CENAP Newsflash - No 08

Magazine Overview

This issue of CENAP-Newsflash, titled 'CENAP - NEWSFLASH Die UFO-Depesche aus Mannheim', dated December 2004, delves into the alarming intersection of right-wing extremism, esotericism, and UFO phenomena. The cover prominently features the headline 'Die Wahrheit----- über das GRÖSSTE GEHEIMNIS unserer Tage: Fliegende Untertassen' (The Truth----- about the BIGGEST SECRET of our time: Flying Saucers), posing questions about whether these are envoys from other planets, Soviet secret weapons, or German inventions.

The Delusion Continues: Right-Wing Esotericism and 'Reichsdeutsche Flugscheiben'

The main article, 'Der Wahn geht weiter: Rechtsextreme Esoterik und „Reichsdeutsche Flugscheiben“' (The Delusion Continues: Right-Wing Esotericism and 'Reichsdeutsche Flying Saucers'), explores how the myth of 'Nazi UFOs' has gained traction, particularly through the work of authors like Jan van Helsing. The article traces the origins of this phenomenon back to the post-World War II era, where reports of unidentified flying objects became intertwined with spiritual teachings and esoteric healing promises, forming a branch of occultism known as 'esoteric ufology'. This belief system posits the existence of beings on other planets who are more spiritually advanced and are seen as teachers for humanity, especially during the current transitional era.

The text highlights a disturbing trend where esoteric ufology merges with ideologies that are life-denying, racist, neo-fascist, or national socialist. It is suggested that aliens might teach the 'Protocols of the Elders of Zion' or other antisemitic ideologies. The article references Helen I. Hoag's 'Übermenschen der Rasse der Ganymeder' (Superhumans of the Ganymede Race) and the 'Orden Fiat Lux' led by the medium Uriella, who claimed that flying saucers built during Adolf Hitler's time would appear during the end times, and that Hitler himself fled in a UFO.

Nazi UFOs and the 'Fourth Reich'

The issue further investigates the idea of 'Nazi UFOs' originating from Antarctica, supposedly stationed in a depot of the 'Fourth Reich' and cooperating with an opposing force. An article in the Fiat Lux magazine 'Der heiße Draht' (Nr. 12, April 1993) is cited, posing the question: 'Are there UFOs of the Third Reich?'. The article notes that the myth of 'Nazi UFOs' has been popularized by figures like 'van Helsing' and has become a fixture in the esoteric scene.

The ZDF cultural program 'Aspekte' is mentioned for addressing the infiltration of the esoteric scene by right-wing individuals. The article argues that the esoteric UFOlogy with its right-wing slant cannot be ignored. It suggests that in difficult times, people seek solace in spirituality and esotericism, looking for something more than material reality. While esotericism is not exclusively a domain of the far-right, it is noted that some individuals hide behind it.

Antisemitism and Conspiracy Theories

The text explicitly links these theories to antisemitic ideas, such as a 'Jewish world conspiracy' and 'world banking' (referencing the Rothschilds) as the true rulers of the world. Early writings from the 'Deutsche UFO/IFO-Studiengemeinschaft' (DUIST) from the 1950s are mentioned for their veiled references to a 'secret group'. The article points out that these groups revered 'aliens' from other stars as 'tall blond Nordics', equating them with Aryan ideals.

Eduard 'Billy' Meier's UFO commune is also cited, where his messages from the 'Plejadier' allegedly contain similar tendencies. The article criticizes the naivety of the public that falls for these 'spinnereien' (fantasies) about 'Reichsdeutsche Flugscheiben', especially given the success of authors like Jan van Helsing, whose books have sold 100,000 copies.

The 'V-7' Wonder Weapon and Secret Societies

The narrative expands to include the idea that Nazis built 'V-7' wonder weapons and that this forms the basis of a conspiracy theory involving secret societies, global finance, and organizations like the Trilateral Commission, Bilderberg, CFR, and the UN. These 'secret economic and world-ruling lodges' are identified as Jewish. The Nazi flying saucers are presented as part of an endgame against these secret rulers. The material related to this has been indexed by the Mannheim Regional Court.

