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Magazine Overview

This issue of UFO monthly.com, number 35, dated April 2007, delves into several intriguing cases and technological advancements within the field of UFO research. The cover prominently features the 'Phoenix Lights' incident, promising to reveal what the governor actually saw. The magazine also explores new camera technology for UFO detection and investigates a perplexing mass sheep disappearance.

Editorial

Gary Heseltine, the Editor, welcomes readers to the 35th issue and highlights exclusive articles by Eamonn Ansbro and David Cayton. He notes that the upcoming 36th issue will mark the magazine's 3rd anniversary. He encourages readers to enjoy the current issue.

Contents

The issue's contents span a variety of topics:

• 4. A new camera system for detecting UFOs by Eamonn Ansbro (a world exclusive).
• 8. A mass sheep disappearance case by David Cayton.
• 10. UK sighting—A personal account by Michael Hall.
• 11. UK sightings roundup.
• 12. Review of a classic case by Sam Willey—RAF BENTWATERS 1956.
• 15. The release of the French UFO Files.
• 17. The Phoenix Lights—What the governor really saw.
• 18. The death of Robert Taylor of the Livingston UFO assault encounter fame.
• 20. A roundup of the latest worldwide sightings.
• 25. Classic UFO case review—part two. The Malmstrom 1967 missile crisis.
• 29. A classic UFO radar case by David Cayton (a world exclusive).

A New Video Camera for Detecting UFOs

This article by Eamonn Ansbro, M.Ast., FRAS, details the successful tests of a new video camera specifically designed for detecting UFOs, developed through a collaboration between the European UFO Survey (EUS) and Kingsland Imaging Systems. The EUS, a Swiss-based NGO comprising scientists from 10 EU countries, aims to improve UFO detection equipment. The new camera, developed by Kingsland Imaging Systems, is designed to capture superior images, even in dim light, and has high-speed electronics for tracking fast-moving targets. It utilizes a high-performance mechanical zoom lens for high resolution at long distances and a sophisticated controller that allows independent operation of up to five cameras. The camera's housing is weather-resistant, and its sensor can image in the near infrared and visible light spectrum. The article explains the necessity of such specialized cameras, noting that many UFO images are of poor quality due to limitations in conventional equipment, such as digital zoom and less sensitive CCD sensors. The new system aims to provide scientific data, potentially shedding light on propulsion mechanisms. Pilot tests were conducted in France, including near naval facilities in Brest, Brittany, and near an ancient megalithic site. The article also touches upon the idea that UFOs might be more visible in infrared or ultraviolet wavelengths, citing the Mexican footage of 2004 captured by military infrared cameras.

Mass Sheep Disappearance Henneymoor Farm, Nottinghamshire 2000

David Cayton reports on a baffling incident at Henneymoor Farm, part of the Welbeck Estate in Nottinghamshire, where a total of 1516 animals vanished over four separate dates. The most striking event occurred on April 2nd, 2000, when 248 in-lamb ewes disappeared from a secure barn overnight. The farm manager, Walter Gaunt, offered a £10,000 reward for information. The animals were last seen at 1:30 am and were gone by 6 am, with no signs of vehicle tracks or animal disturbance. The farmhouse and dog were only 20 meters away, and the dog did not bark. Mr. Gaunt noted that loading 248 sheep would typically take hours and involve significant noise and movement, which would have been detected. He also mentioned that the ewes were being fed high-protein pellets, and any disturbance would have elicited bleating. The previous losses were from the same open field, leading to increased insurance premiums and the company refusing to insure animals in that specific field. The police investigated but found no clues. Mr. Gaunt speculated that the animals were 'spooked' and suggested that it was 'as if helicopters came down and winched all the sheep up into the sky.' The article includes images of the barn and the field.

