UFO Potpourri No 394

Magazine Overview

Title: UFO POTPOURRI
Issue: No. 394
Date: September 1995
Publisher: John F. Schuessler
Address: P.O. Box 58485, Houston, TX 77258-8485
Contact: FAX (713) 488-3121

This issue of UFO Potpourri presents two distinct articles: one focusing on the controversial topic of an alleged alien autopsy and another exploring advancements in hypersonic aircraft technology.

Alleged Alien Autopsy Update

The lead article addresses the ongoing investigation into the alleged Roswell alien autopsy, noting attempts to disrupt the process by releasing photographs that are purportedly not from the Santilli film but bear resemblance to the alleged alien. The author highlights that the first set of these photographs, which circulated about eight weeks prior to this publication, showed a body on a table similar to the Santilli movie, with the primary difference being damage to the left thigh instead of the right.

More significantly, the author is in possession of a photograph printed by the Toronto Sun on August 2, 1995. This photograph presents dramatic differences: the head shape is distinct, the neck is longer and thinner, the stomach is flat and thin, and the legs are thin and non-muscular. The leg damage is slight and on the left thigh, with some damage also visible on the left arm. The arms appear longer, and the left leg seems to be severed at the hip. The article posits that if this photograph is genuine, it would rule out Turner's syndrome as a possible explanation for the condition of the body. The author concludes by posing the question of whether this is a fake or a second body allegedly present in the Santilli films.

The Waverider: A New Hypersonic Craft?

The second article delves into the concept of the Waverider, a type of hypersonic craft. The fundamental principles of Waverider concepts were established by aerospace researchers in the 1950s. However, these designs were initially deemed inefficient except under very specific cruise speeds and altitudes, which limited their development. Recently, however, renewed interest has emerged.

Waveriders derive their name from their ability to 'ride' the shockwave generated by their own forward motion. The design process involves engineers selecting a target cruise speed and altitude, then defining the shockwave produced by a cone (chosen for its exact flow solutions). A curve is then defined on this shockwave, and streamlines are followed to create the vehicle's surface. This surface becomes the lower shape of the Waverider, designed so that the shockwave remains attached along its entire leading edge. The upper surface is shaped by the shock-free, free stream flow. This configuration creates a significant pressure differential between the air streams contacting the upper and lower surfaces, generating lift.

According to an article in Space News (August 28 - September 3, 1995), technicians at NASA's Langley Research Center have conducted wind tunnel tests on a Waverider design. Space News reports that the Waverider's engine would utilize atmospheric oxygen for fuel, enabling flight speeds of up to Mach 6, or six times the speed of sound.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

This issue of UFO Potpourri appears to maintain a focus on unexplained phenomena, particularly UFOs and alleged extraterrestrial encounters, as evidenced by the cover story on the alien autopsy. The inclusion of the article on the Waverider suggests an interest in advanced technology and potentially its connection to or implications for UFO sightings, although no direct link is made in the text. The editorial stance seems to be one of critical inquiry, presenting new evidence and questions for the reader to consider, particularly regarding the authenticity of the autopsy photographs.