BUFORA Bulletin No. 2, April/May 1998

This issue of the BUFORA Bulletin, dated April/May 1998, serves as an organizational update for the British UFO Research Association (BUFORA). The editorial by Steve Gamble addresses the association's recent financial and operational difficulties, noting a decline in interest in UFOs and the paranormal. The bulletin outlines a new strategy to rebuild services, including a shift toward more frequent, smaller publications and a renewed focus on the organization's website. The bulletin details several ongoing research projects, including a study on the use of hypnosis in UFO investigations, the 'BOLIDE' project led by Robert Moore focusing on 'Ball of Light' UFOs, and a project collecting data on 'Men-In-Black' reports led by Robert Bull. A significant portion of the bulletin is dedicated to the 'Proactive Research' initiative, which promotes organized skywatching activities to gather structured data. Philip Walton is identified as the coordinator for this initiative, with national skywatches scheduled for June, September, and December 1998. The bulletin also features an article by Steve Gamble examining the life and claims of George Adamski, a prominent contactee. The article discusses the controversy surrounding Adamski's photographs and claims, noting that while many researchers classify him as a fraud, some supporters point to his descriptions of space phenomena that were later observed by astronauts. Additionally, the bulletin includes a section titled 'The A47 Window' by Robert Bull, which reports on multiple UFO sightings along the A47 road in the UK, including a 1994 incident involving a diamond-shaped object and a 1996 report of a triangular object. The bulletin concludes with information regarding the 11th Annual International UFO Conference, scheduled for October 1998 in North Haven, Connecticut, and a list of upcoming BUFORA lectures.