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Subject: UFO UpDate: Filer's Files #11
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From: Majorstar 
Date: Thu, 19 Mar 1998 19:15:40 EST
To: .@aol.com (mabillon@pacbell.net.)
Subject: Filer's Files #11
Filer's Files #11-1998 MUFON Skywatch Investigations
>From George A. Filer: MUFON Eastern Director,
March 19, 1998
Majorstar@aol.com (609) 654-0020
SPECULATION MOUNTS FOR INTELLIGENT LIFE ON MARS
MARS
Liz Edwards has located significant new NASA images in the south
polar region of Mars. Assuming this is not a hoax, Liz’s images
clearly show what appears to be a probable industrial complex.
The site is located next to thousands of acres of snow and ice.
There is a group of structures consisting of at least eight long
narrow buildings, walls or huge pipes and various odd tanks or
holding structures. The complex indicates a possible power
plant, storage tanks, etc. Surrounding the complex is an almost
complete square shaped wall or tube like arrangement. These
geometric shapes appear as unexplained artificial features
inferring they are not natural. There are distinctive square
rows, large holes, and unique rows of circular geometric shapes.
The buildings appear to be Quonset like rounded huts of
tremendous size squarely cut off at either end. They remind me of
giant greenhouses. In addition the image seems obscured near the
snow line by fog, heat or cloud effect that may be steam. These
geometric shapes infer cultural activity and do not appear
natural. One concern is that the pixel scans run up and down the
image in line with the structural complex data. The structural
complex data could be the result of the image scanning data. In
other words, the structures may be caused by computer and
transmission problems. I personally have some experience in
aerial photographic analysis as a former intelligence officer in
the Air Force. If these were photos taken on Earth there would
be no question they were constructed by intelligent life.
Although, heavy dust has probably covered the buildings over
time, and assuming these are real and untouched images, this is
significant evidence. We can assume if aliens once lived on Mars
they would require water and oxygen for survival. We can
therefore speculate, that the snow composed primarily of carbon
monoxide could be heated and absorbed by plants within this giant
complex. The carbon monoxide is then converted into oxygen and
carbohydrates. With the addition of underground water and a
source for heat this giant complex could likely be self
sustaining. My initial conclusion is that Mars at least at one
time had intelligent life. I repeat this is just speculation, but
the evidence is building. This confirms evidence from Russian
sources that their Phobus II mission detected areas of heat and
what may be cities on Mars. Of course, it may be another mistaken
identity or hoax, but these look very interesting. The images
were posted on 18 March at:
http://www.eaglenet.org/IWP/mars.htm
 I have queried NASA Internal Relations concerning the south pole
structure. I was referred to their web sites that stated: The
south pole area is of great interest to NASA and this is where
the Mars Polar Lander will touch down in late 1999. The new
images of the south pole landing region taken by the camera
aboard NASA's Mars Global Surveyor, confirm that this strange,
layered terrain represents a dramatic departure from the
now-familiar Martian landscapes previously observed. In December
1999, the next lander will set down in this uncharted territory
to dig for traces of frozen, subsurface water. "Despite ground
fog that obscures part of the surface in these images, we can see
much more surface detail than we've ever seen before, which
suggests that the 75-degree south latitude landing zone is quite
a bit more rugged and geologically diverse than we had previously
thought," said Dr. Michael Malin of Malin Space Science Systems,
Inc., San Diego, CA. Malin is principal investigator of the
Global Surveyor camera and the cameras on the 1998 missions, the
Mars Polar Lander and its newly named partner, the Mars Climate
Orbiter. In the current images from Mars Global Surveyor,
obtained during an aerobraking orbit from about 2,800 kilometers
(1,700 miles) above the planet's surface, objects about 15 meters
(48 feet) across can be resolved. Over the next year, the Global
Surveyor images will be used in concert with other spacecraft
data such as that obtained by the thermal emission spectrometer
to better characterize the geology of Martian south pole.
I phoned NASA Internal Relations and asked if they would provide
images of Cydonia. NASA assured me that it plans on observing the
so called Face on Mars and Cydonia with the Mars Observer now in
orbit. NASA is apparently upset by the constant claims by
outsiders that they will purposely avoid taking images of the
controversial features in the Cydonia area. They resent the
public's focus on "conspiracies" that imply they will keep
information from the public. The NASA website claims that if an
image of the "Face" is acquired, it will most definitely be
released. The "Face on Mars," "City," "Fortress," "Cliff,"
"Tholus," "D&M Pyramid," etc., are in the MOC target database.
Image acquisitions will be scheduled each time the spacecraft is
predicted to pass over each target. This is done automatically.
Given the drifting path of the satellite, there is no certainty
that the images will actually include the features of interest.
