Internt UFO Forum - 1980 No 1

Magazine Overview

Title: INTERNT UFO FORUM
Issue: Nr.1, Volume: Arg.2.
Date: February 1980
Publisher: NORSK UFO CENTER
Country: Norway
Language: Norwegian

Article 1: "CIA HAR BEVISENE UFO-FENOMENET EKSISTERER !" (CIA HAS THE EVIDENCE UFO PHENOMENON EXISTS!)

This article, based on a translated American news telegram, reports that two retired US Air Force colonels testified under oath that they personally saw the dead bodies of extraterrestrial beings. These beings, approximately 120 cm long, were recovered from the wreckage of a crashed UFO. Their skin was silver-shimmering, and their clothing was made of a metallic-like material that appeared to be welded to their bodies with extreme heat. These revelations stem from documents that the CIA was ordered by a court to release, following a demand from UFO researchers. According to the article, these documents contain detailed descriptions of encounters between American aircraft and unidentified objects (UFOs). The UFO researchers believe these objects originate from another planet and are on reconnaissance missions to Earth. They urge the CIA to release all materials concerning unidentified objects to confirm their existence and origin.

Article 2: "Internt UFO Forum nr. 1/80 - Todd Zachary's Revelations"

The article discusses claims made by Todd Zachary, a former agent of the National Security Agency (NSA), regarding the CIA's extensive interest in UFOs. Zachary asserts that the CIA possesses evidence of UFO existence and has been actively involved in collecting, analyzing, and registering UFO data since 1948. He highlights the establishment of a special photo section (NPIC in 1953) dedicated to analyzing UFO photographic material. The CIA's scientific intelligence division has also analyzed UFO data from both American and foreign incidents. Furthermore, Zachary alleges that agents from the CIA's operational propaganda departments have spread misinformation about the agency's UFO engagement and the UFO phenomenon itself, and that witnesses and individuals who photographed UFOs have been tracked down and intimidated into silence. The article mentions specific cases that attracted CIA's attention, including an incident at Deervood Nike Base, Maryland, in September 1957, and the well-known 1954 case involving the two retired colonels.

Ground Saucer Watch (GSW), an American UFO organization, has used the Freedom of Information Act to compel the CIA to release documented UFO material from its archives. The article suggests that recent dramatic revelations in the USA lend credence to Zachary's statements, and that a classified report was brought to light after leaks within the Pentagon revealed its existence.

Article 3: "Internt UFO Forum nr. 1/80 - CIA and Air Force Deception"

This section details how the US Department of Defense officially stated that UFO investigations ceased in 1969. However, a partial report allegedly reveals that the US studied an incident in 1976 near Teheran, Iran, where two Iranian F4 Phantom fighter jets encountered a UFO. When a smaller object detached from the larger, brightly lit UFO, the pilot prepared to fire a missile, but the jet's electronic weapons system was disabled. The UFO phenomenon was observed on radar and by the crew of a passenger plane. The article suggests that the Pentagon report might not have become public without a leak, which exposed facts leading to a lively debate. The press has widely covered these developments, with the exception of NRK and Sveriges Radio, which have reportedly remained silent on the Pentagon leak. The article questions this silence. It also states that the FBI is burning its UFO archives, fearing similar legal proceedings. Documents indicate that the CIA and the Air Force deliberately provided false information to individuals inquiring about UFOs, while simultaneously engaging in UFO research and denying it publicly. A service document from August 1, 1952, advises continuing the "cover-up" of the subject, emphasizing that no hint of the CIA's interest or involvement should reach the press or the public due to potential panic-inducing tendencies.

