Rapportnytt - 1975 no 5

Magazine Overview

This document is issue number 5 of volume 3 of "UFO FORUM", a publication from the "NORSK UFO CENTER" (Norwegian UFO Center). The issue is specifically titled "RAPPORT NYTT" and is edited by NUFOC-Bergen. The cover date is indicated as 5/75, suggesting it was published in 1975. The magazine is dedicated to "FORUM FOR NORSKE UFO FORENINGER OG INTERESSERTE" (Forum for Norwegian UFO Associations and Interested Parties).

Table of Contents and Editorial Information

Page 2 of the magazine, titled "AV INNHOLDET" (Table of Contents), lists several articles and reports:

• "Rapportcversikt med bl. a." (Report Overview including):
• "Mystisk lys i Sor-Trondelag" (Mysterious light in Sør-Trøndelag)
• "Saturnformet objekt over Råde. Merkelig objekt over Østre Gumay."
• "Mystisk objekt under skydekket. Tallerkenformet gjenstand over Drammen."
• "UFO opp fra tjern i Sverige..side13" (UFO rises from a pond in Sweden)
• "Amerikanske politi beretter om UFO-observasjoner....... 11 15" (American police report on UFO observations)
• "Llanca - saken. Del II."

The issue details subscription prices (Kr. 20.00 per year) and addresses for both "Norsk UFO Forum" and "Norsk UFO Center" in Trondheim and Bergen, respectively. It states that the publication comes out five times a year. The editors are listed as Finn W. Kalvik for "RAPPORT NYTT" and Kolbjørn Stenødegård for "Norsk UFO Forum". The editorial office address is Arm. Hansensvei 11, 5030 Landås, with a phone number (05) 28 01 26. Astrid Svelmoe is listed for "Ekspedisjon" (Expedition/Dispatch), and Anton Lidstrøm for "Stensilering" (Stenciling). The editorial team concluded their work on 03.12.75.

Reports and Case Analyses

"Lysende kule i lav høyde" (Luminous sphere at low altitude) - Rapport nr. 220472/1

This report details an observation on April 22, 1972, by an inspector and his wife near Heiavann in Fet. They observed a spherical object with intense, constant light moving at low speed and low altitude (approx. 10 meters) from east to west. The object, initially mistaken for a helicopter, emitted no sound. It was blue-white and hovered over Kompensasjonsveien before disappearing after 10-15 seconds. The report is credited to E. Fjeldberg.

"Mystiske lys i Sør-Trøndelag" (Mysterious lights in Sør-Trøndelag)

An account from Resdalen, Meldal, where a couple with two children observed two sharp, luminous objects hovering at the height of Gjeitholfjellet (800m). The objects moved west and then stopped. Subsequently, two blank points of light with a blinking red light in between appeared and moved in the same direction. The witness estimated the speed at 100 km/h and the altitude at 200 meters. The observation lasted about 10 minutes, creating an unsettling atmosphere. The reporter, K. Stenødegård, found the witness credible.

"Mystisk objekt over Østre Gumay" - 070975/1

This report, observed on September 7, 1975, by E.K. and four witnesses, describes an object for about an hour. The object was grey-brown, balloon-shaped like a pencil, and moved at 8-9 knots at an altitude of about 20 meters, later ascending to 300 meters. It was described as a "ballongform som en blyant, butt i begge ender" (balloon shape like a pencil, blunt at both ends). It was observed to hang briefly on a pine tree before drifting away. No light or radiation was emitted. The length was estimated at 30 meters. A follow-up conversation with E.K. on December 1, 1975, confirmed that the object had a ring with spokes on top, making it unlike a balloon. A German firm was reportedly planning to build a factory near the sighting location. This report is credited to Elbjørg Fjellberg.

"Mystisk objekt under skydekket" - 250875/1

This report describes an observation on August 25, 1975, by J.J. and a witness near Råde. They saw a pulsating white object with a luminous ring, described as Saturn-shaped. The object was discovered at 21:30, appearing at an altitude of about 65° (estimated 800-1000 meters). It accelerated from a standstill to a speed greater than a jet fighter, with its light intensifying and pulsing becoming constant. The weather was partly cloudy with a light south-easterly breeze.

"UFO opp fra tjern i Sverige" (UFO rises from a pond in Sweden) - 240875/1

This report details an observation on August 25, 1975, by an eyewitness (J.E.A.) outside their house in Nordfjord. A white-shining object, visible as a small white dot through binoculars (8x40), was seen at an altitude of about 3-4 km. The object appeared to reflect sunlight strongly or have significant self-luminescence. It remained stationary for several minutes before disappearing. The witness estimated the distance to the object by comparing it to distant mountains, placing it no closer than 6 km and possibly further than 3-4 km. The witness stated it was not a convincing UFO but could not identify it otherwise.

