December 1981
The December 1981 issue of the Australian UFO Bulletin. 12 pages. NSA court ruling: national security invoked to withhold 135 UFO documents (first time security of country used for UFO information). GSW full computer analysis of Auchettl's Dandenong movie footage (structured image, 20-30 feet, bona fide listing).
In This Issue
Editorial: NSA National Security Ruling
Pages 1-2
GSW Computer Analysis of Auchettl’s Dandenong Movie (Conclusion)
Pages 3-5
Auchettl’s Final Conclusion
Pages 5-6
"The UFO size is well within the parameter of the Manifold Photograph UFO, and this UFO over Melbourne was going in the direction of Cape Otway. This is not to say that the two UFOs have anything in common but…
UFORUM: Animal Mutilation Query
A member asked about animal mutilation cases in Australia. VUFORS can “only answer in the negative” but asks members to communicate any knowledge.
Notable Quotes
“The public ‘right to know’ is overshadowed by the potential danger to the security of the United States should that information be made public.” Judge (NSA ruling)
“This is the first time that the security of the country has been invoked in withholding UFO information.” Editorial
“Dreams and hallucinations do not leave holes in the ground neither do they set up electro magnetic effects causing power blackouts.” Editorial
“The image, under high magnification, appears structured. The image is not tenuous.” GSW
“We should not dismiss the possibility of the image being attributable to a bona fide UO.” GSW
“The Valentich UFO, the Manifold photographs, and this UFO, all within 43 days must tip the scales towards our explanation.” Auchettl
