UFO Times Number 9, September 1990

UFO Times Number 9, published in September 1990 by the British UFO Research Association (BUFORA), serves as a comprehensive digest of contemporary ufological discourse, research, and organizational updates. The issue features an exclusive interview with investigative journalist Howard Blum, author of 'Out There,' who discusses his research into the alleged MJ-12 documents and the existence of a 'UFO Working Group' within the Pentagon. Blum posits that the MJ-12 documents may be part of a government disinformation campaign designed to protect secrets related to stealth technology testing in the American Southwest, rather than evidence of extraterrestrial contact. The magazine also includes a detailed 'Research Update' by Steve Gamble, which outlines the organization's efforts to computerize their case index and conduct a joint study of UFO reports in Northamptonshire with the Northamptonshire UFO Research Centre (NUFORC). This research highlights potential 'hotspots' near Little and Great Houghton and discusses the historical context of sightings in the region. A significant portion of the issue is dedicated to the topic of abduction, with Mike Wootten presenting a 'regressional case in question' involving his own experience under hypnosis. Wootten uses this personal account to argue that abduction narratives can be complex, potentially influenced by existing cultural myths and the 'observer effect' during hypnotic sessions, rather than solely representing objective extraterrestrial encounters. The issue also contains reviews of the film 'Communion,' based on Whitley Strieber's book, and provides updates on the 'Investigations Diary,' which details recent sightings in Dublin and Cambridge. Organizational news includes a report on legal challenges faced by BUFORA and the association's ongoing efforts to establish a central headquarters. The magazine concludes with 'Skywatcher' astronomical data and 'Space News' regarding the European Remote Sensing satellite (ERS 1) and the 'Mission to Earth' project, reflecting the organization's interest in broader scientific and environmental contexts alongside their core ufological investigations.