"Amerikanske politi beretter om UFO-observasjoner" (American police report on UFO observations)

This section, spanning pages 11-15, is mentioned in the table of contents but not detailed in the provided pages.

"Llanca - saken. Del II."

This is the second part of a case study, also mentioned in the table of contents but not detailed in the provided pages.

Analysis of Balloon Sightings

Pages 9 and 10 focus on the "BALLONG OBSERVASJON I ØSTRE GUMØY" (Balloon Observation in Østre Gumøy), referencing the report from September 7, 1975. NUFOC-Øst initially suspected a scientific balloon and contacted NTNF (Norwegian Space Centre) at the Andøya rocket range. NTNF responded on October 6, 1975, providing arguments for the object being a scientific balloon:

1. Pencil-shaped: Scientific balloons filled with hydrogen have a pencil or carrot-like appearance during ascent.
2. Grey-brown color: This is a common color for such balloons, which can reflect sunlight and blink.
3. Size: Balloons of 10,000 m³ are about 15m long, and 40,000 m³ are about 70m long. The observed size was difficult to determine but suggested a medium size.

NTNF stated that scientific balloon launches in Norway are coordinated by NTNF's space activities department, with Andøya rocket range participating in all launches. ESRANGE in Kiruna also conducts launches. They noted that no balloon activity was scheduled from Andøya or ESRANGE during the time of the observation.

However, a subsequent letter from NTNF dated October 27, 1975, acknowledges that Norsk UFO-Center doubts the object was a balloon, especially after E.K. reported a ring with spokes. NTNF could not provide further information to resolve the question of whether it was a balloon.

The "Kommentarer" (Comments) section on page 10 discusses the possibility of a German firm building a factory near the sighting location, questioning the need for such an object to fly over the site. It also mentions a similar object observed over Røjle skov in Denmark in 1973. The author notes that the object did not exhibit typical UFO behavior nor that of a balloon. The distance of 600 meters should have allowed for better identification if it were a punctured balloon. The conclusion is that it was a highly unconventional object, and the material was sent to the High Command for further investigation.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring theme throughout this issue is the reporting and analysis of unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP) and potential UFO sightings in Norway. The magazine takes a serious approach to these reports, detailing witness accounts, locations, dates, and physical characteristics of the observed objects. There is a clear effort to investigate and, where possible, identify the phenomena, with a particular focus on distinguishing between potential misidentifications (like balloons) and genuinely unexplained events. The editorial stance appears to be one of open inquiry, encouraging detailed reporting and scientific analysis, while acknowledging the limitations of current knowledge and the need for further investigation by authorities.

Title: RAPPORT NYTT
Issue: 5/75
Date: 1975
Publisher: NUFOC
Country: Norway
Language: Norwegian

This issue of Rapport Nytt, dated 1975, focuses on UFO (Unidentified Flying Object) phenomena, presenting a collection of witness accounts and investigative reports from Norway, Sweden, and the United States.

Article 1: Mystisk objekt under skydekket (Mysterious object under cloud cover)

This report details an observation by a housewife in Maura, Norway. She witnessed a bright white, luminous object hovering motionlessly under cloud cover. The object then slowly ascended in a northwesterly direction, its light dimming until it disappeared behind the clouds. The event lasted for 3-4 minutes, occurring around 18:15. Shortly after, an airplane was observed in the same area. Weather conditions at Gardermoen at 18:00 were good visibility, wind from 20 degrees at 5 knots, and a cloud height of 3000 feet (approximately 900m). The report is credited to Kjell Christensen.

Article 2: Tallerkenformet gjenstand over Drammen (Saucer-shaped object over Drammen)

