UFO Times Number 10, November 1990

This issue of UFO Times, published by the British UFO Research Association (BUFORA) in November 1990, serves as a retrospective and analytical review of the Rendlesham Forest incident, which occurred ten years prior in December 1980. The publication features contributions from prominent figures in the field, including Jenny Randles and Ralph Noyes, who examine the legacy of the event at RAF Woodbridge and RAF Bentwaters. The narrative explores the complexities of the case, noting that while initial reports suggested a UFO landing and alien contact, subsequent investigations by researchers like Randles led to suspicions of disinformation and the manipulation of witnesses. The document also provides extensive coverage of the 1990 'Phantoms of the Sky' conference held in Sheffield. Speakers at this conference, such as Andy Roberts and Budd Hopkins, presented conflicting viewpoints on the nature of UFO phenomena. Roberts argued that ufology is a modern mythology rooted in folklore and human psychology, while Hopkins maintained that abduction experiences are intensely physical and traumatic. The publication also includes a technical report by Hans-Werner Peiniger on the reliability of magnitude estimation in UFO sightings, suggesting that witnesses often overestimate the size of objects. Furthermore, the document addresses the Aetherius Society's spiritual approach to ufology and includes a letters section where contributors debate the meteorological theory of crop circles and the validity of abduction reports. Throughout the issue, the editorial stance emphasizes the need for rigorous, unbiased scientific research and a critical examination of witness testimony, while acknowledging the persistent influence of media hype and the challenges of distinguishing between genuine phenomena and misidentifications or hoaxes.