WAS GOD AT ABERFAN?

This article, written by F. W. Holiday and submitted to FSR in April 1972, explores the potential connection between UFO phenomena and the Aberfan disaster of October 21, 1966. The author begins by discussing the tragic collapse of a Coal Board spoil-heap in Aberfan, which resulted in the deaths of 116 children and 28 adults. Following the disaster, reports emerged regarding precognition, with 76 replies analyzed by Dr. J. C. Barker suggesting that some individuals had foreseen the event. One notable account involved a child who drew a picture of the disaster before his death. Holiday recounts his own experience on October 8, 1966, thirteen days before the tragedy, while fishing in Tenby harbour. He observed a small, bluish, luminous cloud-like object that appeared to be about the size of a 10p coin held at arm's length. Approximately ten minutes later, a second object emerged from the cloud, emitting a brilliant ruby light. The author notes that these objects moved steadily on different courses. Holiday argues that these sightings, combined with other reports of 'cloud-cigars' collected by researchers like Michel, suggest that the objects were not atmospheric phenomena. He reflects on the nature of causation and the limitations of current scientific methodology in understanding UFOs and psychic phenomena, drawing parallels to mythological figures like Odin. The article concludes by questioning whether the objects observed over Tenby could have been related to the impending disaster at Aberfan, though the author acknowledges the lack of definitive evidence.