The Journal of Transient Aerial Phenomena, Volume 4, No. 1, September 1985

This document is the September 1985 issue (Volume 4, No. 1) of 'The Journal of Transient Aerial Phenomena' (JTAP), published by the British Unidentified Flying Object Research Association (BUFORA). The journal serves as a forum for the scientific study of unusual aerial phenomena, aiming to move beyond speculative commentary toward rigorous analysis. The issue contains several key articles. S.J. Gamble defines the scope of the journal, clarifying that it covers all short-duration atmospheric phenomena, not just UFOs. Manfred Cassirer contributes a paper on the interface between parapsychology and ufology, arguing for cross-disciplinary exchange. A.G. Keul presents a study of five selected cases, detailing the use of the 'UFO Anamnesis' technique to evaluate witness reliability. Michael R. Wootten provides a statistical overview of 205 cases investigated by BUFORA between 1980 and 1982, noting the difficulty of drawing definitive conclusions from the data. S.J. Gamble also writes on the assessment of witness reliability, discussing the limitations of polygraph tests and hypnotic regression. Finally, Ali F. Abutaha presents a hypothesis regarding the existence of life on the sun. The journal also includes administrative information, such as a home computer questionnaire for members, a report on the Data Protection Act of 1984, and details regarding BUFORA's evening lecture series.