Rapportnytt - 1976 no 2

Magazine Overview

Title: UFO FORUM
Issue: 2-1976
Volume: 4. årgang
Publisher: NORSK UFO CENTER
Country: Norway
Language: Norwegian
Price: Kr. 20.-

This issue of UFO Forum, the official publication of the Norsk UFO Center, is titled 'Rapportnytt' and is edited by NUFOC-Bergen. It is published five times a year and aims to inform and engage readers interested in UFO phenomena. The magazine features a collection of UFO sighting reports from Norway and Sweden, detailing observations made between the 1960s and mid-1970s.

Contents Overview

The issue begins with a table of contents, outlining the various sections and reports included. These cover a range of sightings, from 'Report Overview - Norway' to specific reports from Sweden, Denmark, and the USA, as well as press clippings.

Norwegian Sightings

Several detailed accounts of UFO sightings in Norway are presented:

• Klokken 17.00, E-6, Norway: A pulsating and blinking blue-white light was observed by an attorney and his daughter, moving erratically at high altitude.
• Klokken 23.52, Tromsø area, Norway: A round circle of lights initially turned red, then green, and moved north-west.
• Klokken 20.30, Sør-Odal, Norway: Three school students witnessed a red luminous object at 200-300 meters altitude that moved slowly before disappearing.
• Klokken 16.40, Porsgrunn, Norway: A family observed a luminous object with green and red corona that ascended rapidly and disappeared.
• Klokken 02.55, Eidsvoll, Norway: A lager manager saw a blackish object with a blue-green corona at low altitude and slow speed.
• Klokken 00.10, Tolga, Norway (February 20, 1974): An 18-year-old student observed a red, almost square object that appeared half-circular and moved south.

Swedish Sightings

The magazine also includes reports from Sweden:

• 'Two dark red moons scared a cyclist' (Early 1967): Ingemar Eriksson reported seeing two dark red objects resembling 'new moons' over treetops while on a moped.
• 'Cigar-shaped UFO with illuminated windows' (Early June 1969): Birgit and Erland Lundkvist observed a cigar-shaped craft with five illuminated windows passing at low altitude, emitting a strange light and a faint humming sound.
• 'UFO at low altitude over E-18 near Ørebro' (September 1973): Witnesses Stellan Svensson, Siv, and Torbjørn Pihlgren observed a disc-shaped object with a sharp red blinking light that accelerated and disappeared.
• 'Luminous discs outside Sala' (February 1, 1974): Uno Jonsson and others witnessed several luminous discs that increased in brightness, formed an oval ring, and then dissolved.

Editorial and General Information

The editorial section features a reflection on the question of first contact with extraterrestrial intelligence, referencing the difficulty of predicting the future. It also discusses the perceived phases of UFO behavior in the post-war era, suggesting we are currently in the third phase.

Contact information for various branches of the Norsk UFO Center across Norway is provided, along with details on subscription prices and publication frequency. The magazine encourages reader contributions and aims to support UFO research.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are UFO sightings and reports, with a focus on detailed eyewitness accounts from Norway and Sweden. The editorial stance appears to be one of serious inquiry into UFO phenomena, encouraging public awareness and participation in research. The publication acts as a platform for sharing information and fostering a community of UFO enthusiasts.

Title: UFO Information
Issue Dates: 3/75, 5/75, 6/75 (covering events from August 1965 to October 1975)
Publisher: UFO Information
Country of Publication: Denmark
Original Language: Norwegian

This issue of UFO Information magazine presents a collection of detailed witness accounts of unidentified flying object (UFO) sightings and encounters, primarily from Scandinavia (Sweden, Åland, and Denmark) during the period of 1965 to 1975. The magazine features interviews and reports that describe various aerial phenomena, their characteristics, and the witnesses' experiences.

Case Reports

Lyskjegle opplyste treklynge (Light Beam Illuminated Grove)

• Date: August 3, 1965
• Location: Arbogatrakten, Sweden
• Witness: A 64-year-old farmer (anonymous)
• Description: The farmer observed a powerful, silent light beam originating from a point 75 meters above a small grove of trees. The beam illuminated an area approximately 100 meters in diameter. Initially thought to be from a helicopter, its silence was noted. After about a minute, the main light extinguished, leaving a smaller light point that moved east for about half a minute before disappearing. No object was seen, but the light was as strong as sunlight. The witness expressed astonishment and bewilderment.

