Flying Saucer Review Vol. 27, No. 3

This issue of Flying Saucer Review (Vol. 27, No. 3, November 1981) explores the nature of the UFO phenomenon, specifically addressing the 'psychic projection' theory. The editorial argues that while some researchers suggest UFOs are non-physical projections from the human mind, this theory is insufficient to explain cases involving multiple witnesses or radar confirmation. The publication provides detailed accounts of two specific incidents to illustrate the physical nature of these phenomena. The first is a 1954 encounter involving a BOAC Stratocruiser over the Atlantic, where the pilot, Captain James Howard, and his crew observed a large metallic object accompanied by six smaller objects. This incident was confirmed by radar and involved the scrambling of a Sabre interceptor. The second report details a CE-III incident in Rauma, Finland, occurring on June 19, 1979. Witnesses Allan and Maila observed a silver-grey object on a rock near their home, which emitted a blue-black beam before disappearing. The report notes that physical evidence of the object's presence remained on the rock surface for over a year. The document serves as a compilation of ufological research, including contributions from various consultants and researchers, and maintains that the UFO phenomenon remains a persistent, objective reality that defies simple psychological explanations.