Den Flyvende Tallerken - 2009 No 2

Magazine Overview

This issue of "DEN FLYVENDE TALLERKEN" (The Flying Saucer), newsletter number 2 for 2009, is published by the Norwegian Organization for the Study of Extraterrestrial Intelligence (NETI). The editor, Kjell Arne Høviskeland, apologizes for the delay in publication, attributing it to illness. The newsletter covers a range of topics related to UFO phenomena, including recent sightings, international conferences, historical accounts, and personal testimonies.

Redaktørens Spalte (Editor's Column)

Kjell Arne Høviskeland discusses the delay in publishing the newsletter, citing prolonged illness. He mentions a large UFO conference held in Barcelona attended by Dr. Steven M. Greer. The opening of the UFO archive in Sweden is noted, though reports are not yet online. He also references Larry King Live's renewed focus on UFOs and NASA's potential to reveal truths about extraterrestrial existence. Høviskeland reports on a NETI trip to Hessdalen and the organization's presence at an alternative fair in Lillestrøm.

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

This section details recent UFO-related events. Steve Bassett, a ufologist from the USA, visited Oslo to give a lecture. A UFO conference titled "Awake & Aware in LA" was held in Los Angeles, featuring speakers like Bob Dean, Duncan O`Finioan, Dr. Pete Peterson, Cynthia Crawford, Richard Dolan, and David Wilcock, with Project Camelot focusing on extraterrestrial visits, time travel, and free energy. The 7th Annual UFO Crash Retrieval Conference took place in Las Vegas, where Stephen Bassett discussed President Kennedy's efforts to declassify UFO documents. Dr. Steven M. Greer's CSETI organized a conference in Arizona called "Contact: Countdown to Transformation," which involved using lasers and electronic tones to contact UFOs. The cost was $495, including Greer's new book.

UFO-observasjon i Halden 15.januar 2009 (UFO Observation in Halden)

The editor recounts an observation of three bright lights forming a pyramid shape in the sky over Halden. The lights were unusually large and distinct, leading him to believe it was an extraordinary phenomenon, not a conventional aircraft. He contacted a friend who confirmed similar observations.

Vidkun Quisling skrev brosjyre om romvesener i 1929! (Vidkun Quisling wrote a brochure about aliens in 1929!)

This article highlights a 1929 brochure by Vidkun Quisling titled "Om at bebodde verdener finnes også utenom jorden" (About inhabited worlds existing beyond Earth). Quisling argued for the existence of life on other planets, suggesting it was necessary for a unified explanation of existence, which he termed "UNIVERSISMEN, DEN NYE VERDENSRELIGION" (Universalism, the New World Religion).

Se, en UFO på hjul (See, a UFO on wheels)

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

Grey Wolf's bortføringshistorie – fortsettelse (Grey Wolf's abduction story – continuation)

This is a continuation of an abduction account by Margrete Grey Wolf. She describes tall, thin beings (around 7 feet) wearing close-fitting, shiny uniforms. She recounts being examined by a "doctor" and experiencing what felt like microchip implants between her eyebrows, possibly for tracking. She also describes a visitation in 1983 where she observed lights forming a triangle, leading to a two-hour time loss. She believes she was taken for examination and returned. She recounts seeing visions of future catastrophes, including volcanic eruptions, tsunamis, and wars, and was told that some of these events were human-caused and could be stopped, while others were natural. She also mentions a future with fewer people on Earth and a blinding explosion in the Middle East. The beings reportedly stated they have always been on Earth and live among us, unseen. They also mentioned their operations on Mars, mining minerals, and their role in creating humans by mixing their DNA with that of Earth animals, resulting in beings similar to them but less intelligent. She also touches upon the concept of "Walk-Ins," souls that inhabit a body temporarily.

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, which contains over 18,000 reports of unidentified flying objects. A notable sighting occurred in 1980 at Lake Nammajaure, where a circular craft landed and sank into the lake. The article mentions that Danish, English, and French authorities have also made UFO observations available. The Swedish archive, initially housed in a bookshelf, has grown to a 250-square-meter facility in Norrköping. The archive was open to the public on May 9th and 10th, with potential for future openings. It also contains reports from Denmark, Norway, and the American 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 poll had 4,224 votes and is noted as not being a scientific poll.

Dette er ikke guttestreker! Kornsirkel i Fjerdingby (These are not pranks! Crop circle in Fjerdingby)

This section reports on a crop circle discovered in Longsdalen, Rælingen, near Øvre Åmodt Gård, Fjerdingby. The circle, approximately 50 meters in diameter, is described as well-formed and mysterious. Crop circle expert Eva-Marie Brekkestø states that while similar patterns have been found elsewhere, this is the first in Norway. She believes it is not a prank due to its perfection and lack of marks in the center. The farmer who owns the field considers it vandalism. Brekkestø plans to inspect the circle herself.