This lengthy report describes an observation by watchman Nilsen at Drammen Slip & Mek. Verksted, Norway, around 04:00. He saw a reddish object moving slowly from the east towards the shipyard. The object stopped between the floating dock and the land, remaining there for approximately seven minutes. It then moved to position 'B' near the dock for another 2-3 minutes before rapidly moving to position 'C' on the opposite side of the land. This 1800-meter movement took about 2 seconds. After a brief stop at 'C', it returned to position 'A'. Nilsen contacted two other watchmen, Kristensen and Hansen, to witness the event. Using binoculars, Nilsen described the object as an inverted saucer with a light shining downwards from its base. The object remained in position 'A' for another 4-5 minutes, then slowly moved out over the fjord, disappearing around 04:30. The object maintained a horizontal path at approximately a 30-degree angle to the horizon. Hansen corroborated seeing the object move between positions B-A-C-A-X. Hansen, observing from a refrigerated ship, initially saw the object about 250 meters away, hovering for 15 minutes before it began moving east-southeast and gradually faded from view over 30 minutes. Kristensen, alerted by Nilsen, saw a red-orange object with a faint red corona about 18-20 km away, observing it for 10-15 minutes. The report notes a divergence in estimated altitudes, possibly due to different observation points. The object's speed (1800 meters in 2 seconds) and sudden stops are cited as indicative of UFO behavior, with no natural explanation deemed plausible. Credit is given to Jan Stavenes.

Article 3: Kommenterer (Comments)

This section analyzes the Drammen sighting, stating that Nilsen's and Hansen's accounts align best. Kristensen, after being alerted, focused on Jupiter, which was at a 45-degree altitude. The report discusses the discrepancy in altitude estimates between witnesses, suggesting it might be due to differing vantage points. The object's speed and sudden stops are again highlighted as typical UFO behavior. The report concludes that the object cannot be given a natural explanation and fits the pattern of Unidentified Flying Objects.

Article 4: Unidentified Object Sighting in Stavanger

On the morning of 190975/1 (date unclear, likely a typo for 1975-01-09 or similar), A.G. observed two strongly red pulsating lights in the SSV direction, moving with a course NNV at an altitude of 2-300 meters. The lights appeared suddenly behind a building and moved smoothly at the same altitude for 8 minutes before disappearing behind trees. Sola Airport reported a small aircraft heading north at 06:40, about 10 minutes after the object disappeared. The observer, after considering UFO literature, concluded it was a typical UFO observation. The report also mentions a ship's wreck north of Haugesund at 04:45 that night, possibly involving a rescue helicopter, but notes that helicopters have a distinct sound and no unusual flight noise was reported. The airport did not mention any helicopter overflights. Credit is given to Arne Gerh. Gulbrandsen.

Article 5: SVERIGE (Sweden)

This section features an interview by Jan Petter Thoresen of NUFOC with Ove Svensson, who lives in Challottenberg, Sweden. Svensson, a carpenter, recounts a UFO experience from midsummer 1957. He observed an object between 12:00 and 01:00 on a clear, warm day with a black cloud in the sky. The observation took place at Vestra Lomtjern. Svensson was alone and described the object as an inverted dish or saucer, metallic and black, about 25 meters away. He noted it had very low speed and no distinguishing features. He detected a smell like burning methylated spirits, described as a sweetish 'taste'. There were no visible openings or windows. Svensson initially thought it was a jet plane due to a loud "roar" that later changed to a "smacking sound" and then a buzzing, similar to a swarm of bees. He believed this sound killed insects within a certain radius of the UFO. He found it difficult to believe UFOs come from outer space. The observation lasted about five minutes, during which he felt observed and uncertain, but not scared. He reported the incident to friends immediately, but they did not believe him and laughed. He did not feel unwell, but noted the insects died. The object disappeared when a "cloud" enveloped it, and then vanished rapidly. He is unsure if the object went into the cloud or descended into the nearby pond. A diagram illustrates a water column with a bubble, approximately 1 meter in diameter, with a base of about 4 meters and a distance of 25 meters from the observer.

Article 6: MILITÆRPOLITI JAGET AV UFO (Military Police Chased by UFO)

This article, sourced from the Swedish magazine GICOFF, reports on an incident where two military policemen were startled by a saucer-like object that flew low over them, nearly colliding with their police car and forcing it off the road. This occurred during a 48-hour UFO wave reported in Alabama, Georgia, and other southeastern US states in November 1973. Police officer Randy Shade (23) stated he was certain it would collide with them. He had the accelerator fully depressed, driving over 100 km/h, and struggled to keep the car on the road due to the bright red and white flashing light from the UFO, which was only a few feet above them. Officer Burt Burns described being terrified and huddled under the dashboard. He noted the saucer itself was not illuminated but its shape was visible due to the pulsing light underneath. He estimated its size at 50-75 feet (15-20 meters) and that it was about a meter above them. The UFO pursued the patrol car for several kilometers on the airfield. Shade performed an evasive maneuver and braked sharply, skidding onto the grass. The UFO then ascended to treetop height and disappeared. The incident took place on the morning of September 8, 1973, during a routine patrol. Burns reported observing a cluster of lights about 600 meters up, pulsing with red, orange, white, and blue light. The lights disappeared behind trees but reappeared 15 minutes later. As the lights intensified, they moved towards the police car.