Article 4: "VI HENVENDER OSS TIL EN NORSK AVIS" (WE CONTACT A NORWEGIAN NEWSPAPER)

The authors recount their attempt to get a reaction from a Norwegian newspaper regarding the UFO revelations. They made a phone call to a news editor in Trondheim, explaining the situation and asking two questions: 1. Was the newspaper aware of these revelations, e.g., through news telegrams? 2. If so, why had they not reported on it? The editor expressed a need for more information and was sent photocopies of relevant material, including a news telegram. Despite repeated follow-ups, no answer was received. The article then revisits the Condon Report, noting that out of 90 cases studied, 30 were unexplained UFOs. It criticizes Condon's brief foreword, which downplayed the findings and was publicized by the media. It also discusses the 1952 UFO wave and the subsequent commission given to the Batelle Memorial Institute in Columbus, Ohio, by the US Air Force, to investigate the primary question: do 'unidentified' objects differ in basic characteristics from 'identified' ones? The Batelle report, published in 1955, was presented by authorities as negative, despite its positive findings, and the press reported it accordingly.

Article 5: "GENERAL MAC ARTHUR"

This article focuses on General Douglas MacArthur's interest in the UFO phenomenon. In 1958, a private meeting of scientists and military officers was held in New York City, with General MacArthur as the keynote speaker. He was reportedly obsessed with UFOs, fearing they were hostile intruders from another planet. During the massive UFO wave of 1957, many secret UFO meetings occurred across the country. The article mentions that the US Air Force's 1955 "Project Blue Book Report Number 14" was an attempt to address the UFO problem, but it became entangled in bureaucratic confusion, particularly with CIA's "Project Windfall," a secret investigation of UFO contact persons. Major Donald Keyhoe's organization, NICAP, actively pressured authorities to bring the issue to light. MacArthur, however, believed that a planetary military force was reconnoitering Earth to prepare for a massive invasion and proposed developing weapons and plans to combat such intruders, suggesting a program for perfect space travel as a first step. The details of this 1958 meeting were kept secret for years until MacArthur's death in 1964. An earlier interview with Henry Taylor in 1955 also revealed MacArthur's views on UFOs and their impact on civilization. The article notes MacArthur's pragmatic approach, basing his conclusions on facts rather than theories. He began collecting information on UFOs during World War II, and the mysterious spacecraft were sighted over Europe in 1943, initially mistaken by German pilots for Allied secret weapons. By 1944, the phenomenon had spread to the Pacific, where American vessels and aircraft engaged with the objects. Flying "submarines" with cylindrical shapes were seen emerging from the water. These reports were kept secret and forwarded to MacArthur's headquarters. He established a group of officers to collect and study this information, realizing they were dealing with an unknown technology. By 1945, these specialists were convinced the craft were interplanetary and hostile. In contrast, a RAF intelligence department led by General Massey in 1943 concluded that the objects were impossible to damage and might be a natural phenomenon. The article contrasts the European and MacArthur's Pacific findings, noting that MacArthur's group conducted systematic investigations.

After the war, sightings continued, particularly around Okinawa and US atomic bases. In 1946, unidentified cigar-shaped objects were seen over Europe, including Scandinavia, leading to fears they were Russian. However, the article notes that Russia had no rockets at the time, and most German scientists were in American custody. The RAF's intelligence unit received a report of a "flying saucer" crash outside London, which was kept secret. General MacArthur, in Japan, requested information about this incident via telegram. R.V. Jones later revealed the story of MacArthur's telegram in a public speech. MacArthur continued to study UFOs after returning to civilian life, collecting books and periodicals on the subject. In 1962, President Kennedy met with MacArthur, and shortly thereafter announced plans for a space program to send a man to the moon. MacArthur's final public address, at West Point, warned cadets that the next war might be fought against intruders from space. The article concludes by questioning whether his warning can be afforded to be ignored.

Article 6: "UFO og vitnene" (UFO and the Witnesses)

