BUFORA Journal, Volume 2, Number 7, Winter 1968/69

This document is the Winter 1968/69 issue of the BUFORA Journal, published by the British U.F.O. Research Association. It contains a variety of articles, reports, and editorial commentary regarding UFO phenomena in the United Kingdom. A significant portion of the journal is dedicated to a detailed report on an encounter between the Milakovic family and a flying saucer near Hanbury, Staffordshire, on November 20, 1968. The family reported seeing a brilliantly-lit, discoid object hovering near a house, with human-like silhouettes visible on its top portion. The investigators, N. M. H. Turner and W. Daniels, note that the family's account is inconsistent regarding the exact location and route taken, and they were unable to find any corroborating evidence or witnesses in the surrounding area. The journal also features an editorial by Dr. J. Cleary-Baker, who argues that the collection of thousands of reports of 'lights in the sky' is a futile, time-wasting process, and that researchers should focus on more substantial 'near-landing' or 'landing' cases. Other articles explore the potential link between UFOs and ancient power sites, specifically the alignment of prehistoric stones in Britain, and the theories of Dr. Wilhelm Reich regarding 'Orgone Energy' and its connection to UFOs and 'DOR sickness'. The journal includes a 'Personal Column' with advertisements for UFO-related books and badges, as well as 'Association Jottings' providing updates on various regional UFO societies across the UK, including groups in Nottingham, Scotland, and Bedford. The 'Letters to the Editor' section features a debate regarding the formation of a new organization, 'Cos-Mos', and its potential to fragment the UFO research effort. The issue concludes with 'Notes & Quotes', which touches on the Condon Committee report, characterizing it as a conventional document seeking to debunk the subject, and reiterates the association's commitment to independent, private research.