The Mars Observer's orbit is not exact and it may not pass
directly over every spot on Mars due to the variations in the
orbit, not controlled by NASA. The bottom line is NASA has done
everything they can to try to acquire images of the "Face" and
other features in Cydonia. This plan was not established in
response to outside pressure; rather, there are two reasons for
acquiring these images. First, given the interest in the general
public about the "Face," it is appropriate to acquire such
images for public relations purposes, especially since the
public interest has been generated in no small way by the people
who claim there is a conspiracy at NASA to withhold information
from the public. Second, there are valid scientific reasons to
examine landforms in the area (which, after all, is why the
Viking spacecraft were photographing the area in the first
place). Thanks to NASA. http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/
NEW JERSEY
BARNEGAT, NJ. A grandfather writes: My grandchild, Tyler K. is
not known to tell stories and does not have any knowledge of UFOs
or spacecraft according to his mother. At the time of the
incident he told his mother about the UFO. So I had him draw a
picture of what he observed on January 11, 1998. He drew the
picture of a typical disc craft with green and yellow alternating
lights around the rim. On top was a glass dome with a strange
creature inside. The creature had a large head and stick like
arms with two fingers on each hand. The head did not resemble a
human head and looks more like a potato. Tyler explains the pilot
was wearing a helmet. Tyler went to sleep as usual in his home
near the bay. He awoke about midnight because a bright white
light was shinning in his bedroom window. He was afraid of the
bright light and backed away where it could not reach him.
Although his three years old brother was also in the room, he
kept sleeping. He could see a disc shaped craft hovering outside
his bedroom window between his home and the thirty feet to the
house next door. Based on the drawing the craft had a diameter
of approximately twenty feet. Tyler's drawing included an
antenna at the top of the craft and distinctive markings at the
bottom right under the rim lights. Tyler was very excited about
the sighting and wanted his mother to place his story in local
newspaper to see if others had also observed craft. At the lower
right hand of the disc is what appears to be a symbol. The
design drawn by Tyler appears to resemble a skull and crossbones,
perhaps a pirate flag. The symbol could also be interpreted as
an upside down triangle, that has been reported previously.
OCEAN GROVE, NJ: Investigator, Dr. Bruce Cornet writes: I met
with Allen Wahl today, and he showed me the location for his 27
February, sighting of the finned orb UFO over Ocean Grove, NJ.
As Allen was describing where he saw it, a black helicopter
gun-ship flew near us, going north just over the beachfront. I
got a picture of the helicopter, if it means anything. I attach
his drawing of the UFO and compare it with a 1973 sighting of a
similar object in Mexico. The resemblance is uncanny! Allen
Wahl is an architect who was able to use strong mechanical
drawing skills to make a detailed drawing of the object. When
you compare his drawing to a 1973 Mexican photograph, what do
you think? Do we have a possible confirmation for the Mexican
photo? Note: I think the photograph and drawing by architect
Allen Wahl bare virtually identical and provide excellent
evidence to the existence to UFOs. This evidence is often better
than that used to convict criminals in a court of law.
NORFOLK, VIRGINIA
MUFON investigators Mike Shields, Dennis Hawley and Dick Daley
interviewed a witness Mr. William W. who reports observing a
large boomerang shaped UFO on March 12, 1997. The witness was
outside when he noticed something blocking out the stars in
Orion's Belt. The object then dropped in altitude to only 200
feet and moved north along and above the Hampton Boulevard in
Norfolk at a speed of between 40 to 50 mph. A portion of the
object passed through a halo of amber street light emitted by the
street lights. It was boomerang in shape with three dome like
structures underneath and one dome on top. It consisted of two
right angles curving at the apex. The UFO was between 800 to
1,000 feet long with a groove along its length on its backside.
The object had no lights and was dark in color. It made a low
pulsating humming sound. This location is only a few miles from
Norfolk Naval Air Station. The witness thought at first it might
be Navy Seals training with hang gliders. The entire right side
of the craft was seen as it passed through a halo of amber light
emitted by the street lights. The UFO did not appear to be
aerodynamically shaped because its right wing tip did not have a
tapered appearance. It consisted of two right angles curving at
the apex. The drawing reminds me of a very thick boomerang. The
UFO's appearance does not fit the description of any known
aircraft or balloon. The drawing infers a flying wing because of
it's, low flight level and structure. The closest aircraft in the
US inventory would be the B-2 bomber, but with unusually thick
wings. The square shape and thickness of the wing are
particularly puzzling. The investigators felt the witness
truthful and provided a detailed description of the craft
including drawings on two occasions. His unyielding account of
the incident indicates this may be a potentially significant
sighting. The UFO disappeared moving north behind some trees in
the direction of Hampton Roads Bay. The craft was flying over
some our nation's primary Naval installations long known for
tracking UFOs. Additionally, the craft would of caused a safety
hazard to aircraft operating from Navy Norfolk or Norfolk
International airport. The witness who is a member of the Civil
Air Patrol felt the craft may have come from the nearby Craney
Island Military installation. He was interviewed on two occasions
and his story never changed. It is the consensus of the
investigators that he was a spectator to a truly unusual event.
