Nordic UFO Newsletter - 1981 No 2

Magazine Overview

Title: NORDIC UFO NEWS LETTER
Issue: No. 2 1981
Publisher: Nordic UFO Groups
Country: Norway
Language: English
Date: 1981

This issue of the Nordic UFO News Letter focuses on UFO sightings and investigations primarily within Norway and Sweden, featuring detailed witness accounts and analysis of physical evidence. The publication aims to foster a scientific approach to studying unidentified flying objects.

Organizational Structure and Aims

The Nordic UFO Newsletter is a biyearly periodical published by Nordic UFO Groups, a collaboration between Norsk UFO Center (NUFOC) in Norway and Riksorganisationen UFO-Sverige (RUFOS) in Sweden. Both organizations share similar structures and are dedicated to building an effective research activity to study reported sightings of unidentified flying objects. Their primary goal is to establish a current, scientific documentation system for continuous and thorough study of the UFO phenomenon, seeking to gain more knowledge about their origin, causes, and effects. The active members in both organizations are divided into three main groups: Field Researchers, Consultants, and Correspondents/Editorial Coworkers.

Field Researchers investigate and document reported UFO events locally through interviews and field-research. Consultants provide expertise in various fields such as chemistry, medicine, psychology, astronomy, and meteorology. Correspondents and Editorial Coworkers are those interested in languages, international correspondence, and journalism.

RUFOS publishes UFO-Sverige-Aktuellt (4 times a year), and NUFOC publishes Rapportnytt (5 issues a year). Both also publish internal periodicals.

Case Report: A CE-I Observation from Namdalen

This section details a Close Encounter of the First Kind (CE-I) observed in Namdalen, a valley north of Trondheim, Norway, around the end of Easter 1970. The witness, Finn Køhler Syversen, reported seeing an object flying beside his car at approximately 100 km/h. The object kept pace with the car, and although partially obscured by trees, it was clearly visible. The witness ruled out it being a plane or helicopter due to its speed and behavior. He noted the absence of other vehicles and felt the object was trying to draw attention. His wife also witnessed the object and confirmed it was not a helicopter. The object eventually changed its path, ascending slightly and flying in a 45-degree angle to the road before withdrawing easterly in a vertical position. The object was described as silverish and oval-shaped, with an estimated diameter of 10 meters and a height of about 3 meters. It moved soundlessly and descended as it withdrew. The witness expressed a desire to establish direct contact if such an event occurred again.

Case Report: The Strange Print at Espevær in Bømlo

This report investigates a mysterious print found on Espevær, Western Norway, on April 22, 1976. The newspaper Bergens Tidende questioned if a UFO had landed there, referring to a print provided by an Air Force representative to NUFOC. The incident garnered significant media attention, with various explanations offered, though most remained unanswered. An Air Force spokesman stated it was impossible for the print to be made by known aircraft. The location is remote, surrounded by hills and rocks, with no roads leading directly to the spot and minimal human activity during winter. A local family reported their dog acting unusually one night around the time of the incident. While some suggested it was made by joggers, a botanist's theory of a 'witch-circle' caused by mushrooms was disproven. The Air Force's Observation Group visited the site and concluded that the print was made by an unknown flying object, a real UFO, noting that the helicopter used by the Air Force, weighing 16 tons, made no mark, while the unknown object had pressed stones 4-10 cm into the ground. The print was measured at 25.6 m long and 14.4 m wide, with a track width of about 7 cm and a depth of 7-10 cm. The object's weight was estimated to be very heavy. Similar prints were found near Silkeborg, Denmark, associated with a UFO observation, with a much larger print (119 m long, 28 m broad) and an estimated weight of 160-200 tons.

New Prints at Espevær

In the spring of 1979, three years after the initial observation, new prints were discovered on Åkerkve-sletta on Espevær. Representatives from NUFOC visited the site and confirmed the presence of a new print, likely made during winter when the ground was frozen. The issue raises questions about the identity of these visitors, their repeated presence at the same location, and their intentions.

Case Report: The Valnesfjord Cases

This report details strange experiences of an anonymous woman in Kåsmo, Valnesfjorden, Northern Norway, during the night of September 10-11, 1979. The witness, Mrs. NN, a nursing auxiliary around 50 years old, reported a powerful light-beam entering her sleeping room window around midnight, despite bad weather. The beam, described as yellowish in the middle and reddish at the periphery, resembling a welding-flame, appeared to originate from an "object" and illuminated the garage and fuse-box area. The beam was greenish as it passed through the window. After a short, uniform sound, the beam swept about and seemed to come from a neighbor's house before disappearing rapidly. The entire event lasted 10-15 seconds. Later that morning, Mrs. NN's son-in-law experienced a temporal anomaly; his watch showed 2:30 AM, while Mrs. NN's watch indicated 5:30 AM, leading them to go back to bed.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are detailed UFO sightings, the investigation of physical traces left by alleged UFOs, and the collection of witness testimonies. The editorial stance appears to be one of serious, scientific inquiry into the UFO phenomenon, aiming to document and understand these events rather than dismiss them. The publication encourages international correspondence and collaboration in UFO research.

