Rapportnytt - 1978 no 2

Magazine Overview

Title: Rapportnytt
Issue: No. 2
Year: 1978
Publisher: Norsk UFO Center
Country: Norway
Language: Norwegian
Price: Kr. 30.-

Content Summary

This issue of Rapportnytt, the official journal of Norsk UFO Center, presents a collection of UFO sightings and related news from Norway and Scandinavia. The cover prominently features the magazine's title and an illustration of multiple flying saucers against a blue, textured background.

Nordic UFO Meeting 1978

The issue details the Nordic UFO meeting held from May 13-15, 1978, in Torød, Tønsberg, organized by NUFOC's Tønsberg group. Several Scandinavian UFO organizations participated, including Riksorganisationen UFO-Sverige, GICOFF (Sweden), URD (Sweden), SUFOT (Sweden), FUFOS (Denmark), DUFOC (Denmark), FI (Norway), and NMUFOC (Norway). A key outcome of the meeting was the agreement among the 35 participants to establish "Nordic UFO Groups," which planned to publish their first newsletter, "Nordic UFC Groups Newsletter," in the fall. The article refers readers to "Intern Avis" and "UFG-Forum" for more detailed reports.

UFO Sighting During the Nordic UFO Meeting

On the second day of the Nordic meeting, May 14th, at 22:30, thirteen attendees witnessed a UFO. The object was described as egg-shaped, moving slowly from north to south over the Oslofjord. It was observed through a 4" UNITRON telescope with 60-40x magnification. The object appeared semi-transparent with an orange-colored light at its base that seemed to move slowly back and forth. The observers speculated it might have been a balloon with a radar reflector, but the Tønsberg investigation group was tasked with finding out more. A follow-up report was promised for a later issue.

Editorial and Reports

The "Redaksjonelt" (Editorial) section, signed "RED.", apologizes for the delay in publication, attributing it to the editor's frequent travel. It notes the continuous influx of reports about mysterious objects in Norwegian airspace and urges collaborators to gather as much information as possible, as many reports lack sufficient detail. The editorial also stresses that report forms should be sent to the section leaders, not directly to the central reporting office. The editorial staff wishes readers a good summer.

Case Reports (Norge)

The issue contains numerous individual UFO sighting reports from various locations in Norway, categorized by date and location:

• 070877/I (Egge, Steinkjer): Two youths observed a star-yellow object with a wobbly path, moving slowly at approximately 50 km/h for 15 minutes before disappearing. The sky was clear, and no sound was heard.
• 180877/I (Grorud): Harald Taxt reported seeing a luminous object hovering motionless at an estimated altitude of two kilometers. The object moved vertically downwards behind trees, and was described as white with no pulsating lights.
• 251077/I (Rosendal, Kvinnherad): Two women witnessed an egg-shaped object with an orange light at its base. It moved slowly and then rapidly, appearing to be about 5 meters high at its closest approach. The object's light varied in intensity, and it made no sound.
• 150977/I (Location not specified, but likely near Rosendal based on diagram): A witness observed a round object that appeared to change shape, with a pulsating light. Its size was estimated to be similar to the full moon at its closest approach (about 10 km away). The object's color was slightly yellowish and appeared sharp.
• 011177/I (Ilseng): Two men on a walk in the woods saw a luminous cigar-shaped object that appeared and disappeared twice. It was described as medium yellow and red light with a bright white 'tail', at an estimated altitude of 50-100 meters. No sound was heard.
• 011177/I (Tønsberg): A sea-green luminous object with a tail was observed over Tomsbakken. It appeared to explode and then vanished suddenly after 30 seconds, moving at high speed.
• 031277/I (Laksevåg, Bergen): An et par observed a mysterious object from 00:45 to 01:35 on December 3rd. It displayed blinking red, green, and blue lights, resembling neon lights, and moved imperceptibly to the southwest. The object appeared to change size, sometimes seeming very close (estimated 10 km away).
• 081277/I (Stavanger): A witness saw four lights standing still over Stokkadalen. The lights moved south and disappeared behind a house. They were estimated to be about 200 meters high and 400-500 meters away. Two lights were red and pulsating, while two were constant white.
• 091277/1 (Stokkadalen, Norway): A witness saw a white-red pulsating light in the southeast, about one kilometer away. The light extinguished after two minutes.
• 131277/I (Engrønningen): An object moved from the southwest at high speed, changing colors (yellow, green, orange, red) with a blindingly strong light. It emitted sparks and disappeared in the east after about 5 seconds. The event was confirmed by six other witnesses.
• 141277/I (Ilseng): An et par observed a large, luminous, ellipse-shaped object. Later, two more objects appeared, forming a triangle with the first. They then disappeared and reappeared as round objects in a line, and later in an arc. The event lasted about 15 minutes.
• 151277/I (Grimstad): Five people observed an osteiform (bone-shaped) capsule flying rapidly eastward towards Ilesnes. It appeared semi-transparent with a darker lower part, from which several flames emerged at a 45-degree angle. The object was seen for 5-10 minutes before disappearing into the sea.
• 161277/I (Haug på Ringerike): An observer saw a red luminous object in the southeast, which through binoculars appeared as a green, beautiful light with a blank light in the center. It then appeared as a round ring radiating white light, disappearing west of Jevnaker. The area around the object seemed gray.
• 301277/I (Holter, near Løken): An et par observed a yellowish luminous object, described as being the size of the planet Jupiter. It moved slowly and then reappeared much larger and closer, estimated to be half the diameter of the moon. It was described as round with no corona, and small light tags emerged from it, resembling a large Christmas star.

