UFO Register - Vol 16 1995

Magazine Overview

Title: THE UFO REGISTER
Volume: 16
Issue Date: 1995
Publisher: Data Research
Headquarters: Oxford, UK

This issue of The UFO Register, Volume 16, published in 1995, serves as the official organ of Data Research. It presents a comprehensive analysis of UFO phenomena, with a particular focus on data collected and processed in 1981. The publication is compiled by members of the Data Research Team CONTACT UK, with Frances Copeland as Editor Programme Co-ordinator and Mark Maynereid as Researcher.

Contents and Structure

The magazine is structured to provide detailed information on UFO sightings. The contents include:

• Statistical Details: Pages 1-4
• Cases in Summary: Pages 4-8
• Cases in Full: Pages 8-23

Report Details and Summary Statistics

The report details are for the UFO BASE REPORT 1981, owned by Contact International (UK). The selection criteria focused on the date range of 1981. The output parameters included summary statistics, times, occurring codes, and multiple occurring code sets. Cases were categorized into Summary and Full, with exclusions for certain classifications.

Summary statistics for the 143 processed cases reveal:

• Dates: 81 different dates.
• Timed Cases: 94 cases with specific times.
• Duration Cases: 58 cases with recorded durations.
• Witness Cases: 138 cases involved witnesses.
• Witnessed by Men: 86
• Witnessed by Women: 54
• Witnessed by Children: 5

Witness Range: 1-Many
Men Ranged: 1-3
Women Ranged: 1-2
Children Ranged: 1-2

Busiest Date: April 1st, 1981 (14 sightings).
Busiest Time: 23:00 hrs (15 sightings).
Duration Range (min): 0-75 minutes.

Case Examples

Two specific cases are highlighted:

• Case 1001-19810007: Described as an Alien UFO, four feet high.
• Case 1001-19810040: Described as an Alien UFO with a flat bottom.

Temporal Distribution

The temporal distribution of witness accounts over a 24-hour span shows peaks at 18:00 hrs (6 sightings), 19:00 hrs (11 sightings), 20:00 hrs (11 sightings), 21:00 hrs (11 sightings), 22:00 hrs (9 sightings), and 23:00 hrs (15 sightings).

Code Frequency: Shapes

The most frequently reported shapes are:

• Unspecified: 34
• Sphere/Globe: 56
• Oval/Egg: 9
• Cone: 3
• Bowl: 1
• Cigar: 4
• Pyramid: 1
• Arrow: 1
• Multisided: 1
• Cylinder: 5
• Triangle/Delta wing: 6
• Multiarmed: 1

Features of UFOs

Analysis of witness descriptions reveals common features:

• Main Feature: Bright and Glowing is a prominent description, often accompanied by Grouped and Flashing lights.
• Lights: Two Lights, Three Lights, Group of Lights, Circle of Lights, Flashing Lights, Row of Windows.
• Other Features: Ventral Tube, Legs/Wheels, Probe, External Gadgets, Winged, Tailed, Double/multipled.

Colors

Observed colors include White (46 instances), Red (26), Blue (22), Yellow (11), Orange (14), Green (17), Brown (1), Gold (3), Silver (10), Purple (1), and Grey (4).

Movements

Reported movements are diverse, including Hovered (37), Oscillated (1), Rotated (4), Spiraling (1), In Formation (5), Shimmered (14), Followed Humans (2), Entered Left Water (1), Angled Flight (9), Materialised/dematerialised (9), Merged/Split apart (3), Landed/took off (2), Level flight (15), Descended (13), Ascended (2), Zig-zagged (3), Manoeuvred (5), Slowly (21), Fast (23), Superfast (1), and Crashed (1).

Sound

The majority of sightings were reported as Silent (37), with some reporting Low (4), Humming (4), Throbbing (1), Roaring/Thunder (1), and Swishing/Hissing (2).

Emissions

Reported emissions include Flames (1), Sparks (3), Smoke (5), Explosions (1), Ray/Beams (4), Spot/Floodlights (2), Flashes (1), and Gas/Vapour (6). A Solid deposit was also noted (1).

Effects

Physical effects associated with the phenomenon include Engine Failure (1), Radio Interference (3), Burning Heating (1), Power Failure (2), Photographed (1), and Detected on radar (1).

Environment

Sightings occurred in various environments, including Walking (33), Inside a Building (15), Motor Vehicle (37), Train (1), Rural (1), Night time (16), and Urban (1).

Human Interaction

Human interaction was noted in cases of Human Abducted (1), Human Levitated (1), and Animal distressed (1).

Cases in Summary and Full

The bulk of the publication details individual cases from 1981, providing specific dates, locations (often with county and country), reporting sources (e.g., newspapers, organizations), number of witnesses, object descriptions (shape, features, colors), movements, sounds, emissions, environmental conditions, and weather.

For example, UCN: 1001-19810007 on an unspecified date in Little Paxton, UK, involved a pyramid-shaped object described as four feet high, with blue and orange colors, and maneuvering movement.

UCN: 1001-19810010 on 2/1/1981 in Stockport, UK, described a mushroom-shaped object with group of lights, moving slowly and making a swishing/hissing sound.

UCN: 1001-19810005 on 5/1/1981 in Redranite Area, Wisconsin, USA, involved two unspecified objects described as bright/glowing with group of lights, moving spiraling in an urban environment at night.

UCN: 1001-19810123 on 9/1/1981 in Payson, Arizona, USA, reported four flat disc objects in formation, with silver color, moving level flight.

UCN: 1001-19810030 on 10/1/1981 in Elland, UK, described a red and green unspecified object hovering slowly, with humming sound.

UCN: 1001-19810046 on 11/1/1981 in Hailey Road, Witney, UK, reported a sphere/globe object with white, blue, and pink colors, moving silently in walking and motor vehicle environments.

