Rapportnytt - 1974 no 1

Magazine Overview

This document is issue number 1/74 of NORSK UFO FORUM RAPPORTUTGAVE, edited by Norsk UFO Center-Bergen. The cover prominently features the title and a list of contents for the issue, dated 1974. The publication aims to present UFO reports, primarily from Norway and other Scandinavian countries, from credible sources.

Editorial and Organizational Information

The magazine provides contact information for subscriptions and editorial matters. The subscription price is Kr. 15.00 for UFO Forum, Kr. 15.00 for RAPPORTNYTT, or Kr. 30.00 for both. It is published 5 times a year, with 2 issues per year.

Egon Nielsen is the editor for RAPPORTNYTT, with Astrid Svelmoe handling expedition and accounting, and Anton Lidstrøm responsible for stencils. The post and ordering address is Norsk UFO Forum, Postboks 2119, 7001 Trondheim. The postgiro account number is 34 69 57.

A press release dated January 24, 1974, from Morgenavisen, Bergen, announces that Foreningen UFO-Bergen established a collaboration with Norsk UFO Center, Trondheim, on January 1, 1974, and will now operate under the name Norsk UFO Center (NUFOC), Bergen. This new entity is closely linked to Skandinavisk UFO Information in Copenhagen and has international contacts. The organizational structure for Norsk UFO Center, Bergen, is detailed, including:

• Regionsleder and SUFOI's representative in Norway: Finn W. Kalvik (Tel. 280126)
• Rapportsentral inland: Egon Nielsen (Tel. 269551)
• Rapportsentral lokal: Finn W. Kalvik
• Rapportsentral utland: Roald Ellingsen (Scandinavia, Tel. 263039), Denis Mortensen (English/German, Tel. 269181)
• Redaktør for rapportnytt: Roald Ellingsen
• Fototeknisk Seksjon: Johny Johnsen (Tel. 217471)
• Sekretariat: Kjell Thomsen (Tel. 276314)
• Bibliotek: Svein Anthun (Tel. 282628)
• Kasserer: Elna Krohn (Tel. 273845)
• Avis og presseklipp: Menz Darre Kårbø (Tel. 295695)

All telephone numbers require the area code (05).

Contents and Reported Incidents

The issue features a table of contents on the first page, listing several articles and reports:

• Presentation of Norsk UFO Center, Bergen
• New Norwegian Observations
• Unexplained Flying Objects Over Ovrisdalen
• A Frightening Encounter with a UFO
• Bergen Woman Sees UFO Pilot
• Gosta Carlsson's Strange Experience
• A Small Space Pilot Scared Two 15-Year-Olds

The bulk of the magazine consists of detailed reports of UFO sightings from various locations in Norway, often citing local newspapers.

New Norwegian Observations

Luminous Object Over Ringkolltoppen (Ringerikes blad 30.11.73): Three schoolmates, Morten Bjørrestad, Sture Nydokk, and Tom Gjermundbo, reported seeing a luminous object that behaved erratically, moving back and forth, disappearing, and reappearing. It seemed to explode, separating into three luminous, stone-like objects that fell. The observers noted it was unusual and could not be easily explained.

UFO Over Veme (Ringerikes blad 5.12.73): A person from Veme, along with a couple from Hallingdal, observed a bright, flying object around 4 PM. Initially appearing as a bright light, it later transformed into a rectangular shape and moved southwards before disappearing. The object emitted a white, blinking light and made no sound, suggesting it was not an aircraft.

Small Luminous Object Picked Up By A Larger One (Adresseavisen 16.1.74): Tormod Hagen in Trondheim observed a luminous object moving at high speed from southwest to northeast. He estimated its speed to be three times that of a regular passenger plane. The object emitted white light with red blinks and disappeared quickly. He later observed a larger object moving in the same direction, and believes the smaller object was taken up by the larger one.

Luminous Sphere Over Nes i Årdal (Ringerike blad 10.1.74): A man from Nes i Årdal confirmed seeing a luminous sphere on December 28th at 10:14 AM. He described a smoke trail behind the sphere, resembling a rocket launch. The sphere moved in a southwesterly direction.

Many Have Seen The Light Sphere That Turned Over Jevnaker: Reports indicate that multiple people saw a luminous sphere over Jevnaker before Christmas. The object had a very bright light, came from the north, turned over Jevnaker, and disappeared in the same direction. Observers could not identify it as an airplane, and the light appeared consistent from all angles.

