Norwegian UFO Newsletter - 1983 No 3

Magazine Overview

This issue of "Norwegian UFO Reports" from 1983, published by NIVFO (Norwegian Institute for Scientific Research and Information), details a series of unusual sightings and investigations across Norway. The magazine presents various witness accounts of unidentified aerial phenomena, ranging from strange lights to distinct object shapes, and includes preliminary findings from NIVFO's investigations.

One More Strange Observation

A witness, Mrs. N.N., a bank employee, reported an observation near Glåmos on February 23, 1983. She described an object like a fuselage without wings, rudders, or control surfaces, moving at great speed and light grey in color. The object moved from south to north, parallel to the road, with no audible sound. The witness, who was in a car with her husband and son, noted its low height and sudden disappearance behind a hill. She detailed two phases of the observation: first, noticing the fuselage and something breaking away from the body, and second, observing something sticking vertically up behind the fuselage with a yellow shining light at its end. She was certain it was not a plane, as it disappeared too quickly and unexpectedly.

Flying Pipe

Another report from Sula in Fosna, estimated to be from December 16, 1982, describes an "oblong pipe" from which smoke emerged. This was followed by three pulsating lights (red, blue, and bright) that appeared in a vertical position. The object moved towards the house with average speed before turning aside and disappearing over a neighbor's roof. The witness also recalled a later observation of a "star" close to the ground. Further investigation revealed that a 14-meter radio tower had been replaced by a 30-meter one, involving searchlights placed on the ground, which could have been mistaken for the observed lights. Two marks, 30 cm in diameter and 150 cm apart, were found on the ground, one burnt brown, the other not.

Mystical Light in Lofoten

The coastguard ship "Sonja" was dispatched to the area outside Borge in Vestvågøy to investigate a mystical light observed multiple times. People in the area had seen a yellow light near the sea surface since early December. The vassal of Vestvågøy, Bernt Strand, described the light as round, shining, with irregular brightness, but sharp and distinct, resembling a round outdoor lamp screened by a globe. The search by the coastguard yielded no results.

UFO Over Solbergfjorden

A housewife from Sandvika reported seeing a mystical, shining object in the sky on a Monday night. Initially mistaken for a plane, the object stood almost still before moving slowly and forming shapes like a figure of eight and an M. It had a long, shining, green-coloured tail and a red color at the top. When the movement stopped, the light turned white. The witness estimated the object to be larger than the "18-star" (the brightest star).

The UFO Made by Men

Bjørn R. Pettersen, a scholarship holder at the Northern Light Observatory in Tromsø, commented on a sighting, ruling out astronomical explanations like planets or shooting stars. He described it as a classical example of a UFO made by men and equipped with lights, differentiating it from "flying saucers."

Headlights of Car Put Out by UFO

A report from a Finnnes family mentioned a sharp light on the sky over the mountains in Birtavarre. As they slowed down to observe it, the car's headlights suddenly disappeared. The light grew sharper, looked like morse code, and moved slowly. After a few minutes, the headlights returned, and the passengers were terrified.

Shining Object Over Drammen

An object described as shining and diamond-formed was observed over Drammen for about 30 minutes. It had clear, bright, pulsating spots on its edges and indeterminable colored lights inside. The object stood still before disappearing at great speed. The witness was convinced it was not a flight, balloon, or any known object.

Gigantic "Landing Prints" in the Snow at Drammen

A report from Drammen described gigantic landing prints found in the snow, consisting of a circle about half a meter deep with soot-marks and a lingering smell of sulphur. Later, more prints were found, described as geometrical and containing a dark, carbonic substance. NIVFO investigator Willy Pettersen investigated the case, suggesting a prosaic explanation related to Home Guard exercises.

Military Radar Registered "Something"

Two captains in SAS and Widerø were instructed to look for an object operating at a height of 6-7000 feet. The object made a speed of only 100 knots. While the pilots observed nothing, the object was registered on radar moving towards the west and then north-west. A SAS machine also registered the "thing" on weather radar. Investigations by NIVFO NORTH suggested "ducting" (condensed air accumulation) or possibly a flock of birds as explanations.

Mystical Beams of Light

Observations near Lille Bjørnevann reported a strong shining object with course and height changes. The object was about 200 meters above the ground. Several cottage owners observed the phenomenon. One witness, Rødde, described the light as radiating from one or more points gathered in a center, resembling strong searchlights. He also reported observing a "black object" the previous night. Another report mentioned a shining object over Kristiansand moving from south to north.