UCN: 1001-19810116 on 11/1/1981 in Berinsfield, UK, described an unspecified object as bright/glowing, with white, red, and blue colors, moving in a shimmered manner.

UCN: 1001-19810045 on 17/1/1981 in Hartford, UK, reported an unspecified object with a group of lights, moving slowly.

UCN: 1001-19810125 on 17/1/1981 in Racoonford, USA, involved multiple unspecified objects with red colors, exhibiting materialization/dematerialization, descending, and ascending movements, and emitting ray/beams.

UCN: 1001-19810006 on 21/1/1981 in Edwall & Reardan, Washington, USA, reported an unspecified object with a single red light, emitting ray/beams and tail/trail.

UCN: 1001-19810044 on 2/2/1981 in Spain, reported an arrow-shaped object hovering silently.

UCN: 1001-19810020 on 6/2/1981 in Frodsham, UK, described an unspecified object with white and blue colors, moving in a hovered, rotating, and slow manner.

UCN: 1001-19810021 on 9/2/1981 in Ince, UK, reported an oval/egg shaped object with white and orange colors, moving in a hovered, fast manner.

UCN: 1001-19810004 on 12/2/1981 in San Jose Municipal Airport, USA, reported an unspecified object with red color.

UCN: 1001-19810022 on 12/2/1981 in Brighton, UK, reported two objects, described as sphere/globe, with silver color, moving slowly.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The publication's stance is that of a data-driven research organization, aiming to record and disseminate factual information related to the UFO phenomenon. The emphasis is on objective reporting of sightings, detailed analysis of characteristics, and statistical compilation. The extensive cataloging of cases, shapes, colors, movements, and associated phenomena suggests a systematic approach to understanding UFO reports. The use of multiple reporting sources and cross-referencing with organizations like MUFON and UFONCS indicates a commitment to thorough investigation and data validation.

This document is an issue of the magazine "UFONCS", specifically identified as "No 150 Jan 1982". It appears to be a compilation of UFO/UAP sighting reports, primarily from October and November 1981, with a few entries from December 1981. The content is a detailed, cataloged list of individual reports, each with a unique UCN identifier, date, location, number of witnesses, object description (shape, features, colors, movement), and environmental context.

Catalog of Sightings

The bulk of the document consists of individual sighting reports, each following a consistent format:

• UCN Identifier: A unique code (e.g., UCN: 1001-19810111).
• Date and Time: Specific date and time of the sighting (e.g., On 17/10/1981, at 2100).
• Location: City, State/Region, Country (e.g., Kentfield, CA, USA).
• Reporting Source: Often "UFONCS No 150 Jan 1982" or "Contact (UK)", with one mention of "MUFON 170 Apr 82".
• Witnesses: Number and type of witnesses (e.g., "many people saw", "1 man 1 woman saw", "3 people saw").
• Object Description:
• Shapes: Commonly "sphere/globe", "unspecified", "domed saucer", "triangle/delta wing", "cylinder", "oval/egg", "flat disc", "boomerang", "dumbell", "bowl".
• Features: Frequently "bright/glowing", "group of lights", "flashing lights", "external gadgets", "on fire", "tiny size", "row of windows", "legs/wheels".
• Colors: A wide range is reported, including "white, red, blue, yellow, orange, green, brown, pink, purple, black, grey, gold, silver, metallic", "pink", "orange", "green", "purple", "brown".
• Movement: Described as "rotating", "level flight", "manoeuvred", "hovered", "fast", "slowly", "materialised/demat", "descended", "followed humans", "in formation", "shimmered", "hovered, slowly", "hovered, fast", "hovered, rotating".
• Environment: Context such as "walking", "building", "motor vehicle", "aircraft", "weather: patchy cloud, clear visibility, still", "night time".
• Sound: "silent", "low", "throbbing", "roaring/thunder".
• Emissions: "ray/beams", "flames", "spot/floodlights".
• Effects: "detected on radar", "engine failure", "power failure".

Examples of specific sightings include:

• October 17, 1981: In Kentfield, CA, USA, an unspecified object was reported.
• October 19, 1981: Multiple reports from McCook, NE, USA, and North Platte, NE, USA, detailing sphere/globe shapes, bright lights, and hovering movements. One North Platte sighting mentioned radar detection.
• October 20, 1981: Sightings in Wheatley, UK, and various locations in Nebraska, USA, described objects with bright lights, hovering, and sometimes unusual colors.
• October 24, 1981: Reports from Pittsburgh, PA, USA, and Texas, USA, involving multiple objects, triangle/delta wing shapes, and effects like engine failure.
• October 31, 1981: Sightings in Santiago, Chile, and Buenos Aires and Marcos Juarez, Argentina, describing oval/egg shapes with groups of lights and external gadgets.
• November 1981: Numerous reports from the UK (Scotland, Wales, England) and USA (Maine, New Hampshire, Ohio, Massachusetts, New York, Illinois), detailing a variety of shapes and behaviors, including domed saucers, spheres, and cylinders, with descriptions of hovering, materialization/dematerialization, and flashing lights.
• December 1981: Sightings in Wales, UK, and New York, USA, describing cylinder and sphere/globe shapes, with descriptions of hovering, silent movement, and bright lights.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes are the sheer volume and variety of reported UFO/UAP phenomena, emphasizing the descriptive details provided by witnesses. The magazine's stance appears to be that of a data collector and disseminator, presenting raw reports without explicit interpretation or sensationalism, allowing the data itself to speak. The consistent use of UCN codes and specific reporting sources suggests a systematic approach to cataloging these events. The focus is on the physical characteristics and observable behaviors of the objects, as reported by individuals.