BUFORA Journal and Bulletin, Vol. 1, No. 7, Winter 1965

This document is the Winter 1965 issue of the BUFORA Journal and Bulletin, published by the British U.F.O. Research Association. The issue contains a variety of articles, reports, and editorial commentary regarding Unidentified Flying Objects. The editorial, written by Dr. J. Cleary-Baker, discusses the intersection of psychic phenomena and UFO sightings, cautioning researchers against relying on ESP or psychic sources for scientific data. He advocates for a rigorous, scientific approach to the subject, noting that while some UFO reports likely involve real, material machines, others may be psychological in nature or misidentifications. The journal includes a detailed report on a sighting by Paul Green on September 19, 1965, near Mersea Island, where he observed a pulsating blue object that caused his motorbike engine to fail and left him with a tingling sensation. Other articles cover the 'Warminster Sound' and associated phenomena, the origin of craters, and the problems of exobiology. The issue also reports on a sighting in Ireland on December 26, 1965, where two women photographed a solid, rounded object trailing a brilliant plume. The journal provides updates on BUFORA's constitution, including the appointment of Gordon Creighton as the new President, and lists various affiliated societies across the United Kingdom. It concludes with information on literature, tape recordings, and an advertisement for a 'UFO Detector' device.