Flying Saucer Review, Vol. 16, No. 6, November/December 1970

This issue of Flying Saucer Review (Vol. 16, No. 6, November/December 1970) serves as a comprehensive compilation of reports, investigations, and theoretical discussions regarding Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAP). The journal features a detailed analysis of the 'Aveyron Enquiry' in France, documenting a series of bizarre night-time events involving a 'shell' and probing beams of light. The report includes transcripts of interviews with witnesses who describe encounters with a machine that exhibited intelligent, motivated behavior, including the apparent telepathic communication of thoughts. The journal also provides a critical examination of the 'Warminster Photographs' by Dr. Pierre Guérin, who discusses the technical aspects of film exposure and the potential for ultra-violet light emissions from UAP that remain invisible to the human eye. A significant portion of the issue is dedicated to historical context, specifically the 'Airship Wave of 1909' in Great Britain, where Carl Grove documents numerous sightings of cigar-shaped objects that predated modern UAP reports. Furthermore, the journal includes a detailed account of the 1959 Marianelund case in Sweden, where witness Gideon Johansson reported a landing, physical damage to vegetation, and subsequent physiological effects. Theoretical articles explore the intersection of UAP with parapsychology, ESP, and poltergeist phenomena, with contributors like P.M.H. Edwards and Charles Bowen debating whether these manifestations are extraterrestrial, interdimensional, or psychological projections. The 'Mail Bag' and 'World Round-up' sections provide a global perspective, covering sightings in Canada, Malaysia, and Norway, while also addressing controversies such as the alleged crash at Spitzbergen. The journal maintains a critical stance against 'debunkers' like Patrick Moore, arguing that their investigations are often superficial and ignore the substantial body of evidence collected by researchers. Throughout the issue, the editors emphasize the need for rigorous, objective investigation and the importance of documenting witness accounts, even when they involve seemingly bizarre or 'Fortean' elements.