UFO Times Number 30 July/August 1994

This issue of UFO Times (Number 30, July/August 1994), a publication of the British UFO Research Association (BUFORA), serves as a compendium of contemporary ufological research, news, and editorial commentary. The magazine addresses several key themes prevalent in the 1990s ufology community, including the Belgian UFO wave of 1989-1990, the ongoing debate surrounding animal mutilations, and the emergence of unsolicited 'Elite' mailings, which the editor compares to the historical 'Ummo' papers. Gordon Millington provides an analysis of the Belgian UFO sightings, citing the involvement of the Belgian research group SOBEPS and the testimony of Colonel de Brouwer regarding radar evidence and F-16 interceptions. The issue also features a technical article by T.E. Beardon on 'free energy' concepts, arguing for the extraction of energy from potential gradients rather than direct sources. Animal mutilations are discussed extensively, with references to cases in Colorado and Texas, and the work of Linda Moulton Howe and Dr. John Altshuler. The magazine includes a 'Diary' section detailing specific sighting reports, such as the Wales and West Country sightings of March 1993, which the investigator, Doug Cooper, suggests may be linked to the re-entry of a Russian Tsyklon-class launch vehicle, though he notes discrepancies in some police reports. Additionally, the magazine covers international reports, including a 'cigar' sighting in Sweden investigated by the Swedish Security Police (SÄPO) and sightings in Scotland near Bonnybridge. The editorial content reflects the internal politics of the ufology community, including criticisms of BUFORA's perceived London-centric focus and debates over the inclusion of 'abductee' research within scientific ufology. The publication also serves as a platform for promoting upcoming conferences, such as the LAPIS UFO Conference '94 and the Psychic Questing Conference, and provides contact information for various regional research groups and the 'UFOCALL' service.