BUFORA Bulletin No. 19, June 2000

BUFORA Bulletin No. 19, published in June 2000, serves as a journal for the British UFO Research Association. The issue covers a variety of topics, including organizational updates, obituaries, and reports on UFO sightings and investigations. The editorial by Brian P. James highlights changes within the organization, including the retirement of long-standing council members and the introduction of a new editorial board. The bulletin features an obituary for Peter Wain, a long-standing BUFORA member who served as Librarian and Archives Officer. Gloria Heather Dixon, the Director of Investigations, provides an 'Investigations Diary' that discusses the state of UFO research in the 21st century, noting a decrease in reports to BUFORA, which she attributes to the rise of the internet. She also addresses the challenges of investigating reports, such as the misidentification of laser light displays and the influence of media sensationalism. The bulletin includes a report on the 12th annual Ozark UFO Conference by Norman Oliver, detailing speakers and topics such as Zecharia Sitchin's theories. Brian James contributes an article titled 'FT's Explained?', which critiques recent claims about 'secret' aircraft and their relation to UFO reports. Several specific sighting reports are documented, including incidents in Doncaster, South Vietnam (1970), and Livingston, Scotland (1999). The bulletin also features a section on 'Space & Astronomy' by Brian P. James, discussing the April 2000 aurora display and the potential for natural phenomena to be mistaken for UFOs. The issue concludes with information on the BUFORA bookshop and upcoming lectures.