Vaucluse Ufologie - No 21 - Mars 1981

Magazine Overview

Title: VAUCLUSE UFOLOGIE
Issue: N°21
Date: March 1981
Publisher: GREPO (GROUPEMENT de RECHERCHE et d'ETUDE du PHENOMENE O.V.N.I.)

This issue of Vaucluse Ufologie, the quarterly information bulletin of GREPO, focuses on cataloging UFO sightings within the Vaucluse region of France. The cover prominently features the GREPO logo and a stylized map of Vaucluse with several UFO shapes, alongside the title and issue number.

Editorial

The editorial, written by Jean-Pierre and Lilyane Troadec, begins by apologizing for the poor presentation of the previous issue (N°20), which was dedicated to the Alpes de Hautes-Provence. They explain that this was an exception to their usual regional focus, undertaken because there were no active ufology groups in that area. The editorial emphasizes GREPO's mission to circulate information and make it available to other groups, even if the cases are not always of high strangeness. They state that with the current issue, they are completing their catalog of observations for Vaucluse, continuing their commitment to information dissemination despite the potentially repetitive nature of such a case compilation. They firmly believe that ufological groups should publish all observations they receive, regardless of their perceived interest.

The editorial also previews content for the upcoming issue (N°22), which will feature a special interview with four individuals: Jean Giraud (author of 'OVNI, le grand refus'), Bertrand Méheust (author of 'Science-fiction et soucoupes volantes'), Thierry Pinvidic (author of 'Le noeud gordien'), and Jean-Luc Rivera (MUFON correspondent involved in 'Les apparitions d'humansides').

Organization and Membership Information

Page 2 provides details about GREPO, including its declaration as an ASBL (Association Sans But Lucratif) in July 1901, and its affiliation with 'Lumières dans la Nuit', the FFU, and the CECRU. The composition of the bureau is listed, with Lilyane Troadec as active president, Benoît Rousset as treasurer, and Jean-Pierre Troadec as general secretary. Jean-Manuel Cervantes is listed as an honorary member, and Jean Leclaire as a journalist for Vaucluse Matin. The editorial committee consists of Jean-Pierre and Lilyane Troadec.

Collaboration with the bulletin is open to all GREPO members, with articles published under the author's responsibility. Reproduction of articles is authorized with clear indication of source and author. The publication schedule is four issues per year.

Subscription and membership fees are detailed: 50 F for subscription + GREPO membership (75 F for couples), 20 F for simple subscription, and 5 F for a single issue. Members receive a membership card after one year of active participation and can attend GREPO activities. Renewals are in January, and memberships are limited to the Vaucluse department.

Correspondence should be addressed to Jean-Pierre Troadec in Lyon, and payments should be made to GREPO (CCP account) or to Benoît Rousset. The registered office of GREPO is the Maison des Jeunes et d'Education Permanente in Sorgues.

Contact numbers are provided for information regarding observations in Vaucluse, listing Camille Ferrier, Benoît Rousset, and J.J. Montoya.

Catalog of Vaucluse Observations (1977-1978)

The majority of the magazine consists of a detailed catalog of UFO sightings reported in the Vaucluse region and surrounding areas between November 1977 and September 1978. Each entry typically includes:

• Date and Time: Precise date and time of the observation.
• Location: The specific town or area where the sighting occurred.
• Witness(es): Description of the witness(es) (e.g., individual, couple, family, gendarme).
• Object Description: Details about the object's shape (e.g., elongated, round, oval, disk, cigar-shaped, rectangular), color (white, red, orange, yellow, blue, grey), size estimates, and luminosity (bright, flashing, intense glow).
• Behavior: How the object moved (e.g., fast, slow, oscillating, rotating, ascending, descending, changing shape, disappearing, reappearing).
• Altitude: Estimated altitude of the object.
• Sound: Whether any sound was heard (often noted as silent or with engine-like noise).
• Source: The publication or organization that reported the sighting (e.g., Dauphiné Libéré, Le Provençal, GREPO).