Uidentifiserte Flyvende Objekter (Unidentified Flying Objects)

This extensive section delves into historical accounts of UFO sightings. It begins with descriptions of ancient carvings in China dating back 47,000 years, possibly depicting spacecraft. It then details an Egyptian papyrus from the reign of Pharaoh Thotmes III (1504-1450 BC) describing a fiery ring in the sky. The text also references Roman writer Julius Obsequens (4th century AD) and his descriptions of strange phenomena. Further accounts include sightings from Italy in 216 BC, 99 BC, and 90 BC, involving disc-shaped objects, fiery balls, and rotating spheres. A report from 393 AD describes strange lights and a shining sphere observed during Emperor Theodosius I's reign. A 1493 manuscript by Hartmann Schedel depicts a burning sphere in 1034 AD. The section also mentions a Japanese account from 1180 AD of a shining object called a "flying pot" and a description from William of Newburgh's Chronicle of a "discus" seen in England in the late 12th century.

Julegavetips (Christmas Gift Ideas)

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

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue revolve around the ongoing investigation and documentation of UFO phenomena, both historical and contemporary. There is a strong emphasis on presenting evidence, whether through eyewitness accounts, archival data, or expert analysis. The editorial stance, as reflected in the editor's column and the selection of articles, is one of open inquiry into the possibility of extraterrestrial intelligence and its influence on human history and society. The newsletter encourages reader participation, as seen in the poll, and aims to inform its members about the latest developments in the field.

This issue of UFO-NYT, dated July-August 1970, focuses on historical UFO sightings and related theories, with a prominent article on a Norwegian UFO landing.

Historical UFO Sightings

The magazine presents a chronological overview of reported aerial phenomena, beginning with an incident in Japan in 1235. General Yoritsume and his soldiers observed mysterious lights that moved and swerved, prompting an investigation. The official conclusion, however, attributed the phenomenon to the wind causing stars to 'sway'.

European records from the 14th and 15th centuries are also detailed. In 1322, an 'pillar of fire' the size of a small boat was seen over Uxbridge, England, moving slowly and emitting intense red flames. In 1387, a flaming celestial phenomenon was observed in Leicestershire and Northampshire, appearing as a burning wheel or a round flame barrel. In 1461, an 'iron bar' or 'ship' emitting fire was sighted over Arras, France.

The 18th century is represented by an account from 1733 in Dorset, England, where a witness described a 'silver-shining object' moving at high speed, resembling polished silver. In 1742, an anonymous observer from the Royal Society in London reported a light moving horizontally in a wavy line, emitting a glow and flame. In 1762, Monsieur de Rostan, an amateur astronomer in Lausanne, Switzerland, observed and photographed a spindle-shaped object crossing the sun's disk.

The late 18th century is highlighted as a 'UFO year', with reports from England in 1799 of a blinking white light moving rapidly and silently, and later, a large red pillar of fire accompanied by electrical discharges. The issue also mentions an 1820 sighting in Embrun, France, of a formation of moving objects exhibiting 'military precision'.

Further historical accounts include a 1870 observation by Captain F.W. Banner of a 'round cloud' over the northwestern coast of Africa, and the first documented use of the term 'saucer' in 1878 to describe a sighting by Texas farmer John Martin.

Observations of 'gigantic luminous wheels' in the Persian Gulf in 1879 and subsequent years are also detailed, with some speculating they might be related to underwater craft.

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 in total over two hours.

Ancient Astronaut Theory

Anthropologist Harry F. Edgington proposes that 'UFO people' have lived on the seabed for 10,000 years, teaching primitive humans. He speculates whether figures like Buddha, Muhammed, and Jesus were trained by these beings. Dr. Roger W. Wescott, a professor at Drew University, expands on this theory, suggesting that these beings, from a more advanced civilization, may have visited Earth in the past and influenced human development. He posits that the 'flying saucer people' may have retreated underwater due to human destructiveness and now observe humanity. Wescott links this theory to legends of gods walking the Earth and the story of Atlantis, suggesting that a catastrophic event might have been a relocation of their bases. He also interprets ancient art, such as 'bird-man motifs' and biblical accounts like Jacob's ladder, as evidence of these visitors.

Norwegian UFO Landing

A significant portion of the issue is dedicated to a detailed account of a UFO landing in Norway. Observer Sverre Brevik describes two experiences. The first occurred in the summer of 1938 near Herne, where he heard a high-pitched, hvinende sound and witnessed a bluish object with a reddish hue ascend from a flat terrain. The object, estimated to be 20-25 meters in diameter and 2-3 meters high, emitted exhaust and a strong smell of burnt nafta and rubber. It hovered, then descended slowly before ascending again and disappearing. Brevik was unable to approach the landing site.

In 1948, Brevik had a similar experience while fishing alone in a motorboat. His dog sensed the presence of an object that appeared at low altitude over the sea. The object, about 30-35 meters away, stopped and hovered, causing his boat's engine to stall. After the object moved away at high speed, the engine restarted. The smell of nafta and burnt rubber was again present. Brevik's dog, traumatized by the experience, was later euthanized.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The issue consistently explores the historical presence of unexplained aerial phenomena and their potential extraterrestrial origins. It presents a range of historical accounts, from ancient times to the mid-20th century, and delves into speculative theories like ancient astronauts and underwater bases. The editorial stance appears to be one of open inquiry into these phenomena, presenting witness testimonies and expert opinions without definitive conclusions, but with a clear interest in the UFO subject. The recurring theme is the persistent nature of these sightings throughout human history and the possibility of non-human intelligence interacting with Earth.