UFO Times Number 23, May/June 1993

This document is the May/June 1993 issue (Number 23) of 'UFO Times', a publication of the British UFO Research Association (BUFORA). The issue serves as a compilation of case reports, editorial commentary, and organizational news. The editorial by Ken Phillips discusses the return to a 24-page format and addresses reader feedback regarding previous content. A significant portion of the issue is dedicated to 'The Quantock Horror', featuring a transcript of a taped interview with witnesses Tony and Susan Burfield regarding their experiences in 1974 and 1988, which involved sightings of various aerial objects and alleged missing time. Another major feature is 'Anatomy of a Hoax' by Cynthia Hind, which provides a detailed investigation into an alleged UFO crash on the South African/Botswana border in 1989. Hind concludes that the incident was a fabrication, detailing the discrepancies in the 'official' documents produced by James Van Greunen, including incorrect military terminology and spelling errors. Tom Beck contributes an account of a 1953 sighting in Surrey, where he and a group of friends observed a large mother ship deploying smaller 'scout-ships'. Clive Potter provides an analytical piece titled 'Breaking Glass: A Few Notes on The Shadow of Man', exploring the 'demonic' aspect of the UFO phenomenon and its relation to human consciousness and mythology. Gordon Millington contributes 'Alien Encounters: High Strangeness in Brazil', which revisits the 1957 abduction case of Antonio Villas-Boas, emphasizing the importance of the original investigation by Dr. Olavo Fontes. The issue also includes 'Space News' and 'Skywatcher' sections, providing updates on the Galileo spaceprobe and astronomical events. Finally, the magazine contains advertisements for UFO-related books, videos, and upcoming conferences, including the Seventh International UFO Congress in Bristol and an event in Sheffield.