41OCT07

Magazine Overview

This document is the final issue, number 41, of the online magazine UFO Monthly.com, dated October 2007. The magazine announces its merger with UFODATA Magazine, a printed A4 glossy publication, and that Gary Heseltine will be taking on the role of co-editor for the new venture. The issue serves as a farewell and a look back at the magazine's three-and-a-half year run.

Editorial

Gary Heseltine, the editor, welcomes readers to the 41st and last issue of UFO Monthly.com. He explains that the magazine is set to join forces with UFODATA Magazine, a 64-page printed A4 glossy publication. Heseltine details the full incorporation plans and his reasons for closing UFO Monthly.com. He states that this decision was not taken lightly, but it was always his aim to see a glossy UFO magazine in Britain that people could be proud of. He has been offered the position of co-editor at UFODATA Magazine, an opportunity he found too good to miss. He thanks the loyal readers for their support over the years and hopes they will re-subscribe to UFODATA Magazine to continue the journey of resurrecting British ufology. He also mentions that Valerie, his wife, was involved in the magazine.

Merger and Transition

The cover story details the "MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENT: UFODATA MAGAZINE AND UFO MONTHLY.COM TO JOIN FORCES IN PRINT." The editorial further elaborates on this transition. Heseltine recounts how his dream of a glossy UFO magazine in print was realized earlier in the year by Russel Callaghan and Michael Buckley with UFODATA Magazine. He had hoped UFO Monthly.com would achieve this, but ultimately, it didn't matter who got there first. The important aspect was getting such a magazine back into print. While UFODATA Magazine is not a high street publication, it is available via subscription. Heseltine explains that he was contacted by Russel Callaghan in August to discuss the possibility of merging the magazines. Their past association dates back six years when Heseltine used to visit Callaghan and Graham Birdsall at the offices of UFO Magazine. Heseltine had asked Callaghan to join him at the launch of UFO Monthly.com following the death of Graham Birdsall and the closure of UFO Magazine in September 2003. Heseltine admits that the launch of UFO Monthly.com was perhaps too soon for Callaghan's family to recover from their loss, which led to Callaghan withdrawing after the second issue. However, Russ Callaghan eventually returned to the UFO field, launching a website and then attempting to launch a new printed magazine, which eventually became UFODATA Magazine. Heseltine had sought a nationally printed high street publication, while Callaghan opted for a subscription-based model. They finally achieved a breakthrough in January 2007 with the launch of their A4 colour 68-page bi-monthly UFODATA Magazine. Heseltine recalls his initial positive reaction to the first issue and his private speculation that a union of the two magazines would make sense for British ufology. He describes a further meeting in September where the merger began to take shape. He agreed in principle to the closure of UFO Monthly.com and was flattered by Callaghan's offer to be co-editor. He also agreed to full involvement in the design and content of the new UFODATA Magazine and to work on documentary projects under the magazine's banner. Heseltine mentions that Callaghan agreed to incorporate UFO Monthly.com into the UFODATA cover and to transfer existing subscribers at no cost, an offer Heseltine declined.

Farewell to UFO Monthly.com

Heseltine explains his decision to decline the subscriber transfer, stating he wanted to close UFO Monthly.com in his own way. He wanted to do a "last issue special" to thank subscribers for their loyalty, mindful of how UFO Magazine was suddenly withdrawn without explanation, causing frustration. He promises transparency and to refund all outstanding part subscriptions within 30 days. He leaves the choice to readers whether to join him at UFODATA Magazine, urging them to do so to continue the new chapter in British ufology. He notes the irony of reuniting with Russ Callaghan after launching UFO Monthly.com in April 2004, and expresses excitement for the future of the printed magazine. He quotes Jimmy Greaves, saying, "it's a funny old game," and signs off with "GH."

Content Highlights

The issue features several articles and sections:

• "The circumstances that led to the closure of UFO Monthly.com": This is likely Heseltine's editorial explaining the merger.
• "More anomalous images taken by George Warner over the Portsmouth area": This section presents photographs taken by George Warner on August 26th, 2007, near Portsmouth. The images show a long streak with multi-coloured lights and another object with protrusions, which were not visible at the time of photography. Another image from May 5th, 2007, over Portsmouth Harbour shows an "odd shaped UFO" that appeared angular and was not seen by the photographer. A third image from July 5th, 2007, near Gosport, captures a "sphere" with 3D characteristics, also not seen at the time. A fourth image from the same date shows two spheres, appearing to have depth and shadow.
• "A look back at some of the most memorable moments of the magazine during its three and a half year run": This section reflects on the history of UFO Monthly.com.
• "The latest round-up of UK sightings": A summary of recent UFO reports from the UK.
• "A look at the best of the latest UFO sightings from around the world": A compilation of significant UFO sightings globally.
• "An early article about a mysterious crash in Peru": This article discusses a crash in Peru that reportedly caused various illnesses to those who ventured near the crater, questioning if it was a meteor.
• "A collection of some of the covers from the magazine over the last three and a half years": A retrospective of the magazine's cover art.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The magazine consistently focuses on UFO sightings, anomalous phenomena, and investigative ufology. The editorial stance, as presented by Gary Heseltine, is one of dedication to promoting British ufology and providing a platform for well-researched UFO reports. There is a strong emphasis on the importance of a printed UFO magazine and a desire to see the field thrive. The magazine also highlights the work of various researchers and contributors, valuing their expertise and contributions to the subject. The transition to UFODATA Magazine signifies a commitment to continuing this work in a new format.