Merkelig flygende romfartøy skremte to i bil (Strange Flying Craft Scared Two in Car)

• Date: February 1972 (late)
• Location: Saltvik, Åland
• Witnesses: Elisabet Dahlén and Carita Sundborg
• Description: The two women observed an object with an orange-red glow, resembling a burning cheese wheel, while driving. The phenomenon was silent. They later saw an object, described as having the shape of two deep plates placed against each other, approximately 3 meters in diameter, moving slowly towards a school. The object moved north and disappeared behind treetops. The observation lasted about 20 minutes. The object was described as having sharp, clear contours and not appearing diffuse.

30 meters UFO landet på Åland (30 meters UFO Landed on Åland)

• Date: Early April 1973
• Location: Grelsby, Åland
• Witness: A male driver (anonymous)
• Description: While driving, the witness experienced radio interference and engine problems (oil pressure drop) as a 30-meter wide, windowed craft appeared about 150 meters away. The object had red and green blinking lights and emitted a sharp, penetrating odor, described as similar to ether but not quite. The object moved in jerky steps, about 10 meters at a time. The witness felt observed and became increasingly frightened. The object was described as egg-shaped with an upper superstructure, approximately 30 meters in diameter. The air around the craft seemed to shimmer. The object moved away with great speed and disappeared. The radio later returned to normal.

Danish Sightings (October 1975)

• October 4, 1975: A photographer near Roskilde, Denmark, observed two objects flying slowly from east to west at an altitude of 300-400 meters. The objects, estimated to be 30-40 meters in size, had a shiny, wingless appearance and disappeared like a soap bubble without sound. The witness assessed their speed at 90-100 km/t. The objects were oval with an upper superstructure, had a silver-blank surface, and were surrounded by a luminous corona.

• October 7, 1975 (Nørre Åby, Denmark): A woman observed two strongly luminous, spherical objects maneuvering at an altitude of 25-30 degrees. The observation lasted from 20:30 to 21:15. The weather was stormy, and no sound was heard.

• October 7, 1975 (Overby, Sjællands Odde, Denmark): A 13-year-old girl witnessed a white light that seemed to explode. She then saw a large yellow light descend, fly low over the ground, and disappear with a deep humming sound. Subsequently, two bright white objects appeared, one very large, which also exploded silently. An investigation of the ground yielded no results.

• October 9, 1975: A woman driving near Odense, Denmark, saw a white-yellow object at an altitude of 30 degrees. The object had a luminous corona and was seen against a lightly cloudy sky. No sound was heard.

• October 11, 1975 (Federsborg, Denmark): A woman observed a strongly luminous white-yellow object moving horizontally at 5-10 km/t. The object, described as spherical with evenly distributed protrusions, was about the size of a 50-øre coin when measured at arm's length. As it moved away, it appeared to grow larger and changed color from red to purple. It disappeared behind trees. No sound was heard.

• October 11, 1975 (Frederiksberg, Denmark): Shortly after the previous sighting, a man observed a spherical, white-glowing object moving east at a speed of fifty degrees per minute. The object was photographed before it disappeared behind a nearby forest. The witness alerted the Vestsjællands Alarm central. Both Danish observations described the objects' movement as calm and horizontal, with no audible sound.

Editorial and Investigative Sections

Redaksjonelt (Editorial)

The editorial discusses the phases of UFO phenomena, noting a shift towards South America in the early 1960s with reports of landings and humanoid sightings. It references the Betty and Barney Hill case (September 19, 1961) as a significant event, mentioning its reconstruction in an upcoming American film. The editorial suggests that the current phase (phase three) involves frequent close-range sightings and well-documented landings. It highlights the Pascagoula incident and the Llanca case (October 1973) as examples where hypnosis was used to elicit witness memories of being aboard UFOs.

