BUFORA Journal Vol 6 No 6 March/April 1978

This document is the March/April 1978 issue of the BUFORA Journal, published by the British UFO Research Association. The editorial by Norman Oliver highlights the increased media attention on UFOs following the release of the film 'Close Encounters of the Third Kind,' noting that while the demand for information has been excessive, it has also led to a more respectful treatment of ufology. The journal contains a variety of reports, including an article on the Australian UFO perspective by William C. Chalker and Michael Smyth, which discusses the history of UFO sightings in Australia and the establishment of the Australian Co-ordination Section (ACOS). A significant portion of the journal is dedicated to 'Report-Extra,' which details the ongoing saga of Ripperston Farm, involving sightings by Mrs. Pauline Coombs and her family, including descriptions of silver-clad humanoids and paranormal phenomena. Other sections include 'Sighting Summaries,' which lists numerous UFO reports from 1977, 'Points from the Press,' which compiles media coverage of UFO-related news, and 'Uforum,' a letters section discussing theories such as poltergeist activity and time travel. The journal also provides information on upcoming lectures, BUFORA conferences, and advertisements for UFO-related publications and clipping services.