UFO Times Number 22 March/April 1993

This issue of UFO Times (Number 22, March/April 1993) is a publication of the British UFO Research Association (BUFORA). The document serves as a compilation of case reports, editorial commentary, and research articles concerning UFO phenomena, abduction reports, and the 'conspiracy hypothesis.' A significant portion of the issue is dedicated to the 'Quantock Horror' case (PHILCASE.087), involving Mr. Anthony Reginald Burfield, who reported a sighting of a black, bat-winged, saucer-shaped object in the Quantock Hills in May 1988. Mr. Burfield claims that this encounter resulted in severe, ongoing physical symptoms, which he describes as 'metal sickness,' including lumps on his head, choking, and severe pain. The report includes correspondence between BUFORA investigator Ken Phillips and medical professionals, as well as transcripts of interviews with Mr. Burfield, who expresses frustration at the medical community's refusal to investigate his condition, which they attribute to mental illness. The issue also features a series of articles by Mary Seal, who argues that UFO encounters and abductions are not extraterrestrial in origin but are instead the result of sophisticated, human-led mind control experiments. Seal cites historical projects such as MK-ULTRA and the work of Dr. Jose Delgado to support her contention that intelligence agencies are using directed energy weapons and electronic implants to manipulate human behavior and monitor individuals. The publication also includes reports on European UFO sightings, such as the 'immense object' over Bierset in 1989 and the 'close encounter' over the Brussels motorway in 1990, as well as advertisements for UFO-related books, conferences, and merchandise. The editorial by Ken Phillips emphasizes the importance of taking witness reports seriously, regardless of the 'conspiracy' or 'conservative' nature of the hypotheses, and advocates for better psychiatric understanding of post-event trauma in UFO witnesses.