1988 TSR)

• 20:05 Tell quel: "Armée: Le dossier OVNI" (Army: The UFO file). This program discusses a Swissair plane encountering a UFO earlier in the year, a confidential report, and other similar reports transmitted to military aviation. It questions how authorities, particularly the army, address the problem, given that 110 observations were recorded in Switzerland in 1987 alone. (See pages 12-13).

ARGUS - Press Clippings

This section contains press clippings from Swiss newspapers:

• BLICK (Zurich), March 5, 1988: "Polizei jagte Ausserirdische" (Police hunted aliens). An article from Amsterdam reports that on a Thursday night, the Amsterdam police, along with twelve patrol cars, went on a hunt for extraterrestrials after air traffic controllers at Schiphol airport and citizens reported seeing aircraft-like objects over the harbor. The police found nothing.
• BIELER TAGBLATT / SEELAENDER BOTE (Biel), March 5, 1988: "UFO-Alarm in Amsterdam – Suche nach Ausserirdischen" (UFO Alarm in Amsterdam – Search for Extraterrestrials). This article also details the Amsterdam police's late Thursday night UFO hunt using a helicopter and patrol cars. The search was triggered by air traffic controllers at Schiphol airport who observed unmoving lights over the harbor that did not appear on radar. The police received numerous calls reporting various objects, from aircraft-like to fantastical beings. The search was unsuccessful, with the possibility of strong lamps on a 50-meter crane in the port being suggested as a potential explanation.
• Arabie: tapis vole: An unidentified flying object over Arabia was not saucer-shaped but rather like a "tapis" (rug or carpet) with three flashing lights (one red, one yellow, one green). Four inhabitants of Doha, Qatar, reported that the UFO flew over the city very slowly and at low altitude on two occasions in the early evening.
• A handwritten note in French indicates "cas non occidentalises" (non-westernized cases) and mentions "Nice-cloatin du Lundi 1/2/88." The term "insolite" (unusual) is also present.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The circular consistently promotes the exchange of information among UFO researchers and enthusiasts. It highlights the growing media interest in UFOs, both in fictional programming and investigative reports, while also emphasizing the need for rigorous research and documentation. The publication appears to be a neutral platform for sharing requests, findings, and news within the UFO community, particularly in France and Switzerland. There is a clear effort to catalog and archive information, as evidenced by the mention of the CIGU yearbook and the CVLDLN's press archives.