Bufora Journal Vol 5 No 2 July/August 1976

This issue of the Bufora Journal, dated July/August 1976, serves as a record of the British UFO Research Association's activities, research, and internal discourse. The journal features a detailed report on a sighting by press photographer Paul S. Felton, who observed a metallic, discoid object near Headless Cross, Worcestershire, on December 19, 1975. Felton captured several photographs of the object before it disappeared. The journal also includes a 'Research News' section outlining the organization's working hypotheses regarding UFOs, ranging from misidentifications and hoaxes to alien technologies and parallel universes. A significant portion of the journal is dedicated to organizational updates, including a report on a meeting between BUFORA and Contact UK, and a summary of the Center for UFO Studies' first scientific conference. The publication also addresses internal administrative matters, such as the results of a membership questionnaire and the resignation of Vice-Chairman Lionel Beer. Additionally, the journal explores the intersection of UFO phenomena and folklore, with an article by Gay Mosley discussing historical accounts of 'fairy' encounters that mirror modern UFO reports. The 'Sighting summaries' section provides brief accounts of various incidents spanning from 1966 to 1976, including reports from Ruislip, Pathfinder Village, Richmond Park, Kensington, and Crowborough. The journal concludes with a 'Personal column' and a list of books and leaflets published by Bufora Ltd, reflecting the organization's commitment to disseminating information and fostering a structured approach to ufology.