This issue of "UFO" magazine, with content spanning from the 1960s to the 1980s, focuses on various unexplained phenomena and sightings, primarily in Norway and Sweden. The magazine presents witness testimonies, physical evidence, and detailed descriptions of alleged UFO encounters.

Reported Experiences in Norway

The issue begins with an account from Mrs.NN and her daughter, who experienced a strange humming sound and a pulsating light in their home around midnight. The incident was corroborated by a neighbor, Mrs. Gunhild Andersen, who also heard the humming. Several other houses in the vicinity reported unusual occurrences that same night, including a pulsating light in a house under construction and an electric wall-clock stopping at 00:00 in another. A tractor's battery was also found completely drained. Mrs.NN later discovered a burning mark on her bedroom wall with feather-like soot stripes.

Mrs. Gunhild Andersen later reported an extraordinary experience on the night of September 19-20, 1979. She observed a bright light illuminating her chimney from the inside, followed by a powerful light beam protruding from the valve. A yellow-red sphere, the size of an orange, was seen at the tip of the beam, which then rushed swiftly back into the chimney. She felt a sensation of numbness and tingling in her shoulders during the event, which lasted about 7-8 seconds. The incident occurred during a storm, but she noted that the surrounding sheep sounds ceased during the phenomenon.

Strange Tracks on Lake Stordalsvatnet

An article by Arne Pross Thomassen details strange signs found in the snow on the ice of Lake Stordalsvatnet in southwestern Norway, dating back to the winter of 1962. Karl Hegerland and an acquaintance discovered two parallel stripes imprinted in the snow, winding along the ice for a long distance. Between these stripes were numerous signs resembling "Arabian letters." The stripes were about 19 cm apart, 2-3 mm wide, and 1 cm deep. Hegerland, an experienced outdoorsman, had never seen such tracks and found it unlikely they were made by animals or birds, as no footprints or wing-tip marks were visible. The tracks were abrupt, with sections of parallel stripes alternating with "writings." The lake is located along the main road E-76, between Etne and Frette.

UFO Observation over Lake Stordalsvatnet

The following day, Karl Hegerland observed a large, black, airplane-like UFO hovering over Lake Stordalsvatnet. The object, resembling a German World War II bomber, had a tiny yellow stripe from wingtip to wingtip, three triangular legs underneath, and wings positioned at the top. Hegerland estimated its length at 50 meters and wingspan at 80 meters. The UFO passed at an altitude of 20-30 meters above the ground, moving slowly and soundlessly. It flew from the south, over a peninsula, and then over the lake, passing very close to a power-line. Hegerland noted two slender occupants, one in each window, with delicate faces, wearing white suits and caps. They were motionless and did not pay him any attention. The object's edge underneath was fringed, appearing to hang small bits of cloth, and it did not seem solid. Hegerland concluded that the object was deliberately steered and moved with a speed of 2-3 km/h as it ascended.

UFO Landing in Hallingdal

An account from Peder Skogaas and Erik Hagen describes an event in Hallingdal, Southern Norway, involving Ola Roen and his wife Borghild. Ola Roen witnessed a "flying saucer" near his farm. He described the object as flat and circular, about 1.5 meters high and 8-9 meters in diameter, with an intense red center and green sides. It was initially mistaken for light-rockets from a nearby military camp or a helicopter. The object flared up in a light explosion that blinded Roen, but it was soundless. He approached to within 25 meters. Later, Borghild and her father-in-law also witnessed the object. It ascended soundlessly and drifted slowly along the ground, horizontally against a steep hill. The edge was fringed. The object moved upwards at a speed of 2-3 km/h. Ola Roen believes the object was steered with purpose and stated that he had never believed in UFOs before this experience.

Earlier UFO Observations in Torpo

The magazine mentions that Torpo has a history of UFO observations. A newspaper article from November 30, 1954, reported three schoolgirls seeing a sphere-like object about 3.5 meters in diameter. A murmuring vehicle moved over their heads, and one girl thought she saw a figure behind a window. A stripe of 25 meters where snow was blown away was later found by homeguard personnel.

