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Magazine Overview

Title: UFO monthly.com
Issue: Number 37
Date: June 2007

This issue of UFO monthly.com, dated June 2007, prominently features the "Foo Fighters" enigma and presents the editor's personal "Top 10 UFO Sightings" list. The magazine aims to provide readers with a low-cost, quality publication that offers value for money, as stated by Editor Gary Heseltine.

Editorial

Gary Heseltine welcomes readers to the 37th issue, explaining that following a request from Fortean Times, he compiled his top 10 UFO sightings. He acknowledges that readers may have their own favorites. The latter half of the magazine is dedicated to the "foo fighter" enigma. Heseltine signs off as GH.

Key Articles and Features

My Top 10 UFO Sightings

Gary Heseltine explains that he was asked by Fortean Times to provide his top 10 UFO sightings ever. This request prompted him to compile a list for the magazine. He anticipates that readers may disagree with his choices. Heseltine also addresses questions posed by Fortean Times about ufology in general, with his responses and those of other researchers expected to feature in a future issue of the magazine and on its website.

When asked about the most evidential or unexplained UFO case from 1947-2007, Heseltine, a trained police detective, highlights the STS 75 'Tether' incident from 1997. He finds the footage compelling because it was taken from a live NASA link, showing the tether breaking and drifting away, with astronauts zooming in on it. He notes the astronauts referring to the tether's distance from the shuttle. Heseltine points out that while NASA described the objects seen as 'debris', a closer examination reveals a uniformity of shape and a pulsing effect, suggesting they are not debris.

He expresses frustration that this footage has not received mainstream media attention and believes it has been suppressed. Regarding what has been learned about the UFO phenomenon over 60 years, Heseltine identifies clear common characteristics of genuine UFOs: the ability to stop and hover silently, make instant bursts of acceleration and deceleration, reverse direction, make right-angled turns, rise and fall vertically, and appear in basic shapes like discs, cigars, spheres, triangles, and bright white lights.

Heseltine believes Ufology is alive and well, but a definitive "breakthrough" proving extraterrestrial life may occur within the next 20 years, likely through mainstream science and advancements in radio telescope technology. He predicts that once life in the cosmos is acknowledged, the opposition to UFOs will diminish, and more technologically advanced life-forms may be speculated upon.

My Top Ten UFO Incidents (Chronological Order)

The magazine then lists ten significant UFO incidents:

• August 11, 1944: A Lancaster bomber crew in France reported a huge disc-shaped object, but were instructed not to record it in their logbooks.
• August 1950: The Great Falls, Montana cine footage captured two anomalous objects flying in formation, which remains unexplained.
• August 13-14, 1956: The RAF Lakenheath radar-visual sighting involved pilots and multiple radar stations confirming white, round objects capable of amazing speed and directional changes.
• 1957: Colonel Gordon Cooper reported a UFO landing at Edwards Air Force Base, with footage handed over to Washington and never seen again.
• September 19, 1976: The Tehran (Iran) Jet Chase involved military and civilian witnesses, radar confirmations, and a smaller object separating from a larger UFO.
• December 26-28, 1980: The Rendlesham Forest incident involved credible military witnesses, a landed UFO, increased background radiation, and a beam of light.
• November 17, 1986: A Japan Airlines cargo plane crew observed three enormous, walnut-shaped UFOs performing extraordinary manoeuvres, confirmed by radar.
• March 30-31, 1990: Two Belgian F16 pilots intercepted a radar-confirmed triangular UFO, with multiple radar confirmations and endorsements from the Belgian Air Force.
• 1997 (STS 75): NASA footage captured circular, light-emitting objects passing behind a drifting satellite tether.
• March 2004: A Mexican military drug surveillance plane crew recorded up to 12 UFOs on FLIR in the Campeche region, with one object separating into two.

Roswell Remembered—60 Years On

This section commemorates the 60th anniversary of the Roswell incident. It presents a resume by researchers Tom Carey and John Schmitt. The article details the 1947 crash of an "interplanetary craft" near Corona, New Mexico. The debris was found by a local rancher, and the Roswell Daily Record initially reported the recovery of a "flying saucer" by the Army Air Force. However, the Air Force later changed its story, claiming it was a rubber weather balloon and tin-foil radar target, allegedly using witness tampering and intimidation to enforce this narrative.

