BUFORA Bulletin Number 28

This document is the May 1988 issue (Number 28) of the British UFO Research Association (BUFORA) Bulletin. The publication serves as a forum for UFO research news and views, featuring articles on various aspects of ufology, including scientific skepticism, statistical analysis, and case reports. A significant portion of the bulletin is dedicated to the 'mirage theory' proposed by Steuart Campbell, which argues that many UFO reports, including historical cases like Kenneth Arnold's 1947 sighting and the Socorro incident, can be explained by atmospheric refraction and astronomical phenomena. The bulletin also includes a viewpoint piece by Paul Fuller on the misuse of statistical methods in ufology, emphasizing the importance of representative sampling and the inherent biases in existing UFO databases. Additionally, the issue features a report on a 'Tibetan UFO' sighting by Manfred Cassirer, a review of Scottish UFO cases by Malcolm Robinson, and an article by Ian Ridpath on the misidentification of astronomical bodies. A notable feature is the second exclusive interview with Whitley Strieber regarding his abduction claims, specifically focusing on recent neurological examinations at New York University Hospital that allegedly identified 'punctate foci' in his brain. The bulletin also highlights the development of the 'ACE' (Amstrad Computerised Evaluation) system by Jenny Randles, intended to assist investigators in evaluating case reports using logical rules. The document concludes with notices regarding BUFORA's research requests, a new postal library service, and upcoming lectures.