Vimana 21 - No 08

Magazine Overview

Title: VIMANA 21
Issue: N=8 (Volume 8)
Date: 1966 (implied by the main case, though cover date is 'N=8')
Publisher: A.D.R.U.P. (Association sans but lucratif)
Country: France
Language: French

Editorial and Association Information

The issue begins with an editorial from the A.D.R.U.P., an association founded on July 1, 1901, and a member of C.E.C.R.U. and F.F.U. It lists the various responsible members of the association, including Martine Geoffroy (President), Jean-Claude Calmette (Vice-President), Patrice Vachon (Treasurer, Enquête, and Deputy Head of CECRU-FFU), Jocelyne Vachon (Secretary), and Patrick Geoffroy (Head of CECRU-FFU and author of the main article).

VIMANA is presented as the collective work of the association's members, forming its editorial committee. The reproduction of articles is permitted with clear source attribution. Subscription and membership details are provided, with active members paying 80 F. and supporting members paying 100 F. or more. Inquiries about the association and its activities should be directed to the Secretariat, handled by Madame Jocelyne Vachon.

The association encourages individuals to become local correspondents, urging them to overcome the fear of ridicule and break the silence surrounding UFO phenomena.

Special Feature: "L'ETOILE DES DIEUX" (The Star of the Gods)

This issue's central focus is a special biographical inquiry titled "L'ETOILE DES DIEUX: ENQUETE BIOGRAPHIQUE D'UNE RENCONTRE RAPPROCHEE (TYPE 20. FRANCE)" by Patrick Geoffroy.

Introduction

The introduction acknowledges the contributions of several individuals: Martine Geoffroy for overseeing the investigation for a year and a half, Gérard Lagoutte for his expertise in mythology and esotericism, Jocelyne Vachon for acting as a second witness during hypnosis sessions, and Patrice Vachon for his role in the investigation section and his exceptional PSI abilities under hypnosis, which aided in verifications.

Patrick Geoffroy, the author, is introduced as an individual who has practiced hypnotism since age 17 and has studied unusual phenomena for over 10 years. He specializes in contact cases and hypnosis investigation. He learned about this particular Type 2 Close Encounter through a school friend. The author emphasizes the importance of publishing such cases, even if absolute proof is lacking, to advance ufological research.

He also mentions undertaking a series of inquiries into the world of psychiatry for a future study on the psychocacterology of contact cases. This research aims to discover a potential relationship between the effects of drugs and the sensory effects produced by UFOs. A summary of this aspect is included.

The ADRUP members express a shared hope that publishing such dossiers, despite the absence of absolute proof, will contribute to ufological progress through the indices and investigations undertaken.

"L'OBSERVATION" (The Observation) - Witness Testimony

This section presents the firsthand account of the encounter by "Mr. X", who was 10 years old in 1966.

He recounts being at the Joffre primary school near the route de Langres, playing in a large courtyard that opened onto a vast vacant lot. In November 1966, while playing, he was drawn by intuition to the vacant lot. He recalls that a few days prior, he and his classmates had measured this lot with a surveyor's chain.

Later that evening, around 7 PM, he felt compelled to go into the vacant lot. He walked for an indeterminate time, feeling a strong urge to reach a specific point. He believes the encounter occurred in the first week of November 1966.

He initially thought he saw military paratroopers jumping from helicopters, but his attention was drawn to the stars. He then observed a dark, silent mass moving slowly and low to the ground, slightly above the trees. He initially dismissed it as a helicopter but was intrigued by its size, lack of lights, and absence of a propeller.

The object descended slowly and hovered just above the ground, described as being like a buoy on water. As he approached, the surrounding city lights and sounds seemed to disappear. He felt mesmerized by the object.

He states he saw no precise details of the object itself, only that it was very large and silent. He felt that it communicated with him telepathically, sensing thoughts entering his mind, though he didn't know what they were. He notes that further details were obtained through hypnosis sessions conducted in February 1980.

"CONSEQUENCES" - Hypnosis Investigation

This section details the hypnosis sessions conducted on February 25 and 27, 1980, by the author (P.G.) on his witness (Mr. X), who was then 24 years old.