The article notes that the Air Force has since admitted to lying about the weather balloon story, now stating the debris was from a Top Secret project called Project Mogul. Despite this, the article highlights that the Air Force's explanation for alleged "little bodies" found with the debris was that they stemmed from high-altitude parachute tests using mannequins in the late 1950s. The authors contrast the official explanations with numerous books by private researchers who argue that a UFO did crash. They acknowledge that investigations by private researchers have been uneven, leading to public confusion. The mission of the Roswell Investigator website is stated as determining the true facts of the incident, emphasizing the urgency due to the declining number of World War II veterans.

Other Features

• Anomalous Space photographs: (Page 14)
• Worldwide Sightings: All the latest sightings from around the world. (Page 18)
• A rare foo fighter article from 1966: (Page 25)
• UFOs and the Web: (Page 28)

Contact Details

Contact information for UFO Monthly.com is provided, including a postal address in Wakefield, UK, telephone numbers, and an email address ([email protected]). Readers are also directed to the website www.ufomonthlymagazine.co.uk for more information.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The magazine consistently focuses on UFO sightings, unexplained aerial phenomena, and historical cases like Roswell. The editorial stance appears to be one of skepticism towards official explanations and a commitment to investigating and presenting evidence of UFOs and potential extraterrestrial activity. There is an emphasis on credible witnesses, photographic and radar evidence, and the belief that many sightings are genuine and unexplained. The magazine also promotes the idea that the truth is "already here" and encourages readers to seek it out.

UK UFO Sightings

This section details several recent UFO sightings in the UK:

• May 3rd, 2007 (Annan, Scotland): A bright, circular light was observed hovering and then accelerating.
• May 5th, 2007 (Combe Martin, Devon, England): A spherical, orange/yellow object was seen hovering and then ascending rapidly.
• May 8th, 2007 (Darlington, Durham, England): A dark triangle with faint white lights on its tips was sighted at a distance.
• May 23rd, 2007 (M6, Lancashire, England): Two bright white orb-like objects were observed, with one changing color and descending into a field, while the other continued on a straight path without flashing.

Title: UFO DATA MAGAZINE
Issue: 11
Volume: 3
Date: May 2007
Price: £3.50
Publisher: UFO INFO
Country: UK
ISSN: 1740-7735

This issue of UFO Data Magazine focuses on "THE BIG PICTURE: WORLDWIDE UFO SIGHTINGS," presenting a collection of recent and historical cases, alongside an examination of anomalous space photographs.

Recent Sightings (May 2007)

The magazine features numerous witness reports from May 2007, detailing sightings across the UK, USA, and Canada.

Rye, East Sussex, UK (May 23rd, 2007): A witness reported hearing a humming sound and then observing a triangular formation of dim white lights, described as a 'boomerang' shaped flying wing, at an estimated altitude of two to three thousand feet.

Bournemouth, Dorset, UK (May 24th, 2007): Multiple witnesses observed 5-6 orange lights gliding in the sky, forming a pentagon shape, then joining to form a triangle. The display lasted approximately 40 minutes, was reported in the press, and a video was captured.

Clarendon Hills, Illinois, USA (May 6th, 2007): A single witness described a large, silent object resembling an aircraft with white wing lights and a blinking green light, flying low overhead at 1:00 am. The witness questioned if it was a military aircraft or a UFO.

Binghamton, New York, USA (May 7th, 2007): A witness saw a white, football-shaped object moving in a straight line towards clouds. Despite attempting to photograph it, the object disappeared.

Marshfield, Missouri, USA (May 7th, 2006): A witness reported seeing a huge ball of glowing reddish matter moving very fast across the southern sky, estimated to be about 1-2 miles away.

Marrero, Louisiana, USA (May 9th, 2007): A witness observed a triangular-shaped craft with lights all around it, moving back and forth, hovering, and then disappearing.

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada (May 11th, 2007): Three witnesses reported seeing three round balls of light with halos, which appeared to change colors (blue, golden yellow, red) and moved erratically, sometimes disappearing and reappearing.

Kitchener, Ontario, Canada (May 9th, 2007): A witness saw a bright ball of light that transformed into flashing sequential lights in a triangular shape, moving towards their apartment. The witness also reported seeing a bright saucer a week prior.

Toronto, Ontario, Canada (May 7th, 2007): Two witnesses observed an oval, white or metallic object in High Park, which reflected the sun and moved slowly, unlike a plane or gull.

