BUFORA Journal, Volume 2, No. 9, Summer 1969

This document is the Summer 1969 issue (Volume 2, No. 9) of the BUFORA Journal, the official publication of the British U.F.O. Research Association. The journal serves as a platform for the association's members to discuss UFO-related research, theories, and news. The editorial by J. Cleary-Baker explores the 'Extra-Terrestrial Hypothesis,' suggesting that UFOs might not be physical craft from other planets in the traditional sense, but rather phenomena related to other dimensions, psychic entities, or hyper-dimensional travel. The issue includes an obituary for Dr. Miran Lindtner, an Australian UFO researcher. A significant portion of the journal is dedicated to critical analysis of contemporary UFO claims. One article, 'Flying Saucers in Moon Orbit,' investigates the claims of John Searle, an electrical engineering contractor who asserts he has three flying saucers in orbit around the moon. The authors, E. W. Palmer and D. I. Simpson, express deep skepticism regarding Searle's technical claims, noting his lack of understanding of basic physical laws. Another article, 'Techniques of Subversion and Conquest' by John A. Keel, presents a speculative and dark theory regarding the potential for global control through the manipulation of media, economics, and social unrest, framing UFOs as a potential catalyst for such a takeover. The journal also features a 'Letters to the Editor' section where members debate the scientific rigor of the publication, specifically criticizing the inclusion of articles on 'orgone energy' and 'vibrations.' The issue concludes with administrative information, including an announcement for the 1969 Annual General Meeting, and a financial appeal to members to support the association's research department.