The Journal of Transient Aerial Phenomena, Volume 4, No. 4, March 1987

This document is the March 1987 issue (Volume 4, No. 4) of The Journal of Transient Aerial Phenomena, published by the British Unidentified Flying Object Research Association (BUFORA). The journal serves as a platform for the scientific study of UFOs and related phenomena. The editorial, written by Director of Research S.J. Gamble, advocates for a collaborative, rational approach to UFO research, criticizing the personal conflicts that often plague the field. A significant portion of the journal is dedicated to the 'Cracoe Fell Case' from 1981, where two off-duty police officers photographed lights in North Yorkshire. The West Yorkshire UFO Research Group (WYUFORG) provides an analysis suggesting the phenomenon was a sunlight reflection on damp, quartz-bearing gritstone, a conclusion supported by the testimony of a local farmer, Mr. D. Carlisle. The journal also features an update on the 'Anamnesis Project' by Ken Phillips, which studies the psychological profiles of UFO witnesses, finding that they are generally stable but often exhibit E.S.P. traits. Robert S. Digby contributes articles on the importance of scientific forums for debate and the reliability of witnesses, presenting data from experiments where audiences were asked to draw a UFO from a slide. The journal includes correspondence debating the validity of previous articles, specifically regarding global distribution analysis and the 'Livingston' incident. The issue concludes with administrative notes, including the passing of long-time member Pam Kennedy, and announcements regarding the upcoming Fourth International UFO Congress.