Swedish Air Force Colonel Reports Six Delta UFOs

An excerpt from Boris Jungkvist's book "UFO en fantastisk verklighet" details an experience of a lieutenant-colonel of the Swedish Air Force in August 1976. While flying a J-35 "Dragon" fighter over Lake Bolmen in Småland at 12,000 meters, he spotted six other objects in a flank formation at 7,000 meters. The formation approached at high speed (estimated Mach 2) and then reduced speed to about 500 km/hour. They made a rapid 90-degree turn and regrouped into a circle formation. The objects were delta-shaped with a fin-like tail and silver-colored. They then accelerated rapidly, rising in a southerly direction, their color changing to a phosphorus shine. The radar station did not detect the objects, and traffic control reported no civilian or military units in the sector. The entire sighting lasted about 7-8 seconds. The lieutenant-colonel, with thousands of flight hours, emphasized the unique aerodynamic design and maneuvers of the objects, concluding that UFOs likely exist as physical objects.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are unexplained aerial phenomena, physical traces left by these phenomena, and the testimonies of credible witnesses, including military personnel. The magazine appears to adopt a stance that takes UFO reports seriously, presenting them with detailed accounts and attempting to corroborate them with physical evidence or multiple witness accounts. The editorial stance seems to be one of open inquiry into the UFO phenomenon, suggesting that these events are not mere myths but potentially real occurrences.

This issue of UFO-Sverige-Aktuellt, Volume 2, Issue 1, published in 1981, focuses on UFO sightings and encounters, featuring two primary reports.

Report 1: Air Force Pilot Sighting

The first section presents a brief account from an experienced Air Force pilot who reported sighting a UFO formation on a sunny summer's day with good visibility. The pilot refused to divulge details about any reports filed with the Research Institute of National Defense (FOA) or other military authorities. However, he expressed a strong desire to file a report with a civilian UFO group due to the remarkable nature of the incident. His wish to remain anonymous was described as 'self-evident'. The report notes that weather conditions were fair with good visibility, with only a few cirrus clouds on the western horizon. The case is cataloged as number 480 in AFU's SweCat sample for statistical studies. The source is cited as AFU Newsletter, Box 5046, S-151 05 Södertälje 5, Sweden.

Report 2: Four Policemen Photograph A Close Encounter

Authored by Stig Aggestad, a journalist and manager of the UFO-Sweden report centre, this article details an incident that occurred in the early 1970s southeast of Stockholm. The account is based on the testimony of one of the witnesses, who is now a police officer in southern Sweden.

The Incident

The witness, then a police officer in Handen, south of Stockholm, was called out late one autumn evening to assist in a search for a missing old man. The search area was near Tungelsta, 20 km east of Södertälje, characterized by a network of small roads. While driving slowly through the district with a colleague, they rendezvoused with another police car at a crossroads. All four officers exited their vehicles to stretch their legs.

The Sighting

Suddenly, the group observed a powerful light-source between the trees. A brilliantly shining, discoid object appeared, gliding at a low level before stopping at a distance. The object radiated an intensely strong white light that illuminated the entire surroundings, making it possible to see every needle on the trees despite the dark October night. The air around the luminous disc appeared to tremble and steam, suggesting it was heated.

The Aftermath

After an unknown period of paralysis, one of the officers regained composure and activated the car's roof searchlight. At that moment, the object began to move, tilting on its edge, revealing a metallic structure approximately 20 meters in diameter. It then slowly glided over a nearby field. Another colleague, breaking free from his shock, retrieved a standard-issue camera from the car and pursued the object, taking several pictures in quick succession before the object disappeared from view.

Official Response and Cover-up Allegations

Following the sighting, the officers contacted their headquarters via radio. Police HQ, in turn, alerted the military due to the area's proximity to defense installations, including the Navy base on Muskö Island. The officers were ordered back to the station to file a report.

The witness stated that the developed film was reportedly 'totally destroyed'. While this could be attributed to the object's brilliance, the fact that none of the four men were allowed to view the developed film fueled speculation about other theories. Police management indicated that the UFO had not been registered on military radar scopes.

The report concludes by stating that four policemen witnessed an unidentified object at close range for a considerable time, were unable to explain what they saw, and were subsequently ordered to remain silent by their superiors. Even today, the officers have not united to reveal their identities, though they have had recent contact.

The missing old man was found in good health later that night, and his disappearance was unrelated to the UFO sighting.

Source: UFO-Sverige-Aktuellt, nr 1, 1981 (volume 2), pages 19-20. Translation by AFU Newsletter.

Illustration

A cartoon by Pat Mallet titled 'LITTLE GREEN MEN...' is included, depicting a humorous scene with a figure being abducted by a UFO from a bed.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The magazine appears to focus on credible UFO sightings, particularly those involving official witnesses like pilots and police officers. The editorial stance seems to lean towards presenting unexplained phenomena and exploring potential cover-ups or official secrecy, as suggested by the handling of the police photograph case. The inclusion of statistical studies (AFU's SweCat) and translations from other newsletters indicates a commitment to documenting and disseminating UFO-related information within the ufological community.