P.G. explains that while he accepted the request for hypnosis, he cautioned Mr. X that it might not serve as proof due to the 14-year gap since the event and the potential for imagination, interference, or life events to influence the memories.

Mr. X insisted on the regression to 1966, hoping to revisit the experience. P.G. conducted five sessions in total, but only the first two, deemed the most significant, are published here.

P.G. does not claim these sessions provide definitive proof but notes a curious coincidence: when hypnotizing another trained PSI subject later, he attempted a parapsychic teleportation to the same location in 1966. This subject reported seeing a boy, a dark object, and interferences, confirming the presence of the RR2 and something more.

This "something more" cannot be published yet due to ongoing verification. P.G. expresses his personal conviction that the encounter, whether extraterrestrial or temporal, did occur, and its overall content is real, even if specific details are imprecise.

He encourages readers to form their own opinions about hypnosis, acknowledging its often misunderstood nature.

#### Session Transcripts (February 25, 1980)

The transcript details the initial hypnosis session. Mr. X, under hypnosis, describes the object as resembling a helicopter but without windows. He is in a vacant lot, and it is around 7:15 PM in November. He feels a headache, describing the object as "funny, it moves, it's funny, it's funny." He states the object is "all black" and it's night. He is unsure if it's material and confirms it is not resting on the ground, with enough space to pass underneath. He feels something is about to happen and experiences a stinging sensation in his eyes.

He initially questions if it's a light source, but it's described as "all black." He mentions that certain effects will manifest in two or three years, triggered by seeing a photo, and that he will be living in Chenove. He is forbidden from revealing certain information to most people.

He describes the occupants as not being taller than him, appearing severe, and having something on their heads like a small lamp. He cannot describe their clothing, only that they communicate through thought. He hints that someone will know who they are.

Regarding the future, he mentions observing things from age 20 and that doctors will find something in him, like a "cerebral crystal" that connects to cosmic waves. He recalls trying to tell his teacher, who thought he was crazy.

#### Session Transcripts (Continued)

Mr. X explains the cerebral crystal is in his brain and is for linking with cosmic waves, but he cannot fully control it yet. He mentions that many people will prevent him from understanding or accepting this, and he is not allowed to reveal their identities.

He sees the object ascending with a strange noise he cannot describe. He is not paralyzed but is prevented from moving towards them, as it is dangerous. He receives a telepathic transmission that he doesn't fully understand, mentioning "vibrations... electro... electro... gé...né...tique..." He states he cannot reveal certain things because they would not be understood. He connects this to the cerebral crystal, which links to partial and permanent cosmic waves emitted by civilizations more advanced than humans, existing at all wavelengths and frequencies. He states he cannot go further.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are UFO sightings, close encounters, and the investigation of such phenomena through unconventional methods like hypnosis. The editorial stance of ADRUP is to encourage open investigation and reporting of UFO incidents, breaking down societal barriers of fear and silence. They emphasize that even without absolute proof, such investigations contribute to the broader field of ufology. The issue also explores the intersection of UFO experiences with psychology and psychiatry, suggesting a potential link between sensory perception and external phenomena.

This issue of "LE POUVOIR DE LA PSYCHIATRIE" (The Power of Psychiatry), dated February 1980, explores the intersection of psychiatric phenomena, particularly those induced by neuroleptic drugs, and alleged extraterrestrial encounters. The core of the content revolves around hypnotic sessions with a subject identified as M.X., conducted by an interviewer referred to as P.G.

Hypnotic Sessions with M.X.

The magazine details two hypnotic sessions. In the first session, M.X. discusses his experiences with what he perceives as alien contact. He claims that messages are not for public transmission but are intended for a select few individuals, and that those who claim to transmit messages from 'super civilizations' are impostors. M.X. describes receiving 'radio-cosmic emissions' when 'charged' by another human body, though he found the terminology incomprehensible at age 10. He notes that he only begins to understand certain terms around age 20 or later. M.X. also mentions receiving information about three months apart, which can only be transmitted to one person at a time. He explains that he asked P.G. for his hand to 'recharge' and receive information from 'energy vessels'. The session ends abruptly when the contact is lost.

