AFU Newsletter - No 29 - 1986

Magazine Overview

This issue of the AFU Newsletter, number 29, covers the period from January to December 1986. Published irregularly by the Archives for UFO Research (AFU) in Norrköping, Sweden, the newsletter focuses on UFO phenomena, with a prominent headline "Abducted by UFO entities?" by Hakan Blomqvist.

Abducted by UFO Entities?

The lead article by Hakan Blomqvist details a wave of UFO reports from the Vallentuna area in Sweden during the spring of 1974. These reports included sightings of gigantic luminous objects, cigar-shaped vehicles, and radiation symptoms experienced by witnesses, along with disturbances in TV and radio reception. The area, located about 20 km north of Stockholm, saw numerous reports of large, luminous bodies of light flying over treetops.

The Hillevi Andersson Case

One significant account is from Hillevi Andersson, who described an experience on March 24, 1974. During a car journey with her children, they encountered a large light hovering at an altitude of about one hundred meters. Following this, her children experienced headaches and stomach pains, and Hillevi suffered kidney pains for several days. Earlier that evening, her parents had reported TV disturbances.

Cars Paced

Another incident involved Hillevi Andersson's car being paced by luminous objects, one on each side, with beams directed at the vehicle. Hilding Andersson observed the object as bell-shaped with small hemispheres beneath. The objects followed Hillevi's car after they left the area.

Official Non-Interest

Despite numerous witness reports and malfunctioning telephones and TV-sets, the official response was minimal. FOA (the Research Institute of National Defence) stated they had no resources for investigations, suggesting possible explanations like northern lights or electric arcs. Professor Stig Lundquist speculated it could be northern lights or electric arcs from power lines. Hardy Broströn, deputy chief of the local Home Guard, compiled reports and sent them to the Defence Staff and FOA, but Hillevi Andersson expressed dissatisfaction with the treatment and explanations, vowing to pursue the matter.

The Abduction

This section details another incident from March 23, 1974, considered one of the best-known abduction cases in Sweden. Harald Andersson, while walking near a parish house, felt an inner voice urging him to follow a forest road. He then experienced a blinding light and was seemingly sucked up into a vehicle.

Harald Andersson's Experience

Harald Andersson lost consciousness and later found himself at his doorstep, bleeding from a forehead wound and with a burned right cheek. He had no memory of what happened between the blinding light and finding himself at home. The incident was investigated through hypnosis sessions conducted by Dr. Ture Arvidsson.

Hypnosis Sessions

During hypnosis, Harald Andersson described being forced to the right at a crossroads, blinded by an intense light, and being lifted straight up. He recounted an encounter with four transparent entities, described as tall (180-190 cm) and robust, with eyes, noses, and mouths, but no ears or hair, possibly wearing hoods. He described a fight with one entity holding an instrument, which resulted in his wound.

After-Effects

Harald Andersson reported being told he was not allowed to tell anyone and was forbidden from seeking medical help. He also experienced a psychic block. After the incident, he developed a general rise in psychical sensitivities, including detecting electrical fields and radiation, and no longer needing eyeglasses despite being long-sighted before. He also had premonitions of UFO arrivals.

Official Non-Interest (Continued)

Dr. Tage Eriksson of FOA stated that his institute had no resources for investigations and believed the sightings might be helicopters or natural phenomena. Hardy Broströn, deputy chief of the local Home Guard, showed the most interest, compiling reports and sending them to the Defence Staff and FOA. However, Hillevi Andersson remained unsatisfied, stating, "I won't give up. I want this cleared up."

Source Notes

The article cites several sources, including Dagens Nyheter, Project URD, Norrtelje Tidning, Aftonbladet, and a radio program called "Nya dimensioner."

Facit av de 10 senaste åren

This section provides a summary of AFU's activities over the past ten years (1977-1986). Key statistics include:

• Bookstock: Increased from 550 to 1,417 titles, an average increase of 86-87 titles per year.
• Book Expeditions: 1,152 book packages were sent out.
• Donations: Over 10,000 SEK was donated to the book fund, with a total investment of 23,000 SEK in books and periodicals. The estimated value of donations and deposits is between 100,000 and 200,000 SEK.
• Clipping Collection: Increased by 6,246 clippings, averaging 625 per year. The cost of clippings over the years is estimated at over 50,000 SEK.
• AFU Board Work: The board members have personally invested at least 90,000 SEK.
• Total Turnover: Approximately 188,000 SEK over ten years.

