BUFORA Journal and Bulletin, Volume 2, Number 8, Spring 1969

This document is the Spring 1969 issue of the BUFORA Journal and Bulletin, published by the British U.F.O. Research Association. The journal serves as a platform for the association's members to discuss UFO research, report on sightings, and debate theoretical frameworks. A significant portion of the issue is dedicated to the 'EOU Classification Scheme for UFO Phenomena,' authored by D. Peter Maddock, which attempts to categorize UFO sightings based on whether they are objective or subjective, and whether they stem from normal, abnormal, or paranormal causes. The journal also features a report on a series of sightings in the Warminster area during the Easter 1969 holiday, where at least 15 inexplicable objects were observed. Witnesses, including a retired Wing-Commander, describe silent, low-altitude objects with distinct shapes and light configurations. The editorial section provides a critical perspective on the recently published Condon Committee report, with the editor expressing skepticism regarding the committee's negative findings while acknowledging the report's honesty. Other articles discuss the 'mystery' of Earth's vanishing moon, the Pennington airship theory, and administrative updates for the association, including the appointment of new officers and the establishment of the Experimental and Observational Unit (EOU) in Devon. The journal emphasizes the importance of unbiased scientific investigation while remaining open to the complexities of the UFO phenomenon, including potential psychophysical aspects.