Circulaire CNEGU - No 07 - Series 2 - 1992 mai

Magazine Overview

This document is issue number 7 of the "CIRCULAIRE CNEGU", published in May 1992 by the "Comité Nord-Est des Groupes Ufologiques". It functions as a newsletter or bulletin, compiling news, observations, research requests, and media mentions related to ufology.

MEPRISE: The Misidentified Object

The lead story, "MEPRISE", addresses a reported near-collision incident in July between a Boeing 737 and a black diamond-shaped UFO over Great Britain. The object, estimated to be at over 4000 meters altitude and less than 100 meters from the aircraft, was later identified by British civil aviation as "vraisemblablement" (likely) a weather balloon. The circular notes the use of this cautious term.

NOUVELLES OBSERVATIONS: New Sightings

This section briefly mentions a sighting in Sydney, Australia, reported by "Le Parisien" on April 29, 1992, where a UFO was observed by hundreds of people. It also includes an excerpt from an article concerning JC Ladrat.

MESSAGES: Correspondence and Requests

This section contains various messages and requests from readers and members:

• G.Kinder's book "Les années lumière" has prompted a request for constructive documents or dossiers with definitive explanations and supporting evidence regarding the E. Billy Meier case.
• Christian Page, president of OCIPE in Canada, sent several UFO-related journals: MUFON UFO JOURNAL N°284 (December 1991), THE SWAMP GAS JOURNAL Volume 6, N°1 (January 1992), and QUEST INTERNATIONAL Volume 10, N°4,5,6 (January-February 1992). These journals reportedly contain important articles on corn-circles, and consultations are directed to VECA-Paris or VECA-Nancy.
• GMH is seeking specific back issues of the magazine "Science et Vie" based on a search of its table of contents. The requested articles cover topics such as flying saucers in laboratories, false flying saucers, miniature flying saucers, flying cigars and motorcycles, flying saucers and radar, impossible scientific research, two-seat flying saucers, flying saucers and fishing, bizarre photographs, French electromagnetic flying saucers, US Army flying saucers, and parapsychology.

RECHERCHE EN ARCHIVES: Archival Research

Following up on a previous circular (N°6), it is noted that issues of "Science et Vie" from before 1981 are out of print. JCLY possesses a list of available numbers and their prices.

PRESSE SPECIALISEE: Specialized Press

This section reviews recent articles from specialized magazines:

• "Etrangetés et Mystères" N°2 (April 1992) features articles on the Nazca lines and "news OVNI". It mentions a case involving an Argentine stationmaster who encountered a UFO in 1989, and a case in Bertre (date unspecified) that is a complete reprint of a newspaper article.
• "Adrenaline hebdo" N°5 (April 20-26, 1992) has a cover story on the series "V", discussing extraterrestrial reptiles invading Earth.
• "Génération séries" N°2 (early 1992) covers the video release of the series "The Invaders".
• "Le Hérisson" N°2398 (April 1-7, 1992) includes a humorous drawing depicting a flying saucer and political commentary.
• "Télé K7" (April 4-10, 1992) features a two-page article on Roy Thinnes, discussing his career and an interview conducted in March.
• "Le journal de Mickey" N°2078 (April 17, 1992) has a cover story about extraterrestrials, with a comic strip involving Mickey, Dingo, and aliens.
• "Réponse à tout" N°23 (April 1992) contains a two-page article titled "It was for a laugh!" discussing famous hoaxes, including the inhabited moon and Orson Welles's Martian invasion broadcast.
• "Le Quotidien de Paris" (April 22, 1992) reports on NASA's installation of a device in the Mojave Desert to detect potential extraterrestrial intelligences.
• "Certifié conforme" N°6 (April 1992) features a cover story on "Extraterrestrials are already on Earth!", including an astrophysicist's views and discussions of Jacques La Maya's alleged contacts with astral beings.
• "Le Parisien" (April 28, 1992) reviews the TV broadcast of the film "E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial".
• "Le Parisien" (April 29, 1992) reports on JC Ladrat, a builder of flying saucers from Charente, whose name is misspelled in the article.
• "Femme Actuelle" N°397 (May 4-10, 1992) has a cover story investigating a sect searching for extraterrestrials, focusing on the Raëlians.

