Rapportnytt - 1975 no 1

Magazine Overview

Title: UFO FORUM
Issue: 1/75
Volume: 3
Date: January 1975
Publisher: Norsk UFO Center
Country: Norway
Language: Norwegian

This issue of UFO Forum, presented as 'Rapportnytt' (Report News), is dedicated to detailing UFO sightings and related investigations, primarily within Norway. It serves as a platform for sharing reports, analysis, and news within the Norwegian UFO community.

Editorial and Content

Redaksjonelt (Editorial)

The editorial, written by Finn W. Kalvik, welcomes readers to a new year of observations and discussions on the 'greatest scientific problem'. It reflects on the year 1974, during which 39 reports were received, with a notable observation on March 13th over Hallingdal. Despite having 25 field researchers and reporters, the editorial expresses a desire for more collaborators, especially in Northern Norway. Kalvik hopes for a serious global research effort into the UFO enigma in 1975 but deems it unlikely, suggesting the problem will persist. He references an article from 1965 that predicted the UFO question entering its final year, but Kalvik speculates it will remain a mystery in 1975. He also mentions the release of J. Allen Hynek's book 'UFOer – en dokumentasjon' and its availability in Danish, noting its potential impact on the US Air Force's handling of UFO reports. Kalvik confirms his continuation as editor for the year and expresses hope for assistance from his colleagues to produce a high-quality publication.

Norske Rapporter (Norwegian Reports)

This section details several UFO sighting reports from Norway:

• Rapportnr. 27.4.74/1: An eyewitness report from A. Granholm near Tyristrand. The object was star-like, with pulsating light, descending slowly towards the west. It was observed with a 7x50 binoculars and described as triangular with a yellow-red, intense light, and a bright green corner.
• Rapportnr. 3.11.74/1: Reports from the Bergen area concerning two yellowish objects with strong, constant light moving at high speed (estimated 1000 km/h) towards N/O and then turning south. The objects were observed near Loddefjord church and disappeared over the horizon.
• Rapportnr. 22.11.74/1: An observation near Hagabru station, Tyristrand, by Arvid Granholm. An orange-colored, star-like object was seen hovering and then moving slowly towards the south-southeast.
• Rapportnr. 22.11.74/1 (second report): An observation by M.B. near Skjærdalen Bruk, Tyristrand. A large, bright object with steady light moved towards the northwest and disappeared into a cloud.
• Rapportnr. 19.12.74/1: Arvid Granholm's mother observed a strong yellow-white object from her window, described as a large star that 'shimmered' and performed course and altitude changes.
• Rapportnr. 20.12.74/1: Arvid Granholm observed two objects moving in a line from south to north, with pulsating orange-white light and no audible sound. They maintained a distance of 500-1000 meters and disappeared towards Hønefoss.
• Rapportnr. 21.12.74/I: Arvid Granholm witnessed a bright white light moving south over Tyrifjorden, with a red lantern-like light visible on its left side.
• Rapportnr. 30.12.74/1: A report from Alf Thommassen in Arendal, detailing an observation by Olav Nesland and Tomas Håland near Åseral. They saw a red glowing object with a yellow and orange tail, approximately 2-3 meters long, moving at a low angle towards the ground before continuing east.
• Rapportnr. 5.1.75/1: Arvid Granholm and his mother observed a luminous object, described as a bright, drop-shaped thing, moving slowly over Røyse and then suddenly disappearing.

Presse klipp (Press Clippings)

This section includes newspaper articles about UFO sightings:

• Drammens Tidende og Buskeruds Blad (26.7.74): Reports a luminous object seen over Modum by four people in a car, moving north and then disappearing east.
• Sørlandske Tidende (Arendal) (27.7.74): A tourist reported seeing a strong, luminous object moving parallel to their car near Risør.
• Fædrelandsvennen (Kristiansand) (15.8.74): Describes a woman seeing two objects, initially mistaken for a star, moving south and then north near Vatnstrom and Oggevatn.

Other Content

• Innhold (Table of Contents): Lists various articles including editorials, Norwegian reports, press clippings, a report on French ronstudiesenter, radar echoes, and specific sightings from Goffstown, Fort Beaufort, Lebanon, Lago Negra, Denmark, and Sweden.
• Contact Information: Details for subscriptions and editorial correspondence are provided for Norsk UFO Forum and Norsk UFO Center.
• Future Articles: Mentions upcoming topics such as a "great cross" over the Vatican, police pursuing UFOs in the USA, and UFOs in Sweden and Italy.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are UFO sightings, eyewitness accounts, and the investigation of these phenomena. The editorial stance is one of serious inquiry into UFOs as a significant scientific problem, encouraging the collection of data and reports. There is a clear emphasis on documenting observations from Norway and a desire to expand the network of observers, particularly in the northern regions. The publication also engages with international UFO research and literature, as evidenced by the mention of J. Allen Hynek's book and French UFO studies.

