BUFORA Bulletin - June 2001

The June 2001 issue of the BUFORA Bulletin, published by the British UFO Research Association, provides a comprehensive overview of the state of Ufology in the UK and internationally at the turn of the millennium. The editorial highlights the challenges faced by Ufology in the media, noting a perceived 'anti-UFO spin' in the press and the closure of the British Flying Saucer Bureau. The issue features an investigation into an 'Out of Body' (OOB) experiment conducted by Tony Bassett, which researchers Malcolm Robinson and Judith Jafaar conclude was likely based on hypnotic suggestion rather than a genuine 'Mind Machine'. A significant portion of the bulletin is dedicated to the Rendlesham Forest incident, with Brian P. James reconsidering the 'Halt Tape' in light of new astronomical software, suggesting that some of the lights observed by military personnel may have been distorted astronomical objects like Jupiter and Saturn. Gloria Heather Dixon’s 'Investigations Diary' details various reports, including sightings in Borehamwood, Heighington, and the M6 motorway, as well as anomalous events in County Durham. The bulletin also includes a 'Media Roundup' covering international UFO news, such as a sighting in Almaty, Kazakhstan, and the development of the Russian 'Ekip' flying saucer prototype. Additionally, the issue provides practical advice for skywatching, including the 'Bro Method' for photographing UFOs near the sun, and discusses the International Space Station (ISS) as a common source of misidentification. The bulletin serves as both a record of contemporary research and a platform for the association's administrative updates, including calls for new directors and information on the BUFORA bookshop.