TV Programs

This section lists numerous TV programs that featured UFO or extraterrestrial themes in April and May 1992:

• A2 (April 20): "Stand du Futur" exhibition in Seville discussed sending messages to extraterrestrials.
• TV 5 Europe (April 5): Interview with Roy Thinnes about his personal UFO observation.
• M6 (April 25): "Le triangle des Bermudes", a film alluding to the popular hypothesis of flying saucers.
• Canal + (April 25): "Gawin", a film about an alien, with upcoming broadcasts.
• A2 (April 28): "E.T. l'extraterrestre", a film about a boy protecting an alien.
• A2 (April 28): "Raison de plus" debate on whether humanity is alone in the universe, featuring ufologists and discussing the Belgian UFO wave and misidentifications.
• FR 3 (April 29): "La marche du siècle" report on the Church of Scientology, mentioning extraterrestrial entities called "Tétans" and Xenu.
• A2 (April 30): Rediffusion of "Raison de plus".
• TF 1 (May 1): "Tarzan" episode possibly linking E. Hampton's eclipse observation to extraterrestrials.
• M6 (April 30): "L'invasion des profanateurs", a 1978 film about plant-based extraterrestrials replacing humans.

RADIO

• Europe 1 (April 30): "Mon oeil" with JC Delarue discussed A2's advertising campaign for the film "E.T."
• France Inter (May 6): "Quoi de neuf à dix?" featured an interview with JC Ladrat, a builder of flying saucers from Charente, discussing his project's cost and feasibility.
• France Inter (April 17): "On efface tout et on recommence" with Paul Misraki and Henri Salvador. Misraki discussed his interest in extraterrestrials and parapsychology.

UFOLOGIE PRATIQUE: Practical Ufology

• SOS OVNI PRESSE SERVICE sent a collection of articles covering conferences, Roy Thinnes's visits to France, luminous phenomena, the search for extraterrestrial life, Raëlians, Ummo, Belgium, and regional ufologists.
• A "pyxis" device is described as a compact positioning system for investigators to accurately determine observation sites on maps using satellite orbital coordinates.

PUBLICITE: Advertisement

An advertisement for ALPI electrical installation kits features a Martian in a happy home with new electrical installations, contrasting with unhappy humans dealing with faulty wiring.

CANULAR: Hoax

• "Jour de Paris" N°6 (April 14-21, 1992) editorial discusses the disruption of Eurodisney by "ablidiens" and a report stating that one in three cats is an extraterrestrial studying humans.

LIVRES: Books

• "Le pendule de Foucault" by U. Eco is reviewed. The book discusses three literary critics who encounter theories on numerology, Templars, parapsychology, and ufology. It mentions a directory of secret societies and Charles Fort.
• Sidney Sheldon's novel "Opération jugement dernier" is summarized. It involves a former CIA agent investigating a crash involving a secret materials-laden bus and extraterrestrials.
• Re-editions of J. Guieu's books "Blackout sur les S.V." and "Les soucoupes volantes viennent d'un autre monde" are announced.

COMMERCE: Commerce

• A Soviet satellite, 2300 kg "Photon" satellite was auctioned for one million francs to a French industrialist and exhibited in Paris.
• J.C. Ghirimoldi created a solar-dial pin featuring "Ummite" symbols, with reference to J.P. Petit's book on the subject.

PRESSE UFOLOGIQUE: Ufological Press

• "UFO Bulletin" N°11 (1991) from the Ufology Section of Buis les Baronnies is mentioned, containing articles on 1991 observations, the MJ-12, the Bermuda Triangle, and Noah's Ark.

RECHERCHE UFOLOGIQUE: Ufological Research

• Denys Breysse, who has worked on the "Projet BECASSINE" since 1985, has provided a 12-page document (BECASSINE POINT N°18) containing a statistical analysis of the database of witness testimonies from April 1992. Researchers are invited to contribute any new and verified information on RR3 cases in exchange for project updates.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The circular consistently focuses on UFO sightings, media coverage of extraterrestrial topics, and ufological research. It appears to maintain a neutral to investigative stance, reporting on various claims and media portrayals while also highlighting specific research requests and practical tools for ufologists. There is an emphasis on cataloging and disseminating information from diverse sources, including mainstream media, specialized publications, and personal correspondence.