This document is the 41st and final issue of UFO Monthly, a publication dedicated to the exploration of UFO sightings, paranormal phenomena, and related research. The issue serves as a retrospective, highlighting significant articles, cases, and contributors from its run, while also presenting recent sightings.

Retrospective and Notable Cases

The magazine reflects on its history, beginning with the 'Robert Hall Story,' an account of a five-year-old boy allegedly held captive by aliens in Gateshead. It also features a world-exclusive mutilation case from Argentina, reported by David Cayton and highlighted by Christopher Shewen. Roy Dutton's 'Astronautical Theory,' which proposes a system for predicting UFO sightings based on tracking paths, is mentioned, endorsed by Eammon Ansbro. Another significant article recounts the experiences of Robert Lesniakiewicz, a former Captain in the Polish Border guards, detailing UFO sightings by guards and police officers. Larry Warren contributes an exclusive article about his experiences in the 'Rendlesham Forest' incident. The issue also recalls the 'Troodos mountains' UFO encounter of Corporal Tom Clarke in Cyprus.

Prominent researchers and their contributions are acknowledged. A J Gevaerd, a Brazilian researcher, provided an article on the Varginha incident in Brazil, including the tragic death of a police officer involved with captured creatures. Military radar exclusives are also featured, including a classic 1958 radar case in Cyprus by Barry Porter and a 1960 radar case involving former RAF serviceman David Johnstone. The latter case is linked to a close proximity sighting involving a young mother and her children on a road in North Yorkshire.

The magazine also published archival documents and classic photographs related to UFO phenomena. It notes the passing of several notable figures in UFO history, including John Mack, Gordon Cooper, Admiral Hill-Norton, Graham Sheppard, and Robert Taylor, remembering them as 'gone but not forgotten.'

UFO Sightings Reports (September 2007)

A significant portion of the issue is dedicated to detailed reports of recent UFO sightings, primarily from the UK in September 2007:

• September 1st 2007 (A31, Hampshire, UK): A witness driving on the A31 reported seeing 17 orange/red lights, shaped like upturned commas, moving in a steady, silent formation at a high altitude.
• September 1st 2007 (Banbury, Oxfordshire, UK): A witness observed 21 round red lights moving slowly and silently across the sky in formation. This sighting was reportedly witnessed by six other people and was the subject of a local newspaper report.
• September 1st 2007 (Beech, Hampshire, UK): Three witnesses observed nine bright, oblong-shaped objects flying in formation at an altitude of 200 feet, which then ascended rapidly and disappeared. The objects were silent, ruling out conventional aircraft.
• September 1st 2007 (Seaton, Devon, UK): Several witnesses, including two coastguards, observed three bright golden lights moving briskly across the bay, later joined by two more, making a total of five. They were silent and not aircraft.
• September 6th 2007 (Epsom, Surrey, UK): A witness saw a luminous, greyish-white object with a haziness, moving silently and making a 135-degree turn without changing speed, described as faster than a satellite but not an aircraft.
• September 7th 2007 (Combe Down, Bath, UK): Three witnesses saw three orange, diamond or triangular-shaped lights moving rapidly and silently in a northerly direction, forming a tight equilateral triangle. The speed and silence ruled out birds.
• September 9th 2007 (London, UK): A witness observed a white light, initially resembling a satellite, that increased speed, moved in a circular and S-pattern, and changed color from white to red, with blue and red lights separating.
• September 10th & 14th 2007 (Heaton, Bolton, Lancashire, UK): A bright light appeared and moved north, followed by a second light. The witness noted they were not balloons and were not aircraft.
• September 12th 2007 (Hinckley, Leicestershire, UK): A 'HUGE object,' saucer-shaped with a tail and a white flashing light, was seen moving very fast (over 500mph) at an altitude of 200ft.
• September 15th 2007 (South Oxhey, Hertfordshire, UK): Four orange lights that turned red were seen moving in sequence, described as too close together to be aircraft and not on a flight path.
• September 15th 2007 (Shipley, West Yorkshire, UK): A bright round orange light appeared, stopped, changed direction upwards, and was joined by another, with both stopping and moving upwards. The witness's wife also saw them.
• September 16th 2007 (Hampstead Heath, London, UK): Three glowing bright orange balls were observed flying in formation, moving faster than a plane but silently, eventually shrinking and disappearing.
• September 20th 2007 (South of Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire, UK): Beamed spotlights appeared, with one light moving west and a second light following, disappearing quickly, followed by passenger aircraft.
• September 21st 2007 (Yapton, West Sussex, UK): Six large, brightly glowing orange spheres hovered low over hills before moving slowly west. They were too low to be aeroplanes or helicopters.
• September 22nd 2007 (Oakworth, West Yorkshire, UK): Seven yellow and orange balls of light, appearing to be on fire, were seen flying at about 1 mile high and 500 mph.
• September 23rd 2007 (Ashford, Kent, UK): A large orange light, shaped like a 'match stick,' moved in a straight line and faded. Earlier, a star-like object was seen moving erratically.

