Declassified UFO / UAP Document
The BUFORA Journal, Volume 4, Number 5, Winter 1974/75
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This journal issue documents the 1974 strategic reorganization of the British Unidentified Flying Object Research Association (BUFORA) to prioritize scientific research and professional standards. It includes technical discussions on vehicle interference projects, star map analysis of the Hill abduction case, and organizational updates regarding charitable status and editorial changes.
This document is the Winter 1974/75 issue of the BUFORA Journal, the official publication of the British Unidentified Flying Object Research Association. The issue details significant organizational changes, including the resignation of editor Norman Oliver and the appointment of professional journalist Richard Beet. A major focus of the issue is the Association's strategic shift toward prioritizing scientific investigation and research over mere publication. This policy was formalized at a conference held in Newcastle-under-Lyme in November 1974, where the committee resolved to increase the journal's frequency to bi-monthly, seek charitable status, and incorporate as a company limited by guarantee. The document highlights the Association's commitment to professionalizing UFO research, noting its affiliation with Dr. J. Allen Hynek's Center for UFO Studies in the United States. A significant portion of the journal is dedicated to the 'S.2. Vehicle Interference Project,' which investigates reports of UFO-related motor vehicle malfunctions. The project team, led by C. F. Lockwood, outlines a methodology for collecting data on electrical and mechanical failures in vehicles during sightings. Additionally, the issue features an analysis of the Betty and Barney Hill case, specifically focusing on Marjorie E. Fish's three-dimensional star map model, which attempted to identify the origin of the alleged abductors. The journal also includes reports on Dr. Hynek's lectures in London, book reviews, and correspondence from members discussing various theories, including the potential for gyroscopic anti-gravity effects and the 'thought entity' hypothesis regarding the Loch Ness monster. The Association explicitly disclaims any connection with Mr. Rex Dutta, citing his history of causing annoyance to witnesses and embarrassment to investigators. The document concludes with calls for volunteers to serve as Branch and Society Liaison Officers and investigators to bolster the Association's national research capabilities.
The old ufology is dead. Some of it, like the 'Holes at the poles' and the 'Hollow Earth' unfortunately, just won't lie down! We must ensure that BUFORA participates in this new era of objective research.
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Key Persons
- Richard BeetJournal Editor
- Norman OliverFormer Journal Editor
- Roger StanwayChairman
- J. Allen HynekUFO Researcher/Lecturer
- Marjorie E. FishResearcher