South Lincs UFO Study Group Newsletter - No 37 - 1972

Magazine Overview

This document is the January 1972 issue of the "SOUTH LINCS UFO STUDY GROUP NEWSLETTER", identified as Newsletter No. 37. The cover features a hand-drawn illustration of various flying objects and question marks, reflecting the newsletter's focus on UFO investigations. The publication originates from the United Kingdom.

Sighting Reports

Bright Star

Reported by Richard Thompson, this sighting occurred on July 1st, 1971. Mr. Kane, a 19-year-old from Lincoln, was on an overnight fishing expedition near Somercotes when he awoke and observed a bright whitish starlike object in the south-westerly sky. The object initially appeared stationary but then began to move at a constant velocity in a south-east direction before disappearing behind a cloud. The sighting lasted approximately 7 to 8 seconds, with no sound detected. Mr. Kane could not determine if the object was metallic or pulsating, and its elevation was too high to estimate. He reported no psychological effects from the observation, and there were no other witnesses. The time of the sighting was recorded as 02:20 hrs.

Red Spheroid

Also reported by Richard Thompson, this incident involved Mr. Stow, a 33-year-old electrician from Lincoln. On August 18th, 1971, while waiting for assistance after running out of petrol near Broxholme Lane End, Mr. Stow observed a bright red spheroid object. He described its size as comparable to an old halfcrown coin held at arm's length, or twice as big as the largest stars visible. The object was stationary and emitted a steady bright light, without pulsating or making any noise. After observing for about three minutes, Mr. Stow got out of his car for a clearer view. The object then disappeared suddenly without a trace. Mr. Stow found it impossible to estimate the distance or determine if the object was metallic. He reported no psychological effects, and noted that the object's size, color, and disappearance were its only extraordinary characteristics. The sighting occurred between 21:40 and 21:45 hrs, with an estimated elevation of approximately 45 degrees.

Golden Spheroid

This report, also by Richard Thompson, details an observation by Mrs. Carr of Potter Hanworth, Lincoln, on August 31st, 1971, at approximately 9:15 pm. While looking out of her scullery window, Mrs. Carr noticed a very bright light behind a small laburnum tree. She described the object as being so close that it seemed touchable with a clothes prop. Initially stationary, the object was later observed to be a spheroid shape, approximately 92 inches in diameter, which she compared to a wooden fruit bowl. The object rotated on its axis and emitted a series of brilliant flashing golden lights. Mrs. Carr noted that the clear weather made the object stand out, and a moderate wind did not seem to affect it. No noise was detected from the object, which appeared metallic. At intervals, the flashing lights would disappear, replaced by a small golden tail. Mrs. Carr concluded that one side of the vehicle was completely blacked out. The object remained in a stationary, revolving position for about half an hour before moving upwards and becoming stationary again. After observing for a few more minutes, it began to move away in a south-south-westerly direction with a slow, floating motion. Mrs. Carr continued to watch until about 10:30 pm, and again after 11 pm, but the object had disappeared. She estimated the elevation to be as high as a twelve-inch rule held vertically at arm's length. There was another witness, a 17-year-old youth named Michael Brackenbury, who lodged with Mrs. Carr. He briefly observed the object but was more concerned with his supper. Both Mrs. Carr and Brackenbury mentioned that the lights appeared to be like bars passing in front of brilliant lighted windows or portholes.

War of Worlds?

Authored by N. Watson, this section recounts an incident during the second world war. Officers aboard the US battleship New York, while heading for Iwo Jima, spotted a round, silver-colored object in the sky, estimated to be the size of a single decker bus. Mistaking it for a Japanese fire balloon, they ordered the ship's 3-inch guns to open fire, but the shells fell short. Subsequently, the 5-inch guns of nearby destroyers were used, but their barrage also fell short. The ship's navigator, upon checking his charts, reported that Venus should be in that location, prompting the question: "A case of a war of the worlds?"

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The newsletter consistently focuses on detailed witness accounts of unidentified aerial phenomena, emphasizing factual reporting and seeking explanations. The editorial stance appears to be one of open-minded investigation into UFO sightings, presenting evidence and witness testimonies without definitive conclusions, encouraging readers to consider various possibilities, including the potential for advanced technology or unknown phenomena.