UFO Conferences and Events

The magazine reported on various UFO conferences, including Betty Meyler's Irish Conferences, the Paraquest Conference in Manchester (2005), and a Cornwall event (2006). It also promoted the 'Roswell 60' UK premiere UFO Conference in Pontefract (October 20-21, 2007), featuring speakers like Dr. Jesse Marcel Jnr., Don Schmitt, and Nick Pope. Additionally, 'Strange Phenomena Investigations' (SPI) announced a series of monthly lectures in Croydon for 2007, covering topics such as UFOs, ghosts, and the paranormal, with speakers including Malcolm Robinson and Nick Pope.

Promotion and Conclusion

The magazine was promoted on several UFO websites, including Crowded Skies, The Why Files, and Alien Existence. The editor, GH, expresses gratitude to all contributors and reflects on the magazine's 41-issue run, stating that UFO Monthly.com will always hold a special place in his heart. A special CD collection of the magazine's issues is available for purchase.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are eyewitness accounts of UFO sightings, the analysis of these sightings, and the promotion of UFO-related events and research. The editorial stance appears to be one of open-minded investigation and reporting, encouraging readers to share their own experiences and supporting British UFO and paranormal research. The magazine consistently encourages witnesses to check the 'UFO Balloons' website as a potential explanation for sightings, indicating a methodical approach to evaluating reports.

Title: UFO UpDates
Issue Date: September 2007
Publisher: UFOINFO
Document Type: Magazine Issue

This issue of UFO UpDates, dated September 2007, presents a collection of global UFO and UAP (Unidentified Aerial Phenomena) sightings, alongside a prominent report on a mysterious crash in Peru. The magazine focuses on detailed witness accounts, providing information on the appearance, behavior, and location of observed phenomena.

Mysterious Crash in Peru

The lead story details a "Mysterious Crash in Peru" where an unidentified luminous object fell from the sky in the community of Carancas, Puno, leaving a crater approximately six meters deep and 30 meters in diameter. The incident occurred on September 18, 2007, after residents heard a noise believed to be an airplane and witnessed a luminous object in flames. Remains of a calcinated mass were found at the impact site. The event caused concern among locals due to the emission of lead and silver as the object fell, with fears of potential illness. Police and curiosity-seekers reported to the site. Robert Morningstar noted that the "green colour" of the meteor suggests a high concentration of copper, and its fumes can be noxious. A follow-up report details how seven policemen became ill after collecting samples from the site, exhibiting symptoms of nausea, vomiting, and dizziness. The impact site was described as having a strong, non-native odor, and a hole filled with water was noted. Authorities recommended establishing a perimeter and deploying a medical brigade for testing.

Global UFO Sightings

The issue compiles numerous witness reports from various locations in September 2007:

Australia

• Parkinson, Brisbane (September 4th, 2007): A witness described a black, oval object flying at plane height with tremendous speed, making an immediate course change, indicating it was not a normal aeroplane. The object was compared to a Goodyear Balloon but was completely black.
• Carlton, Melbourne, Victoria (September 16th, 2007): During an overnight stargazing session, a bright turquoise light illuminated the sky near the horizon for a second, described as similar to lightning but without clouds.

Canada

• Toronto Island Airport, Ontario (September 1st, 2007): During an airshow, three "balls" with a solid piece on top were observed rising from behind the island airport.
• Hamilton, Ontario (September 8th, 2007): Brilliant white/blue lights, described as 20-30 slightly oval shaped objects spinning clockwise in multiple levels, were seen hovering approximately 200 feet in the air.
• Maple Ridge, British Columbia (September 10th, 2007): Two blue, sporadically flashing lights moved erratically, followed by a larger, brighter object with four distinctive bright white lights in a square pattern. Later, a single white flashing light was observed.
• London, Ontario (September 12th, 2007): Two witnesses observed three dim white points of light moving in unison in the northern sky, appearing and disappearing quickly.
• Bow River, Near Calgary, Alberta (September 13th, 2007): Four objects in an open diamond formation were seen descending diagonally, followed by four more in a straight line.