The second session, occurring two days later on February 27, 1980, involves M.X. regressing in age and describing a drawing he is destined to make on his 24th birthday. This drawing is of a planet located approximately 32 light-years away, featuring blue, pointed mountains. He describes the drawing as symbolic and a code that he cannot yet decipher. M.X. states that he will normally draw this planet on the night of June 7th to 8th, 1980, at 3 AM, detailing that the planet is about six times larger than Jupiter and has mountains over 30 km high. He also mentions an 'imaginary screen' that prevents him from seeing a specific sign, which he perceives as being in three dimensions. The name of this planet is described as untranslatable into French and written in signs.

M.X. recounts receiving information and precise drawings starting in September 1979, after seeing a man, which marked his first 'true' information. He also mentions his first strange phenomenon at age 10 in November 1966. He describes a 'genetic crystal' within his brain, which is not material but influences his experiences.

Later in the session, M.X. describes seeing an object, a 'tube descending' emitting light, and a figure emerging from below it. He struggles to describe the experience and states he can only draw half of what he saw. He also mentions a 'déclic' (click or realization) that will occur later, possibly when he sees a photo of a planet.

Comparison with Neuroleptic Effects

The latter part of the magazine shifts focus to a comparative analysis between phenomena experienced during alleged UFO encounters and the effects of neuroleptic drugs. The article lists several effects that can be induced by these medications, drawing parallels to reported experiences of UFO witnesses:

1. Three-Dimensional Image Projection: Similar to seeing images that appear to transform and gain relief, as if projected on a wall.
2. Sonic Modification by Amplification: An amplification of sound with distortion, affecting hearing.
3. Sonic Modification by Acceleration or Diminution: Altering the perceived speed of sound, akin to playing a record at the wrong speed.
4. Tactile Modification: Experiencing objects with a different texture than they appear, such as feeling a glass as square when it looks round.
5. Color Modifications: Colors of objects or one's own body appearing differently.
6. Spatial Distortion: Losing the sense of distance and proportion within a room, making it difficult to judge the size or shape of spaces.
7. Temporal Distortion: Perceiving objects or environments as if they belong to a different time period.

The author suggests that these effects, while induced by neuroleptics, might be reproducible by 'visitors from space' using advanced techniques, but emphasizes that such alien-induced phenomena are likely controlled and not harmful, unlike the potentially detrimental effects of psychiatric drugs.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are the nature of consciousness, perception, memory, and the potential for external influence on human experience, whether through advanced technology (alien or psychiatric) or inherent psychic abilities. The editorial stance appears to be one of exploring the unexplained and drawing connections between disparate phenomena, particularly the overlap between reported UFO experiences and the psychological effects of medication. There is an underlying suggestion that advanced extraterrestrial intelligences might possess technologies that mimic or induce similar perceptual alterations as neuroleptic drugs, but in a controlled and non-harmful manner. The magazine seems to advocate for a broader understanding of reality that encompasses both the psychological and the potentially extraterrestrial.

Title: VIMANA 21
Issue: 8
Issue Date: April 1982
Publisher: ADRUP (Association pour la Recherche et l'Etude des Phénomènes Aérospatiaux Non Identifiés)
Country: France
Language: French

This issue of VIMANA 21, a quarterly review, focuses on two main areas: the psychological and physiological effects of certain phenomena, and a report on the "Journées de Montluçon 1982" UFO and parapsychology conference. The magazine also provides an update on the ADRUP's activities and projects.

Augmentation du Bien Être

The issue opens with a section titled "AUGMENTATION DU BIEN ETRE" (Increase in Well-being). This section discusses euphoric states, often experienced during Close Encounters of the Second Kind (RR2). It describes physical sensations such as a strongly beating heart, a feeling of fullness in the chest, and the body seeming to swell with energy. The text emphasizes that this positive sensation leaves no trace of worry, anxiety, or fear. However, it cautions that if these effects are caused by 'neuro' (presumably neurochemicals or substances), then consequences follow. The author notes that psychologists sometimes use these 'neuro' substances even when not appropriate. A piece of advice is given: to experience these effects safely, one should wait for a craft from elsewhere to provide it, as it would be harmless. Conversely, seeking these 'neuro' substances independently could lead to similar effects but with serious consequences. The author states they know of no psychiatrist who doesn't prescribe such medications, urging the reader to "Choose your side..."

