Bufora Journal, Vol 7, No 2, July/August 1978

This issue of the Bufora Journal, dated July/August 1978, serves as a conference issue documenting the 1978 National UFO Research and Investigations Conference held in Nottingham. The journal provides a comprehensive overview of the proceedings, including summaries of papers presented by various researchers. Key topics discussed at the conference included the importance of objectivity in UFO research, the use of interdisciplinary approaches, and the analysis of sighting data. Dr. Richard Haines, a guest speaker from the Center for UFO Studies, emphasized the necessity of accurate data collection and the potential for memory distortion in witness reports. Other presentations covered topics such as the 'Fish model' of the Zeta Reticuli star system, abduction cases, and the use of radio-noise monitoring for UFO detection. Beyond the conference coverage, the journal features a 'Report-Extra' section detailing several specific sighting incidents from 1955 to 1978, including reports of 'tin helmet' shaped objects, 'floating moons,' and 'cigar-shaped' craft. The journal also highlights a promotional campaign by Cutty Sark (UK Scotch Whisky) Ltd, which offered prizes for scientific research into UFO phenomena, a move welcomed by BUFORA as a means to stimulate serious interest in the field. The publication also includes a 'Sighting Summaries' table, listing numerous reports with their respective dates, locations, and investigators. The editorial content reflects the association's commitment to scientific, objective research and its role in coordinating UFO investigations across the United Kingdom. The journal also serves as a networking tool, listing various BUFORA branches, member societies, and international exchange publications, reinforcing the global nature of the UFO research community at the time.