Hong Kong

• Hong Kong (September 12th, 2007): A V-shaped craft with lights underneath appeared silently and slowly, flying from South to North. The witness had reported a similar craft in 2000.

Channel Islands-Jersey

• SW of Jersey (September 13th, 2007): A saucer-shaped UFO was filmed, described as moving fast and zig-zagging.

Cyprus

• Potamos Germasogeia, Limassol (September 9th, 2007): A circular object, described as irregularly lit with a linear shape pointing to the ground, was observed moving fast in a northerly direction.

Germany

• Emelsdorf (September 13th, 2007): Two orange glowing objects, one slightly behind and below the other, were observed flying very fast and low in a northerly direction.

Ireland

• Dublin (September 16th, 2007): An orange ball of light, described as like fire rather than a light, traveled westerly at a constant speed, gaining altitude and eventually disappearing into clouds.

Mexico

• Cancun (September 13th/14th, 2007): Strange lights were observed in the sky, appearing circular with bright, strobing lights of various colors. The object seemed circular, like stacked deep dish plates.

USA

• Tujunga, California (September 2nd, 2007): A symmetrical three-sided craft, appearing metallic, was captured in a photograph taken while the witness was photographing a fire.
• Sandusky, Ohio (September 13th/14th, 2007): An egg-shaped object with a bright white light was observed hovering, described as having internal structures resembling a cell nucleus.
• Leesburg, Indiana (September 13th-15th, 2007): Three star-like orange lights were observed high in the sky, forming a triangle, with other white lights moving up and down.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue of UFO UpDates are the persistent global presence of unidentified aerial phenomena and the detailed documentation of witness encounters. The magazine appears to adopt a stance of serious investigation, presenting witness accounts without overt skepticism and encouraging further reporting and research. The inclusion of the Peru crash report, alongside numerous sighting reports, suggests an editorial focus on significant and potentially impactful events in the field of ufology. The emphasis on providing contact information for further updates and research (e.g., UFO UpDates, HBCC Research) indicates a commitment to disseminating information and fostering a community of interest.

Title: UFO MONTHLY.COM
Issue: 31
Date: December 2006
Publisher: UFO MONTHLY.COM
Country: UK
Language: English

This issue of UFO Monthly.com, dated December 2006, is primarily a purchase information page, detailing how readers can acquire the magazine and its subscription options. It also highlights content from previous issues, including the "5th Annual PRUFOS Report 2006" on the cover, an "East Coast Encounter" from June 2006, and a report on a UK traffic police officer's sighting from May 2003. The magazine is edited by Gary Heseltine.

Purchase and Subscription Information

UFO Monthly.com can be purchased via cheque, postal order, or PayPal. Service delivery is offered in two ways: as an email attachment or on a CDROM.

Subscriptions

Payment for subscriptions can be made directly via PayPal to [email protected].

Tariffs - Overseas (12 months)

• Europe: 36 EURO
• US: $54
• Australia: $68
• Canada: $68
• South Africa: 272.00 RAND
• Rest of the World: $62

Tariffs - UK

• Email attachment: £1.50 per issue or £18 for a 12-month subscription.
• CDROM: £2.25 per issue or £25 for a 12-month subscription.

Featured Content Highlights

The cover prominently features "THE 5TH ANNUAL PRUFOS REPORT 2006".

Other issues highlighted include:

• Issue 25 (June 2006): "I THOUGHT WE WERE ALL GOING TO DIE" - A young mother and her terrifying East Coast encounter.
• Issue 30 (November 2006): Features an image related to UFOs and a mention of "Crowded".
• Issue 29 (October 2006): Covers "BUDD HOPKINS: THE PAUL HELLYER DEBATE" and "THE IRISH UFO CONFERENCE".
• Issue 28 (September 2006): Titled "WHAT THE UK TRAFFIC POLICE OFFICER SAW", detailing an event on 05/05/2003 at 21:30:39, involving a speed of 46mph and a reading of 6428.

Closing

The issue concludes with "A FINAL THANK YOU FROM GARY AND VAL."

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The magazine focuses on UFO sightings, reports, and conferences, featuring personal accounts and official reports like the PRUFOS Report. The editorial stance appears to be one of presenting UFO phenomena and related debates to the public, with a clear emphasis on providing purchase and subscription information for continued access to content. The inclusion of figures like Budd Hopkins and Paul Hellyer suggests an interest in prominent UFO researchers and their discussions.