Approximately 26 hours were spent investigating this case but no
other witnesses to the event could be located. Thanks to Ricardo
Atristain MUFON Virginia State Director.
NORTH CAROLINA
 A UFO was seen hovering above the University campus in
Charlotte, North Carolina, a large city 168 miles southwest of
Raleigh, on Saturday, February 28, 1998.  Mark F. was in the
Mint Hills section of the city, near Harris Boulevard and
Independence Boulevard, when he saw "three, maybe four, lights"
blinking off and on along my drive home. I would estimate them to
be at 25 degrees above the horizon. I never saw them depart,
just disappear."  Mark estimated the lights to be "around two
radio towers that were 15 minutes away in the UNCC area,
northeast of the city, or University area, as it's called."
Local Ufologist Aaron L. said the UFO "appeared to be either
landing or coming at me." He saw it for a few seconds while
driving with his father.  "Oh, I'd say it was about 65 degrees
above the horizon...The strobe light was white. I didn't see any
structure. This wasn't a vague and off-in-the-distance thing. It
was pretty close and the lights appeared larger than most planes
I have seen. It was larger than Venus appears." Thanks to UFO
Roundup #10, Joe Trainor editor.
NEW YORK
Kim writes: I am somewhat hesitant to send this report to you
because, well frankly, I feel a little foolish. It happened so
long ago, at a time when reporting such things was much more open
to ridicule, and I have kept it fairly close to the vest, so to
speak. At any rate, it was in 1973 in Plattsburgh, New York,
just outside the college campus and about ten miles from the Air
Force base. Beth my girl friend, (now my wife) and I were
traveling the back country roads to going to a movie. It was
about 6:30 p.m., in late April. It was still quite light out.
Suddenly, seemingly out of nowhere, a round object rimmed in
lights floated noiselessly over our car a little better than
tree top level. We both screamed something akin to "What the
hell was that!" We looked out the back window to see it still
moving slowly over the hedge row of trees to our right. Both of
us, without realizing it I think, jumped out of the car to watch
the object. It floated over the trees and into a clearing or
open pasture area. I started to run after it. My girl
friend/wife started screaming at me to "get back in the car!" I
remember her pounding in the roof of the car and crying. I said
something like, "I want to go see what that is!" Again, she
screamed for me to get in the car or she was leaving without me.
I did, and we left. We sat up all night trying to figure out
what it was we saw. I think I, and every citizen of this planet,
have a right to know about it and decide for ourselves its
impact. Thanks to: KIM and Beth at: KBAM@clarityconnect.com
GEORGIA
Jack and Jo Dowless met me in Chatsworth this past Sunday and we
interviewed our witness who lives in the area of Highway 411 on a
high ridge. The witness is a Georgia native and businessman who
is well established in the Murray County community. He reported
observing unusual craft in the valley in the immediate vicinity
of his beautiful home. He has an excellent panoramic view and
reports seeing four UFOs: #1, The first sighting occurred in late
summer of 1995. A thick bodied tear drop shaped disc with a
'cockpit' type bubble on the top side. The whole craft including
the cockpit was a dull aluminum color. The object was about 300
yards distant in a hover, and tilted slightly giving a view of
the top. The witness described the UFO as being the size of a
football held at arm's length. The witness quickly retrieved
binoculars and watched for two minutes. He observed a dark hole
to open in the side of the object and a projection of 'icicle'
like energy or rays emitted out in a spread for about 50 to100
feet. The object then disappeared as he watched. #2-During the
Summer of 1997, the witness observed an object the shape of a
half moon (flat side up) moving slowly from the northwest to
west. The object had the color and brightness of moon and was
about the size of a VCR tape held at arm's length.  #3, In late
1997 and early 1998, the witness observed an extremely bent
boomerang, thick bodied, dark, moving slowly to south. Witness
said it could have been a triangle, but observation was made
against the night sky, but he was sure it was of the same shape
as extreme boomerang/triangle. He estimated it was 300 to 600
feet from him and the size of a tractor trailer rig. Lights along
the bottom of the flanks are white and red. This object has been
observed twice.  The Dowless Team is continuing the
investigation in the pursuit of additional witnesses, and to
establish the exact dates of observation. The sketches made by
the witness are of excellent quality.  Note: As of 18 March, we
have four new members resulting from our meeting and it's
attendant publicity. One of these is a pilot. Four additional
persons have contacted me and may submit applications including a
student preparing shortly for a degree in Cultural Anthropology,
and a state police officer. Thanks to Georgia State MUFON
Director, Chief Walter Sheets. Note: I have started contacting
people who have panoramic views of water or a valley from their
homes. Many casually report they regularly see UFOs. We
encourage you to search out these people and talk with them.