Epilogue: Peut-on conclure ?

This section reflects on a Type 2 Close Encounter (RR2) case from 1966, deemed significant enough for in-depth investigation. The author notes the difficulty of recalling exact details after a long period, even with hypnotic regression. However, when a witness is obsessed with the event and seeks to understand it, hypnosis can aid in retrieving details. The text discusses temporal regression as a method to relive life phases, acknowledging potential interferences from unconscious mental imprints. While no definitive conclusions are drawn, a personal hypothesis is proposed, suggesting that an unknown intelligence might have intervened in 1966 in Burgundy to psychically guide a 10-year-old child through a mutation. This mutation is described as psychological and parapsychological, altering the child's ideas and leading to an unusual development. The child exhibited precocious interest in complex topics like nuclear physics and genetics, and later developed parapsychological abilities, setting him apart. The author poses the question of whether this "Intelligence X" could be a "God from the stars," leaving the investigation open.

Communiqué

This section addresses the readers, introducing the eighth quarterly issue of VIMANA 21. It highlights the efforts made not only in content but also in the means of production. Beyond ufology and parapsychology research, ADRUP has projects for publications, including information dossiers, studies, and a catalog of UFO sightings in Côte d'Or. The magazine will now feature a SPECIAL issue approximately every two issues, dedicated to a particular subject. This current special issue is dedicated to an investigation of a Type 2 Close Encounter in Burgundy, verified through hypnosis.

ADRUP Projects:

• Historical research of UFO observations in Côte d'Or from the press, including the 1954 wave and observations before 1947.
• Continuity of the PSI CONTACT project, an experimental initiative combining psychology and ufology.
• Upcoming collaboration with the Astronomical Society of Burgundy for conferences.
• Future UFO exhibitions showcasing ADRUP's activities.

ADRUP's Achievements (Year-to-date):

• Three UFO conferences in Dijon high schools.
• Three UFO conferences under the auspices of Science-Fiction exhibitions.
• Collaboration and information exchange with groups in Belgium, Italy, America, and Brazil.
• Close collaboration with RESUFO of L.D.L.N.
• Appearance on local radio.

About ADRUP:

ADRUP maintains a core team of 12 active members in Côte d'Or, forming a solid unit. The organization also has numerous subscribers.

The communiqué thanks support members: Monsieur CHALOIN, Monsieur ARBAUMONT, Madame THIBERT Odette, Madame THIBERT Thérèse, and Monsieur STIVALET. It also mentions the recent acquisition of an electric typewriter and a photocopier, complementing their existing ink duplicator. Furthermore, thanks to Miles SERMIER and RAISON, ADRUP now has a photo lab for analyzing potential photographic evidence. The financial situation is described as stable, even showing a significant increase. The text concludes by stating that ADRUP is experiencing a favorable wind, with plenty of work, and has gained notoriety in Côte d'Or, sparking interest in ufology and parapsychology among the public.

Report: Journées de Montluçon 1982

This report, authored by Martine Geoffroy, details the Montluçon meetings, which are held biennially and organized by the group 03100 under M. Jean GIRAUD. ADRUP was invited and attended for the first time. The meetings took place on April 2, 3, and 4, 1982, with the report covering the last two days. Several independent researchers and one member from a private group presented their work:

