Intern Avis For NUFOC - 1977 no 06

Magazine Overview

This document is the "INTERN avis for NUFOC" (Internal Newsletter for NUFOC), issue number 6, dated September 15, 1977. It is the first volume of the publication, published by Norsk UFO Center. The cover features a collage of UFO illustrations and the organization's name. The newsletter is primarily in Norwegian and aims to be a platform for its readers to contribute content.

Editorial and Content

The editorial, titled "STOFFMANGEL !" (Shortage of Material!), highlights the ongoing challenge of obtaining sufficient content for the newsletter. The editor urges readers to contribute their thoughts and experiences on ufology, emphasizing that the publication is for them and depends on their input. The current issue includes newspaper articles from Sweden detailing recent UFO observations, partly to fill the pages. The editor acknowledges that without reader contributions, the internal newsletter might lose quality compared to external publications like "Rapportnytt" and "UFO-Forum."

Organizational Updates

Orientation from the Research Section, Drammen: This section provides an update from the Research Section, addressing those who may not have received a response to their inquiries. The section is currently understaffed with only two active members focused on classification and statistics. They are working to improve their responsiveness. All UFO reports from 1975 have been processed and will be published in "Rapportnytt/UFO-forum." The section has also invested in new equipment, including a 600mm telephoto lens and a telescope, for observational experiments, particularly in low-light conditions and with infrared film.

NUFOC's National Meeting 1977: An announcement for the NUFOC National Meeting to be held in Lillestrøm on September 24-25, 1977. Attendance is open to department and section leaders who have paid their 1977 dues. The meeting will take place at Mosesvingen Fritidssenter. Accommodation options include sleeping in the meeting hall (bring a sleeping bag) or nearby hotels. The agenda for the first day (Saturday, September 24) includes an introduction by K. Stenødegård summarizing events since the last meeting, discussions on the Global Section, reporting routines, and input from department and section leaders. The second day (Sunday, September 25) includes a Nordic meeting and a screening of a 45-minute video on "Flying Saucers" from Danish TV.

UFO Sightings and Incidents

Crop Marks near Drammen: The Research Section reports two interesting crop mark incidents near Drammen. A preliminary report indicates the crop marks are symmetrically arranged in one instance, with a diameter of approximately 1 meter, formed by significant pressure on a lawn. Photos and samples have been taken.

Saucer Observation over Nykøping: This article, from "FOLKET" by Stig Aggestad, details a UFO sighting on January 8, 1977, near Nykøping, Sweden. Gøsta Landgren and his sons observed five luminous "dots" in the sky, one of which was a large, white, streak-like object resembling a comet. A neighbor, Magnus Lindén, observed the objects through binoculars, describing the largest as a comet with a luminous, spherical core. The objects hovered and moved vertically and horizontally. Later, around 3:30 PM, multiple witnesses in Nykøping reported seeing a "lamp turned upside down" object that changed color from white to yellow to red before disappearing. A second red object appeared, hovered, and was joined by a third. These objects then circled and moved east. The article notes that Swedish military airbases F 11 and F 13 had no aircraft airborne at the time, and F 13 was on incident readiness but did not scramble. The report speculates whether the observed objects were mistaken for conventional aircraft, such as a delta-winged jet or a propeller plane.

UFO or Plane?: Another report from "FOLKET" describes a family in Harg, Nykøping, observing an oval, egg-shaped object moving silently eastward. The object returned later, moving west-southwest, hovering, and changing color from white to red before disappearing rapidly. The witnesses, initially skeptical of UFO phenomena, were convinced by their experience. Other similar sightings were reported in the area.

"A Circus of the Air Unlike Any Other": This report from "Oskarshamns-Nyheterna" (March 17, 1977) details a sighting on Öland on March 5. Three people observed a large, cigar-shaped object at high altitude that maneuvered erratically. It then descended, slowed, and emitted thick brown smoke. A white cloud appeared, from which a smaller egg-shaped object emerged and engaged in aerial maneuvers at high speed, estimated to be twice that of a jet-fly. No military exercises were occurring at the time.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are UFO sightings, organizational activities of Norsk UFO Center, and the challenges of content generation for internal publications. The editorial stance is one of encouraging reader participation and sharing of information, emphasizing that the newsletter is a community effort. The publication also highlights the investigative work of its research sections and reports on UFO incidents from both Norway and Sweden, drawing from various sources including newspaper clippings.