New Bufora Journal - Issue No. 10 - October 2003

The New Bufora Journal, Issue No. 10 (October 2003), serves as a comprehensive publication for the British UFO Research Association (BUFORA). The issue provides an editorial overview by Steve Gamble, who discusses the ongoing nature of UFO research and the transition of editorial duties from Norman Oliver. The journal features a variety of articles, including an analysis of the extraterrestrial hypothesis by Geoff Falla, which touches upon SETI, historical sightings, and the work of Professor Peter Sturrock and the COMETA study in France. A significant portion of the journal is dedicated to the 'Mindfields' article by Brian Allan, which explores the potential role of electromagnetic fields and childhood trauma in explaining close encounters of the fourth kind (CEIV) and other paranormal experiences. The journal also includes an 'Investigations Diary' by Heather Dixon, detailing recent reports and the challenges of investigating high-strangeness cases, including a specific report of a 1994 incident in Iceland involving the RAF and the transport of non-terrestrial material. The issue contains an 'In Memoriam' section honoring Gordon Creighton and Graham Birdsall, two influential figures in British ufology who passed away in 2003. Additionally, the journal provides book reviews, including 'The Talk of the Galaxy' by Paul La Violette, and a guide titled 'Zen and the Art of Debunkery' by Daniel Drasin, which satirizes common debunking tactics. The journal concludes with reports on the Warminster events, an article on UFO sightings in Baku, Azerbaijan, and a list of upcoming BUFORA meetings. Throughout the publication, the emphasis remains on the need for rigorous, objective investigation while acknowledging the complexities and potential psychological or electromagnetic origins of many reported phenomena.