Bufora Journal Vol 6 No 2 July/August 1977

This document is the July/August 1977 issue of the Bufora Journal, published by the British UFO Research Association. The issue focuses on a significant increase in UFO reports across the United Kingdom, which the editor, Norman Oliver, characterizes as a 'flap' period. The journal contains a variety of content, including editorial commentary on the nature of UFO flaps, a technical article on the 'Scientific Method' as applied to UFO research by Lawrence W. Dale, and a 'Report-Extra' section detailing specific sighting incidents in Wales and other regions. Notable reports include a humanoid encounter in Wales, sightings of 'hedge-hopping' spheres, and a detailed account of a disc-shaped object observed in Wickford, Essex. The journal also features book reviews, including a critique of 'Visitors from Outer Space' by Roy Stemman, and reports on the activities of various regional UFO research groups, such as the Surrey Investigation Group on Aerial Phenomena (SIGAP) and the Dagenham Paranormal Research Group. The publication emphasizes the need for rigorous scientific investigation, the importance of photographic evidence analysis, and the challenges of managing the influx of reports during high-activity periods. It also includes a comprehensive table of 'Sighting Summaries' documenting numerous incidents from 1974 to 1977, categorized by date, location, and report type. The journal serves as a central communication hub for the association, providing administrative details, lecture series announcements, and appeals for research funding to support the investigation of high-strangeness cases.