New Bufora Journal Issue No. 14 - February 2005

The New Bufora Journal, Issue No. 14 (February 2005), serves as a publication for the British UFO Research Association (BUFORA). The journal contains a mix of editorial commentary, investigative reports, and historical analysis regarding UFO and paranormal phenomena. Editor Steve Gamble opens the issue by discussing the methodology of UFO investigation, arguing that the strength of evidence lies in the cumulative weight of multiple cases rather than individual 'best cases.' He emphasizes the importance of reproducibility and revisiting old cases with new evidence.

The issue features a report by Roy Rowlands on a BUFORA visit to Rendlesham Forest, where members were guided by Larry Warren, a key witness to the 1980 incident. The report details the group's tour of the site and the subsequent lecture provided by Warren. Another significant article by Gloria Dixon examines the 'Windwhistle Hill' case, involving a 1977 sighting by the 'Walker' family. The report explores the family's experience of an orange light, missing time, and subsequent encounters with tall figures, while also considering potential explanations such as electromagnetic fields and memory retrieval issues.

John Wickham contributes a personal account of his attendance at an 'independent voice physical mediumship séance' in January 2004. Wickham, a skeptic, describes the procedures and his observations, ultimately concluding that the event was a 'complete farce' and fraudulent. The journal also includes a tribute to Betty Hill, who passed away in October 2004, written by John Spencer, and a piece by Robert Bull on 'Biblical UFOs,' which interprets various accounts in the Bible as potential evidence of extraterrestrial visitation.

Steve Gamble provides a retrospective on George Adamski, the famous contactee, analyzing the controversy surrounding his photographs and claims. Gamble notes that while many researchers consider Adamski a fraud, some of his descriptions of space phenomena, such as 'fireflies' (later identified as ice crystals), predate similar observations by astronauts. The issue also features a diary-style account by James Basil, titled 'Alien Within, Alien Without,' detailing personal experiences of abduction and the psychological impact of these events. Finally, the journal provides administrative information, including notices for the Annual General Meeting, upcoming lectures, and contact details for the organization.