UFOmania - No 06 - 1994 09

Magazine Overview

Title: Ufomania
Issue: 6
Date: September 1994
Publisher: Ufomania
Country: France
ISSN: 1254-5112
Price: 15 FF

Editorial

Didier GOMEZ, the editor-in-chief, welcomes readers back from the holidays and notes that the UFO phenomenon remains as mysterious as ever. He introduces the sixth issue of Ufomania, which differs slightly from previous ones, and thanks supporters for enabling the continued publication of the bulletin. He highlights the release of two new books on the Roswell crash that confirm the event and the recovery of humanoids by the U.S. Air Force: "The Truth about the Ufo Crash at Roswell" by Kevin Randle and Donald Schmidt, and "Contacts Supra-Terrestres" by Jean Sider. GOMEZ observes that 1994 has been an exceptional year for UFO reports, with a significant increase in sightings across France, and questions whether the phenomenon is intentionally toying with humanity.

Articles and Reports

Roswell Crash: New Details

The issue features a report on the Roswell crash, referencing the Roswell Daily Record from July 8, 1947. It states that the Roswell Army Air Field announced possession of a flying saucer recovered on a ranch near Roswell, following a report by a rancher to Sheriff Geo. Wilcox. Major J. A. Marcel and his team recovered the disk, which was then flown to "higher headquarters." No details about the saucer's construction or appearance were revealed. The article also mentions a sighting by Mr. and Mrs. Dan Wilmot, who reported seeing a large glowing oval object zoom out of the sky at high speed. They described it as looking like two inverted saucers or bowls, glowing from within, and estimated its size to be about 5 feet from their vantage point, with a diameter of 15-20 feet. Mrs. Wilmot reported hearing a swishing sound.

Les Baux Ste-Croix Observation (January 4, 1994)

This section details a spectacular observation made on January 4, 1994, around 18:30, by Mr. Noel Loïc (57, graphic designer), Mrs. Noel Roselyne (51, nurse), and their daughter Mlle Noel Soizick (18, student) near Baux-Ste-Croix, Eure, France. While driving, Soizick noticed a large, dark triangular mass, darker than the sky, with three red lights at its extremities, moving horizontally at a slow speed, slightly faster than their vehicle. The object approached perpendicularly to the car, passed overhead silently, and then reappeared about 200 meters ahead and to the left, continuing its path parallel to the road after an apparent 90-degree turn. The witnesses estimated its thickness to be significant and its size to be over 30 meters, with analysis suggesting a dimension of 60 meters. Loïc Noel stated it was not an airplane, as it flew too low, too fast, and silently. Soizick felt the experience confirmed her belief in extraterrestrial life.

UFOs in the Ardennes (March 1994)

This report synthesizes six UFO observations from early March 1994 in the Ardennes and Marne regions, transmitted by the CEOF investigation network. The organization is seeking further witnesses for this period.

• March 4, 1994, 20:30, Rocroi (Ardennes): A driver on departmental road 877 observed three luminous points (two yellow, one red-orange) above the Bois de la Borne Russe. The lights intensified, illuminating the ground as if it were daylight. The witness, frightened, did not stop.
• March 4, 1994, 21:30, Issancourt Rumel (Ardennes): A young boy observed an unusual oval shape surrounded by a pale light, which seemed to orbit. The object described a spiral trajectory and disappeared.
• March 5, 1994, 21:45, La Demi-Lune (Ardennes): A couple observed a huge triangular UFO with a yellowish light, similar to a neon sign, about 7 km away. A wide, almost white beam of light descended from beneath the object without touching the ground. The object appeared to be searching for something.
• March 12, 1994, 01:20, near Epernay (Marne): An UFO was observed hovering silently and passing over a vehicle.
• March 12, 1994, 23:30, Blaize sous Arzillière (Marne): An identical phenomenon was observed, with the addition of blue luminous points.
• March 6, 1994, 00:15-00:30, Gué d'Hossus (Ardennes): Two hunters, Simon Alban and Christophe Namèche, observed a very intense light emanating from a nearby wood. The light illuminated a surface of about 30 m in diameter and lasted about ten minutes. The next day, they found a circular, scorched grass trace about 5.50 m in diameter. The grass in the trace was reddish and brittle, unlike the surrounding green grass. The CEOF noted that the grass did not ignite and crumbled, unlike normal grass which would burn like straw.