Title: RAPPORT NYTT
Issue: 1/75
Date: January 1975
Publisher: Not specified
Country: Norway
Language: Norwegian

This issue of RAPPORT NYTT, dated January 1975, delves into various UFO (Unidentified Flying Object) reports and investigations from Norway and other parts of the world. It features a collection of witness testimonies, official reports, and journalistic inquiries into aerial phenomena.

Key Articles and Reports

Politifolk i Mandal med UFO - registrering (Police Officers in Mandal Registering a UFO)

This article, based on a report from Fædrelandsvennen on August 19, 1974, details an incident where the Mandal police received a phone call about a flying, unidentified object. A witness reported seeing a fast-moving, luminous object. Police officers observed it through binoculars, describing it as a sharp, bright light. They noted two weaker lights on the sides, resembling airplane windows. The police contacted the Overkommando (High Command) and logged the observation. The article mentions that the Norwegian Air Force Staff stated that such UFO reports are sometimes received but rarely go directly to the High Command. Police officers have standing orders to report such sightings.

Merkelig UFO sett over Drammensområdet i går (Strange UFO Seen Over Drammen Area Yesterday)

From Fremtiden (Drammen) on August 23, 1974, this report describes two women, Gerd Næss and Anny Fredriksen, who witnessed a peculiar object in the sky over Drammen. They initially mistook it for a kite but then realized it was a square, yellowish object rotating rapidly and ascending. They followed it with their eyes for several minutes until it disappeared into the clouds.

UFO observasjon i Sunnhordland (UFO Observation in Sunnhordland)

Published in Morgenavisen (Bergen) on November 4, 1974, this report details an observation by an experienced pilot on Sunday, November 3, 1974, at 8:15 PM. The pilot saw a luminous, spherical object flying north at high speed over Gjermundshavn in Sunnhordland. He immediately contacted Flesland Airport, but no other sightings were reported. The pilot was certain it was not an aircraft, star, or satellite.

Flere så UFOer søndag (Several Saw UFOs on Sunday)

This article from Morgenavisen on November 7, 1974, follows up on the previous report. It confirms the pilot's sighting and adds another report from Mundheimsdalen of an object described as star-shaped, moving at high speed. Additionally, a yellowish sphere was observed over Florvåg, moving at high speed without lights or sound. Another sighting over Paradis described a 'flying star' that appeared and disappeared multiple times. The article notes four sightings from Sunday evening in the same general area.

FLYGENDE TALLERKEN MED 11 DØDE MENN FUNNET I 1952 (Flying Saucer with 11 Dead Men Found in 1952)

This piece, from Fremtiden on November 26, 1974, relays information from an American professor who spoke on American radio. He claimed that in 1952, the US military found a flying saucer with 11 deceased occupants. The occupants were described as human-like, about 1 meter tall, and capable of living on Earth. The discovery was reportedly kept secret by President Eisenhower due to fears of public mistrust. The article details how radar stations in Arizona detected the object, leading to its discovery. The occupants were found to be biologically similar to humans, with a significantly more developed brain structure, suggesting extensive learning over a long period.

Lysfenomen sett i Åseral (Light Phenomenon Seen in Åseral)

From Fædrelandsvennen on January 2, 1975, this report describes two men, Olav K. Nesland and Tomas Håland, who witnessed a bright light phenomenon in Åseral. They described a glowing, wheel-like object moving from west to east. The object was described as glowing and having a hard, yellowish 'fange' (possibly referring to a rim or casing). They initially thought it might be a bicycle wheel but then realized its size and movement.

UFO to ganger over Fana lille nyttårsaften (UFO Twice Over Fana on New Year's Eve)

This report from Morgenavisen on January 2, 1975, features a witness who saw a flying light twice on New Year's Eve. The object was described as a 'twin sister' to Venus, appearing to hover but actually moving. The witness used a compass to track its movement. The object was described as cone-shaped with a yellow base and an orange-red top, rotating and pulsing. The witness estimated its size to be one-fifth of the full moon when it moved away.

UFO'ene var gutteleker (The UFOs were Children's Toys)

In Morgenavisen on January 3, 1975, an article addresses the previous sighting by 'HHS'. It claims the phenomenon was identifiable as two silk paper balloons, and the parents of the boys responsible contacted the newspaper to clarify. The article suggests that the 'mystery' was solved by these balloons.