Other Sections

The magazine also includes a table of contents listing articles on various UFO observations in Norway, Canada, Sweden, and the USA, as well as reports on UFO 'falls' and close encounters.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are UFO sightings and encounters, with a strong focus on reports from Norway. The editorial stance, as expressed in the "Redaksjonelt" section, emphasizes the importance of detailed and accurate reporting from witnesses and collaborators. There is a clear call for improved data collection and a more systematic approach to documenting UFO phenomena. The publication aims to serve as a central hub for UFO information in Norway and Scandinavia, fostering a community of researchers and enthusiasts.

Title: Canadian UFO Report
Issue: Winter 1976-77
Publisher: UFO Aspekt
Document Type: Magazine Issue

This issue of Canadian UFO Report presents a collection of UFO sightings and investigations from various countries, with a focus on witness testimonies and the analysis of physical evidence. The content spans multiple reports, including detailed accounts from Norway, Canada, Finland, Denmark, and Sweden.

Case Study: Åsvegen, Norway

The issue opens with an account from Åsvegen, Norway, where a couple, Mr. and Mrs. Christensen, observed a silent, bright, yellowish object hovering between trees near a crossroads. The object remained stationary for approximately three minutes. While the light was intense and yellowish, there was some disagreement on the object's exact shape, with the wife describing it as round and the husband suggesting it was Saturn-shaped. The couple sat in their car with the windows down, noting that if the object had made any sound, it would have been very faint. Christensen left briefly to retrieve a camera, and upon his return, the object appeared to move simultaneously with his car, disappearing between trees. Their 11-year-old son, Trond, reported that television had been behaving abnormally with weak sound and horizontal stripes during this time. Air traffic control at Gardermoen reported no UFOs at the time of the sighting.

Case Study: Radium Hot Springs, Canada

Frank Slotta from Edgewater, British Columbia, recounts an experience from July 1975. While driving his wife Lynn, daughter Linda, and two neighbors home, they observed a light that initially appeared as a star. Upon stopping, the light moved rapidly and appeared over a power station. Frank later returned to the area for his night shift job and observed the object again, closer this time. He described three strange orange beams of light descending from it, illuminating the surroundings. The object was described as double-shaped, with an upper section featuring square windows and a lower section emitting light. Frank noted a rhythmic humming sound during the observation. He experienced a significant time loss, believing only 10 minutes had passed when in reality, over an hour had elapsed. The next morning, he found no physical trace at the observation site, but noted a power line mast and speculated if the object had drawn power from it.

Case Study: Kallavesi, Finland - The Fragment

This section details the significant case of a fragment that allegedly fell from a UFO into Kallavesi Lake in August 1964. The witness, Raimo Blomquist, was walking by the lake when he saw a light approaching. The silent UFO, described as multi-colored and oval with a faint light, stopped about 10 meters away, hovering a couple of meters above the water. The object had a bent corner, suggesting a possible collision. After hovering for 20 seconds, a small fragment fell from the UFO, hitting the water with a hissing sound and glowing like a welding flame before sinking. The UFO then ascended rapidly into the clouds. Blomquist retrieved the fragment, which was about 20 cm deep in the water. The fragment, measuring 36 mm long, 6 mm thick, and weighing 15 grams, was found to be non-radioactive but magnetic. It consisted of five layers, with a central layer of metallic iron and surrounding grey layers. Analysis by experts at universities and metallurgical laboratories in Finland and Sweden indicated it was not of natural origin, nor a meteorite, but had likely been subjected to extremely high temperatures (around 650° C). The fragment contained elements not typically found in meteors.