"Oförklarligt" bra...

This is a review of the book series "Det oförklarliga" published by Bokförlaget Bokorana. The series has been successful, leading to a doubling of the planned number of books. Two of the books in the first series focus on UFO phenomena, while others touch upon related topics. The series is based on articles from the English magazine "The Unidentified" and features contributions from well-known UFO authors.

Kjell Jonsson, 1952-1986

A tribute to Kjell Jonsson, a colleague at AFU who passed away on April 30, 1986, due to an asthma attack. Jonsson was instrumental in establishing UFO-Södertälje and later founded a special library for UFO literature. He was a key figure in maintaining the magazine "Ufologen" and later contributed significantly to AFU's library and research efforts. He is credited with initiating the first Swedish UFO bibliography and was a driving force behind AFU's library operations for many years.

Dokument om Domstensfallet

AFU has compiled a collection of approximately 80-100 pages of newspaper and magazine articles concerning the well-known Domsten case from December 20, 1958. The case involves two youths who were nearly kidnapped by "shy, 'doughy' creatures." The material is from AFU's archives and includes an introductory summary. AFU plans to publish this collection if there is sufficient interest, with a cost of around 100 SEK.

UFO-Sveriges ekonomi

This section critically examines the financial situation of UFO-Sverige, the national UFO organization. The author argues that UFO-Sverige's economy has been in a constant state of deficit, partly due to a lack of clear financial reporting and planning. The article suggests that while members work voluntarily, the organization's resources are not always allocated effectively. The publication "UFO-Aktuellt" is identified as a significant expense, with an estimated cost of 95 SEK per subscriber and a total budget of around 200,000 SEK for 2,100 subscribers in 1986. The author criticizes the content of "UFO-Aktuellt" for straying from its core UFO focus into areas like parapsychology and nuclear weapons, advocating for a return to 90-95% UFO-related material. The article also compares UFO-Sverige's financial management to that of other organizations like Klubb Maritia and Svensk Flyghistorisk Förening, highlighting their more robust financial practices.

Proposed Budget Allocation

The author proposes a budget allocation for UFO-Sverige, suggesting that 20-30% of the income (around 140,000-160,000 SEK) should be dedicated to activities beyond the magazine, such as field investigations, research projects, and support for local chapters. A specific proposal is to allocate 5% of the turnover (10,000 SEK/year) to a fund for field report follow-ups, enabling more in-depth investigations of interesting cases.

Hessdalen Project Criticism

Criticism is leveled at UFO-Sverige's investment of 50,000 SEK in the Hessdalen project, questioning whether the results justified the expenditure and urging a halt to pumping member funds into the Norwegian project.

Financial Transparency

The author calls for an open and detailed annual financial report from UFO-Sverige to address suspicions about how funds are used and to motivate members to increase their support.

Landing vid kärnvapenbas (Landing at a Nuclear Weapons Base)

This section reports on a series of UFO observations near Kirtland Air Force Base in New Mexico in August 1980. Security guards witnessed luminous objects landing within a restricted area. The incident became public when the Air Force's security service released a document in early 1983, confirming ongoing UFO investigations by the Air Force, even when military personnel are involved.

Bruce Maccabee's Research

Bruce Maccabee, a researcher at the US Navy's weapons center, has documented UFO cases involving government agencies. He has encountered obfuscation and attempts at cover-ups regarding the Kirtland incident. The Danish organization SUFOI has published a Danish translation of Maccabee's material.

John Searl ännu i farten (John Searl Still Going Strong)

This brief note indicates that John Searl continues his work on building flying "flying saucers" or "Starship Ezekiel." His company, D.I.S.C. Ltd, publishes expensive newsletters and offers a university report on the "Searl-Brown Effect Generator" (SBEG). Interested parties can also purchase shares in D.I.S.C. Ltd.

