Den Flyvende Tallerken - 2009 No 2 -

Magazine Overview

This is the second issue of the 2009 newsletter "DEN FLYVENDE TALLERKEN" (The Flying Saucer), published by the Norwegian Organization for the Study of Extraterrestrial Intelligence (NETI). The newsletter is dated November 25, 2009, and is edited by Kjell Arne Høviskeland.

Redaktørens Spalte (Editor's Column)

Kjell Arne Høviskeland apologizes for the delay in this issue, attributing it to prolonged illness. He expresses hope that the remaining issues of 2009 will be published before the year ends. He mentions a large UFO conference held in Barcelona in July, attended by Dr. Steven M. Greer. The Swedish UFO archive has officially opened, though reports are not online and require physical visits. Larry King Live has again featured UFOs as a topic, with NASA reportedly planning to reveal truths about extraterrestrial existence. Høviskeland also reports on a NETI trip to Hessdalen in August with 10 members, and NETI's presence at an alternative fair in Lillestrøm in November.

Hva har ellers skjedd på UFO-fronten i det siste? (What else has happened on the UFO front lately?)

This section provides a roundup of recent UFO-related events. Steve Bassett, a US ufologist, visited Oslo in October to give a lecture. A UFO conference titled "Awake & Aware in LA" was held in Los Angeles in September, featuring speakers like Bob Dean, Duncan O`Finioan, Dr. Pete Peterson, Cynthia Crawford, Richard Dolan, and David Wilcock, focusing on topics such as extraterrestrial contact, time travel, and free energy. The 7th Annual UFO Crash Retrieval Conference took place in Las Vegas in November, with Stephen Bassett discussing President Kennedy's efforts to release UFO documents. Dr. Steven M. Greer organized a conference in Arizona in October called "Contact: Countdown to Transformation," involving laser and electronic tone experiments to contact UFOs. The cost was $495, including Greer's new book.

TORSDAG 15.JANUAR 2009 KL. 21.15. (Thursday, January 15, 2009, 9:15 PM)

This is a personal account of a UFO sighting in Halden, Norway. The observer saw three unusually large lights forming a pyramid shape, unlike any aircraft. The lights were distant but distinct, and the object was described as too large to be a plane. The observer contacted a friend who confirmed similar phenomena had been observed within a certain timeframe. A sketch suggests a triangular object.

VIDKUN QUISLING SKREV BROSJYRE OM ROMVESENER I 1929! (Vidkun Quisling wrote a pamphlet about aliens in 1929!)

This section highlights a 1929 pamphlet by Vidkun Quisling titled "Om at bebodde verdener finnes også utenom jorden, og betydningen derav for vår livsanskuelse" (About inhabited worlds existing outside Earth, and their significance for our worldview). Quisling argued for the existence of life on other planets, stating that the universe is inconceivable without conscious beings. He proposed "UNIVERSISMEN, DEN NYE VERDENSRELIGION" (Universalism, the New World Religion) as a scientific explanation for existence.

SE: EN UFO PÅ HJUL (See: A UFO on Wheels)

This article describes the "Extra-Terrestrial Vehicle" (ETV), a futuristic car designed by Mike Vetter in Florida. The ETV resembles vehicles from the series "Futurama" and is described as a "UFO-car." To acquire one, one must donate a Chevrolet Aveo or Porsche Boxster, which Vetter then modifies into an ETV. The ETV costs approximately $86,000, significantly more than a standard Aveo or Boxster.

EN STOR TAKK (A Big Thank You)

This section expresses gratitude to members who purchased DVDs, contributing to the organization's income and enabling participation in fairs and activities. Thanks are also extended for donations to a fund for a screen and projector, and to Ole-Jonny Brænne of UFO-Norge for donating books and pamphlets to NETI's library.

JULEGAVETIPS (Christmas Gift Tips)

This section suggests DVDs and books as potential Christmas gifts, mentioning popular authors like Karen-Sofie Thorstensen, Rune Øverby, and Tore Alfstad. The DVD about Hessdalen by Terje Toftenes is highly recommended, with a new DVD on the UFO phenomenon expected soon.

GREY WOLF`S BORTFØRINGS-HISTORIE (Grey Wolf's Abduction Story) (Continued)

This is a continuation of an alleged alien abduction experience. The narrator describes tall, thin beings (around 7 feet) wearing close-fitting, shiny uniforms. They recall being examined by a person identified as a doctor and feeling like they had microchips implanted for tracking. The narrator recounts another experience in 1983 where lights gathered in a triangle formation, causing a two-hour time loss. She also describes seeing visions of future global catastrophes, including volcanic eruptions and tsunamis, and was told that aliens have been on Earth for an immeasurable time and are still present. They also mentioned mining operations on Mars and their role in creating humans by mixing their DNA with that of Earth animals, making humans "dumber" than themselves. The narrator also touches upon the concept of "Walk-Ins," souls that inhabit existing bodies.

Nyhetsbrevet ble avsluttet onsdag 25. november 2009 (Newsletter concluded Wednesday, November 25, 2009)

This note clarifies that the articles in "UFO-Nytt" do not necessarily reflect NETI's official views, with authors being responsible for their material. It thanks contributors for their help with translation and proofreading.

NYTT ARKIV ÅPNET: 18 000 SVENSKE UFO-RAPPORTER (New Archive Opened: 18,000 Swedish UFO Reports)

This article announces the opening of the Swedish UFO archive, containing over 18,000 reports of unidentified flying objects. A notable observation from 1980 involved a circular craft landing on and sinking into a lake in Nammajaure, Sweden. The article also mentions that Danish, English, and French authorities have made UFO observations available. The Swedish archive, started in 1973, now holds over 18,000 reports and was initially open only on May 9th and 10th. It also contains reports from Denmark, Norway, and the US UFO archive on microfilm.

