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THE NEW SIGAP BULLETIN
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Summary
This is the inaugural issue of 'The New SIGAP Bulletin' from the Surrey Investigation Group on Aerial Phenomena, dated July 1977. The bulletin announces a renewed focus on UFO investigations due to increased interest, highlighting a significant case involving a British Airways Trident sighting. It also details membership information, including an annual fee of £3, and announces upcoming meetings in Guildford. The format of the bulletin is noted as temporary, with photocopies of existing investigations attached.
Magazine Overview
Title: THE NEW SIGAP BULLETIN
Issue Date: July 1977
Publisher: Surrey Investigation Group on Aerial Phenomena
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
This document is the first issue of a new series of bulletins titled 'THE NEW SIGAP BULLETIN', published by the Surrey Investigation Group on Aerial Phenomena (SIGAP). The group, founded in 1967, is a non-profit voluntary organisation dedicated to the study of unidentified flying object phenomena. This bulletin aims to inform interested parties about the group's activities and encourage membership.
Content Summary
Introduction and Renewed Activity
The bulletin opens by welcoming readers to the first issue of this new bulletin series. It references the group's previous publication, 'Pegasus', a journal associated with SIGAP since 1969, with its last edition being the 'Esher May Fair' edition. The group notes a significant increase in interest in UFOs in recent months, leading them to decide to become more active. While acknowledging a steady stream of local reports, SIGAP has been involved in several other investigations. A principal case highlighted is the sighting of UFOs from a British Airways Trident aircraft by the pilot, his crew, and numerous passengers. This report came to the group's attention a year prior to the bulletin's publication, and the pilot recently brought the case to public notice in an effort to find an explanation. Despite a widely reported explanation that the objects were balloons, SIGAP is still investigating several anomalies associated with this sighting.
Membership
The bulletin includes a draft leaflet explaining the aims of the group, designed to inform potential members and encourage applications. Readers are invited to join SIGAP, and an early reply to the provided address is requested. The annual membership fee is stated as £3, intended to cover administrative costs, postage, and investigation expenses.
Upcoming Meetings
Details are provided for the next meeting, scheduled for Tuesday, 19 July, at 9:15 pm in the saloon bar of the Wooden Bridge Hotel on the Bypass in Guildford. This meeting is described as informal and will follow a regular broadcast on the hospital radio service, Radio Lion. The new season of meetings is set to recommence on Tuesday, 6 September, with a programme being prepared and details to be circulated to members.
Bulletin Format
The format of this interim bulletin is stated to be temporary. Photocopies of some existing investigations are attached for the reader's information.
Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance
The primary theme of this bulletin is the re-energization of the Surrey Investigation Group on Aerial Phenomena (SIGAP) and its commitment to investigating UFO reports. The editorial stance appears to be one of serious, methodical inquiry, as evidenced by the mention of ongoing investigations into anomalies in a high-profile sighting and the structured approach to membership and meetings. The group positions itself as a dedicated organisation for the study of UFO phenomena, seeking to engage the public and potential members in their work.
Please understand that the annual fee of £3 is designed to cover administrative costs, postage and investigation expenses.
Key Incidents
Sighting of UFOs from a British Airways Trident by the pilot, his crew, and many passengers, which was reported a year prior to this bulletin and is still under investigation despite a widely reported explanation of balloons.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is SIGAP?
SIGAP stands for the Surrey Investigation Group on Aerial Phenomena, a non-profit-making voluntary organisation founded in 1967 devoted to the study of unidentified flying object phenomena.
What is the purpose of The New SIGAP Bulletin?
The New SIGAP Bulletin is a new series of bulletins produced and published by the Surrey Investigation Group on Aerial Phenomena to announce their activities and share information.
What is the main UFO case discussed in this bulletin?
The bulletin discusses the sighting of UFOs from a British Airways Trident by the pilot, his crew, and passengers, which is still under investigation due to anomalies despite a reported explanation.
When and where is the next SIGAP meeting?
The next SIGAP meeting will be held on Tuesday, 19 July, at 9:15 pm in the saloon bar of the Wooden Bridge Hotel on the Bypass at Guildford.
In This Issue
Organisations
- Surrey Investigation Group on Aerial Phenomena
- SIGAP
- Radio Lion
Locations
- Guildford, United Kingdom
- Portugal