Levande vatten (Living Water)

This is a review of Olof Alexandersson's book "Det levande vattnet" (The Living Water), which details the theories of Viktor Schauberger on water's energy and life force. The reviewer recommends the book, noting its relevance in light of the 1986 "Aben" water disaster. However, the reviewer expresses skepticism about claims that Schauberger developed a "flying machine" resembling a UFO during the war, citing the lack of strong evidence.

Himlapositioner på data (Celestial Positions on Data)

Belgian Ronny Blomme has developed a computer program for Apple II users that generates celestial maps showing star and planet positions for any given time and location. The program can be obtained by sending two blank floppy disks to Ronny Blomme. For those without an Apple II, a mail-order service is available.

Verksamhetsberättelse 1986 (Activity Report 1986)

This report summarizes AFU's activities for 1986:

• Membership: The foundation is supported by 31 individuals, associations, or institutions, a decrease from 41 the previous year, attributed to the reduced size of the AFU newsletter.
• Parthenon Collection: AFU received significant contributions, notably from the estate of Edith Nicolaisen and the publishing house Parthenon. This collection, which includes correspondence, manuscripts, and periodicals, reflects Parthenon's role as a "New Age center" and its involvement with UFO phenomena. The Parthenon archive is considered unique in its scope.
• Book Collection: 92 new titles were added to the book collection, including unique items from the Parthenon collection. The book fund received donations totaling over 1,200 SEK.
• Book Loans: 92 books were loaned out during 1986.

Tidskrifter (Periodicals)

AFU's collection of periodicals has been continuously expanded through an exchange agreement with about 30 foreign publications. Subscriptions were also taken out for key magazines like "Computer UFO Newsletter," "Fate," and "Skeptical Inquirer."

Pressklipp (Press Clippings)

The collection of Swedish press clippings grew by 270 items through a subscription to AB Pressurklipp. This is the smallest number of clippings noted since 1970. The cost of this service was shared between UFO-Sverige (40%) and Anders Liljegren (60%).

Forskningsprojekt (Research Projects)

• Ghost Rockets Project: Work continued on documenting the 1946 "ghost rockets" phenomenon, involving interviews with witnesses and military investigators. Over 1,750 events from 1946 have been cataloged, and statistical studies have begun. This project has generated international interest and is estimated to cost 10,000 SEK per year.
• Hakan Blomqvist's Work: Blomqvist continued documenting Swedish contact cases and contributed to the cultural magazine "Sikaren" under the "On the UFO Front" byline.

Medlemskap i UFO-Sverige (Membership in UFO-Sverige)

In early 1986, AFU joined the national organization UFO-Sverige. An agreement was made to ensure AFU's autonomy and its role as an archival unit within the organization. The agreement also guarantees that donations and deposits to AFU remain with the foundation.

Ekonomisk rapport för 1986 (Financial Report for 1986)

This section provides a detailed financial report for AFU in 1986:

• Income: Total income was 37,595.48 SEK, including contributions from support fees, loan fees, sales, UFO-Sverige's share of clipping subscriptions, donations to the book fund, and gifts from the AFU board.
• Expenditures: Total expenditures were 37,595.48 SEK, covering costs for the newsletter, postage, book purchases, subscriptions, clipping services, membership fees, rent for the library, electricity, telephone, computer costs, copier costs, and the "Project 1946" expenses.

Comments on Financial Report

• UFO-Sverige's debt for clipping subscriptions was 325.80 SEK at the end of 1986/87.
• Postage costs were high due to the purchase of postage stamps covering several years.
• The book fund had a balance of 413.10 SEK at the end of 1986.
• Reporting for Clas Svahn's costs in "Project 1946" is missing.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The newsletter consistently emphasizes the importance of rigorous research, documentation, and archival work in the field of UFO phenomena. There is a critical stance towards official non-interest and a call for greater transparency and financial accountability within UFO organizations. The content highlights both historical and contemporary cases, with a particular focus on Swedish UFO research. The editorial stance appears to be one of advocating for serious, evidence-based investigation rather than sensationalism, as seen in the critique of "UFO-Aktuellt's" content and the emphasis on factual reporting.