BUFORA Bulletin, January 1987, No. 24

This document is the January 1987 issue (No. 24) of the BUFORA Bulletin, the official publication of the British UFO Research Association. The bulletin serves as a record of the association's activities, research, and internal governance. It includes an editorial by the new editor, who reflects on the evolution of Ufology over the previous forty years, noting a shift from the 'Extra Terrestrial Hypothesis' toward psychological and sociological approaches. The bulletin details several ongoing research projects, including the 'Cracoe Photographic Case' in North Yorkshire, which involved an investigation into light anomalies on a cliff face, and the 'Mystery of the Circles' (crop circles) in Hampshire, which became a major focus for the association in 1986. The bulletin also covers the 'Warminster Phenomenon,' providing a critical re-evaluation of the site's reputation as a 'UFO Mecca,' arguing that much of the activity reported there was misidentified mundane phenomena or the result of media sensationalism. Internal association business is heavily featured, including the minutes of the 10th Annual General Meeting (AGM) held in December 1986, the Chairman's report, and financial statements for the year ending August 31, 1986. The association reports a decline in membership and discusses the need for additional manpower. Furthermore, the bulletin includes a 'Viewpoint' section on the 'counselling aspect' of investigations, emphasizing that investigators should not act as therapists but should maintain a professional distance. The bulletin also features a 'Research' section on the use of computer technology for UFO detection and a 'Feature' on the 1946 'ghost rockets' in Sweden. The document concludes with a 'Stop Press' section regarding the Cracoe case and a diary of upcoming events, including the 4th International UFO Congress scheduled for July 1987 in London.