Spar oss for ballongteorier... (Spare us the balloon theories...)

This is a response in Morgenavisen on January 4, 1975, to the 'balloon theory' explanation. The author argues that the witness's description of the object's movement and characteristics does not align with simple balloons. The author emphasizes the importance of considering witness accounts accurately.

Sjef for fransk Romstudiesenter undersøker UFO-rapporter (Head of French Space Studies Center Investigates UFO Reports)

This article, citing New Scientist (March 28, 1974) and SUFOI's UFO NYT, discusses the findings of Mr. Claude Poher's 4-year study of UFO reports. His research analyzed 1000 'serious' reports, with 200 from France. The study concluded that UFOs appear globally, with observations influenced by cloud cover and population density. Most sightings involved multiple witnesses, and the objects were often described as round or oblong, red-orange at night and metallic during the day. The article details their estimated size, speed, and unusual flight patterns.

Uforklarlige radar ekko'er (Unexplained Radar Echoes)

From Buenos Aires Herald (June 25, 1974), this report mentions US Army missile base experts in Huntsville, Alabama, being baffled by 'ghostly craft' detected by radar in the Pacific.

EN RADARøvelse siste sommer (A Radar Exercise Last Summer)

This article, citing SUFOI's UFO JYT, discusses a radar exercise where 'unexplained aerial phenomena' were observed. A base spokesman confirmed the sightings, and scientists, who wished to remain anonymous due to public skepticism, stated they had never seen anything so precise. Huntsville is home to the Army's ballistic missile defense system command center.

Tidlig en morgen i Goffstown (Early Morning in Goffstown)

This detailed report, based on an interview by an AFRO astronomy consultant, describes a close encounter by Lyndia Morel on November 2, 1973, near Goffstown, New Hampshire. She observed a large, bright yellow light that pulsed with red, green, and blue colors. The object was described as a greyish, oval-shaped sphere with a hexagonal pattern and an oval window. The witness experienced panic and a feeling of being controlled by the object. The report includes a description of a figure seen in the object's window, with a greyish head, large eyes, and a mouth-like slit.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue of RAPPORT NYTT are the prevalence of UFO sightings, the detailed descriptions provided by witnesses, and the attempts to investigate and explain these phenomena. The magazine presents a range of perspectives, from official military statements to the personal accounts of individuals. There is a clear editorial stance that takes UFO reports seriously, encouraging further investigation and questioning simplistic explanations like balloons. The publication seems to lean towards the belief that some UFO phenomena are genuinely unexplained and warrant serious study, while also acknowledging the need for critical analysis and the possibility of misidentification.

Title: RAPPORT NYTT
Issue: 1/75
Publisher: UFO Information
Document Type: Magazine Issue

This issue of "Rapport Nytt" presents a collection of UFO (Unidentified Flying Object) reports and interviews, primarily from the early to mid-1970s, with a focus on landings, sightings, and encounters.

Landing in Fort Beaufort, South Africa

This section details an interview conducted by Ivan Clark, correspondent for Flying Saucer Review, with two South African police officers, Warrant Officer P. van Rensberg and Sergeant P. Kitching, who were involved in a UFO incident near Fort Beaufort. The report aims to provide details not covered in the press.

The incident began on July 26, 1972, when local farm laborers alerted Benni Smith, the owner of Braeside farm, about a fire in the dense bush. Smith, suspecting poachers, investigated with his rifle. He observed an unusual object hovering in the air, partially hidden by vegetation, approximately 200 meters away. The object was described as egg-shaped and glowing.

Smith, feeling uneasy, contacted the police, who arrived around 9 AM. Kitching described the object as about 3 meters long and egg-shaped, partially obscured by bushes. Its color was like a blueish metallic revolver. After a period of observation, the object began to glow red, and a clear, star-like light on one side blinked intermittently.

When the police directed the laborers towards the object's location, Kitching became convinced it was under intelligent control. As the laborers shouted, the object descended out of sight. The laborers could not find it, and were told to return. Benni Smith attempted to locate the object by entering the bush with a handkerchief tied to a stick, but this also failed.

Despite the initial caution, the observers decided to fire upon the object. Fifteen shots were fired, with Kitching noting a dull sound when the seventh shot hit. The object then rolled from side to side, seemingly unaffected by the rifle fire, which was estimated to have a pressure of 18 tons at full speed.