"Strange Light of Rocroi" Investigation Stalled

An article from "L'Ardennais" dated 09/06/94 reports that the investigation into the "strange light of Rocroi" has yielded no concrete or definitive results. Jean-Jacques Velasco of SEPRA (ONES) considers the two witnesses credible and rules out a hoax, noting the low cloud cover and rain limited natural or artificial light confusion. He also points out the excellent observation conditions and the duration of the sighting (4-5 minutes). However, he cannot link the ground trace to the luminous phenomenon. The CEOF also cannot explain the event. Jean-Luc Lemaire of CEOF highlights the anomaly of the scorched grass, which crumbles instead of burning. The investigation is at a standstill, with the phenomenon likely to remain unexplained.

Soizick's Ufological Dreams

This section details the recurring dreams of Soizick Noel, who claims to have had dreams related to her UFO sighting since the evening of the event. These dreams involved taking photos of lights in the sky, entering a UFO, encountering small, non-human entities, and experiencing a desert landscape. She also recounts a dream where she was in the USA and heard the phrase, "They are hiding something from us, they know everything, it's them," regarding UFOs.

INFOMANIA: OVNI Articles

This section appears to be a brief mention of other UFO-related articles or activities within the magazine or related to the publication.

Conference OVNI du 11 Juin 1994 à Evreux

This is a mention of a UFO conference held in Evreux on June 11, 1994, which included a review and testimonies.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are the persistent mystery of the UFO phenomenon, the importance of witness testimony, and the ongoing efforts of ufological organizations like Ufomania and CEOF to investigate and document sightings. The editorial stance is one of open inquiry, acknowledging the unexplained nature of many events while valuing credible reports and research. There is a sense of urgency and excitement about the increased number of sightings in 1994, suggesting a potential escalation or change in the phenomenon.

This issue of "BANQUE OVNI" (UFO BANK), published on August 9, 1994, serves as an update on UFO phenomena and related investigations. It is presented as a compilation of recent sightings and analyses, with a focus on providing information and encouraging witness reports.

Key Articles and Reports

Aktualité Phénoménale - Extraits du catalogue des cas récents

This section provides a detailed chronological list of UFO sightings from late 1993 to mid-1994, primarily from France. Each entry includes the date, time, location (department and commune), and a brief description of the observed phenomenon. The descriptions range from simple lights to more complex shapes like spheres, triangles, and elongated objects, often accompanied by unusual behaviors such as rotation, vibration, and rapid movement. Some entries note electromagnetic effects like TV interference or unusual sounds like detonations and humming.

• Notable entries include:
• 1994-01-03 00:05 055 Tronville-en-Barrois: Intense light with green fluorescent beams, moving over rooftops, pursued by a police car.
• 1994-01-04 08:30 027 Gisors (Boisgeloup): A dark triangle with a 60m wingspan, making a 90° turn to the NE/SO.
• 1994-03-05 23:00 006 Col de Vence: A black triangular mass of 45m, with a powerful spotlight, and TRC on the ground.
• 1994-03-12 01:20 051 Hautvilliers: A nebulous ovoid object rotating and hovering locally.
• 1994-03-31 22:30 077 Melun Arist. Briand: A humming sound like an airplane turbine, close by, with TV interference.
• 1994-04-13 22:30 091 Gif-sur-Yvette: Two lights in local flight, with inverted rotation, lasting 3 hours, with blue flashes.
• 1994-05-09 00:15 062 Merck-St-Liévin (Manillet): A black square object with 25 lights, accompanying a vehicle for 40 km.
• 1994-05-23 04:30 077 Rubelles nord (D.471): An intense white dome, 140m wide, stationary for 4 minutes.
• 1994-06-27 23:00 050 La Hagne (Ctrale nucl.): A triangular luminous phenomenon observed over a nuclear power plant.
• 1994-07-16 02:00 061 Athis-de-l'Orne: A large diamond shape rotating slowly, with 30-40 lights.

Un Méricourtois a-t-il filmé un objet insolite ? (La Voix du Nord, 01/06/94)

This article reports on Eric Chadufaux, who filmed an unusual object while on vacation in Luot, France, on May 14th. He describes the object initially as coffee-bean shaped, oval, and black, moving slowly with jerky movements. Later, it changed to a round shape with a tripod-like structure and a brighter glow on one side. The object remained at the same altitude and approached, but made no sound. The sighting lasted about ten minutes. The film was handed over to the gendarmerie in Avranches for further investigation.

