May 1979
The May 1979 issue of the Australian UFO Bulletin. 16 pages. Maccabee/NICAP analysis confirmed: Kaikoura film is 'the only film that NICAP can say is verified film of a UFO.' Earthquake-lights/UFO correlation explored (USGS, Magee, Roy Russell). Tatura car-pacing: object illuminated friesian cattle half a mile away.
In This Issue
Editorial (John Thompson, new Secretary)
Pages 1-2
Dr. Bruce Maccabee’s analysis announced on “Good Morning, America” with Dr.
Earthquake Lights / UFOs and Earthquakes
Pages 3-6
US Geological Survey (July 1977): Earthquake lights documented since 1930s. 1,500 reports from the 1930 Idu Peninsula quake.
Italian “Adriatic Triangle” / “Flying Saucer Fever”
Pages 6-7
Coastguard Captain Piero Gallerno (9 November 1978): “A luminous red object rise from the sea at an angle of 45 degrees.” Radar and radio suffered “major interference” for hours. Six commercial airline pilots reported green UFO between Milan and Florence in March.
Tatura, Victoria Sighting (Late October 1977)
Pages 10-11
Mr. W.
Blackwood, Victoria (21 October 1978, 10.30 p.m. - 1.30 a.m.)
Pages 11-12
Six people (three couples: Rossitto, Petersen, Williams) at a holiday house. Observed from 10.30 p.m.
National Enquirer Valentich Feature
Pages 12-13
Colin Morgan (59, banker) and wife Isabel saw a UFO at the same time and place as Valentich’s encounter. "The description the pilot gave of the object was identical to my wife’s.
UFO Paces Fokker Friendship (20 October 1978, Day Before Valentich)
Pages 13-14
Patricia E.B. on a Fokker Friendship from Tullamarine to Devonport, Tasmania at 2.45 p.m.
Committee Changes
New Secretary: John Thompson (replacing Ray Fischer, who served since at least the Nov 1974 issue). Full committee listed on front page (new format): Magee (President), Norman (VP), Thompson (Secretary), Yates (Treasurer), Doug McCann (Librarian), Les Bristol (Asst.
Notable Quotes
“This is the only film that NICAP can say is verified film of a UFO.” Dr. Bruce Maccabee (NICAP, on Kaikoura film)
“At last for the first time we have positive proof that something unusual is going on.” Maccabee
“For as many sighting reports that are going to be made in the future, debunking theories will be reborn for as long as the UFO phenomena exists.” John Thompson (editorial)
“I was amazed… We viewed it at the same time the pilot was describing it!” Colin Morgan (banker, corroborating Valentich)
“The file will never be closed until something positive is found.” Ken Williams (Transport Dept)
“Surely the race capable of producing the machines we have tagged UFOs is quite capable of other technological achievements far in advance of ours.” Judy Magee (on earthquake correlation)
