THE MYSTERY CIRCLES IN THE CORN: PRELIMINARY REPORT (JANUARY — SEPTEMBER, 1986)

This document is a compilation of reports and articles from the Flying Saucer Review (FSR) regarding the phenomenon of 'mystery circles' or 'swirled circles' appearing in corn fields, primarily in Southern England during 1986 and 1987. The authors, Pat Delgado and Colin Andrews, both FSR consultants, document their investigations into these formations, noting their increasing complexity and frequency. The report details specific incidents, such as the 1986 circles at Headbourne Worthy and the 1985 sighting at Stockbridge Down. The authors argue that there is a strong connection between these ground formations and UFO sightings, citing eyewitness accounts of hovering, brilliantly-lit objects and radar anomalies. They also discuss the failure of conventional explanations, such as hoaxes, weather, or animal behavior, to account for the precision and characteristics of the circles. The document includes sketches of the formations and UFOs, as well as correspondence from other researchers and witnesses. The authors suggest that the circles may be created by an unknown force-field or intelligence, and they call for continued investigation and reporting of such events to build a global network of data. The document also touches upon international reports of similar phenomena, including a brief mention of UFO sightings in China.