FLORIDA
The National UFO Reporting Center received numerous calls
concerning UFOs over Florida from 6:40 to 6:50 PM on Saturday,
March 7, 1998. "Two very bright, anomalous lights were observed
by many witnesses flying across the state of Florida, heading
northwest. They moved erratically sometimes fast and other times
almost stooping. Danny Oakes, a "warbird" pilot with the
Confederate Air Force, who lives in Okeechobee, Florida, reported
two brightly lighted objects approaching his location from the
southeast at what seemed to be a very high velocity. The objects
appeared to Oakes to slow suddenly, after which one of the
objects "shot" off and then returned to its position beside the
other object. MUFON also reports UFOs hovering near Cape
Canaveral. Thanks to Peter Davenport.
WISCONSIN
Mike Engebretson writes: You may be interested in a sighting of a
triangular craft I saw last September in Wisconsin.. It is very
similar to the NJ sighting described in Filer's Files #10-as
follows:
"On two occasions both my girl friend and friend Paul Davidson,
and myself saw a round band of fluorescent blue light on the
under belly of a hovering craft directly above the Garden Sate
Parkway. We followed the craft until it suddenly
extinguished its lights."
Mike states, "Particularly interesting is the 'fluorescent band
of blue light' which is what I saw. I would be interested if you
have heard of any similar sightings. I am collecting information
in an effort to investigate what I saw." You will find a report
and drawing of my sighting at:
http://www.execpc.com/~ahoj/wfiles/files/uf970903.htm
OKLAHOMA
On Wednesday, February 25, 1998, at about 9:15 p.m., Debbie
Hickman was driving west on Interstate Highway 40 in Oklahoma
when she spied "a green fireball" in the night sky. Ms. Hickman
saw the object "at mile marker 126, west of El Reno. "I left
Oklahoma City and was driving west on I-40 back to Elk City," she
reported. "I had passed the towns of Yukon and El Reno and was
at mile marker 126 when I spotted a green fireball in the sky
west of my position. It appeared to be about the size of a golf
ball at arm's length and traveled straight-line. I spotted the
fireball as it came into the view of my windshield. It was in
view for three or four seconds as it traveled straight down and
then impacted the ground. I saw green sparks fly up from the
impact." The next evening, Thursday, February 26, 1998, Ms.
Hickman saw "a huge white light just south of Clinton Lake. The
light was seen near the Clinton/ Sherman Air Force Base but it
was at treetop level. While (she was) observing the light, it
'instantly' came forward to the edge of the tree line...and the
light could be seen through the trees. It then moved up a few
feet in altitude and moved over the interstate directly over her
truck. It then flew along I-40 for a few seconds."   By the
time Ms. Hickman reached mile marker 47, near Canute, the
mysterious light had vanished. She added, "The light was so
bright it illuminated the (truck's) cab." Thanks to Cliff Capers
and Jim Hickman of Skywatch International.
UNITED KINGDOM
Dave Dunworth, UK Director of Skywatch International reports a
Flying Triangle over M5 Motorway on March 9, 1998. The UFO was
followed for fifteen minutes by Mr M. Peast, Mr D. Matthews and
Mrs. J. York 39 miles from Exeter. Mr. Matthews spotted what
appeared to be a star in the south that first moved like a
conventional aircraft and then started to maneuver and descend
with an array of bright lights. The craft descended from a height
estimated at 25,000 feet to a height of 5,000 feet within a
couple of seconds. It displayed a vertical lift maneuver that
showed the shape of the craft as being triangular. The lights on
the craft by this time became much more discernible. The craft
displayed three highly luminescent white lights that were very
bright and in the center there was a large section of reddish
colored light that pulsated in intensity. The craft was about the
size of a jumbo jet. As the craft climbed they described seeing a
small kind of yellow and orange glowing ball that dropped from
the reddish area of the craft. The glowing balls of light shot
off at high speed towards the south and were immediately followed
by the triangular shaped craft. The ball compared to the craft
was about the size of a tennis ball. Both the craft and the ball
of light rapidly disappeared from view into the night sky and all
were left with an incredible feeling of wonderment at what they
had seen. Other motorists must have also witnessed this because
the traffic slowed down and everyone that passed us had their
eyes on the sky at that time. Thanks to Skywatch International
Inc. and Dave Dunworth thegreenhouse@netmatters.co.uk
We are looking for a web site to carry the photographs and
drawings mentioned in the weekly reports. Please keep writing to
me at Majorstar@aol.com
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