Oshawa, Ontario, Canada (May 6th, 2007): A witness described an object appearing translucent like a jellyfish, moving from south to north overhead. The object was white and appeared to be about 2000 feet high.

Cape Spear, Newfoundland, Canada (May 5th, 2007): Three friends witnessed a yellowish-orange orb with changing colors (red, blue, green) on the ocean, which moved at high speed and approached them, causing them to flee.

Oromocto, New Brunswick, Canada (May 4th, 2007): A witness observed an object with colored flashing lights that were random and had no pattern, unlike a normal plane. The object was noted to have no shadow, suggesting it was a flat object reflecting the sun.

Historical Case: 1949 The Norwood Case

This section delves into the 1949 Norwood Case, an event involving alleged UFO sightings over Ohio from August 1949 to March 1950. The case is highlighted for the caliber of its witnesses, including civilians, clergy, scientists, police officers, and military officials. The report mentions searchlight operator Donald R. Berger's detailed logs and the involvement of Reverend Gregory Miller and investigator Leonard Stringfield. It discusses photographic evidence, including stills from a movie film and enhanced photos analyzed by Dr. Richard Haines. The case is presented as exceptional due to the dramatic nature of the reports and the credibility of those who witnessed the events.

The article also touches upon the context of Project Grudge and its potential awareness of the Norwood case, questioning why it might not have been more prominently addressed if the project aimed to dismiss sightings as psychological phenomena. The section includes contact information for Kenny Young, who provided photographs.

Anomalous Space Photos

This section presents a series of photographs from NASA's Apollo missions, labeled as "ANOMALOUS SPACE PHOTOS."

• NASA Mission Apollo 15: Features Astronaut David Scott on the Moon, with the photo identified as NASA No AS15-85-11514.
• NASA Mission Apollo 14: Shows the Lunar Module photographed against sun glare on the lunar surface, identified as NASA No AS14-67-9367.
• 1969, Apollo 12: Depicts Astronaut Alan Bean, with a note mentioning a possible UFO sighting at the top left of the image (photo No AS12-49-7278).
• NASA Mission Apollo 16: Shows Astronaut John Young gathering lunar rock samples, identified as NASA No AS16-109-17804.

These images are presented without explicit commentary on their anomalous nature, other than the Apollo 12 caption.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The magazine consistently features witness testimonies of unexplained aerial phenomena, emphasizing the diversity of reported objects, behaviors, and locations. There is a clear interest in historical cases, particularly those with credible witnesses and photographic evidence, as seen with the Norwood Case. The inclusion of "Anomalous Space Photos" suggests an editorial stance that explores unusual interpretations of official imagery. The overall tone is one of investigation and reporting on UFO phenomena, encouraging readers to contribute their own sightings. The magazine appears to be a platform for documenting and disseminating UFO-related information, drawing from various sources and historical archives.

Title: UFOs and the Web
Issue Date: May 3, 2007
Document Type: Magazine Issue

This issue of "UFOs and the Web" focuses on the increasing transparency of government information regarding UFO sightings and presents a collection of recent and historical accounts.

MoD Opens its Files on UFO Sightings to Public

This article by James Randerson, published in The Guardian on May 3, 2007, reports that the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) plans to open its "X-Files" on UFO sightings to the public. The release of these reports, dating back to 1967, is expected within weeks, following a similar move by the French national space agency. The MoD files contain witness reports of apparent UFO sightings, many from civil and military pilots, collected by a small, secret unit within defence intelligence called DI55. While some reports may have been investigated further by the military, details have not been made public. There are 24 files due for release, each containing 200-300 reports, plus internal MoD briefings and correspondence. David Clarke, a lecturer in journalism and author, suggests that this transparency will make it harder to sustain the idea that evidence for aliens has been suppressed and will reduce costs for taxpayers.

UFO 'evidence' grows

Authored by Joel de Woolfson, this section highlights a retired Air France pilot, Captain Jean-Charles Duboc, who backs a previous UFO sighting by Aurigny's Ray Bowyer. Captain Duboc claims to have seen a huge object over Paris on January 28, 1994, while flying an Airbus 320. The sighting was documented in the French media and supported by French radar, which picked up the object for 50 seconds. Captain Duboc described the object as a huge lens with a bank angle of 45 degrees, approximately 500 meters in size, which dematerialized in 10-20 seconds. He believes such sightings indicate that extraterrestrial civilizations are trying to make contact. He also notes that in the last 60 years, there have been approximately 1,300 pilot sightings, with about 15% confirmed by radar. Aurigny pilot Ray Bowyer expressed delight at the response to his own sighting, noting that similar stories have come forward from other pilots.