Les ovnis sont de retour - Soucoupes volantes au-dessus du Tessin (Le Matin, 12/03/94)

This report from Stabio, Switzerland, details a sighting by a 21-year-old man named Duccio, who observed two objects: a diamond-shaped one with a white tail and a smaller, spherical blue object. The objects were seen rotating and moving in the sky around 1000m altitude. The phenomenon is linked to a series of sightings in the region since September 1991, with statistics suggesting a wave of sightings every five years, the last being in 1989. The article speculates on potential explanations, including military experiments and the region being a frequent UFO hotspot.

Un Objet lumineux au-dessus de Valencia (Espagne) (Ano Cero, July 1994)

On the night of May 1st, hundreds of people in Valencia, Spain, witnessed a medium-sized sphere emitting green and yellow sparks. The object left a trail, divided into two or three parts, and then plunged into the sea. Simultaneously, Valencia air traffic control received a report from an Avviaco flight about a fast-moving, colored 'rocket' near Albacete. This led to the Spanish air force being put on alert. NASA reported no unusual activity on its installations. The incident is dated July 1994.

Un habitant de Ste-Geneviève-lès-Gasny a vu des OVNIS (Le Démocrate, 06/07/1994)

This article features M. D., a resident of Sainte-Geneviève-lès-Gasny, France, who claims to have witnessed unexplained luminous phenomena multiple times. He seeks other witnesses for his sightings, particularly one on June 17th between 11:30 PM and midnight, where he observed 'cigars' or 'strips' in the sky. He describes a faint light pulsing and illuminating the area. He also recounts another sighting with his family of a 'luminous globe from the inside' and a large black triangle. M. D. is compiling a dossier to submit to the gendarmerie.

LA VERITE SUR LE CRASH D'OVNI A ROSWELL (The Truth about the UFO Crash at Roswell by Kevin Randle and Donald Schmitt)

This section reviews the book "UFO Crash at Roswell" by Kevin Randle and Donald Schmitt. The review highlights that the book offers updated information, modifying the location and date of the accident and including new testimonies. It emphasizes that the accounts of threats made to civilians and their children suggest a situation of extreme gravity, making the explanation of a secret balloon unlikely. The review points to the involvement of high-ranking officials like Dwight Eisenhower. New witnesses, James Ragsdale and Trudy Truelove, describe seeing a brilliant, noisy object crash and later observing humanoid bodies. The review also mentions the presence of military police and officers at the crash site. Radar operator Steve Mac Kenzie and counter-espionage agent Louis Rickett provide further details about the recovered craft and its occupants. The book suggests the craft had an elongated shape with a 'bat wing' edge and a tear on the left flank.

• Further details from the book include:
• Humanoid characteristics: Gracile bodies, small stature, not appearing human, small size (around 4 feet/1.25m), non-functional mouth, absence of teeth, disproportionately long forearms, pale skin, reptilian appearance, absence of digestive or sexual organs, no red blood cells or lymphocytes.
• Witnesses and threats: Several witnesses, including Dan Dwyer's family and Roy Musser, report being threatened by military officers to remain silent about what they saw.
• Recovery and study: The book details the recovery of debris and bodies, the involvement of the Air Materiel Command, and studies conducted on the materials, including attempts to decipher unknown characters found on I-beams.
• Majestic 12: The review suggests that recent reconstructions of events cast doubt on the authenticity of the 'Majestic 12' document, implying Eisenhower's early awareness of the extraterrestrial nature of the debris.
• Study groups: Three study groups were reportedly formed to handle the Roswell discovery: one for material and being preservation, one for supervision and information control, and one for logistical support.

Contacts Supra-Terrestres, Leurres et Manipulations, Tome 1, Jean Sider

This is a review of Jean Sider's book, which is presented as the first part of a larger work. The book reportedly covers the Roswell crash, the Magdalena crash (second UFO wreckage with corpses), deceptions, manipulations, and other phenomena like haunted ranches, Bigfoot, cattle mutilations, and Men In Black (M.I.B.). The review praises the book's content as being at the forefront of ufological research.

Rectificatif: Ufomania nº OS, page 14, 3 ligne, lire Lundi 24 Octobre 1983

A brief correction regarding a date in a previous issue.

Dernière minute: Suite à un appel à témoins passé récemment sur les ondes de "Radio-France Normandie Rouen"...

This 'breaking news' section reports a recent sighting of a luminous cigar-shaped object or fuselage without wings, observed on August 17th or 18th, 1994, around 10:30 AM, at high altitude over St. Symphorien, Eure. The information was transmitted on August 26th, 1994, and is under verification.

05 NOV 1990, l'enquête continue ! ( II* partie )

This section details two related sightings in Jumelles, France, on November 4th and 5th, 1990.

