BUFORA Journal Vol 8 No 3

This document is the June 1979 issue of the BUFORA Journal (Volume 8, Number 3), published by the British UFO Research Association. The journal serves as a central repository for UFO sighting reports, research updates, and organizational news. The editorial by Norman Oliver highlights a shift in publication strategy, noting that the Research Section will begin producing a separate A4-format journal titled 'The Journal of Transient Aerial Phenomena' to better accommodate research findings. The issue contains a significant 'Report-Extra!' section detailing various sighting accounts from across the UK, including reports from Hackney, Crockenhill, and Havant. These reports describe diverse phenomena, ranging from 'merry-go-round' shaped objects to 'cone' shaped craft and pinkish lights. The journal also features a detailed, multi-part account of a 'close encounter' in Somerset involving an abduction claim, as well as reports of 'Men in Black' (MIB) encounters. International reports are included, covering cases in Italy and New Zealand. The journal also provides information on the 'First London International UFO Congress' scheduled for August 1979, featuring prominent speakers such as Dr. J. Allen Hynek. The document concludes with a list of sighting summaries, book advertisements, and organizational contact information for BUFORA branches and departments.