Other Finnish Sightings

Brief reports from Finland's UFO research include three cases classified as UFOs out of 25 observations in the third quarter. Three cases were resolved as phenomena caused by Russian rocket tests or satellite launches. Three other cases were classified as 'hovering' due to insufficient evidence.

Case Study: Kangasniemi, Finland

On August 28, 1977, two motorists observed a light phenomenon near Kangasniemi. The passenger first noticed the light, and the driver turned the car to get a better view. The light remained visible even when the headlights were turned off and was only seen from a specific angle. After a series of maneuvers, they stopped the car 14 meters from the object, but it disappeared abruptly. They experienced a strong gust of wind despite the stillness. The next day, strange tracks were found on the ground.

Case Study: Græsted, Denmark

On November 25, 1977, a person in Græsted observed an object while walking their dog. The dog had been restless throughout the walk. The object was described as a flat disc with a dome in the center, emitting white light from three windows. It had red and blue lights around its periphery, spaced 90 degrees apart. The object moved from north to south with a faint whistling sound and disappeared within a minute. The witness, familiar with aircraft, stated it was not a plane.

Case Study: Gelsted, Denmark

On October 21, 1977, a farmer in Gelsted experienced his tractor's engine failing and lights going out while working. He then saw a round, luminous object hovering above him, blinking red and white. The object disappeared after a few seconds. Simultaneously, the tractor's lights and engine function returned to normal. The witness noted the object's unusual behavior and the lack of sound.

Case Study: Ejstrupholm, Denmark

In Ejstrupholm, Denmark, a rumor of a UFO landing from years prior was investigated. An observer, who was 15 years old at the time (likely August 1957), reported seeing a strange craft landed in a field about 35 meters away. The object was described as metallic grey, oval with a superstructure, approximately 2 meters high and 2.5 meters wide, with three support legs. Two figures, about 90 cm tall, wearing tight, dark green suits and transparent helmets, were observed near the craft. The witness noted their faces were brownish. After a few minutes, the figures turned towards him, and a blinding flash of light occurred, after which they and the object were gone. The ground where the support legs had rested was flattened, but there were no distinct footprints.

Case Study: Slagenas, Sweden

A family in Slagenas, Sweden, reported multiple observations over a two-year period. The first documented case occurred on October 8, 1973, when Inge Svensson and his parents observed an object moving at enormous speed between the branches of a large maple tree for about 15-20 seconds before disappearing behind clouds.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are UFO sightings, witness testimonies, the investigation of physical evidence (like the Finnish fragment), and the phenomenon of time distortion associated with some encounters. The magazine appears to present these cases factually, relying on witness accounts and expert analysis, without overtly taking a stance beyond documenting and exploring the subject of UFOs. The editorial approach seems to be one of reporting and investigation, encouraging further research into these unexplained phenomena.

This issue of UFO Information from September 1977 (Issue 4/77) delves into various UFO sightings and related phenomena, featuring reports from both Norway and the USA. The magazine explores witness testimonies, unusual object characteristics, and claims of extraterrestrial contact and prophecy.

UFO Sightings and Encounters

Norwegian Reports

The issue begins with accounts from Arthur Svensson, detailing multiple observations. His family first witnessed objects with constant red-yellow light, moving erratically from south-southwest to north-northeast, described as unlike satellites. Later, on October 30th, Arthur observed a mysterious object for 3-4 minutes in clear weather. He described it as cigar-shaped, similar to a Zeppelin, reflecting sunlight, with visible seams in its plates. He estimated its size at approximately 100 meters and its altitude at 7000-8000 meters. On June 6, 1975, at 22:30, Arthur saw an object the size of Venus with sharper light, moving in a wave-like pattern from southwest to northeast, colored red-yellow with a hint of green. A similar sighting occurred the following night. Arthur expressed his surprise at personally witnessing such phenomena.

