TUFOIC Newsletter - No 101 - January 2008

Magazine Overview

Title: TUFOIC REPORT 2007
Issue Date: January 2008 Edition 101
Publisher: TUFOIC (Tasmanian UFO Investigation Centre)
Country: Australia
Language: English

This issue of the TUFOIC Report covers the year 2007, detailing UFO sightings and investigations within Tasmania and referencing significant international UFO events. The report notes that 2007 was a particularly quiet year for sightings in Tasmania, with only 49 investigations conducted, the lowest since 1991.

Tasmanian Sightings 2007

The magazine presents several specific sightings from Tasmania in 2007:

• Wynyard: On October 28th, a witness observed a ball-like object that appeared stationary before moving up and down and then out to sea. Later that evening, another witness in Wynyard reported a bright white light that made a sharp turn and dived towards the ground. In both instances, no aircraft or astronomical explanations were forthcoming.
• Doctors Rocks: On October 28th, Mrs B reported seeing a V-formation of pinkish lights moving slowly from over the Strait towards the west. Later that evening, a witness in Wynyard saw a bright white light make a sharp turn and dive towards the ground.
• George Town: On August 20th, an accelerating red to orange light was observed approaching from the west. It passed overhead at high elevation, slowed down, and then increased speed, crossing paths with a commercial airline.
• Lyell Highway: On August 4th, Mrs D reported a half-metre light seemingly just over the boot of her car. The car then began to veer uncontrollably to the left, not responding to her steering, before straightening itself. The car later exhibited similar erratic movements. A check of the vehicle revealed no faults.
• Doctors Rocks (September 26th): Mr P reported seeing a large, quarter moon-sized orange ball over the sea.

Several other reports from the Wynyard area in September and October were also mentioned, with some being explained and others remaining inconclusive.

TUFOIC Publications

The report lists several publications available for purchase from TUFOIC, including:

• Tasmanian U.F.O. Sightings Catalogue (TASCAT 2005): A register of over 500 Tasmanian UFO cases.
• Tasmanian UFO Landings Catalogue - Fourth Edition (2000): A compilation of UFOs seen on or near ground level.
• Cressy Document: Details a significant UFO sighting in Cressy.
• Maatsuyker Island Document: Reports from the lonely lighthouse island.
• North-East Tasmania - 1974 Document: Details a large UFO flap in 1974.
• UFO Tasmania: The TUFOIC Annual Report.
• Mysterious Melodale: Strange paranormal events over a period of years.

Prices are listed, with return postage included for surface mail within Australia.

Year in Review 2007

The editorial section reflects on the year 2007, questioning whether it resolved any part of the UFO mystery. It notes the release of UFO files by France, which reportedly aroused scientific interest and contained unexplained cases. Other countries like Brazil, Chile, and Spain also released their files, with the UK expected to release theirs in 2008.

The O'Hare Airport UFO incident from November 2006, which gained attention in early 2007, is highlighted. A round object hovered over the busy airport and punched a circular hole through the low cloud cover upon departure. The report expresses puzzlement at the lack of interest from authorities despite heightened security.

The proliferation of information online, including photographs and videos, is discussed as both a source of data and a potential hindrance due to the lack of methodology for verifying reliability. The issue of exotic UFO clips from anonymous sources is also raised.

The Centre emphasizes the continued importance of common-sense investigation as the most reliable method for sorting out UFO sightings. It notes a 'UFO drought' in Tasmania, with the Centre going from April 2006 to August 2007 without an unexplained report.

TUFOIC Statistics 2007

The statistics for 2007 show:

• Unidentified: 5
• Astronomical: 16
• Aircraft: 4
• Satellites: 6
• Balloon Hoaxes: 8
• Others: 10
• Total: 49

TUFOIC Contact Information and Objectives

Contact details for TUFOIC are provided, including their P.O. Box, email, website, and telephone number (03 62236009). The President, Secretary, and Librarian are listed as Janis Burns, Keith Roberts, and Ray Thomas, respectively.

The objectives of TUFOIC are:

• To investigate Tasmanian UFO reports.
• To publish details of UFO reports and maintain a UFO database.
• To distribute authentic information to members and fellow UFO organisations.
• Membership is open to all who support the aims of the Centre.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue revolve around the reporting and investigation of UFO sightings, particularly within Tasmania. The editorial stance emphasizes a grounded, common-sense approach to investigation, acknowledging the challenges posed by the vast amount of online information and the need for reliable data. There is a clear focus on documenting and analyzing local phenomena while also keeping abreast of significant international developments in the field of UFO research. The report expresses a degree of skepticism towards unverified online content and highlights the value of traditional investigative methods.