UFO Over Tønsberg (Verdens Gang 13.1.73): A luminous object was reportedly seen for nearly three hours in the Tønsberg area by numerous people. Neither the air force nor civilian authorities had received reports. The object was described as spherical, brighter than a star, and moved slowly. It stopped near an Esso refinery and then moved out over the Oslo Fjord, where it remained stationary for over an hour before disappearing.

High Altitude: Witnesses could not accurately estimate the altitude but believed it was high, ruling out rockets or balloons. A meteorologist from Fornebu Airport stated that a weather balloon had been observed over Oslo earlier that day, but it was unlikely to be the same object seen over Tønsberg.

Strange Phenomenon: The Tønsberg area was keen to explain the phenomenon. The object's behavior suggested it was not a conventional aircraft, leading many to consider the UFO theory.

UFO Observed Over Torvik (Romsdal Folkeblad 10.1.74): David Strømme reported seeing a UFO flying at high speed horizontally from the east over Gjersetbygda. He described it as having a tail and apparent self-propulsion, unlike a meteor or an airplane.

UFO Also In Måndalen (Romsdal Folkeblad 11.1.74): A strange, luminous object was observed over Trovik, and another flying object was seen over Månedalen. Jens Nesdal reported seeing an object moving at high speed, emitting a strong green light. The object moved in an easterly direction, made a turn, and disappeared. It was described as aviform (elongated) and much smaller than the moon.

UKJENT SVØMMENDE GJENSTAND SETT VED TÅTØY I GÅR (Kragerø Blad 3.1.74): An unknown, mysterious object was seen in the sea between the eastern end and Lille Manodden. Observed through binoculars, it appeared as a black ring or buoy, about 2 meters in diameter, with a dark protrusion in the middle. A water column or spray was visible behind it. A boat attempted to follow but the object increased speed and disappeared.

REPORT FROM OLAV OPPERUD (16.1.74): Olav Opperud reported seeing two luminous spheres that appeared to be heading for the same landing point. After landing, one light made a low-altitude trip towards Vikersund and returned. Another moving light appeared, and then a third light joined the two. The first two lights merged into one, and the last one appeared to be a collector light for the other two, before they ascended and disappeared northeast.

REPORT FROM TAGE ANDERSSON, KRISTIANSAND (3.12.73): Tage Andersson reported a gray/black object, 30-40 meters in diameter, at an altitude of 100-200 meters, moving in a southwesterly direction. It disappeared behind the horizon due to darkness. The observation was made with the naked eye and a 7x50 binoculars. The object was described as saucer-shaped.

RAPPORT - forts. fra forrige side: Tage Andersson explained that on November 30th, he observed an object from his living room window. It was dark, without lights, and appeared to be smoking slightly. It moved vertically and at a steady speed, disappearing behind the horizon. The next day, the same object was observed further away, at a greater angle.

LYSENDE GJENSTAND SETT FRA HOFSFOSS: Two men on Helgelandsmoen and Liv Begnamoen in Hønefoss observed a luminous object at 07:30 AM. Liv Pettersen described it as much larger than a star, moving, and appearing to move over Haug. She noted it was very strange and that the object split into two parts with a dark section in between.

FLYVENDE TALLERKEN OVER TYRIFJORDEN: Near Lien in Hole, a large, yellow, luminous object shaped like a saucer was observed. It had a 'lilac-colored wing' or light on one side and left a smoke trail as it disappeared.

LYSENDE GJENSTAND OVER RINGERIKE (Ringerike blad 21.1.74): Two men on Helgelandsmoen saw a luminous object moving south-southwest towards Gyrihaugen. It had no tail, a sharp light, and constant speed, visible for about 20 seconds.

UFO SETT OVER PRESTFOSS I GÅR: Eight young people reported seeing a UFO around 9:10 PM near Prestfoss in Sigdal.

UFO SETT - forts. fra forrige side: Karin Lund Bjørnstad and four others in a car saw an object emitting red and orange light south of Prestfoss. The object came from above, moved east, and its lights reflected off its upper surface. The object changed speed and disappeared quickly.