Eduard Meier and 'Aldebaran'

The article discusses the messages spread by Swiss ufologist Eduard Meier, known as 'Billy'. He runs the Semjase Silver Star Center and the 'Freie Interessensgemeinschaft für Grenz- und Geisteswissenschaften und Ufologiestudien'. Meier claims to receive wisdom from an alien named 'Asket' and a being named 'Semjase' from the Pleiades. Meier's teachings are described as including apocalyptic visions and identifying the Pope as a 'enslaver, torturer, and defiler of humans'. More critically, he labels Jews as 'Gypsies' and 'outcast scum', with his Semjase character allegedly stating that the Jewish people are not a true people but a 'gigantic group of degenerated and partly criminal elements' who have historically spread discord, falsehood, and war.

'Aldebaraner' and Racial Theories

The 'Aldebaraner' are presented as a race that initiated humanity's development through genetic manipulation 500,000 years ago. It is claimed that their language and culture have been preserved in Germany, and that the German race has remained pure. The article states that Helsing revives racist language and race theories from the völkisch and national socialist movements of the 19th and 20th centuries. He asserts that Jesus himself conveyed the dominance of the Germans. These speculations are deemed absurd but not original, echoing historical völkisch ideologies.

The '9/11 Conspiracy' and Global Capitalism

The text connects these conspiracy theories to the '9/11 conspiracy' as an end to global capitalism and 'Mammonism'. It speculates that many 9/11 conspiracy theorists are pleased by the attacks as a way to express their anti-American sentiments. The article criticizes the tendency to believe such absurdities, quoting Holey's advice to 'turn off your mind' and follow intuition. The demand for conspiracy theories is seen as matching the need for belief, particularly among German authors.

The Nature of Conspiracy Theories

The article posits that conspiracy theories are vulgar models of social reality that lack seriousness and are primarily driven by their social relevance rather than their factual accuracy. Despite their absurdity, these theories gain global interest and are amplified by mass media, Hollywood films, and the yellow press. Politics also contributes by legitimizing wars with half-truths and questionable videos, creating an impression that 'nothing is as it seems' and that an 'unfathomable' force lurks behind the familiar world.

The 'Aldebaran' Enterprise

The 'Aldebaran' enterprise is described as a sophisticated fusion of the core UFO theme with Nazi helpers as a niche topic from the cosmos, even referencing 'Akte X'. This is combined with abduction stories. The 'Aldebaraner' are said to have brought humanity into being through genetic manipulation 500,000 years ago, and their culture and language are claimed to be preserved in Germany, with the German race remaining pure.

Historical Context and Ideological Roots

The article traces the roots of these ideas to the völkisch and national socialist movements of the 19th and 20th centuries, reviving racist theories. It claims that Jesus himself informed the Germans of their dominance. The 'Aldebaraner' allegedly evacuated the Nazis using 'VRIL flying saucer technology' towards the end of World War II and settled them in the hollow earth. A force of six million 'Reichsdeutsche' with their flying saucers is said to be ready to repel an attack by 'Jewish Illuminati' with their 'insect-like aliens', thereby making revisionism and the downplaying of National Socialism acceptable to UFO believers.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

This issue of CENAP-Newsflash strongly criticizes the confluence of right-wing extremism, antisemitism, and UFO mythology. The editorial stance is clearly one of debunking and exposing these dangerous narratives as pseudo-science and harmful ideology. The magazine highlights how these theories exploit people's search for answers and exploit existing prejudices, particularly antisemitism, to promote a revisionist and often hateful worldview. The publication aims to critically examine and demystify UFO phenomena, distinguishing them from politically motivated conspiracy theories and occult beliefs.

This issue of CENAP-Newsflash, dated December 2004, focuses on the historical claims surrounding alleged German flying discs, or 'Flugkreisel', developed during World War II. The article critically examines the evidence and reports that emerged in the post-war era, particularly in the 1950s, which suggested that Nazi Germany had developed advanced disc-shaped aircraft.