Mystical Object Over Larvik

An object described as bright/metallic with red-lilac light was observed over Larviksfjorden. It hung still at an estimated height of 500 meters before being carried away by a "wind" at increasing speeds. The object had a metallic glare and a red-lilac glow, with a saucer-like lower part fastened to a triangular aluminum plate with pikes. It reappeared later, standing in a west-south-westerly direction before disappearing again.

Reports from the Ålen Area Also in the Year 1972

An UFO-like object followed a car from Reitstøa to Dragåsen. The object was oval and threw a blue flame over the tree-tops. It reappeared later and disappeared when the car's headlights were switched off. Another report from October 28, 1972, described a cigar-formed object over Tydal, estimated to be 150 meters long, moving at about 120 km/h. The witness, Jørgen B. Lysholm, stated he had never believed in UFOs before this sighting.

"Mystical Metal" Analysed by NIVFO

Small, strange metal or stone clods found in a mining district were sent for analysis. The physical description noted metallic shining, great crystals with longitudinal structure. Chemical composition analysis revealed elements like Cobalt, Arsenic, Sulfur, Iron, and Silicon Dioxide, with a significant portion remaining unknown. NIVFO's result indicated a higher percentage of Iron than initially reported.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are the diverse nature of UFO sightings in Norway, the challenges in identifying these phenomena, and the role of NIVFO in investigating them. The magazine presents a range of witness accounts, from fleeting lights to detailed descriptions of structured objects, and includes instances of physical evidence and radar detection. While some reports are attributed to known phenomena or misidentifications, others remain unexplained, reflecting the ongoing mystery surrounding UFOs. The editorial stance appears to be one of diligent reporting and investigation, presenting the facts as reported by witnesses and the findings of their research, without necessarily endorsing any single explanation for all sightings.

Title: UFO-Nyt
Issue: 7
Volume: 1976
Date: 1976
Publisher: UFO-Nyt
Country: Denmark
Language: Danish
Price: 10 kr.

This issue of UFO-Nyt, dated 1976, focuses on UFO sightings and investigations, particularly a case in Nordli, Norway, and a brief mention of activities in Hessdalen.

The "Miniflight" Observed in Nordli, 1975

The main article details an event that occurred on the evening of July 7, 1975, in Nordli, Norway. Farmer and boarding house owner Egil Holand (53), his wife Margit (48), and two guests, Odd Holand (59) and Steinar Strand (42), were sitting in the boarding house kitchen, looking out a window towards the 8 km long Sandsjøen lake, which was about 120 meters away.

Suddenly, one of the men noticed something moving lengthwise across the lake at a distance of about 2 kilometers. Initially, they believed it to be a large bird, but it turned out to be an object resembling a rather small plane, with its wings held aslant. As the object approached, they could clearly see its broad and comparatively short wings. The entire "plane" appeared lumpy and not very "aerodynamic," as depicted in an accompanying sketch.

The object's color was dark, almost black. It flew in an easterly direction, close to the water's surface, and exhibited small swinging movements up and down over the rippled water. The speed was estimated to be between 90 and 100 km/h. The "plane" eventually disappeared towards some trees. No sound was heard during the observation.

The investigation of this case was conducted by Anton Lidstrøm from NIVFO.

Hessdalen Activities

The issue also briefly mentions that at Easter, a team from NIVFO had stayed in Hessdalen, equipped with measuring instruments and film equipment. However, nothing was seen or registered during their stay. The report notes that the spring season had been quiet in Hessdalen, but further investigations were planned for the future.

Editorial Commentary on Myth-Making

A preceding section of the magazine discusses how unexplained phenomena can become exaggerated or mythologized within UFO literature. The author uses an example, possibly related to a "find" or observation on Mårnes, to illustrate how a "mystical Mårnesitt" might be presented without thorough analysis. The text suggests that if a more rigorous investigation had not been conducted, an "unknown" factor from a laboratory analysis could have been used to bolster a case, spreading it as more "solid" from magazine to magazine.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

This issue of UFO-Nyt appears to maintain a critical yet investigative stance towards UFO reports. It highlights the importance of thorough analysis and cautions against the premature acceptance of anecdotal evidence, illustrating how myths can be created within the UFO community. The publication also demonstrates its commitment to investigating sightings, as evidenced by the detailed report on the Nordli "Miniflight" and the ongoing efforts in Hessdalen, even when initial investigations yield no results.