Notable sightings include:

• November 22, 1977 (Luberon): Seven whitish, elongated objects in formation.
• December 28, 1977 (Gordes): A bright, round ball about 50 cm in diameter.
• December 31, 1977 (N.D. de Lumière/Les Baumettes): A reddish-orange ball leaving a smoke trail.
• December 1977 (Mérindol): A large red-orange UFO that hovered for 30-40 minutes, changed shape, and extended a cable.
• January 1, 1978 (Avignon): A motionless rectangular metallic object.
• January 1, 1978 (Gordes): An oval white object moving at high altitude.
• January 3, 1978 (Orange): A strong yellowish-white light ascending vertically.
• January 3, 1978 (Avignon): A bright star-like object moving erratically.
• January 4, 1978 (Bonnieux): Two white, bright UFOs hovering one below the other.
• January 4, 1978 (Le Barroux): Bright, arc-welding-like lights.
• January 15, 1978 (Carpentras/Gordes): A large orange star-like object followed by triangular white lights and a large vermillion demi-lune.
• January 1978 (Meyrargues): Two luminous, autonomous balls flying in formation.
• February 11, 1978 (Sarrians): A reddish-orange ball-shaped object moving horizontally and then vertically at incredible speed.
• February 15, 1978 (Jonquières): A luminous, oval, reddish-orange object moving with a whitish trail.
• March 1, 1978 (Mérindol): A green-blue, elongated, voluminous UFO moving at high speed.
• April 27, 1978 (Marccoules/L'Aygues/Caritat): Lights alternating like strobes, some red and orange, with a small red light turning green and disappearing.
• April 27, 1978 (Modène): Red flashing lights with an oval rotation, which stopped and then moved south, with engine noise heard.
• April 27, 1978 (Orange): A silent, round, orange-red object that blinked for half an hour.
• April 27, 1978 (Courthézon): An UFO observed by a family.
• April 27, 1978 (Montfavet): A white light moving towards blinking red lights.
• April 27, 1978 (Morières les Avignon): Four red lights moving at equal distances, later reduced to two.
• April 27, 1978 (Avignon): Three synchronized red blinking points that moved south and gained altitude.
• April 27, 1978 (Le Pontet): Luminous red blinking points forming a dark, domed disk shape, moving slowly and silently.
• April 27, 1978 (Avignon): Three orange blinking lights moving slowly, photographed by a resident.
• April 27, 1978 (Avignon): Seven to eight red-orange lights moving slowly and silently over the Durance.
• April 27, 1978 (Avignon): Two groups of reddish lights surrounding a larger object with apparent portholes, followed by a bright star-like light that was absorbed by the object.
• April 30, 1978 (Mornas): A 50m diameter flying saucer with blinking lights, emitting a generator-like noise.
• May 17, 1978 (Le Pontet): An orange ball that approached, tilted, moved erratically at high speed, disappeared, and reappeared multiple times.
• June 5/6, 1978 (Sérignan du Comtat): A grey, domed saucer-like object, tilted at 45°, which ascended rapidly, leaving a white trail.
• June 15, 1978 (Avignon): A very strong orange glow from a luminous ball moving at high speed towards the North.
• June 15, 1978 (Robion): A bright object preceded by a shower of sparks, moving in a curve.
