UFO Times Number 39 Jan/Feb 96

This document is the January/February 1996 issue (Number 39) of the UFO Times, a publication of the British UFO Research Association (BUFORA). The issue serves as a central hub for news, research, and investigative reports within the British ufology community. A significant portion of the content is dedicated to the death of researcher Karla Turner, who passed away on January 9, 1996, and her work on alien abduction experiences, specifically the phenomenon of 'compulsions' experienced by abductees. The editorial by Mike Wootten emphasizes the need for data sharing among British ufology groups, noting that BUFORA maintains an archive of over 6,000 reports and aims to move toward a computer-based, 22-field summary system for every case. The issue also features a research report by Rob Bull on the 'IFO percentages' (Identified Flying Objects) across various international organizations, highlighting the lack of standardized definitions for 'identified' versus 'unidentified' reports. Investigative reports include a cattle mutilation case in Co. Armagh, a sighting in Stevenage, and a report on laser light displays in Oswestry being mistaken for UFOs. The publication also addresses the ongoing controversy surrounding the 'Roswell Footage' promoted by Ray Santilli, with a 'Frequently Asked Questions' section where Santilli defends the authenticity of the footage against claims of it being a hoax. Additionally, the document provides information on BUFORA's efforts to bring other groups online via the World Wide Web, including the Association of Scientific Study of Anomalous Phenomena (ASSAP) and the Wales Federation of Independent Ufologists. The issue concludes with a diary of upcoming lectures and events, including the 21st Annual General Meeting of BUFORA.