This article discusses the theory that UFOs might originate from our own solar system, a possibility the author believes is often overlooked. It introduces Trevor James Constable's approach, which posits that UFOs can be both technical constructs and living organisms in space or Earth's atmosphere. These entities, Constable suggests, can alter their material density through an organic biophysical life force, making them visible or invisible to the naked eye. The article then presents several interesting witness accounts. One such account is from American pilot Don Wood Jr., who in 1925 landed at Flat Mesa, Nevada, and observed a strange object, about 2.5 meters in diameter, round, and with a reddish underside. The object slid to a stop near Wood and his passenger. They approached it and saw a damaged creature, about which they had no prior knowledge. The creature appeared to be breathing, and its upper part expanded and contracted. A large piece was torn from its side, revealing a metallic surface. When the creature noticed the observers, it tried to rise but fell back. It appeared moist and glittered on top, with no visible feet or eyes. After about 20 minutes, it attempted to rise again but failed, then emitted intense light from its entire body, except for the damaged area. Suddenly, a large shadow fell over the pilots, and they saw a much larger UFO, at least ten meters in diameter, descend and retrieve the smaller creature using four tentacles. The larger UFO then ascended rapidly and disappeared. The pilots fled, convinced they had witnessed living beings of unknown origin. Constable maintains that UFOs possess a powerful, unknown energy that affects human perception.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The magazine consistently explores themes of government secrecy, alleged cover-ups of UFO phenomena by intelligence agencies like the CIA and NSA, and the importance of witness testimony. There's a strong emphasis on presenting evidence and information that challenges skeptical viewpoints. The editorial stance appears to be one of advocating for transparency and investigation into UFOs, suggesting that the phenomenon is real and warrants serious attention, despite official denials or obfuscation. The inclusion of historical accounts, like General MacArthur's concerns, and detailed witness reports, reinforces the belief in the significance and ongoing nature of UFO activity.

Title: Internt UFO Forum
Issue: 1/80
Date: January 1980
Publisher: NUFOC (Norsk UFO Center)
Country: Norway
Language: Norwegian

This issue of Internt UFO Forum marks the beginning of a new year and decade, with a focus on UFO phenomena, historical accounts, and organizational updates.

Article: Energy Radiation and UFOs

The issue opens with a piece suggesting that energy radiation might cause observers to see strange forms and colors, potentially leading to UFO sightings. It humorously proposes that UFO lodges might consider using 'cloudbusters' and infrared film in their cameras, and practicing a 'Star Exercise' to enhance UFO observations. The source is cited as 'Barometeren' from March 5, 1979, translated by KS/SA.

Article: Adam and Eve as Astronauts

A significant article presents the theory of American physicist Dr. Irwin Ginsburgh, who claims that Adam and Eve were astronauts from another planet who landed on Earth about 6000 years ago. Ginsburgh, who has studied the Bible and ancient texts for 30 years, asserts that the first book of Moses is a scientific description of events. He points to similarities between biblical creation accounts and advanced scientific theories, and suggests that the 'light' guiding the Israelites out of Egypt originated from a spaceship. He also posits that the ancient knowledge of planets like Pluto, Neptune, and Uranus, without telescopes, must have come from Adam. The article notes that Israeli researchers have recently proven that grape and olive cultivation began around 6000 years ago. Ginsburgh is credited with four awards for research in industrial development and holds thirty patents, being listed among prominent American scientists.

Special Issue: NUFOC Special

A special issue from NUFOC is announced, featuring 26 pages with a stiff spine, containing articles from the magazine OMNI. These articles, in English, include interviews with Jacques Vallee and discussions on 'Global Disclosures,' 'Saucer-eyed Spies,' 'Trance Figures,' 'True UFOs,' 'Tunguska,' 'Alien Metals,' 'Alternatives,' and 'Death on Range.' The editorial notes that these articles are interesting, critical, and serious, suitable for lending to UFO skeptics, and cover debates within UFOlogy in 1979. The special issue can be ordered from NORSK UFO CENTER, GLOBALSEKSJONEN.

Article: The Mysterious UFOs

This section, authored by Hans Aass, delves into the history of UFO sightings. It notes that in ancient times, UFOs were described as 'luminous spheres,' 'flaming birds,' and 'light rays,' sometimes referred to as 'Disci' (discs). The author highlights that historical records of UFO phenomena are more abundant from before the birth of Christ and a few centuries after, citing Gaius Plinius the Elder. However, the period between the 5th and 14th centuries has very few documented accounts, which Aass attributes to the general lack of historical records from the 'dark ages.' He discusses how the medieval period was characterized by hardship, power struggles, and religious fear, making it difficult for individuals to report unusual aerial phenomena without facing severe consequences, like Galileo. Aass mentions that despite the 'gap' in historical records, reports of 'flaming globes' and illustrations began to appear again, even as flying leaflets.