Subsequently, the object's color changed from glowing red to green and then yellow. The police observed it for an hour before leaving. Smith stayed and watched the object depart, describing it as ascending rapidly after positioning itself at a high altitude.

Benni Smith reported hearing a humming or buzzing sound from the bush while he was inside, and his family later heard a similar sound over their house.

Upon returning to the farm, the police found the landing site. A 3x3 meter imprint or mark was discovered in the damp clay soil. Warrant Officer van Rensberg showed Clark an imprint he had excavated, describing it as unusual, with a diameter of approximately 62 cm, suggesting that support legs might have rotated outwards in a spiral motion before stopping.

Clark notes that there have been other observations in Queenstown, mostly at night. He believes the Fort Beaufort police will not shoot at a UFO again after he showed them a report about a security incident at a US reservoir where a UFO was blinded after being shot at.

UFO Over Lebanon

This section reports on a sighting by Art Professor Walter Hamady and others over Bakline, Shuf Province, Lebanon, on the evening of August 4, 1972. Hamady, who resides in the USA, was visiting his uncle's summer residence in Clemlan, near Beirut airport.

While driving to his uncle's home, Hamady's uncle excitedly told them about seeing a "flying saucer." They went to the terrace and observed a bright red light moving upwards. They used binoculars to get a better look.

The initial observation, prior to the Hamady family's arrival, was described by a cousin. During a power outage, they noticed a bright red light that they initially mistook for Mars. The object then emitted a large cloud of black smoke and moved southwest. They retrieved binoculars, and by the time Hamady and his family arrived, the object had moved away.

After the object departed, the power returned. The evening was clear with no clouds or wind. Hamady, his wife, his aunt, and two cousins went to a fence overlooking the town of Deir El Quamer, which was illuminated due to a festival. Mrs. Hamady located the constellation Ursa Major but was surprised to see a clear red light moving within it. She drew the others' attention to it, and they focused their binoculars on the object.

Hamady described the object as two saucers stacked on top of each other, with a row of windows vertically in the middle, running around the craft. Lights were visible from within, described as warm and yellow, similar to house lights at night. A cupola on top of the object was also illuminated. The movements were described as jerky, moving towards the southeast.

This report is attributed to THE A.P.R.O. BULLETIN, January/February 1973, by K.Thomsen.

Landing at Lagoa Negra, Brazil

This report, authored by Jader U. Pereira, details a landing that occurred in early January 1968, between 8 PM and 10 PM, at Lagoa Negra Fazenda, a plantation in the municipality of Veamao, near Lagoa dos Patos in the Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Sul. The weather was clear with no wind.

Witnesses included the plantation owner, his wife, son, and daughter, and the plantation manager. These individuals were described as reputable and previously uninterested in UFOs.

The incident lasted approximately 20 minutes.

Object Description:
The UFO was round, about 3 meters high and 10 meters wide. It had a round, hat-shaped cupola on the upper part and what appeared to be protuberances on the lower part. The object had a metallic sheen and emitted a strong, cold red light. It hovered about 2 meters above the ground without rotating. The red light was so intense it caused eyes to burn and penetrated the house through cracks, windows, and doors, illuminating the interior. The object's distance from the house was precisely 390 meters.

Description of Occupants:
Two beings, approximately 2 meters tall, emerged first. They wore a type of white overall with a wide belt and high collars of a dark color. Their faces were full, and they had long hair reaching their shoulders. They were described as resembling saints, with large bare feet and long hands. They walked stiffly without bending their knees.

Three other beings, smaller (under 1.40 meters), appeared next. They wore chestnut-colored overalls with belts of the same color. They also had long hair down to their shoulders and wore small boots. They moved quickly but did not leave the area under the craft.

Behavior of Occupants:
The three smaller beings remained near the object. The two taller beings walked away towards a wire fence and a ditch. They stopped halfway between the object and the ditch and then returned. They walked away from the object again, this time directly towards the gate, stopping at a small wooden bridge over the ditch, and then returned to the object. On their third excursion, they followed the same path as the first time, crossing the bridge, reaching the gate, and approaching the house.

The plantation owner and his manager observed the beings from under some palm trees on a slight elevation. The son was inside the house, frightened by the red light, and hid under his covers. The mother and daughter watched from the half-open door as the beings approached the house. The family's five dogs, usually reactive to strangers, were unusually calm. The plantation manager, armed, decided to confront the beings, but the owner ordered him to remain calm.