UFC OVER VIK I SOGN: An observation report from Ovrisdalen in Vik on January 22, 1974, described a red object with a white tail, moving silently, changing course and altitude, and emitting a strong light. It stopped several times, changed direction, and moved in circles and zig-zags at varying speeds before disappearing behind a mountain.

UFORKLARLIG FLYGENDE GJENSTAND OVER OVRISDALEN I VIK, TIRSDAG KVELD. KL. 23.00: A report from Sheriff Bjarne Lundeland details an account from Hans Risløv and two sisters, Anna I. Risløv and Lussie Aase, who saw a light moving down a valley at a speed of approximately 100 km/hour. They initially thought it was a car but realized it was not due to its movement and the terrain.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring theme throughout this issue is the reporting of unexplained aerial phenomena, primarily UFO sightings, across various regions of Norway. The magazine adopts a stance of documenting these events, presenting witness accounts and details from local media. While not explicitly stating a belief in extraterrestrial origins, the publication's focus on 'unexplained' and 'mysterious' phenomena, coupled with the term 'UFO' (Unidentified Flying Object), suggests an open-minded approach to investigating such reports. The editorial emphasis is on collecting and disseminating information, encouraging readers to share their own observations, and maintaining a broad contact network within the UFO research community in Norway and Scandinavia.

This issue of Norsk UFO Forums rapportutgave, dated 1/74 and with a specific issue date of February 9, 1974 (nr. 6), is published by Norsk UFO Forum and focuses on unexplained flying objects and related phenomena. The magazine features a collection of eyewitness accounts and reports from various locations, primarily in Norway, but also including incidents from Sweden, France, and Japan.

Unexplained Flying Object - Continued

The issue begins with a continuation of a report about an unexplained flying object. Three witnesses observed a luminous object in a valley near Ovrid, Norway. They described it as a light that descended, hovered briefly near a farm, and then ascended. The object was silent and appeared to be under some form of control. The witnesses estimated its size to be like a large star and noted its yellow-orange color when it was distant. The observation lasted for about 8-10 minutes. The report is signed by lensmann Bjarne Lundeland from Vik. A follow-up note mentions that a high-voltage power line runs in the direction of the observation, but the power company stated that such phenomena are unlikely to be related to the power lines. It is also noted that a regular flight route between Bergen and Sogndal passes through the same area.

UHYGGELIG MØTE MED UFO (Terrifying Encounter with a UFO)

This section details an account from Kjell Bottolfsen, a 36-year-old car salesman, who reported a terrifying encounter on February 9, 1974, while driving from Fagernes to Tromsø. During a dark, clear, and cold night with icy roads, Bottolfsen saw a powerful light sweeping over the treetops. He initially mistook it for a vehicle with strong headlights but soon realized it was an oval-shaped object moving at high speed, estimated between 200 and 300 km/h. The object appeared to be heading directly towards him, causing him to brake and close his eyes. He then felt a strange heat radiation and heard a humming sound. When he opened his eyes, his car was stopped, the lights were on but the power was out, and the engine wouldn't start. He felt paralyzed and observed a dark red object rising beside him. He described it as a UFO, a spaceship from an alien planet, hovering about 20 meters above the treetops, approximately 70 meters from his car. He estimated its size to be around 10 meters and described its shape as a tilted, inverted soup plate. The object was dark red, silent, and after about four to five minutes, it suddenly ascended with incredible acceleration, changing color from dark red to white, and disappeared as a small dot. After the UFO left, Bottolfsen was able to restart his car, though the starter seemed weaker. He also noticed that his car's clock was five minutes behind the radio time, and his wristwatch was three and a half minutes behind.

PANIKK PÅ LOPPA (Panic on Loppa)

This report, from NA nr. 6 on February 9, 1974, describes an incident on Loppa where a large, luminous object caused panic among fishermen at 04:07 on January 23, 1974. The object hovered silently before disappearing. Fishermen rushed to shore, and boats en route turned back, unwilling to face the unknown phenomenon. Arne Lockertsen observed a large object over Ringvassøy from his window in Tromsø for two to three minutes before it vanished into the clouds. Arnold Lockertsen, a local UFO theorist, described the object as a large, black, elongated body, with its ends hidden by clouds. It glowed faintly green on top and faintly orange underneath, with a 10-degree angle to the west. He also reported seeing a greenish object descend from the east at high speed, stopping on the object's surface, turning yellow, and then disappearing. Arnold Lockertsen believes it was a spaceship from another planet, possibly cigar-shaped, and estimated its length to be between 300 and 500 meters. He questioned if this giant object could be the basis for recent UFO observations.