Icelandic Manuscript and UFOs

A curiosity is presented: an Icelandic manuscript from the Arnamagnæan collection, dated 1638, which contains 'Psalms and Ballads.' At the bottom of this manuscript is a small illustration that strongly resembles an 'Adamski-type' UFO. The origin of this drawing and its inclusion in the manuscript are unknown, but it matches descriptions in later reports, including those from George Adamski's alleged UFO film from 1952. The article questions whether Adamski's film was a hoax, but acknowledges its sophisticated production if so. It notes the similarity between the manuscript illustration and modern UFO depictions, suggesting a continuity in UFO-related imagery over centuries.

Article: Thirty Years After Kenneth Arnold

This article, translated from FSR, Vol. 25 No. 1, discusses the 'waking hallucination model' as an explanation for UFO sightings. The author argues that this model is less spontaneous than the extraterrestrial model, as the latter aligns with modern scientific findings. The article refutes the hallucination model by pointing out the lack of correlation between UFO waves and conventional aerial phenomena (planets, satellites, balloons, helicopters, car lights) which are statistically present everywhere. It also argues that UFO phenomena, particularly landings and close encounters, do not fit into the laws of psychoanalysis, as they lack the symbolic content typically found in human subconsciousness. Instead, UFO descriptions feature 'purely physical forms' with less symbolic importance, such as 'falling leaf' movements, pulsating lights, and disc-like shapes. The article concludes that the 'waking hallucination' model cannot explain established physical effects of UFO phenomena, like ground imprints or engine stoppages.

Special Report: Mystery at Silsetvatnet

This special report details an unusual event at Silsetvatnet, Norway, on January 19, 1979. Skogsarbeidere discovered approximately 100 strange holes in the ice, varying in size from 20 to 80 cm in diameter, with the ice being 40 cm thick. The holes were spread over a large area, and their shape was remarkably regular. The incident attracted significant media attention, with NUFOC field researchers in Kristiansund and Ålesund being inundated with calls. Various explanations were proposed by experts, with 'swamp gas' from the bottom being considered a plausible hypothesis by local newspapers. However, the report highlights peculiar circumstances: the holes appeared overnight, and during the same night, a strange light was observed over the water. Reports of fast-flying, luminous objects came in from the entire district, including an incident where a car driver in Molde was blinded by a bright light, causing his engine to stall and become very hot, only to function normally again later. A planned large-scale investigation by people from Ålesund and Kristiansund was canceled due to heavy snowfall. Given the unusual nature of the events and the availability of good photographs, NUFOC decided to publish a special issue on the matter, offering it to members for 10 kr and non-members for 15 kr.

Editorial: Redaksjonelt

The editorial marks the start of a new year and decade, reflecting on 1979 as a highly successful year for Norsk UFO Center. Membership nearly doubled, and several new positions were created, including a press spokesperson, county leaders for Bergen, Hordaland, and Sør-Trøndelag, new field sections in Bergen and Steinkjer, a field section in Trondheim with an instrument development group, and a new main office with expanded functions. The editorial also mentions the establishment of a new global section with its own printing press. It notes that Terje Hansen, the leader of the Information section and editor of Internt UFO Forum, had to take a break due to house construction, with his tasks temporarily transferred to the Central Administration. The year 1979 was also marked by extensive internal and external meeting activities, with plans to expand this through films of various kinds, including a 'still film' about field research. The editorial emphasizes the importance of efficient routines and systems for the organization's smooth functioning and encourages a focus on developing serious engagement in UFO work worldwide.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The magazine consistently explores the intersection of UFO phenomena with history, science, and ancient texts. There's a clear stance in favor of serious investigation into UFOs, as evidenced by the critical yet serious tone of the articles and the organizational efforts of NUFOC. The editorial emphasizes the importance of systematic research and the development of the UFO field. The publication also highlights the challenges of reporting and investigating UFO incidents, particularly in the past, and advocates for the open sharing of information and archives.