UFO Times Number 1

UFO Times, Number 1, published in May 1989, serves as the inaugural issue of a periodical produced by the British UFO Research Association (BUFORA). The publication aims to provide an open forum for UFO research, featuring articles from investigators and researchers in the UK and abroad. The issue includes an editorial by Mike Wootten, a President's Address by Major Sir Patrick Wall, and a feature by John Spencer regarding international co-operation, specifically detailing his investigation of a Swedish abduction case. The document also contains an 'Investigation Diary' section edited by Dave Clarke, which catalogues recent UFO sightings in the UK, including reports from Silkstone, North Wingfield, and Barnsley. Additionally, the issue covers 'Aspects of New Physics within Ufology' by Bill Dillon, book reviews, and a 'Skywatcher' section providing astronomical data. The publication emphasizes the importance of witness confidentiality and the BUFORA Code of Practice. It also highlights the upcoming Fifth London International UFO Congress, organized by the International Committee for UFO Research (ICUR). The document provides a breakdown of case reports received by the BUFORA National Investigations Committee (NIC) between January and February 1989 and includes information on Ministry of Defence UFO report figures from 1978 to 1988. The issue concludes with various news items, including the opening of a newsclipping reference library and the launch of the 'UFOCALL' telephone service.