UFO Sightings—UK

Michael Hall recounts a sighting on March 20, 2007, at approximately 11:40 pm in Nottinghamshire. While watching TV, he and his wife observed a single bright red ball of light moving erratically in the darkness. Initially mistaken for a vehicle's tail-light, the light pulsed and moved backward towards their home. It covered ground quickly, changing direction, and appeared to be not a vehicle due to its rapid movements. The light disappeared for a few seconds and then reappeared near trees, silhouetted against the distant city lights of Nottingham. It then shot off at great speed towards a nearby airfield. Hall noted the light was moving much faster than vehicles on the A46 and heard no noise. The following morning, he identified the area of activity as an open ploughed field. He took photographs from the same window where he observed the light.

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Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The magazine consistently focuses on UFO sightings, unexplained phenomena, and investigative journalism within the ufology field. It aims to present exclusive articles and detailed case reviews, often featuring personal accounts and technological analyses. The editorial stance appears to be one of open inquiry, seeking to uncover the truth behind UFO events and encourage scientific research, as suggested by the tagline "The Truth is Already Here."

This issue of UFO Data Magazine, dated March 2007, delves into several compelling UFO cases from different parts of the world and historical periods. The cover story focuses on a 2007 mystery at RAF Lakenheath, while other articles explore a classic 1956 radar encounter over Bentwaters, France's release of its UFO files, the Phoenix Lights incident involving former Governor Fife Symington, and the passing of Robert Taylor, a key witness from the 1979 Livingston Incident.

2007 UFO Mystery at RAF Lakenheath

The magazine reports on claims that jets from RAF Lakenheath were called to intercept a UFO on January 12, 2007. UFO experts cite an internet recording as proof of London Military Air Traffic Control contacting US Air Force F-15s. The recording allegedly instructs the pilots to intercept an unknown target at 3,000 to 4,000 feet. The F-15s reportedly achieved a radar lock and made passes at 17,000ft and 17,700ft. Pilots described the object as a 'black rock like object unlike any aircraft they have ever seen,' with one pilot heard saying, 'Did you see that?' and another replying, 'Yes, but I don't want to talk about it.' The object is said to have occasionally appeared to come to a complete halt. However, London Military Air Traffic Control denies having any record of such an intercept request. RAF Lakenheath declined to comment without more detail. Steve Johnson, a features writer for UFO Data Magazine, is investigating the case and has filed a Freedom of Information request.

Bulkington Village Sighting (March 12th, 2007)

An account from Bulkington Village, Nuneaton, Warwickshire, describes a sighting on March 12th, 2007, around 6:30 pm. The witness was driving when they noticed an unusual object above and in front of them. It was described as a 'very strongly defined, black smoke ring,' perfectly symmetrical and lying in a horizontal plane. The witness followed the ring for about five miles as it moved west to east, eventually collapsing into an irregular ball of dense black smoke that became less discernible against the night sky over Wolvey. The object was estimated to be halfway up towards the cloud base and traveling around 40 mph. This sighting was not reported to the press.

Classic Case: Radar Observations of Unknown Craft over Bentwaters - August 1956

This article details a significant UFO case from Project Blue Book, which occurred late on August 13th and extended into the early hours of August 14th, 1956. Two radar operators at military bases in East England, including RAF Bentwaters, repeatedly tracked single and multiple objects. According to US Air Force reports, the sightings could not be explained by weather or radar malfunction. The events began at 9:30 pm when Airman 2nd Class John Vaccane at RAF Bentwaters tracked an object moving east-southeast at a constant 295-degree heading, calculated to be traveling at speeds between 4,800 and 6,000 mph. Shortly after, around 9:25 pm, a group of 12-15 objects appeared south-west of Bentwaters, moving northeast at varying speeds. These objects merged into a single, strong blip, several times larger than a B-36 aircraft, which remained stationary for 10-15 minutes before moving again. The average speed of these objects was calculated to be between 290 and 700 mph. At 10:00 pm, another object was tracked for 16 seconds, estimated to be traveling at speeds in excess of 4,000 mph, with distance and time figures suggesting a speed of roughly 12,000 mph. Another object was picked up at 10:55 pm, moving towards Bentwaters at an estimated speed of 2,000-4,000 mph before disappearing. The control tower at Bentwaters reported a bright light passing over a field at a 'terrific' speed. A pilot of a C-47 aircraft also reported a bright light passing under his aircraft. Lakenheath RATCC personnel later tracked a stationary object that began moving northeast at 400-600 mph. An RAF Venom Night Fighter was scrambled to investigate. The fighter controller reported the object was stationary at an altitude of 15,000-20,000 feet, about 16 miles southwest of Lakenheath. The pilot locked onto the target but then lost it, asking if Lakenheath still had it on radar. Moments later, Lakenheath informed the pilot that the target had made a swift circle movement and was behind the aircraft. The pilot attempted evasive maneuvers but could not shake the object, which was registered at a 500-foot distance. The pilot requested assistance, and after about 10 minutes, the first Venom pilot returned to base due to low fuel, with the object following for a short distance before resuming a no-movement state. A second Venom was scrambled, but the target had disappeared. The report concludes that at least nine RAF ground personnel and two RAF aircrew were conscious of an object 'solid' enough to give radar returns. The Condon report described the case as 'the most puzzling and unusual case in the radar-visual files,' suggesting a mechanical device of unknown origin as the most probable explanation, while acknowledging the fallibility of witnesses.