'German Flying Discs - Did they exist?'

The main article, referencing an article from 'Luftfahrt International' (May-June 1975), delves into the history and technical aspects of these purported secret weapons. It notes that after WWII, the discovery of extensive German documents by the Allies led to numerous press reports about 'flying saucers' or 'Flugscheiben' allegedly developed during the war. This interest was heightened by the general fascination with V-weapons and the concurrent wave of reports about 'Foo Fighters' and UFOs.

Prehistory and Design Concepts

The article describes the concept of these German flying discs as aircraft with a central, non-rotating fuselage surrounded by a rotor or disc system. This design was intended to allow for vertical takeoff and landing, as well as exceptionally high horizontal and oblique flight speeds, making them highly attractive for military purposes. Reports from the 1950s primarily mentioned two models: one attributed to Captain Schriever and another to Dr.-Ing. Miethe. A 'Flak-Mine V 7' is also mentioned.

The Schriever Flying Disc

According to the reports, the idea for Schriever's flying disc originated in early 1941, with a model allegedly flying in June 1942. By August 1943, a larger version was reportedly built near Prague, and by the summer of 1944, it was supposedly converted from propeller to jet propulsion. In April 1945, the craft was allegedly ready for testing but only managed a test run before the war's end on May 8, 1945. It was reportedly destroyed on May 9, 1945, with Schriever and his documents fleeing west.

Contradictions and Inconsistencies

The article highlights numerous contradictions in the historical accounts. For instance, the origin of the idea is dated differently (1941 vs. 1942), and the dates of the first flight and construction start are also unclear (1942 vs. 1944). A key point of contention is the alleged first flight on February 14, 1945, claimed by an eyewitness, Obering. Klein. However, weather reports for that date indicate very poor visibility (low clouds, rain, snow), making a test flight highly improbable. Furthermore, accounts differ on the mode of transport used for Schriever's escape (airplane vs. car) and the location where his documents were lost (Bremerhaven vs. Bavarian Forest).

Technical Implausibility

The article strongly questions the technical feasibility of the Schriever flying disc. It calculates that the claimed rotational speeds (1800 rpm) would generate immense centrifugal forces (26200 g), requiring extremely robust and heavy mounting bolts for the jet engines. The weight and complexity of the required materials, instruments, and five jet engines would have been nearly impossible to procure during wartime Germany, where such projects would have been meticulously documented.

Archival Silence

Crucially, the article points out that despite the vast archives of Albert Speer's Ministry of Armaments, which contain over 40,000 pages of documents and detailed records of all armaments projects, there is absolutely no mention of the Schriever flying disc, the Miethe flying saucer, or the Flakmine V 7. This absence of evidence is presented as strong proof that these devices were never built or flown.

The Role of Propaganda and Misinformation

The article suggests that in the years immediately following the war, when authentic documents were scarce, sensational stories about German secret weapons, including flying discs, were readily published and believed. It cites an example from a 1972 VFW-Fokker company magazine that presented a model as a 'secret weapon,' which was taken seriously by some. The article concludes that the 'German flying discs' were likely fabrications, models, or propaganda, rather than actual operational aircraft.

Sources

The issue includes an extensive list of 17 sources, primarily German and some international publications from the 1950s to the 1970s, as well as personal correspondence, that were consulted for the article. These sources range from newspaper articles in 'Der Spiegel' and 'Bild am Sonntag' to books on German secret weapons.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring theme is the critical examination of sensational claims about World War II secret weapons, particularly flying discs. The editorial stance is clearly skeptical, emphasizing the importance of technical feasibility and verifiable archival evidence over anecdotal reports and speculative accounts. The article aims to debunk the myth of the German flying disc by highlighting inconsistencies, technical impossibilities, and the lack of official documentation, suggesting that these stories were products of post-war imagination and perhaps deliberate misinformation.