US Reports: Grossmont Hospital Incident

On September 9, 1977, the San Diego Union reported on three UFO observations over Grossmont Hospital in California. Witnesses described UFOs with green, red, and blue flashing lights. Kathleen Canterino reported seeing an object hovering over the hospital, causing streetlights and parking lot lights to dim, as if drawing energy. Animals reacted with distress. Marna Azar also reported seeing similar bright lights. Neighbors described the objects as being about a quarter-mile away, approximately 70 feet above the ground, 25 feet in diameter, and emitting a humming sound. The objects reportedly emitted a series of beeps before ascending rapidly and disappearing.

US Reports: Brunswick, Maryland Incidents

Several reports focus on incidents near Brunswick, Maryland. On March 16, 1976, Brian Browner, aged 18, reported a large, brightly lit UFO flying very low, causing severe static interference on all 23 radio channels of local private radio operators. The interference lasted until the object disappeared. Browner described the object as round with a dome in the middle, emitting a strong white light and some red lights.

Radio amateurs in the area reported continuous observations of an object nearby throughout the night. When the object flew directly overhead, it emitted a sound like shaking a thin plate. The object was described as round with a dome and red lights, and it maneuvered briefly before disappearing quickly.

Jacobs, a radio amateur, observed an object that stopped completely in the air for about 15 minutes, causing him to feel small and confused.

Robert Jackson, traveling towards Brunswick, saw a solid UFO hovering over the Potomac River. He described it as much larger and faster than any aircraft, capable of stopping instantly and moving up and down like a flash of light. It had small red and green lights around its edge.

David Stokes was awakened by a high-pitched, whirring sound. His radio transmitter, usually on for emergencies, emitted screeching, gurgling sounds while the object flew past.

Raymond Hoffman described a disk-shaped object with yellow and blue flames around it, like small sparks. As it approached within 800 meters, his radio crackled, and the object disappeared like lightning after about 25-30 minutes.

Dr. Wallace Carthright Jr. of NICAP called the Brunswick case the most interesting he had worked on in four years.

Electromagnetic Effects and Radio Interference

A significant theme across several reports is the electromagnetic effect of the UFOs. In Brunswick, Maryland, the objects caused severe radio interference, filling all 23 channels with static and unusual sounds. One report from Virginia and Maryland on March 16, 1976, describes a giant UFO causing radio interference across a large area, filling PR channels with a strange sound that stopped when the object moved away. Experts stated that no known radio disturbance phenomenon would affect radios in such a manner.

Extraterrestrial Contact and Prophecy

Joseph Gay, a messenger from the 'New Age' group, claims to receive regular telepathic messages from beings from space. He reported being warned of a major earthquake in Western Australia on August 19th. Gay stated that these beings have also warned him of other large-scale catastrophes. He described his contact methods, including using a symbolic pyramid for meditation and contacting 'cosmic forces'. Gay claims these beings are from planets like Jupiter, Saturn, and Neptune, and that they offer 'faith healing' free of charge.

Gay described a prophecy involving planetary alignment (the 'Jupiter effect') that would cause the Earth to shift, moving the magnetic poles and resulting in a massive earthquake. This event, he claims, would devastate coastal cities and cause widespread destruction from dust and fog, hiding the sun for six days. Vest-Australia would become a high plateau, and the Australian continent would split. He stated that people would be warned in advance to move inland.

UFOs in Music

The magazine also notes the influence of UFOs in beat music, listing several musical pieces and albums that reference UFOs or space themes, including works by Elton John, David Bowie, Jefferson Airplane, Pink Floyd, and John Lennon.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

This issue of UFO Information strongly focuses on witness accounts of unexplained aerial phenomena, emphasizing the unusual characteristics of the objects and their effects on the environment, particularly radio interference. The magazine presents these reports as credible evidence of UFO activity. There is a clear interest in extraterrestrial contact, with the inclusion of Joseph Gay's claims of receiving messages and prophecies from space beings. The editorial stance appears to be one of open inquiry into these phenomena, presenting diverse accounts and perspectives, while also acknowledging skepticism, as indicated by the commentary on Joseph Gay: "Han haver 'knald i låget!'" (He has 'a bang in his head!'). The magazine aims to inform readers about UFOs, encouraging them to share their own experiences and to explore the topic further through music and other media.