World War Two Foo Fighter Reports

This section compiles reports of "Foo Fighters" from World War II. The term "Foo Fighter" is defined as an unidentified flying object (UFO) that could be friendly or hostile. The article details Joe Thompson's experience as a photo reconnaissance pilot in October 1966, who saw four or five objects resembling silvery footballs over the Rhine Valley in 1947. These objects appeared to be stationary but kept pace with his aircraft. Captured intelligence reports indicated that the Germans also saw these objects and believed they were American. The Foo-Fighters were first spotted by pilots of Black Widow night fighters, who said they glowed in the dark. The nickname "Foo-Fighters" is believed to have originated from the "Smokey Stover" comic strip. Joe Thompson, who was a major in the 109th Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron, commanded pilots flying P-51 Mustangs. Most Foo-Fighter sightings occurred between December 1944 and March 1945. Descriptions varied, with some resembling a "smashed beer can" or a "tennis ball or a football - only much larger." Captain Frank Robinson described them as "Kraut balls." The pilots initially suspected they were German technology.

Thompson recounts the wartime conditions, where completing missions and surviving enemy fire were paramount. His squadron experienced significant damage from flak, and planes were lost more often to flak than to enemy planes or weather. The squadron flew missions from England, Normandy, and Belgium, often to the Rhine Valley to photograph German troop movements. Thompson also describes seeing V-2 rockets. He became interested in flying saucers after the war, attending civic clubs and reading extensively on the subject. He categorizes people concerned with UFOs into three groups: the insecure/neurotics, the skeptics demanding unequivocal evidence, and a growing group willing to consider explanations for confirmed sightings.

B-24 Sights "Circles of Light"

This report details an encounter by a B-24 bomber from the 11th Bomb Group over Truk on May 3, 1945. The crew observed two red circles of light approaching from below, one on the right and one on the left. The light on the left turned back after an hour and a half, while the one on the right remained with the bomber until it was 10 miles from Guam. The light kept pace with the B-24 through sharp maneuvers and cloud cover, sometimes ahead, behind, or alongside, always at a distance of 1200-1500 yards. At daybreak, the light changed to a steady white glow, with some crew members noting a possible wing shape with a silver glow. Guam radar units reported no bogies. The light was never close enough to be detected by radar. The report concludes that the object was likely an unknown type of weapon, possibly mounted on Japanese aircraft, or a jet-powered or conventional aircraft, though its behavior made it doubtful.

World War II Aircraft and UFOs

This section discusses the challenges of understanding wartime air phenomena. It mentions the possibility of Japanese aircraft with advanced capabilities, such as the "Irving," being involved in sightings. The report notes that while some jet exhaust characteristics were apparent, the range and length of light greatly exceeded known capabilities of friendly or enemy jet aircraft. Intelligence gathered suggests that the Japanese were using similar weapons to those reported by Allied crews, including "red balls of fire" described as being the size of a basketball with a phosphorescent glow, some with blinking light tails. These objects were observed to ascend rapidly and were difficult to shake, even with evasive maneuvers. Interception and anti-aircraft fire proved ineffective, indicating a new weapon was developed. A preliminary evaluation by the Assistant Chief of Air Staff Intelligence suggested these lights were of an unknown type mounted on Japanese aircraft.

1952 Sighting and Project Blue Book

An account from May 1952 describes a sighting by a Civil Aeronautics Administration Aviation Safety Agent from Seattle during a World War II training flight. While flying a BT-13A trainer near Long Beach, California, the agent and his student witnessed an object approaching from the northeast on a level flight path. The object turned while decelerating from a great speed to fly parallel to them for about 30 seconds before disappearing. The object was International Orange in color, had an elliptical or rounded forward structure, and showed no visible propellers, jet orifices, flame, smoke, or vapor. It decelerated unstably, wobbling outward and dipping. The departure was also unstable, with the rearward portion wobbling. The entire event lasted approximately one and a half seconds from its position abeam to ten degrees to the right. The agent initially believed it might be an early flight of the Lockheed P-80 jet, but later realized the P-80's first flight was over a year later. The agent did not photograph the object for fear of revealing a secret aircraft. Hundreds of letters like this were sent to Project Blue Book, but this particular case was filed in a "catch all" file and not counted in their statistics.

