BUFORA Bulletin No. 18, July 1985

The BUFORA Bulletin No. 18, published in July 1985, serves as a comprehensive record of the British UFO Research Association's activities, investigations, and organizational structure during the mid-1980s. The document details the association's council members, including President (post to be filled), Vice-Presidents, and various directors responsible for research, investigations, and publications. The bulletin provides detailed case reports, including the 1979 Gleadless Town End sighting in South Yorkshire, the 1984 Stonehenge sighting, and two sightings in the Plymouth area (Ernesettle and Whitleigh) investigated by the Plymouth UFO Investigation Centre (PUFOIC). These reports emphasize the 'OZ factor' or 'reality tilt' experienced by witnesses, as well as the challenges of obtaining corroborative evidence from official bodies like the Ministry of Defence. A significant portion of the bulletin is dedicated to the Rendlesham Forest incident, featuring critical analysis of the 'sceptics' attack' led by Ian Ridpath, whose 'lighthouse beam' theory is challenged by BUFORA investigators. The bulletin also covers international developments in ufology, specifically in Italy, where the Centro Ufologico Nazionale (CUN) reported a consistent increase in sightings and research activities, including the use of computer networks for data indexing. Furthermore, the document includes summaries of lectures given at BUFORA meetings, covering topics such as alien abductions, psychic quests, and the historical context of UFO phenomena. The bulletin concludes with book reviews, including a critique of Ralph Noyes' 'A Secret Prophecy', and a lecture programme for the remainder of 1985, reinforcing BUFORA's commitment to encouraging unbiased scientific research into unidentified flying objects.