• November 4, 1990, 03:30 AM: Jean-Claude Quérol and a friend observed a red, blue, and white light hovering above a wood. The lights appeared in pairs, illuminated the treetops, and moved in parallel flashes. The phenomenon lasted about 15-20 minutes and then moved away eastward.
• November 5, 1990, 10:00 PM: Mr. Quérol observed a similar phenomenon again at the same location, this time for 5 minutes, which also moved away eastward.
• November 5, 1990, 7:00 PM - 7:15 PM: Michel Marquette and Gérard Cordon observed a triangular luminous formation moving from the West at an altitude of about 200m. The object had two 'headlights' at the front and passed about 150m from them. The observation lasted 15-20 seconds.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The magazine consistently focuses on detailed, factual reporting of UFO sightings, often supported by witness testimonies and official reports (like police or gendarmerie involvement). There's a strong emphasis on the Roswell incident, presenting it as a significant event with evidence of extraterrestrial contact and subsequent government cover-up. The editorial stance appears to be one of serious investigation and dissemination of information, encouraging public participation through witness reports. The publication also highlights the challenges and potential dangers faced by witnesses and researchers, including threats and disinformation campaigns. The recurring theme is the persistent presence of unexplained aerial phenomena and the ongoing efforts to understand their nature and origin.

This issue of Paris-Normandie, dated June 10, 1994, features extensive coverage of a UFO conference and exhibition held at the MJC in Evreux on June 11, 1994. The event, organized by Ufomania in collaboration with BANQUE-OVNI and Franck Marie, aimed to bring together UFO witnesses and enthusiasts.

Conference and Exhibition Details

The event commenced at 3 PM with an exhibition titled 'Les OVNI au fil du temps' (UFOs through time), 'Les OVNI dans l'Eure' (UFOs in the Eure region), and a catalog of NASA lunar anomalies. Books and investigation reports were available for purchase, and new testimonies were collected. The evening featured a public conference at 8:30 PM, followed by a debate with the public and witness accounts at 9:30 PM. The entry fee was 20 French Francs.

Key UFO Events Discussed

A central theme of the conference was the significant event of November 5, 1990, when an estimated 400 UFOs were reportedly sighted across France. Specific locations mentioned include Bourgtheroulde, Bourneville, and Le Theil, with reports of strange air phenomena and vibrating air. Franck Marie, an investigator and author, asserted that these sightings indicated a manifestation of extraterrestrial intelligence, refuting official explanations such as the reentry of a Soviet rocket stage or the presence of stealth aircraft like the F-117-A.

Another significant event highlighted was the wave of UFO sightings in the Eure region on August 1, 1993. The conference also mentioned a large sphere, approximately 120 meters in diameter, observed over Essonne and Seine-et-Marne on November 22, 1993. Unexplained detonations and vibrating air phenomena were also noted.

Witness Testimonies and Organizations

Testimonies included that of a law student who described seeing three luminous points moving parallel to the ground near Bourgtheroulde on November 5, 1990, at around 6:45 PM, noting the absence of engine noise and a clear, logical trajectory. The article also references the experiences of the Noël family and a sighting by Mr. Prigent on August 1, 1993, near Epreville en Lieuvin. He described a blue-green, round object hovering and spinning at 100-150 meters altitude, moving rapidly without noise.

Key individuals involved included Francis Néhou, the local correspondent for Ufomania in Evreux; Franck Marie, an investigator and author of works on 'intelligent manifestations'; and Didier Gomez, from the ufological information bulletin. M. and Mme Canteloup were also present to share their observation from August 1, 1993.

Organizations mentioned were Ufomania, BANQUE-OVNI (an international UFO data bank based in Bagneux, with approximately 3,000 correspondents), and the Secrétariat aux Recherches et Etudes Spatiale.

'Pre-Contact' Hypothesis

Franck Marie suggested that these numerous UFO sightings and phenomena indicate that humanity is entering a phase of 'pre-contact' with extraterrestrial intelligence. He referred to this as a deliberate 'manipulation of public opinion on an international level'. The article concludes by noting that the event successfully brought together curious individuals and witnesses, fulfilling its objective.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The issue strongly focuses on UFO sightings and the belief in extraterrestrial intelligence. The editorial stance appears to be supportive of ufology, presenting witness testimonies and data from organizations like BANQUE-OVNI as credible evidence. The articles challenge official explanations and promote the idea of a deliberate extraterrestrial presence and potential contact. The recurring themes are UFO sightings, extraterrestrial intelligence, witness accounts, and the scientific investigation of these phenomena.