UFO Analysis & Research Bulletin

History

Patrick A. Budge published and edited the UFO Analysis & Research Bulletin from 72 Jefferys Drive, Newport News, Virginia 23601. The bulletin appeared irregularly, 4 to 8 times per year, at a subscription rate of $2.00 annually. It described itself as "primarily an exchange publication," positioning itself within the network of small bulletins that traded issues rather than competing for paid subscribers. Classified advertising ran at 5 cents per word with a 10-word minimum.

The bulletin's stated purposes were methodical: publish local sighting reports and those of exceptional interest; list sightings chronologically for the benefit of researchers; identify patterns through analysis of UFO material; serve as an outlet for theories relating to the phenomenon; and cooperate fully with all UFO organisations. Material could be reproduced with proper credit to the UFOARB.

The Newport News, Virginia location placed Budge near both Langley Air Force Base and the NASA Langley Research Center, a corridor with heavy military and aerospace activity. The bulletin's emphasis on scientific investigation and systematic analysis may reflect proximity to that technical workforce, though Budge's own professional background is not stated in the publication.

The editorial policy was open: all letters could be published unless the sender specified otherwise, views expressed were not necessarily those of the editor, and manuscripts, photographs, and press clippings were always welcome. This openness, combined with the exchange-publication model, meant the UFOARB functioned as a node in the broader information network rather than a gatekeeper.