May 2007 Sightings

This section compiles several UFO sighting reports from May 2007:

• May 3rd, 2007 - Port Colborne, Ontario, Canada: A witness reported seeing a bright red light moving horizontally above houses, which then turned into a white dot. The object was described as being about the size of a small plane and very bright red.
• May 4th, 2007 - Between Britt and Sudbury, Ontario, Canada: Two witnesses observed a large, triangular object described as a "star" that moved and pulsated with color. It had a green tail and was initially mistaken for a star or the moon.
• May 4th, 2007 - Albatros, Algarrobo Commune, Chile: Residents reported seeing a bright luminous object hovering above a forest, which shifted colors momentarily and remained suspended for about an hour. It was described as a "ball that moved everywhere."
• May 11th, 2007 - Central Spain: An "impressive" fireball was witnessed across several provinces, causing the 112 Emergency switchboard to collapse due to the number of calls. Some witnesses reported hearing a sonic boom, suggesting the possibility of meteorites.
• May 31st, 2007 - Kilbernie, Wellington, New Zealand: A witness saw a bright yellow-white circular light move from behind a cloud, appear stationary, and then shoot off to the east at a speed estimated to be in excess of Mach 2.
• May 22nd, 2007 - Colón, Entre Rios Province, Argentina: Mario Navarro reported seeing a light that varied in size and intensity, traveling at a prodigious rate of speed over the mainland territory of Uruguay.
• May 24th, 2007 - Gualeguay, Entre Rios Province, Argentina: Ramón Morgante recorded a luminous object moving at high speed, followed by eight other unidentified objects. He also observed a large star-like object with an intensity comparable to Rigel.
• May 29th, 2007 - Roanoke County, Virginia, USA: Witnesses saw a bright white light with a flashing red light on the back, moving incredibly fast across the sky. The object was described as being around cloud level and lasted only a few seconds.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are the increasing openness of official bodies to disclose UFO-related information, the persistent reporting of unexplained aerial phenomena by credible witnesses (including pilots), and the historical context of these sightings, particularly during wartime. The editorial stance appears to be one of presenting documented evidence and witness accounts without overt sensationalism, encouraging a more serious and less stigmatized approach to the study of UFOs. The issue highlights the need for continued investigation and the separation of fact from fiction, while acknowledging that some phenomena remain unexplained.

This document is a single page from "UFO MONTHLY.COM", identified as issue number 31. It is dedicated entirely to "PURCHASE INFORMATION", outlining how to subscribe to the magazine, delivery options, and pricing for various regions. The editor is Gary Heseltine.

Purchase Methods

UFO Monthly.com can be purchased through several methods: cheque, postal order, or via PayPal on the internet. The magazine is published by UFO MONTHLY.COM.

Service Delivery Options

Subscribers have two primary delivery options:
1. Email attachment: The magazine is delivered directly to the subscriber's email inbox.
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Subscriptions and Payment

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Tariffs - Overseas

• For a 12-month subscription, the tariffs for overseas customers are as follows:
• Europe: 36 EURO
• US: $54
• Australia: $68
• Canada: $68
• South Africa: 272.00 RAND
• Rest of the World: $62

Note for Overseas Customers: Overseas customers can *only* obtain the email attachment option for subscriptions. Crucially, the magazine is *not* in a printed form but is supplied in PDF format.

Tariffs - UK

• For customers within the UK, the tariffs are:
• Email attachment: £1.50 per issue, or a 12-month subscription for £18.
• CDROM: £2.25 per issue, or a 12-month subscription for £25.

Closing Remarks

The page concludes with a "THANK YOU" message from Gary Heseltine, Editor of UFO MONTHLY.COM.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The primary theme of this page is the commercial aspect of the magazine, focusing on accessibility and pricing for its readership. The editorial stance is clear and direct, providing all necessary details for potential subscribers. There is an emphasis on digital delivery (PDF format via email attachment) and a distinction between UK and international purchasing options. The note regarding the PDF format for overseas customers highlights a commitment to digital distribution over print for international subscribers.