Bufora Journal Vol 5 No 6 March/April 1977

This document is the March/April 1977 issue of the Bufora Journal, published by the British UFO Research Association. It contains a variety of reports, editorials, and administrative updates regarding UFO research in the UK and internationally. A primary feature is the detailed report on the 'Winchester Encounters' involving Mrs. Joyce Bowles and Mr. Ted Pratt, who reported two separate incidents in November and December 1976 involving a cigar-shaped object and humanoid entities. The journal also includes a report on a 'Vange Delta' sighting from December 1976, investigated by Andy Collins. Administrative sections detail the organization's data storage systems, including the use of punch cards for cataloging, and provide guidance for investigators on handling photographic evidence. The journal also features a 'Points from the Press' section, summarizing international UFO reports from countries including Sweden, Finland, Australia, and Iran. Additionally, there is a review of books by W. Raymond Drake and a 'Personal Column' with advertisements for UFO-related equipment and publications. The editorial by Norman Oliver reflects on the diversity of UFO reports and the association's commitment to unbiased investigation, noting that BUFORA holds no corporate view on the phenomenon.