Article 7: Five Police Officers and Approximately 50 Other Persons Saw UFO for About 54 Minutes

This section details a sighting on October 30, 1973, involving police officers Dennis Steele and Bryan Sweetwater from Oklahoma and Delaware, respectively. They observed a mysterious object from their patrol car on highway 59 near Freeport, USA. Steele described it as having two bright lights about 3.5 meters apart, hovering approximately 5 meters above the ground and 200 meters away. The object initially moved towards Steele, then changed direction and moved parallel to the road. He attempted to keep pace as the object accelerated. It traveled over 1.5 km at speeds exceeding 100 km/h before suddenly ascending and disappearing. Steele, previously a skeptic, now believes UFOs are real. Another police officer, Tomas Brown, who served in the air force for 4 years, agreed that it was not an aircraft. He stated there was no resemblance to a conventional plane. The incident is linked to a UFO wave in the southern and eastern USA in November 1973. Steinberg and Brown observed the object from a parking lot in Freeport. Steinberg described seeing something resembling a "streetlamp" and asked Brown to look. They soon realized it was not a helicopter, being 20 times larger and football-shaped (oval). Brown got out to observe it more closely, reaching within 150 meters. He estimated the object's diameter at 30 meters, with a strange, pulsating blue and yellow light, like a gas flame in fog. The object stopped at an altitude of about 200 meters, and a similar, smaller object emerged from the ground, appearing to merge with or be absorbed by the larger one. The light then became intermittently dimmer before suddenly re-illuminating and accelerating away at an estimated 13,000 km/h. Another police officer witnessed the same event but remained anonymous. The report notes that no aircraft were in the air from the nearby Vance Air Force Base at the time.

Article 8: GLITRENDE UFO SÅS TO NETTER PÅ RAD AV FANGEVOKTERE (Glistening UFO Seen Two Nights in a Row by Prison Guards)

This report describes a glistening UFO, likened to a miniature moon, observed for two consecutive nights by three guards at the Walla Walla State Penitentiary in Washington. A radio speaker and numerous residents also reported the object. Guards William Hill and Russel Reichert described the object ascending into the night sky with a bluish light and a pale, shimmering glow underneath. Hill's account is highlighted as particularly interesting, as he studied the object through binoculars. He saw small windows around the object's center, with flickering green-blue side lights and a clear white light emanating from the center. He first saw it at 03:15 on January 20, 1974, stationary for about 45 minutes before disappearing. It reappeared later and ascended above a nearby radio mast. The following night, he called the radio station and learned that the radio chief, Scott Forest, and others had also seen the object. A third guard observed it anonymously. Scott Forest, a radio announcer, reported seeing the object around 04:00, pulsating slowly above the radio station's tower. He also noted that the station's power supply was interrupted when the UFO was closest, though he couldn't confirm if the UFO caused it. Nearby airports reported no aircraft in the air at that time.

Article 9: Sverige forts. (Sweden cont.)

This section continues the report from Sweden, referencing a questionnaire that indicated clear weather with a light northerly breeze and 25°C. The observer felt watched while viewing the object through binoculars. The incident was reported to Swedish military authorities, who dismissed the observer as being drunk. The observer's account describes hearing a "roar" like a jet fighter, then seeing a water column rise from a pond with a large rotating bubble at the top. The column moved and tilted, and the sound changed to a buzzing. Insects began falling dead, and a smell like burning methylated spirits was detected. The water column widened, sank into the pond, and then a cloud of steam rose and disappeared rapidly to the southwest. These notes were recorded by Svensson on June 30, 1975. Credit is given to Jan Petter Thoresen.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue of Rapport Nytt are the widespread nature of UFO sightings across different countries and the consistent descriptions of objects exhibiting unusual characteristics, such as high speeds, sudden maneuvers, and unexplained lights and sounds. The editorial stance appears to be one of serious investigation and reporting of these phenomena, presenting witness testimonies without immediate dismissal and highlighting the lack of conventional explanations for many of the observed events. The magazine aims to document and share these reports with its readers, suggesting a belief in the reality of the UFO phenomenon.

Title: RAPPORT NYTT
Issue: 5/75
Date: 1975
Publisher: APRO
Country: Norway
Language: Norwegian
Document Type: Magazine Issue

This issue of RAPPORT NYTT, number 5/75, continues the investigation into the "Llanca Case" (LLANCA SAKEN 2. del), focusing on events in Bahia Blanca, Argentina. The article is authored by Iver O. Kjems and details findings from an investigation conducted by APRO's contact in Argentina, frk. Liria Jauregui.