• June 15, 1978 (Camaret): An orange luminous ball moving at high speed towards the North.
• June 15, 1978 (Avignon): A flamboyant object, large at the front with a pointed end, moving North at high speed.
• June 15, 1978 (Orange): A yellow-orange ball moving at high speed, leaving a trail.
• June 15, 1978 (Rasteau): A large reddish-orange fireball moving silently from South to North.
• June 20, 1978 (Avignon): Two red-orange lights, one above the other, moved horizontally and then turned.
• June 20, 1978 (Rochefort du Gard): A saucer-like object with red lights that illuminated alternately, descending to the ground and ascending, then moving towards Pujault. It was described as impressive, about 50m in diameter and 300m altitude.
• June 20, 1978 (Orange): Three silent luminous points moving along an alignment.
• June 21, 1978 (Caderousse): Three large red balls, one blinking, observed over Marcoule, with dogs barking and two flashes in the sky.
• June 21, 1978 (Morieres les Avignon): Two large orange luminous points, initially stationary, then moving together before disappearing; a single point reappeared later.
• June 25, 1978 (Les Angles): A red matte, luminous object, initially a half-sphere, becoming elongated and vertical, then horizontal, before disappearing.
• June 1978 (Caderousse): An object shaped like two superimposed red balls, observed multiple times hovering over the hospice.
• August 5, 1978 (Châteauneuf du Pape): A very large, intense white luminosity that moved rapidly, surrounded by orange light, in a cigar shape with brown horizontal marks. It caused a temporary slowdown of a moped.
• September 10-17, 1978 (Orange): A large white light, like a car headlight, moving very fast and silently.
• September 14, 1978 (Roussillon): A strong white light decomposing into two wide beams, preceded by something indistinguishable.
• September 14, 1978 (Roussillon): A white sphere preceding a luminous glow, from which a small disk emerged and moved away.
• September 16, 1978 (Avignon): Two brief white scintillations observed in the dark area of the moon during a lunar eclipse.
• September 1978 (Châteauneuf du Pape): An intense, unbearable clarity and a loud engine-like noise, followed by a humming sound and whistling.
• October 15, 1978 (Morieres les Avignon/Montfavet): A circular, reddish-orange object, 5-6m in diameter with a white dome and non-blinking red lights arranged in a circle.
• October 20, 1978 (Avignon): A luminous point moving slowly then accelerating westward at dizzying speed.
• November 8, 1978 (Rasteau): An intense orange light ascending incredibly fast, turning white, and disappearing.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring theme throughout this issue is the meticulous documentation and dissemination of UFO sightings. GREPO's editorial stance is clear: to collect and publish all reported observations, emphasizing the importance of information sharing within the ufological community, regardless of the perceived significance of individual cases. They prioritize providing a comprehensive record for researchers and enthusiasts. The publication also highlights the collaborative nature of ufology, inviting contributions from members and featuring interviews with established figures in the field.

