BUFORA Newsfile Issue No. 20

This document is Issue No. 20 of the BUFORA Newsfile, published in May 1994. It serves as a compilation of various press reports, sightings, and abduction claims from across the United Kingdom. The newsletter covers a wide range of topics, including the resolution of a 16-year-old mystery regarding a flying object over Nomansland Common, which was revealed to be a secret aeronautical project by engineer Colin Rogers. Other sections detail the harrowing abduction claims of Maria Ward, who alleges she was subjected to abuse by aliens in 1990, and reports on crop circles, including a 1678 pamphlet cited as an early reference. The publication also features reports on 'UFO scares' in the Black Country and Birmingham, sightings in Somerset, and the activities of various UFO research groups. It highlights the skepticism surrounding these reports, noting instances where alleged UFOs were identified as airships, light displays, or other terrestrial phenomena. The newsletter also touches upon the cultural impact of UFOs, mentioning showbiz stars who claim to have seen lights, and the efforts of groups like the Centre for Crop Circle Studies to gather data. Throughout the document, there is a recurring theme of public interest, fear, and the ongoing debate between those who believe in extraterrestrial visitation and those who seek conventional explanations for aerial phenomena.