BUFORA Journal Volume 3 Number 12 Autumn 1973

This document is the Autumn 1973 issue (Volume 3, 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 news, research reports, and theoretical discussions regarding UAP. The editorial by Norman Oliver addresses the perceived bias of media coverage toward UFO research, arguing that the association should focus on professional presentation to gain respect rather than assuming a deliberate 'anti-UFO' conspiracy. The journal includes several case reports: two from Zambia (1971 and 1967), two from Libya involving an Air Traffic Control officer (1968 and 1969), and a 'roadside visitor' incident in Alberta, Canada (1971). Additionally, it covers reports of radioactive ground imprints in Namsen Fiord, Norway (1972). The journal features a technical review of Professor Bryan Winder's propulsion theory, which posits that UFOs may be vehicles utilizing plasma and electromagnetic induction. It also includes a book review of 'UFOs—A Scientific Debate' and various administrative updates, including branch news from Yorkshire and upcoming lecture schedules at the Kensington Central Library. The publication emphasizes the need for objective, scientific investigation and provides guidelines for researchers on how to document landing sites, including the use of Geiger counters and magnetic surveys. The journal concludes with a 'Take Your Pick' section, where the editor categorizes various theories of UFO origin, such as interdimensional craft, time-travelers, and the 'galactic zoo' hypothesis, assigning them credibility ratings based on his personal estimation.