BUFORA Journal and Bulletin, Vol. I, No. 9, Summer 1966

This document is the Summer 1966 issue (Vol. I, No. 9) of the BUFORA Journal and Bulletin, published by the British Unidentified Flying Object Research Association. The journal serves as a central repository for UFO research, news, and organizational updates. The editorial section, written by J. Cleary-Baker, Ph.D., discusses the historical context of UFO sightings, arguing that they are not a modern phenomenon but have been present throughout history. The issue features several specific sighting reports, including a detailed account from Police Constable Colin Clive Perks in Wilmslow, Cheshire, who observed an elliptical, green-grey object emitting a high-pitched whine. Another report details a road fatality in Australia, where a witness, Ronald F. Sullivan, reported his car headlights being diverted by a mysterious light, leading to speculation about a potential link between UFOs and road accidents. The journal also includes a 'Vallee Questionnaire,' which outlines BUFORA's organizational stance, emphasizing a scientific approach and rejecting the 'contactee' movement. Additionally, the issue contains academic-style articles on exobiology, discussing the probability of life beyond the solar system, and provides administrative information for the association, including a list of member societies and contact details for regional officers. The journal maintains a critical, skeptical, yet open-minded perspective, aiming to separate genuine scientific inquiry from pseudo-religious cultism.