BUFORA Journal, Volume 3, Number 7, Summer 1972

This document is the Summer 1972 issue (Volume 3, Number 7) of the BUFORA Journal, published by the British U.F.O. Research Association. The journal serves as a central repository for the association's activities, research, and administrative updates. The editorial content, written by J. Cleary-Baker, explores the duality of UFO sightings, suggesting that they may be neither purely material nor purely psychical, but perhaps a manifestation of the collective unconscious. The issue includes a detailed report on the 'Scoriton Case' involving E. A. Bryant, featuring commentary by the late Eric Biddle, who concludes that the case was likely hallucinatory rather than a genuine extraterrestrial contact. The 'Investigations Section,' compiled by C. A. E. O'Brien, provides a statistical breakdown of sighting reports received between January and April 1972, noting a period of low activity and an absence of definitive evidence for 'advanced technology' in British skies. Specific sightings are detailed in the 'UFOLOG' supplement, covering reports from various locations in the UK, including Leicestershire, Essex, and Wales. The journal also highlights the APRO UFO Symposium held in Arizona in November 1971, where scientists discussed topics such as exobiology, interstellar flight, and the psychological aspects of UFO reporting. Additionally, the issue covers the Pioneer 10 space probe, the BUFORA Report Analysis Card project, and a $50,000 reward offer from The National Enquirer for proof of UFO existence. The journal maintains a focus on scientific rigor, encouraging members to seek mundane explanations for sightings before resorting to speculative theories, while simultaneously advocating for an open-minded approach to the broader implications of the UFO phenomenon.