BUFORA Bulletin No. 3, June/July 1998

This document is the June/July 1998 issue of the BUFORA Bulletin, published by the British UFO Research Association. The bulletin serves as a compilation of investigative reports, editorial commentary, and organizational updates regarding UFO and UAP sightings in the United Kingdom. The editorial by Steve Gamble draws parallels between the controversy surrounding the 'Face on Mars' and the nature of UFO reports, suggesting that initial excitement often gives way to mundane explanations upon closer research. The 'Investigations Diary' section, authored by Gloria Dixon, provides statistics on sighting reports received between October 1996 and March 1997, noting an increase in reports of triangular objects and close encounters. The bulletin details several specific case reports, including a sighting on the M54 near Wolverhampton in December 1996, a sighting in Warrington in November 1996, and a report from Edinburgh in October 1991 involving a 'dreamlike' experience. The document also provides guidance for aspiring ufologists, emphasizing that there is no formal professional qualification for the field and that serious investigation requires rigorous standards, knowledge of natural phenomena, and the ability to interview witnesses without bias. It clarifies that there is no official government department dedicated to UFO investigations in the UK, aside from a low-priority MOD post that primarily handles low-flying aircraft complaints. The bulletin concludes with reader letters, competition results, and administrative information regarding the association's training courses and lecture series.