France Opens Secret UFO Files

France has become the first country to open its UFO files, launching a website that documents over 1,600 sightings cataloged since 1954. Nearly 25 percent of these cases are classified as 'type D,' meaning they are unexplained despite good data and credible witnesses. One example cited is a January 8, 1981, incident near Trans-en-Provence, where a man reported a dull-zinc grey saucer landing in a field, leaving burn marks. While some sightings, like one involving flashing lights on November 5, 1990, were identified as rocket fragments, many others involving complex flight patterns and accelerations defying physics are taken seriously. Jacques Patenet, head of the study of 'non-identified aerospatial phenomena,' stated that while there is no proof of extraterrestrial origin, there is also no proof against it. The CNES receives 50-100 UFO reports annually, with 10 percent undergoing on-site investigations. The website aims to make data easily accessible for researchers.

What the Governor Really Saw: The Phoenix Lights—The Truth

This article features former Arizona Governor Fife Symington, who, on March 21, 2007, revealed that he witnessed a UFO during the 'Phoenix Lights' event 10 years prior. Thousands of Arizonans saw the object, described as larger than a football field with brilliant lights and no noise. Symington, who was governor at the time, had previously held a press conference claiming the case was solved, with his chief of staff appearing in an alien costume. He now states he saw an 'otherworldly' and 'alien spacecraft' but did not speak publicly then to avoid scaring people. He had privately tried to have the sightings investigated without success. Symington, a Vietnam veteran, is doubtful it was a secret military craft and expresses a desire to see such a sight again. The article also provides biographical details about Symington.

The Death of Robert Taylor: Who Was the Victim of a UFO Attack in the Woods of Livingston in 1979

This piece reports the passing of Robert (Bob) Taylor on March 14th, due to Bronchial pneumonia. Taylor was the witness in the 'Livingston Incident' in Dechmont Woods, Scotland, in 1979. He claimed to have encountered a 'spaceship' with two circular devices that 'attacked' him, rendering him unconscious. The case was investigated by the author and Stuart Campbell. Taylor's family confirmed the accuracy of an article about his case. The author describes the incident as a 'classic case' and 'very real,' stating that it will stand the test of time. The family requested that the news be kept within the UFO community to avoid press attention during their difficult time. Robert's funeral was scheduled for March 21st.

3rd Paraquest Annual Conference

This section announces the 3rd Paraquest Annual Conference scheduled for Saturday, April 28th, 2007, at Sale Masonic Hall, Cheshire. It lists speakers including Alan Murdie (chairman of a ghost club, author), Ian Morison (SETI project at Jodrell Bank), and Dr Jackie Jones-Hunt (researcher of paranormal phenomena). The conference covers topics such as ancient civilizations, the universe, extraterrestrial intelligence, and psychic research. Ticket information and contact details for John Slater are provided.