• M. VARRAULT (C.L.L.D.L.N., Lyon): Presented on the theory of Paraterrestres (exobiology).
• M. SCORNAUX Jacques (Independent): Discussed "Phenomena Maudits" (cursed phenomena) as a term for unexplained events, emphasizing the importance of testimonies despite their unreliability.
• M. MEHEUST Bertrand (Independent): Presented world cases from 1947 (RR3 and RR4) and attempted a socio-psychological explanation, suggesting global sociological factors and individual psychological responses to surprising events.
• M. GIRAUD Jean (Group 03100): Presented a slideshow on "aérostats" (balloons), tracing the history of aviation from the Montgolfier brothers' first hot air balloon flight in 1783 to the crossing of the Pas-de-Calais in 1784. He concluded that human-made flying machines capable of flight existed before the 1897 wave, potentially identifying some of Jean Sider's reported observations.
• M. PINVIDIC Thierry (Independent): Showed U.S. AIR FORCE documents via video concerning unidentified objects, some resembling helicopters from November 1975.
• M. SIDER Jean (Independent): Discussed a letter received from the USA about the history of airships, noting that motor-powered airships appeared later than 1890, when pedal-powered ones were in use. His research into the 1897 wave, involving verification with 58 organizations, concluded that no airships flew in 1897. He summarized the 1897 wave, categorizing 128 cases as developed within UFO schemas, noting movement patterns like Z-shapes, horizontal and undulating trajectories, right-angle turns, and sharp turns.
• M. CAUDRON Dominique (Independent): Stated that witnesses describe phenomena using their known vocabulary and memorized data. He expressed skepticism about the credibility of testimonies, even from scientists, and criticized ufologists for selectively considering hypotheses that interest them, a critique also applied to parapsychology.

Intervention de Richard Varrault:

Richard Varrault presented the theory of Paraterrestres (exobiology) based on research by Pr. DEMARCQ. Three fundamental principles were outlined: the existence of extraterrestrial life is undeniable, humanoid presence is probable, and a high number of advanced civilizations likely exist. He then traced the evolution of terrestrial life from its origins to the human stage. Regarding Paraterrestres, Varrault suggested that ancient humans, capable of space travel, might have sought evolved civilizations among the stars. Finding none, they may have returned to Earth, potentially explaining modern humanoid sightings.

Intervention de Jacques Scornaux:

Scornaux argued that in science and ufology, one must acknowledge unexplained phenomena. He noted that some individuals invent hypotheses rather than face the unknown. Testimonies are the basis of science, but their reliability is questionable. He mentioned that France has fewer observations since the creation of GEPAN (the official government body), and questioned if observations would increase if GEPAN disappeared. He proposed the term "Phenomena Maudits" for these unusual occurrences.

Intervention de Bertrand Meheust:

Meheust presented global cases from 1947 (RR3 and RR4) and explored a socio-psychological explanation. He posited that the sociological aspect involves global phenomena coinciding with crises (wars, unemployment), while the psychological aspect involves individuals using their subconscious to explain surprising events, with science fiction potentially serving as a support.

Intervention de Thierry Pinvidic:

Pinvidic presented U.S. AIR FORCE documents via video, showing observations of unknown objects, some resembling helicopters from November 1975.

Intervention de Jean Sider:

Sider discussed a letter from the USA concerning airships. He noted that powered airships appeared later than 1890, when pedal-powered ones were in use. His research into the 1897 wave, after verifying with 58 organizations, concluded that no airships flew in 1897. He summarized the 1897 wave, identifying 128 cases that fit UFO schemas, with observed movements including Z-shapes, horizontal and undulating trajectories, right-angle turns, and sharp turns.

Nos Commentaires (Our Comments):

The organizers found the Montluçon meetings very useful, appreciating the free discussion atmosphere and the serious work presented by the speakers. However, they wished for more sustained debates with greater audience participation. Many questions remain unanswered, indicating that much work is still needed. They expressed their intention to return for future meetings.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The magazine consistently explores the intersection of unexplained phenomena, particularly UFOs and Close Encounters, with psychological and potentially physiological effects on individuals. There's a strong emphasis on investigation, research, and the sharing of information through conferences and publications. The editorial stance appears to be one of open inquiry, acknowledging the limitations of current knowledge while encouraging further exploration. The ADRUP, as the organizing body, actively promotes ufological research and public awareness, highlighting its projects and achievements. The issue also touches upon the potential for unknown intelligences to influence human development, a theme that underscores the magazine's speculative yet research-oriented approach.