BERGENSDAME SÅ UFO-PILOT PÅ BARE TRE METERS AVSTAND (Bergen Woman Saw UFO Pilot at Only Three Meters Distance)

This report, published in FAKTA ? nr. 2/73, details an experience from July 1965 where a 60-year-old woman in Bergen saw a UFO pilot at close range. While reading in a cabin near Holsenøy, she noticed a bright, ocher-yellow light above a neighbor's flagpole, about 30 meters away and 15 meters above the ground. The light approached her, revealing the contours of an object resembling a small, tailless aircraft with no identifying marks. The pilot was described as a slender boy with a large head, unusually large dark eyes, wearing a helmet, and holding onto a steering wheel. He had a pale complexion, and the sharp yellow color dominated the object. The pilot looked at her intensely for about two seconds. The woman felt paralyzed but exclaimed, "Oh, no!", causing the pilot to startle and the craft to move away. She ran outside to get a better look. The object ascended, turned towards Håøysund, accelerated vertically, and disappeared. She heard a high-pitched whining sound and experienced a temporary visual disturbance. The object was described as having a black nose and bottom, with the bottom appearing circular from her perspective. Its size was estimated at 3-4 meters, and it moved from east to southeast. The observer believed it was extraterrestrial due to the pilot's small size. She only reported this incident in 1973 due to fear of ridicule. The report notes that the observer is the editor's mother.

FLATNERS TRINIDADE-OBSERVASJON (Flatner's Trinidade Observation)

This section addresses an investigation into a ship fire. Contact with the shipping company "BACHKE & CO." and inspector Nordvik confirmed that the m/s MILDRID burned up on August 1, 1954. However, Flatner now believes he may have been mistaken about the ship he was on during his UFO observation, suggesting it might have been the m/s "BERGESTRAND". NUFOC Trondheim is investigating this possibility. This report is referenced from UFO-Forum nr. 5/73 and Verdens Gang on February 2, 1974, by Gunnar Nilsson.

HVA ER DETTE? (WHAT IS THIS?)

This article discusses the possibility of flying saucers being piloted by beings from other planets, citing the opinion of leading French space researchers. It refers to a sensational film taken on July 30th of the previous year from a Concorde aircraft at an altitude of 17,000 meters over Tchad, Africa. A scientist studying a solar eclipse observed a foreign flying object with a diameter of approximately 200 meters. Temiker Jean Degat reported capturing several films of the glowing object moving at high speed before it disappeared. The films were studied by scientists from the French space institute, yielding astonishing results. The head of C.N.R.S., Monsieur Poher, stated in an interview that they must now seriously consider the existence of flying objects at high altitudes that cannot be identified. He also suggested the possibility of extraterrestrial beings attempting landings on Earth and potentially taking humans for study. French radio confirmed this as a serious discovery verified by scientists, and the film was scheduled to be broadcast on French television.

GOSTA CARLSSONS UNDERLIGE OPPLEVELSE (Gösta Carlsson's Strange Experience)

This account, from the weekly "N", nr. 1 1974, details an experience of Gösta Carlsson, who claims to have encountered a spaceship and its occupants 27 years prior to the article's publication. He initially reported the incident to the defense staff but the report was never sent. Carlsson, who is a millionaire, states he is not seeking money and has proven he is not insane. He describes being on his way home from the beach when he saw a lit clearing. A figure in a tight flight suit with boots and a camera-like object on its stomach approached him. The figure, a "space man," made a stop signal with his hand. Carlsson realized a spaceship from an alien planet had landed in the clearing, with figures working on it. He described them as similar to ordinary humans, possibly with a more southern appearance, and the women had more developed figures. Their teeth were very white. He believed they were making a cabin window. He could see inside the spaceship, observing five women and six men. Some worked outside, and one woman brought drinks in glass-like containers. The space people seemed uninterested in him, except for one woman who waved. After about fifteen minutes, Carlsson left but returned to see the spaceship's rear. He saw a bright light and the spaceship ascended and disappeared. Later that night, he experienced a dream-like state where his body was paralyzed, but his mind was functional. He felt he was inside the spaceship and spoke with the chief, who explained their visit was due to an onboard explosion that killed two crew members. They had feared bringing harmful bacteria to Earth, so they cut branches from a fir tree and placed the deceased inside the spaceship. The chief asked if he had found a ring that a woman had thrown to him.