The Big Picture: Worldwide UFO Sightings

This section presents brief reports of UFO sightings from around the world:

• Argentina (March 3rd, 2007): Near Parque Luro, La Pampa, a witness reported seeing a shiny object, possibly a plane taking off, which stopped and then disappeared. Another photo from February 24, 2007, shows a tree, with the witness not seeing the object at the moment the photo was taken.
• Australia (March 7th, 2007): In Dianella, Perth, Western Australia, a witness driving home saw a red light and a very shiny object, estimated at 1km away. It stopped directly in front of the witness, and then a second craft took off, flying at the same speed before also disappearing. The objects were described as having a metallic shiny color and appeared to be taking off at normal speed.
• Brazil (March 24th, 2007): In João Pessoa, Paraíba, a 'Cross-Shaped And Neon Like Beams Of Light' was reported.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The magazine consistently features reports of unexplained aerial phenomena, emphasizing witness testimony, radar data, and official investigations (or lack thereof). There's a clear interest in historical cases like Bentwaters 1956 and contemporary events such as the RAF Lakenheath incident and the French UFO file release. The editorial stance appears to be one of serious inquiry into UFO phenomena, presenting evidence and witness accounts while acknowledging the challenges in finding definitive explanations. The passing of Robert Taylor highlights the personal impact of these experiences and the importance of witness credibility. The inclusion of the Paraquest conference suggests a broader interest in paranormal and ufological research within the community the magazine serves.

Title: UFO ROUNDUP
Issue: Vol. 14 No. 4
Date: April 2007
Publisher: Mutual UFO Network
Country: USA
Price: $4.95

This issue of UFO ROUNDUP presents a collection of recent and historical UFO sightings, with a prominent focus on the "CLASSIC CASES" section detailing the Malmstrom AFB UFO/Missile Incident of 1967. It also includes a "WORLD EXCLUSIVE" on a 1958 radar case.

Malmstrom AFB UFO/Missile Incident 1967

This extensive report, authored by Jim Klotz and Robert Salas, details extraordinary events in 1967 involving US Air Force Strategic Air Command personnel and the Minuteman Intercontinental Ballistic Missile system. The incident primarily concerns the Echo-Flight and Oscar-Flight Launch Control Centers (LCCs) in Montana.

On the morning of March 16, 1967, multiple reports of UFOs were made by security patrols and maintenance crews. At the Echo-Flight LCC, located between Winfred and Hilger, missile maintenance crews and security teams were camped out. A UFO was reported directly above one of the E-Flight Launch Facilities (LF) or silos, reportedly affecting at least one security policeman to the point he never returned to missile security duty.

Around 8:30 a.m., Lieutenant Walt Figel, the Deputy Crew Commander of Echo-Flight, was alerted by a security policeman who saw lights making strange maneuvers overhead, not resembling aircraft. Initially, Figel dismissed the report, but a few minutes later, the security NCO called again, frightened, reporting a UFO hovering outside the front gate. The object was described as glowing red. During this conversation, one of the guards was injured.

Simultaneously, the first alarm klaxon sounded in the Echo Flight LCC. A 'No-Go' light and two red security lights indicated problems at one of the missile sites. Before the cause could be determined, more alarms sounded, and within seconds, six to eight Minuteman missiles went off alert, reporting a "No-Go" condition due to a Guidance and Control (G&C) System fault. Power was not lost, but the missiles became inoperable.

Two Security Alert Teams (SAT) were dispatched to the affected sites. Upon arrival, the SAT reported that UFOs had been seen hovering over each of the two sites by all personnel present. Captain Don Crawford's crew later relieved the Echo Flight crew, noting that Carlson and Figel were visibly shaken. The maintenance crews worked throughout the day and night to bring the missiles back on alert, with the missiles remaining out of service for an entire day.

The Oscar Flight LCC, located a mile or two south of Roy, was also involved. Robert Salas, the Deputy Missile Combat Crew Commander, recounted that on-site airmen observed lights zig-zagging and changing direction overhead. The security guard reported a UFO hovering outside the front gate. Salas was initially skeptical but became concerned when the guard reported an injury. During this conversation, multiple alarms sounded in the Oscar Flight LCC, indicating problems at six to eight missile sites, resulting in a 'No-Go' condition.