Hva mener du? (What do you think?)

A poll asks readers if they believe in UFOs, with 73.01% answering "Yes, absolutely!" and 26.98% answering "No, they probably saw something else." The total number of votes was 4224, and it is noted that this is not a scientific poll.

DETTE ER IKKE GUTTESTREKER! (These are not pranks!)

This section discusses a crop circle found in Rælingen, Norway, measuring about 50 meters in diameter. Eva-Marie Brekkestø, a crop circle expert, states that the pattern is unique in Norway and possibly seen once before in England. She believes it is not a prank due to its perfection and the lack of disturbance in the center. The farmer who owns the field considers it vandalism. The article also mentions previous crop circles in Norway, including one in Stange in 1950 and another in Nannestad in 2007.

UIDENTIFISERTE FLYVENDE OBJEKTER (Unidentified Flying Objects)

This extensive section explores historical accounts of UFO sightings predating the 1800s. It begins with descriptions from ancient China (47,000 years old) and an Egyptian papyrus detailing an observation during the reign of Pharaoh Thotmes III (1504-1450 BC), describing a fiery ring. It then moves to Roman accounts from Julius Obsequens (4th century AD) and further historical reports from Italy (216 BC, 99 BC, 90 BC), Germany (393 AD), France (1034 AD), Japan (1180 AD), and England (12th century AD), describing various aerial phenomena including disks, spheres, and fiery objects.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are UFO sightings, historical accounts of unexplained aerial phenomena, the study of extraterrestrial intelligence, and the dissemination of information through archives and publications. The editorial stance, as indicated by the content and the editor's notes, is one of open inquiry into UFO phenomena, presenting various perspectives from eyewitness accounts to historical records and expert opinions, while maintaining a critical approach to distinguishing between genuine phenomena and hoaxes or misinterpretations.

Title: UFO-NYT
Issue: 4
Publication Date: July-August 1970
Publisher: S.U.F.O.I (Scandinavian UFO Information)
Country of Publication: Norway
Language: Norwegian

Historical UFO Sightings

This issue of UFO-NYT presents a chronological overview of historical UFO sightings, beginning with an account from Japan in 1235. General Yoritsume and his soldiers observed mysterious lights in the sky, prompting a scientific investigation. The report concluded that the lights were merely the wind causing stars to appear to sway, a conclusion reminiscent of modern explanations for UFO phenomena.

The magazine then moves to European records, detailing sightings from the 14th and 15th centuries. In 1322, an "pillar of fire" was observed over Uxbridge, England, described as pale blue and moving slowly with a red flame. In 1387, a flaming phenomenon persisted through the winter in Leicestershire and Northampshire, appearing as a burning wheel or a long glowing beam. By 1461, an "iron bar" or a "ship emitting fire" was seen over Arras, France.

Further historical accounts include a sighting in Dorset, England, in 1733, where a witness described a "silver" object moving at high speed. An anonymous observer in London's St. James Park in 1742 reported a luminous object moving horizontally. In 1762, Monsieur de Rostan, an amateur astronomer in Lausanne, Switzerland, observed a spindle-shaped object crossing the sun's disk, which he managed to photograph.

The late 18th century is highlighted as a significant year for UFO reports. In 1799, England witnessed a flashing white light moving rapidly and silently, followed by sightings of a "red pillar of fire" and sharp lights that moved swiftly, leaving trails of fire.

Moving into the 19th century, the issue details a sighting in Embrun, France, in 1820, where a formation of objects moved with "military precision." In 1870, the crew of the British ship Lady of the Lake observed a "round cloud" with an inner semicircle, which moved against the wind. The term "saucer" first appeared in print in 1878, describing a dark, disk-shaped object seen by Texas farmer John Martin.

Several reports from the late 19th century describe "gigantic luminous wheels" observed spinning over the Persian Gulf by ships in 1879 and 1880. Similar sightings of rotating wheels and luminous disks continued into the early 20th century in various sea locations.

In 1883, Director Josè A.Y. Bonilla at the Zacatecas observatory in Mexico photographed a procession of luminous objects crossing the sun's disk, counting 283 such objects in two hours.

Norwegian UFO Landing

A significant portion of the magazine is dedicated to a detailed account of a Norwegian UFO landing. Sverre Brevik, then 21, reported an experience in the summer of 1938 near Herne. He described a "whining" sound that intensified, followed by the area being illuminated by an intense light. A "strange thingest" rose from the ground, described as bluish with a reddish hue, about 30-35 meters in diameter and 2-3 meters high. It emitted blue-white exhaust and had a smell of burnt naphtha and rubber. The object moved silently, then descended and ascended again before disappearing. Brevik also recounted a similar experience in 1948, where a UFO hovered near his boat, causing his engine to stop.

Ancient Astronaut Theory

The issue explores the "ancient astronaut theory," citing anthropologist Dr. Roger W. Wescott. According to this theory, beings from flying saucers have visited Earth for 10,000 years, teaching primitive humans. These beings allegedly retreated underwater and continued to observe humanity. Wescott suggests that figures like Buddha, Jesus, and Muhammed may have been trained by these beings. He posits that UFO sightings, including objects emerging from or descending into water, support this theory. Evidence cited includes prehistoric art depicting "bird-men" and religious narratives of divine messengers with wings, interpreted as extraterrestrial visitors arriving in craft.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are the historical documentation of UFO phenomena across centuries and continents, the detailed personal testimony of witnesses, and speculative theories about the origin and purpose of these phenomena, including the ancient astronaut hypothesis. The editorial stance appears to be one of serious inquiry into unexplained aerial phenomena, presenting historical accounts and contemporary theories without overt skepticism, and encouraging a more open mind towards advanced technology and potential extraterrestrial contact.