The next morning, Carlsson returned to the landing site and found a quartz rod, which he believes was thrown by the woman. The ground had two large burnt circles, with traces of the spaceship's landing gear and footprints in the center. He also found the ring, made of a yellowish-green metal with a relief pattern. He later experienced another dream where a woman in deep concentration, wearing an earpiece, received messages from her planet via a TV screen, as radio waves were too slow for their speed. Carlsson felt he was falling during these "dreams," similar to astronauts. He began telling his story 25 years later, noting that marks from the spaceship's landing gear were still visible on his back. He took soil samples which showed no radioactivity but contained an ash fragment, burnt roots, and crushed sand grains. Carlsson stated he reads science fiction but is interested in scientific work, and he believes what he saw and experienced.

Norsk UFO Center found no reason to add special comments, but noted that the "quartz rod" and "ring" were reportedly lost in a fire in Carlsson's laboratory later. Gösta Carlsson, known as "Pollenkongen" (The Pollen King) for his pollen product, has erected a monument at the landing site.

UFO OVER TOKYO TOWER

This report from the Swedish magazine UFO-Information features a Japanese schoolboy, Yoshoaki Kato, who took photos of Tokyo Tower. The photos, intended for a school exhibition, also captured two UFOs, one directly above the tower and another further back. The three photos were published in "Sankei Shimbun" on October 29th and were taken with a Canon camera using a 50mm lens, 30-second exposure, and an aperture of 5.6. Kato, who frequently observes Tokyo Tower at night, stated he had never seen anything similar before.

LITEN ROMPILOT SKREMTE TO 15-ÅRINGER (Little Space Pilot Scared Two 15-Year-Olds)

This report from UFO-Information (November 1973), written by Svein Schalin, describes an incident that occurred on August 25, 1967, in Sweden, near Kolmården. Two 15-year-olds, referred to as G. and P., were out for an evening walk when they saw a reddish light descend and land in a forest. There was no visible craft, only the red light, and it was completely silent. They felt as if they were being observed. Later, as they walked home, the red light hovered and lowered over the ground. They decided to investigate and saw the light again, which then moved over the forest and landed. They approached an empty house, which they knew had been vacant for a long time and had locked doors. Inside the house, they saw movement and a yellowish light. They heard scraping and banging sounds. Shortly after, as they were walking back towards G.'s parents' house, a being suddenly emerged from some bushes. The being was illuminated by a yellow light and emitted a sharp, piercing sound. It was about 1.30 meters tall, with arms hanging down. Its clothing was dark, possibly blue-black. G. immediately recognized it as non-human and grabbed P., shouting a warning. The being lifted its arms uncertainly and held a device resembling a tube with a box-like rear, emitting a shimmering arc of light. The being's hand holding the device was shaking. The teenagers were terrified. They described the being as having an unusually large head with dark hair or a cap, and large eyes that gave an intense stare. The nose and mouth area appeared to form an 'X'. The arms and legs were thin, and the being was very bow-legged. The feet were not clearly seen, but there were luminous rings around the ankles. The being's suit was described as an "overall" and appeared dark, possibly blue-black. The report notes a similarity to the pilot seen in Bergen.

The following day, mysterious tracks were found on the balcony where the being was seen, and similar tracks were found on the ground where the light was first observed. An apple was found with bite marks that were not human-like, with five marks arranged vertically, not horizontally like human teeth. The report concludes that while many people fear ridicule, the consistency of such reports suggests that these are not mere fabrications.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are unexplained aerial phenomena (UFOs), close encounters with alien beings, and the technological capabilities of these craft. The magazine presents these accounts as serious reports worthy of investigation, with the editorial stance leaning towards the belief that these phenomena are real and potentially extraterrestrial in origin. The inclusion of scientific analysis (soil samples, film analysis) and the emphasis on eyewitness credibility suggest a commitment to exploring the subject matter objectively, while acknowledging the extraordinary nature of the claims. The magazine seems to aim at informing its readers about UFO incidents and encouraging further research and discussion within the UFO community.