This issue of Vero Info, dated February 1980, focuses on ufological reports from the Vaucluse region of France, primarily detailing sightings from 1979. It also features a speculative article on ancient astronaut theories and potential extraterrestrial visitors.

UFO Sightings in Vaucluse (1979)

The magazine meticulously documents numerous UFO sightings reported in the Vaucluse department throughout 1979. Each entry provides the date, time, location, and a summary of the witness account.

• January 1, 1979, 11:30 AM, Avignon: Mme X. observed a very bright orange sphere moving rapidly across the sky. A 15-year-old boy also witnessed the phenomenon.
• January 5, 1979, 11:30 PM, Between Caumont sur Durance and Les Vignerres: Mr X. reported a brilliant sphere followed by a milky white trail. The object appeared to rotate on itself and moved from east to west before stopping.
• January or February 1979, 2:45 AM, Bedarrides: Mr X., closing his restaurant, saw a 'ball' on the ground between his establishment and the highway. It took off vertically, drew a circular arc, and left a yellowish smoke trail accompanied by a strident, continuous whistling sound.
• February 12, 1979, Evening, Le Pontet: Mr E. observed a luminous trail descending rapidly towards the horizon. Without turning, it reversed direction at high speed. Mr E. managed to photograph the phenomenon.
• April 12, 1979, 11:33 PM, Orange: Mr M. reported a pulsating spherical object moving from red to green to white. Later, at 1:10 AM, a white, mercury-colored boomerang-shaped object was seen moving north to south.
• May 4, 1979, 8:00 AM, Avignon: Mr F.B. observed an object shaped like a half-sphere, bluish at the front and orange at the rear, with a flashing white light underneath. It was estimated to be at 1500m altitude, moving at high speed without noise.
• May 6, 1979, 3:30 PM, Bedarrides: Mr X. saw a luminous ball descend towards the ground, stop at high altitude, and then move vertically to disappear into the blue sky when an airplane passed underneath.
• April 17, 1979, Between 11:30 PM and Midnight, Bedarrides: Two sisters reported a circular UFO, approximately 4 meters in diameter, landing or hovering between Bédarrides and Châteauneuf du Pape. It had two red and white flashing lights and a bright halo.
• April 20, 1979, 11:30 PM, Bedarrides: Mlles C. and J.C. reported a UFO on the edge of the CD 192 road.
• April 27, 1979, 10:30 PM - 11:00 PM, Bonnieux: About ten inhabitants observed a reddish object moving southwest, emitting red, flashing lights and no noise. Its size was estimated at ten meters in diameter.
• April 28, 1979, 10:10 PM, Courthezon: Two gendarmes observed a luminous, saucer-shaped UFO that was stationary and had 7 or 8 illuminated portholes emitting orange light beams. The object moved horizontally, tilted, and then returned to horizontal before disappearing.
• April 30, 1979, 1:15 AM, Orange: Mm B., with her husband and son, saw a bizarre red light that remained in the sky for about two hours before disappearing and reappearing.
• June 16, 1979, 4:50 PM, Orange: Mr X. and his neighbor observed a red ball, larger than a Montgolfier balloon, moving rapidly from northwest to southeast at an altitude of approximately 2000m.
• June 20, 1979, Between 5:00 PM and 6:00 PM, Avignon: Mr X. discovered three points arranged in an equilateral triangle on a photograph he had taken earlier that day.

Witness Testimony: Mr. Dubourguet (April 1964)

This section details an interview with Mr. Dubourguet regarding an encounter in April 1964 near Isle sur Sorgues. He describes seeing large, bright, mat yellow lights, like headlights but much larger and higher than normal, coming from a massive object. He estimated its size to be 20-30 meters in diameter, comparing it to a villa. The object was described as saucer-shaped with two main lights and a luminous red prominence underneath. A fluorescent, white-violet light ring was observed around the edge of the disc. The object moved slowly and silently, passing overhead. Mr. Dubourguet was very excited by the experience and noted that the event did not make any noise or cause vibrations.

"Blue Men" and Time Travel Article

This article, written by Camille Ferrier, president of GREPO, explores the legend of the "blue men" of the Andes. It discusses ancient ruins like Tiahuanaco and the "Puerta del Sol," suggesting they were built by giants or extraterrestrials. The article posits that these beings, possibly from other planets or dimensions, used advanced technology, including spacecraft capable of incredible speeds and potentially time travel. The "blue men" are described as tall, with blond hair and a soft blue skin coloration, attributed to low oxygen environments. The article also touches upon the Nazca lines in Peru as potential landing strips for extraterrestrial craft. It concludes by expressing a desire to meet these "blue men" as they might hold the key to understanding humanity's existence.

GREPO and Ufological Research

The back cover features the logo of GREPO (Groupement de Recherche et d'Etude du Phénomène OVNI - Vaucluse Ufologie). It states that GREPO is a member of the European Committee for Coordination of Ufological Research (CECRU), indicating their involvement in organized ufological studies.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are UFO sightings and the possibility of extraterrestrial visitation, both in contemporary France and in ancient history through the lens of ancient astronaut theories. The editorial stance appears to be one of serious investigation into UFO phenomena, as evidenced by the detailed reporting of witness accounts and the inclusion of speculative but well-researched articles on ancient mysteries. The magazine aims to inform and provoke thought on these subjects.