An in-depth investigation of the E-Flight incident was conducted by The Boeing Company. Declassified documents and interviews with ex-Boeing engineers confirmed that no cause for the missile shutdowns was ever found. Robert Kaminski, the engineering team leader, stated that there were "no significant failures, engineering data or findings that would explain how ten missiles were knocked off alert," and "...there was no technical explanation that could explain the event.” The investigation explored possibilities like electromagnetic pulses (EMP) but found no definitive source or explanation.

1958 Radar Case by David Cayton

David Cayton, a former Photographer in the Royal Air Force, recounts an incident from 1958 recorded by a radar site on Mount Olympus in Cyprus. The radar operators were tracking an "unknown" target moving northwest across the Mediterranean Sea. Other radar sites in North Africa and RAF Malta were also observing the object. The object executed a sharp 90-degree right turn at high speed without reduction, estimated to involve significant 'g' forces. It then climbed vertically from around 38,000 feet to nearly 60,000 feet in a second or two, a feat beyond the capabilities of contemporary aircraft. The object continued at approximately 18,000 mph towards the Turkish mainland.

Other Sightings and Reports

The issue also includes several other sighting reports from March 2007:

• João Pessoa, Brazil (March 10, 2007): A witness observed two cross-shaped, amber-orange objects travelling at high speed.
• Hammonds Plains, Nova Scotia, Canada (March 10, 2007): Two witnesses reported a bright white light that evolved into a triangle-shaped object with multiple lights, hovering with a humming sound.
• Haleakala, Hawaii, USA (March 14, 2007): A large airship with bright headlights and wings was seen, followed by a string of bright lights moving in formation on a cliff face.
• Near Atizapan Airport, Mexico (Late February/Early March 2007): An airliner captain reported an unidentified flying object and previously witnessed three red lights.
• Havelock North, New Zealand (March 17, 2007): An object described as an upside-down bowl with yellow lights was observed.
• Sandomierz, Poland (March 13, 2007): A witness photographed a pulsating, multicolour object.
• Stratford, Connecticut, USA (March 18, 2007): A white, cigar-shaped object was seen travelling very fast and silently.
• Seacliff, California, USA (March 10, 2007): A flat, oval diamond-shaped object with three lights was observed gliding smoothly.
• Pensacola, Florida, USA (March 6th, 17th, 22nd, 2007): Multiple sightings of a spot light with alternating green, red, and blue lights, described as elliptical orbiting lights.

National Security Implications

The article highlights the discrepancy between the US Air Force's public stance on UFOs and national security, and the established facts of the Malmstrom AFB incident. It notes that the Air Force has maintained that no reported UFO incident has ever affected national security, despite the fact that a large number of personnel reported sightings during a time when strategic missiles became unlaunchable. The incidents described clearly had national security implications, with SAC Headquarters describing the E-Flight incident as a "loss of strategic alert of all ten missiles within ten seconds of each other for no apparent reason and a 'cause for grave concern.'"

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue revolve around unexplained aerial phenomena, their potential impact on national security, and the persistent mystery surrounding these events. The magazine presents detailed accounts of sightings and incidents, often featuring witness testimonies and investigative findings. The editorial stance appears to be one of serious inquiry into UFO phenomena, particularly those with potential national security implications, as evidenced by the focus on the Malmstrom AFB case and the questioning of official explanations. The inclusion of a "WORLD EXCLUSIVE" and "CLASSIC CASES" suggests a commitment to uncovering and presenting significant historical and contemporary UFO events.

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The page is signed off with a thank you from Gary Heseltine, who is identified as the Editor of UFO Monthly.com.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The primary theme of this issue, as indicated by the cover, is a significant UFO sighting event at Stonehenge involving police, presented as a major exclusive. The editorial stance appears to be focused on delivering unique and impactful UFO-related news to its readership, with a clear emphasis on accessibility through digital formats (PDF) and direct payment methods like PayPal.