UFO Analysis & Research Bulletin vol 1 no 1

Magazine Overview

Title: The UFO Analysis & Research Bulletin
Issue: Vol.1 No.1
Date: 1967
Publisher: Patrick A. Huyghe
Country: USA
Language: English

This inaugural issue of The UFO Analysis & Research Bulletin, published and edited by Patrick A. Huyghe from Newport News, Virginia, establishes the publication's mission and presents its first major data analysis.

Policy and Purpose

The stated policy of The UFO Analysis & Research Bulletin is to dedicate itself to the scientific investigation of the UFO phenomenon. Its purposes are outlined as:

1. To publish reports from the local area and those of exceptional interest.
2. To list sighting reports chronologically for the benefit of researchers.
3. To find patterns in the analysis of UFO material.
4. To serve as an outlet for theories related to the UFO phenomenon.
5. To cooperate fully with any and all UFO organizations.

The bulletin reserves the right to publish all letters sent to them unless specified otherwise by the sender, and to reject advertisements that do not conform to their standards. They also welcome manuscripts, photographs, and articles from newspapers and magazines.

Publication Details and Subscription

The views expressed in the publication are not necessarily those of the editor or writers. Material may be reproduced with proper credit. The subscription rate is $2.00 per year. The bulletin is primarily an exchange publication, issued 4 to 8 times a year on a non-scheduled basis. Classified advertising rates are 5¢ per word, with a minimum of 10 words.

1967 UFO Sightings Survey

The main feature of this issue is "A SURVEY OF UFO SIGHTINGS REPORTED IN 1967 BASED ON AN ANALYSIS OF 767 REPORTS WORLDWIDE," compiled by the editor. The survey categorizes reports into:

• AVERAGE R.: Reports that are in none of the specific classes below.
• POOR R.: Reports which are hoaxes and obvious misidentifications, based solely on reading the report.
• L. & O.: Landing and/or Occupant reports.
• GOOD R.: Reports which are most reliable, excluding 'RELIABLE' L. & O. reports.

Key statistics for 1967 include:

• Average reports per day worldwide: 2.1
• Approximate number of witnesses: 8,217 plus witnesses/year.

A detailed breakdown of the number of reports for each day of the month across a 12-month period in 1967 is provided, showing daily report counts ranging from 10 to 41.

Monthly and Country-Based Report Analysis

A chart details the monthly distribution of report types for 1967:

| Month | AVERAGE R. | POOR R. | L. & O. | GOOD R. | TOTALS |
| :-------- | :--------- | :------ | :------ | :------ | :----- |
| JANUARY | 33 | 3 | 7 | 11 | 54 |
| FEBRUARY | 26 | 1 | 13 | 9 | 49 |
| MARCH | 64 | 3 | 13 | 14 | 94 |
| APRIL | 61 | 3 | 11 | 13 | 88 |
| MAY | 16 | 0 | 8 | 4 | 28 |
| JUNE | 29 | 3 | 9 | 6 | 47 |
| JULY | 46 | 3 | 11 | 13 | 73 |
| AUGUST | 69 | 0 | 15 | 10 | 94 |
| SEPTEMBER | 22 | 1 | 15 | 7 | 45 |
| OCTOBER | 104 | 3 | 13 | 9 | 129 |
| NOVEMBER | 26 | 1 | 5 | 7 | 39 |
| DECEMBER | 14 | 0+1 | 1 | 6 | 21 |
| TOTALS| 510 | 22 | 119 | 109 | 767|
| PERCENTAGE| 66.5% | 2.7%| 15.5%| 15.3%| 100%|

This chart was completed as of 1/18/69.

The total number of reports per country (subtracting 22 poor cases) is also detailed:

• United States: 326 reports (43%)
• Great Britain: 190 reports (25.5%)
• Canada: 64 reports (8.5%)
• South America: 62 reports (8.3%)
• Mexico: 20 reports (2.7%)
• Europe: 32 reports (4.3%)
• U.S.S.R.: 4 reports (0.5%)
• Asia: 7 reports (0.9%)
• Australia: 11 reports (1.4%)
• Africa: 4 reports (0.5%)
• Scandinavia: 21 reports (2.8%)
• Others: 4 reports (0.5%)

The total number of reports across all countries listed is 745, representing 100%.

Comparison with Project Blue Book Data

An interesting comparison is made by reprinting Project Blue Book's statistical data sheet for 1967 (compiled 23 January 1968) alongside the bulletin's survey. The Project Blue Book data includes categories such as Astronomical, Aircraft, Balloon, Insufficient Data, Other Satellite, Unidentified, and Pending, with monthly and total figures.

Project Blue Book Totals:

• Astronomical: 151
• Aircraft: 206
• Balloon: 58
• Insufficient Data: 225
• Other Satellite: 104
• Unidentified: 68
• Pending: 19
• TOTAL: 937

Notes on the data:

• 1/3 of Insufficient Data (225) = 75
• 1/3 of Pending (106) = 35
• All Unidentified (19) = 19
• Sum Total (of these categories): 129

Comparison Figures:

• No. of Bulletin Cases: 767
• No. of Blue Book Cases: 937
• 767 / 937 = 82%

• UFOARB Type Good Reports: 109
• 109 / 129 = 84%

This comparison highlights that 82% of Project Blue Book cases were identified, while the bulletin's 'Good Reports' represent a significant portion of the unexplained or less clearly defined categories from the Blue Book data.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring theme is the systematic collection and analysis of UFO sighting data. The editorial stance is one of scientific investigation and a desire to bring order and understanding to the UFO phenomenon through statistical reporting and comparative analysis with official government data. The bulletin positions itself as a resource for researchers and a platform for sharing findings and theories within the UFO community.