As the beings approached within 60 meters of the house, the daughter clearly saw their facial features due to the object's illumination and exclaimed, "Mom, they look like saints!" This exclamation startled the mother, who called for her husband. When she opened the door and shouted, the two beings stopped. They repeated this several times before finally turning and returning to the object the way they came. All five beings then boarded the object, which ascended vertically, apparently with a rotating motion.

Investigation:
The investigation of this event was led by the G.G. I.O.A.N.I. (Grupo Gaucho de Investigacao Objetos Leros Nao Identificados: Rio Grande do Sul group for the investigation of unidentified flying objects) from Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. Gordon Creighon translated the article from Portuguese to English.

Sweden Sightings

A Swedish UFO Photo?

This section discusses a sighting by 15-year-old Christer Sundstrøm from Vernamo, Sweden, on March 21, 1974. While home sick with chickenpox, Sundstrøm observed a peculiar craft hovering over his neighbor's roof. He photographed the object, but only one of five pictures was usable.

Sundstrøm described the object as disc-shaped, with a silver hull, and lights emanating from the bottom. It hovered, moved erratically, and was very close for about 30 seconds. He managed to take five pictures of the object before it rapidly disappeared into the sky. The weather was cloudy.

Photos Disturbed Intentionally?
UFO Information considers the event credible. The report speculates that the other four photos might have been intentionally disturbed or destroyed, possibly by the craft's occupants, to obscure their visit. This suggests a possible telepathic ability or a deliberate effort to cover up their presence.

The witness stated the object was quite close, which is supported by the poor visibility due to cloudy weather. No other witnesses have come forward. Christer's mother, who was in the kitchen, did not see the object until after it had disappeared. The family dog showed no signs of alarm, which is unusual for UFO sightings.

Christer reported a strange feeling the day after the sighting, which he found difficult to explain.

Hypnosis Session:
A brief mention is made of a hypnosis session intended to awaken Christer's memories, but it was not completed due to time constraints. The author suggests that hypnosis might be a valuable tool for obtaining more details from observers.

Five Youths Witness Spinning Disc Landing in Finspång

This report describes an event from the winter of 1969, where five youths (aged 9-10) observed a spinning disc descending over Finspång's southern industrial area. The object landed and disappeared behind a sausage factory. A nine-year-old, Leif Andersson, went to investigate and found an oval imprint in the snow where the object had landed.

Susanna Sjøø, 14, recounted how they were startled by the strange craft. The youths, including Jerry Nilsson (13), Lars Bjørkholm, Susanne Larsson, and Susanna Sjøø (all 14), were talking when a humming sound from the sky caught their attention. Leif Andersson, who was a few hundred meters away, also heard the sound.

The humming intensified, and a yellowish light appeared, spinning and moving rapidly towards an industrial area about 300 meters away. Jerry Nilsson described a silvery, disc-shaped craft that glided over the road and descended behind a bread factory. They were frightened and ran into a house.

When asked about the object's size, the youths unanimously estimated it to be between 5 and 8 meters in diameter, and it was spinning continuously. Leif Andersson, not feeling scared, ran to the industrial area but found the object had already disappeared. He did, however, find a circular imprint in the snow, about four meters in diameter, near the factory.

Leif Andersson's last sighting was of the object descending onto an open area behind the factory, emitting a reddish, self-luminous color.

During a visit to Finspång, the author spoke with Jerry Nilsson and Lars Bjørkholm and found them to be credible witnesses. The report also notes that Finspång had visits from mysterious objects hovering at low altitude on the evening of March 22, 1967.

Denmark Sighting Follow-up

This brief section provides an update on Flemming Nielsen, a 16-year-old who had a close encounter with a landed UFO, as reported in a previous issue (Rapportnytt 4/74 and SUFOI's UFO NYT 5/74). Flemming had become ill after the incident and was hospitalized.

Flemming's mother reported that he was hospitalized for 12 days and has since recovered. Doctors disagreed on his illness, with one suggesting rheumatic fever and another a severe throat infection. The report suggests that while the illness might not be directly linked to the UFO observation, it cannot be entirely ruled out.

The openness of Flemming and his parents has encouraged other people in the area to share their own UFO experiences, which they had previously kept secret for fear of ridicule. The report concludes that while open discussion of UFO observations is still not widespread, progress is being made.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are UFO landings, close encounters, and the physical traces left behind. The magazine presents witness testimonies, police reports, and photographic evidence, aiming to document and investigate these phenomena. The editorial stance appears to be one of serious inquiry into UFO reports, encouraging witnesses to come forward and suggesting that these events warrant further investigation. There is an underlying belief in the credibility of many sightings and a desire to uncover more details through methods like hypnosis.