The Llanca Case: Part 2

The report details the events surrounding Dionisio Llanca, who was found disoriented and suffering from amnesia on October 28, 1973, around 01:15 AM near the train station in Bahia Blanca. He was taken to the Spanish Hospital, where Dr. Rosa Mabel Altaparro diagnosed him with amnesia. Lacking identification, he was referred to hospital police and then transferred to the Municipal Hospital.

A medical team, including Dr. Ricardo Julio Smirnoff, hypnotist Dr. Eladio Santos, and psychologist Dr. Eduardo Mata, began working with Llanca. They attempted to reconstruct the events, but Llanca remained tired and depressed. He refused to undergo further questioning under sodium pentothal (truth serum) and requested to be discharged home.

After returning home, Llanca was visited by Osvaldo Anabitarte, who later informed frk. Jauregui that Llanca stated he had to leave to protect a "possibility" entrusted to him by "strange/foreign beings." Despite undergoing medical treatment that helped him regain some memory of his experience, he felt compelled to leave.

Later, Llanca sought help from Dr. Mata due to nightmares and severe anxiety attacks. Dr. Mata, leading the investigative group, indicated that the case was far from closed and expressed hope for further information. APRO's research leader, Dr. Harder, and APRO's leader, L.J. Lorenzen, are in contact with the medical team, and any new information will be made public.

Hypnosis Session Transcript

The article includes excerpts from a tape recording of a hypnosis session, conducted in Spanish. During the session, Llanca expressed fear and confusion, mentioning "two men and also a woman" dressed in "silver-colored suits, very tight-fitting, with boots and gloves." He described their gloves as "yellow, yellow-orange." When asked if they spoke to him, he reported hearing a "buzzing sound, like a beehive or a poorly tuned radio."

Llanca recounted an incident where one being approached him, took his hand, and inserted an apparatus, which he described as resembling an "electric barber's razor." He felt himself being carried away, not by walking, but via a "light beam." He described the interior of the craft as having a "lead-like floor... silver-colored... with only one round window."

He perceived the interior as resembling "a boat" and noted the presence of "many devices, two screens, one showing the stars." He stated that a "radio" spoke to him in Spanish, reassuring him not to be afraid and that they were "friends" who had "been here a long time."

When asked about their origin, Llanca said it was their "secret." He also revealed that they had spoken with other humans on Earth since 1950, seeking to understand if humans could live in their world. He described his surroundings as "lit... yellow... like a strong box."

He also mentioned seeing a "lighter, which they have, placed on a table with cigarettes." The transcript ends with Llanca describing a woman with a black glove and unusual fingernails approaching him.

Further Developments and Medical Opinions

Following the hypnosis session, Llanca entered a deep state of lethargy, later waking up asking "Who am I?" He recalled falling onto a "grassy patch" and being told they would return. He felt cold and walked towards the road.

By March 1974, the medical team had presented their findings. Dr. Mata stated that they excluded nothing and aimed to prove whether Llanca had been inside a UFO. He affirmed that hypnosis had shown Llanca was inside a flying saucer and that his descriptions were consistent and truthful, even when referring to his experiences at the hospital.

Regarding Llanca's statement about a "cable" connecting to a high-voltage line and another being submerged in a lake to draw power, the Ministry of Public Works in Buenos Aires confirmed no unusual power consumption during the relevant hours. This suggests the craft did not draw power from the terrestrial grid.

The report concludes that the Bahia Blanca case remains enigmatic. Llanca may possess further suppressed information. Dr. Mata suggested Llanca suffered from "amnesia within amnesia." Osvaldo Anabitarte and Daniel Cavallaro of the Center for the Exploration of Non-Terrestrial Phenomena reported that Llanca had a message from the beings but could not convey it, and that there would always be a gap in his memory covering his time aboard the craft.

The only additional detail revealed by Llanca under hypnosis and pentothal treatment was that he was aboard the craft for 40 to 45 minutes.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

This issue of RAPPORT NYTT continues its focus on unexplained phenomena, particularly UFO encounters and their psychological and medical implications. The editorial stance appears to be one of serious investigation, presenting witness testimony, medical findings, and expert analysis without immediate dismissal. The magazine aims to document and explore these cases, encouraging further research and public disclosure of information. The Llanca case exemplifies the magazine's commitment to delving into complex and mysterious events, highlighting the challenges in verifying such experiences and the potential for suppressed memories.