The editorial then delves into the controversial use of hypnosis in UFO research. It quotes J. Allen Hynek, who stated that witnesses in the Pascagoula case spoke the truth and had encountered beings from another world, a statement contrasting with his earlier cautious stance in his book "UFO'er – en dokumentasjon" where he advised against forming theories until UFOs represented something empirically new. The author of the editorial expresses disagreement with Hynek's later stance, arguing that scientists have always used theories and hypotheses to solve problems and that UFOlogists should be no different. The section concludes by posing critical questions: Can hypnosis be trusted as a research tool? Can witness accounts obtained under hypnosis be considered accurate? The editorial tentatively answers yes to the first question, implying that if hypnosis is reliable, then the witnesses in these cases may have indeed contacted extraterrestrial beings.

Intervju: UFO Åland (Interview: UFO Åland)

This section contains interviews related to the sightings on Åland, providing further details and witness perspectives on the events.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are the detailed reporting of UFO sightings with an emphasis on witness testimony, object descriptions (shape, size, color, lights), and associated phenomena (silence, electromagnetic effects, odors). The magazine also engages with the scientific and investigative aspects of UFOlogy, particularly questioning the validity and methodology of using hypnosis in witness interviews. The editorial stance appears to be one of open inquiry into UFO phenomena, while maintaining a critical perspective on investigative techniques and interpretations, as evidenced by the discussion on J. Allen Hynek's evolving views and the reliability of hypnotic recall.

Title: MORGENAVISEN
Issue Date: Tuesday, February 24, 1976
Volume: 1/76
Cover Headline: Var UFOen over Tysnes en «spionballong»? (Was the UFO over Tysnes a 'spy balloon'?)

This issue of the Norwegian magazine MORGENAVISEN, dated February 24, 1976, focuses heavily on UFO (Unidentified Flying Object) and UAP (Unidentified Aerial Phenomena) sightings and investigations. It includes a collection of reports from Denmark and Norway, as well as a notable incident from the USA. The magazine also provides information on UFO organizations and related literature.

UFO Sightings and Investigations

Danish Sightings (October-November 1975)

The magazine details several sightings from Denmark:

• October 11, 1975: A woman near Stigsnæs observed a 5-kroner-sized, round object for 5 seconds. It initially glowed pink, then flared white, grew larger, and disappeared. The visible path was estimated at 15 km. Weather conditions were clear, calm, and dark.
• November 22, 1975 (Sorø Area): An UFO alarm was issued across Fyn and most of Sjælland. Near Knudstrupgård, a yellow object was seen flying east. A second, orange object descended towards it, and they remained stationary before moving apart. Both disappeared before they could be pursued by car. The observation lasted 5 minutes.
• November 22, 1975 (Svenstrup Gods, near Borup): Two spherical white objects were observed at a 14° altitude, exhibiting flickering color shifts. Photographs were taken, revealing three objects in total. Two disappeared southeast and east, respectively, at an estimated speed of 100-150 km/t and a distance of about 2 km. The observation lasted 3.5 minutes.
• November 22, 1975 (Odense): Two individuals observed a deep red object at a 30° altitude, emitting sharp, weaker white-yellow flashes. TV interference was reported simultaneously. The object moved east at an estimated speed of 75-100 km/t.
• November 22, 1975 (Fakse): A very brief observation (6-7 seconds) of eight pale red/violet objects in a wedge formation flying rapidly south. They disappeared at 25° above the horizon.
• November 22, 1975 (Vigerslev Allé, Valby): Two women saw a luminous object near an HB-shop. Described as a 'skewed square' with rounded corners, the upper 4/5 glowed red-hot, while the lower fifth was yellow, with a brighter yellow light moving within it. It moved slowly upwards, stopped, changed color, became smaller, and disappeared in the southwest after 10 minutes.
• November 22, 1975 (Lille Bøgeskov, Bjernede): A couple observed four bright orange objects gliding silently from the southwest at a 15° altitude. They maintained formation and distance for about 10 minutes before three disappeared northeast. The fourth object turned north, descended into Lille Bøgeskov, flared up like headlights, and vanished. The objects were estimated to be 0.5 to 2 km away. Weather was clear, calm, with 3°C below zero.

