August 1977
The August 1977 issue of the Australian UFO Bulletin. 11 pages. ACOS 1976 statistics (439 reports, 99 unidentified). Sturrock AAS survey (80% of astronomers say UFOs deserve study). Chilean Corporal Valdes: disappeared 15 minutes, returned with watch 5 days ahead and 5-day beard growth.
In This Issue
ACOS 1976 Statistics
439 reports nationally; 99 unidentified (22.6%). Compare with RAAF figure of 10.3%.
Macclesfield Ground Circle (Victoria)
Mrs. E.
Adelaide Miss M. (22 April 1977)
Miss M. (19) driving at 11.45 p.m.
Tasmania Dome-Shaped Craft (February 1976, investigated by TUFOIC)
Witness saw landing light, crossed oval, found object 75 feet away, 8-10 feet lower. "Dome-shaped with ribbing from the top…
Queensland Teleportation Case (1 August 1971)
Finnish couple left Gladstone at 23.35, crossed Calliope River bridge at midnight. Next conscious awareness: at a Caltex station 20 miles north of the bridge, then at the Rockhampton railway crossing.
Moonie, Queensland (March 1977)
Jennifer Hands and Michael Noonan, stopped near Moonie. Car lights turned on by themselves.
Warminster Triangle (England)
Mrs. Joyce Bowles’ third encounter (7 March 1977): Car stopped; humanoid with long hair, "something like buckles on the bottom of his legs…
West Wales Entity Sightings (1977)
Billy and Pauline Coombs, Ripperton Farm: 7-foot silver-suited figure at window. "A luminous glow hung around the figure.
Judy Kendell Abduction (California, November 1971/72)
Under hypnosis by Dr. W.
Deputy Kenneth Creel (Mississippi, February 1977)
Sheriff’s deputy on patrol near Flora. Object came within 200 yards across a field.
Sturrock AAS Survey
1356 American Astronomical Society members responded (53% of 2611 polled). Four-fifths feel UFO mystery "certainly…
Chilean Corporal Valdes (April 1977)
Six-man army cavalry patrol near Peruvian border. Two brightly shining objects descending.
Other Items
Notable Quotes
“None of our radar units can explain these sightings.” RAF Brawdy (Flt-Lt Cowan)
“We do not discount the possibility of intelligent life in outer space.” Ministry of Defence
“You do not know who we are, nor where we come from, but I tell you that we will soon return.” Corporal Valdes (before passing out)
“I’ve had a bad chest ever since. My hands swelled up, too, and I had to take off my wedding ring.” Mrs. Bowles (on her third encounter)
“I know I’m not crazy… I’ve always said I didn’t believe in this stuff.” Deputy Creel (Mississippi)
“Scientists have thoughts and views but no answers concerning the UFO problem.” Sturrock
“We just landed on the road, in my car!” Judy Kendell (under hypnosis)
