BUFORA Journal, Volume 2, No. 12, Summer 1970

This document is the Summer 1970 issue (Volume 2, No. 12) of the BUFORA Journal, published by the British Unidentified Flying Object Research Association. The journal serves as a platform for the association's members to discuss UFO research, methodology, and recent sightings. The editorial by J. Cleary-Baker sets a critical tone, warning against 'scientific cranks' and pseudo-occultists, while advocating for a rigorous, scientific approach to the study of UFOs. The journal includes an analysis of the 1967 UFO wave by G. A. Falla, which examines the geographical distribution of reports in England and Wales and explores potential alignments of sightings. A significant portion of the issue is dedicated to the controversy surrounding sightings at Cradle Hill, Warminster, in June and July 1969. Arthur Shuttlewood provides accounts from witnesses, including a police sergeant and a former Grenadier Guards N.C.O., who observed anomalous aerial phenomena. The editor defends the authenticity of these reports against claims of hoaxing. The issue also features a section on 'Notes & Quotes,' covering topics such as the Byland Abbey UFO, meteorites, and humanoids reported in British Columbia. The BUFORA Constitution is reprinted in full, outlining the association's aims, administration, and membership rules. Additionally, the journal reports on two BUFORA conferences held in Wakefield and Bristol, highlighting the shift in focus toward witness perception and the psychological aspects of UFO reporting. Finally, D. I. Simpson, Chairman of the Society for the Investigation of UFO Phenomena (SIUFOP), contributes an article on the skeptical perspective, emphasizing the role of human error in observation and the need for scientific verification. The journal concludes with a book review of 'A Reference Book of U.F.O. Sounds' by Dan Butcher and a list of BUFORA officers and contact information.