US Sightings (1974)

• May 13, 1974 (Maxton, North Carolina): A police officer and a farmer observed a bright, triangular object, described as 'bus-sized', for twenty minutes. They followed it as it rose from a campsite, landed in a cornfield about 800 meters from the farmer's house, and then took off again. Notably, no landing traces were found in the cornfield. The farmer stated it was unlike any aircraft or helicopter. A woman named Mary Hayes also reported seeing the same object about 15 minutes prior.
• August 15, 1974 (Nebraska): An event involving UFOs over Nebraska, with observations occurring at 03:50 and the following morning. Among the witnesses were several police officers, a police chief, and about a dozen residents. Policeman Darryl Thompkins described seeing a dozen pulsating lights swirling high up, confirming they were not stars. His chief, Dan Helmer, later reported seeing up to 20 UFOs in a triangular formation with blinking red, green, and white lights. Similar observations were made by other officers and residents, with some objects exhibiting small bulges on their underside. The objects remained in place for nearly two hours before ascending rapidly and disappearing. The experience was described as realizing one was facing craft from another world. Policeman Arlen Stahl also observed an object with red, green, and white lights forming a clear circle.

Norwegian Sightings (1965, undated)

• Summer 1965 (Selbjørn): Finn Kalvik, a UFO researcher, recounts observing a 'spy balloon' for half an hour. He described it as having a low triangular shape with a central rod and instruments covered in plastic. He noted that no Western agencies sent up such balloons, and it was speculated to be an unknown Russian weather balloon. He is certain it was man-made.
• Undated (Tysnes): The cover story questions whether a sighting over Tysnes was a 'spy balloon'. Finn Kalvik suggests it might have been a balloon like 'Echo one', which was reportedly launched in the USA. This balloon was described as 100 feet in diameter with aluminum spheres, part of a program to capture echoes from Earth.
• Undated (Ringerike): Ingvald Wexhall suggests that a luminous object seen over Ringerike might have been the 'Echo one' balloon, which was launched in the USA and described as having aluminum spheres.
• Undated (Heradsbygda/Ask): Several observations of a powerful, luminous sphere over Røyselandet are reported. One man saw a brightly lit sphere that disappeared suddenly. A woman later reported seeing the object with a luminous tail that vanished abruptly.
• Undated (Tolga): A drawing depicts a UFO seen over Tolga, with a reference to a report number 200276/1 from "Østlendingen" dated February 25, 1976.

Editorial and Recurring Themes

Editorial Stance: The editorial section, written by Finn W. Kalvik, discusses the persistent nature of UFO phenomena and the possibility of extraterrestrial origins. Kalvik references James McDonald's statement that UFOs represent a significant scientific problem. He mentions classic cases and hypnotic regression studies, suggesting that while proof is not yet definitive, he believes evidence of extraterrestrial craft will emerge before the year 2000.

Recurring Themes: The issue consistently explores unexplained aerial phenomena, witness testimonies, and the ongoing debate about the nature and origin of UFOs. There's a recurring theme of distinguishing between potential misidentifications (like weather balloons) and genuinely anomalous events. The magazine also highlights the efforts of UFO research organizations.

Organizations and Publications

The magazine lists several UFO-related organizations and their publications:

• UFO NYT: Scandinavian UFO Information's UFO magazine, published 6 times a year. Contact information for Denmark is provided.
• UFO-Information: The organ of the Swedish national organization UFO-Sverige, published 6 times a year. Contact information for Sweden is provided.
• UFO = ASPEKT: The organ for Fritt UFO Studium (FUFOS), published 6 times a year. Contact information for Denmark is provided.
• GICOFF: Göteborgs Informations Center för Oidentifierade Flygande Føremål (Gothenburg Information Center for Unidentified Flying Objects), published 6 times a year. Contact information for Sweden is provided.

Books from SUFOI

Four books are advertised from SUFOI:

• "UFO og Videnskaben" (UFO and Science) - 136 pages
• "UFO i Fokus" (UFO in Focus) - 182 pages
• "UFO-Orientering" (UFO Orientation) - 120 pages

Conclusion

This issue of MORGENAVISEN provides a comprehensive look at UFO sightings from the mid-1970s, showcasing a variety of reports from different geographical locations. It emphasizes witness accounts, attempts at explanation (including balloons), and the ongoing scientific and public interest in the phenomenon.