Rapportnytt - 1978 no 3

Magazine Overview

Title: RAPPORTNYTT
Issue: 3
Volume/Year: 1978
Publisher: NORSK UFO CENTER
Country: Norway
Language: Norwegian
Frequency: 5 times a year
Subscription Price: Kr. 30.-

Content Summary

This issue of "Rapportnytt" from the Norsk UFO Center in 1978 is dedicated to reporting and investigating UFO (Unidentified Flying Object) sightings primarily within Norway, with some international references.

Cover Story: UFO Swarm

The cover prominently displays the title "RAPPORTNYTT" and features an illustration of multiple flying saucers in a blue, textured background, suggesting a significant UFO event or theme for the issue.

Editorial and Contact Information

The magazine provides extensive contact information for various regional branches of the Norsk UFO Center across Norway (Sørlandet, Østlandet, Trondheim, Vestlandet) and lists key personnel, including section leaders for organization, investigations (marin/land, Moss), and research (Drammen). It also lists the editor, Finn W. Kalvik, and editorial staff, including Egon Nielsen. The central editorial address is in Bergen.

Key Articles and Reports:

1. UFO Observation at Torød, Nøtterøy (May 14, 1978):
This report details an observation made during a Nordic UFO meeting. Einar Larsen, head of the Fremmedvitenskapelig Informasjon, investigated the sighting. The object appeared at 22:30 as an irregularly pulsating orange light, moving south at a speed comparable to a small propeller-driven aircraft. After 15 minutes, it disappeared. Its size was estimated at 30-40 meters, and its distance at 6-8000 meters. Notably, the object was not registered by radar at Oslo-Måkerøy.

• Conclusion: The object was deemed a "constructed aircraft of unknown origin."

2. NASA Rejects UFO Research:
This section reports that NASA has rejected a request from the White House to conduct a more in-depth investigation into the UFO problem. NASA's justification was that it would be a waste of money and unlikely to yield significant results. Dr. Frank Press, scientific advisor to President Carter, accepted NASA's decision.

3. UFOs in the Soviet Union and International Reports:

• Petrozavodsk Sighting: The article confirms the accuracy of a report from "The Enquirer" regarding a UFO observation over Petrozavodsk. This was corroborated by the Norsk UFO Center's contact in Novosibirsk, V.I. Sanarov. The incident reportedly caused panic, as the public had been told there was no UFO problem.
• Soviet Media Coverage: The Petrozavodsk event was commented on in "Sotsialisticheskaya Industriya" and noted in "Pravda" and "Izvestiya."
• US Government Secrecy Allegations: The report draws a parallel between alleged US government secrecy regarding UFOs and the Soviet situation, suggesting that governments might withhold information to prevent public panic.

4. Seljord, Telemark Sighting (October Evening, 1978):
A witness reported seeing a beam of light, initially like a spotlight, directed towards Seljord church and then towards a farm. The light then retracted and disappeared over the southeastern horizon. The observation lasted five minutes. The light was described as a sharp beam and a broader beam. No sound was heard. The witness could not identify the phenomenon, but the report notes that its behavior is consistent with other UFO observations.

5. Bergen Sighting (021277/I):
This report refers to a previous report (031277/I) and mentions confirmation from three other witnesses. The object was observed between 23:05 and 23:35. It was described as strongly luminous, like neon light, with color changes to red and blue at the edges. Its form was like a "music box." The object moved slowly with changes in course. Its height was estimated at 30 degrees, and it was observed with 7x50 binoculars. No sound was noted.

6. Leirsund Sighting (New Year's Night, 1978):
Elbjørg Fjeldberg, the Norsk UFO Center's Eastern regional leader, reported an orange object observed for 8 minutes shortly after midnight. The object had a darker orange core with a diffuse, lighter orange glow. It pulsed slowly and moved horizontally. The witness described seeing sparks emitted from the object as it passed. The report dismisses the possibility of it being a New Year's rocket, calling the event "very advanced."

• Size Comparison: The object's size was compared to "signal lights" or "three times the size of planet Jupiter." Measurements from a diapositiv suggested a size of 1/5 mm, which, at an estimated distance of 8 km, would equate to 1.60 meters, increasing with distance.
• Official Non-Confirmation: Fornebo, Gardermoen, and Kjeller airports reported no unusual aerial activity or UFO reports during that time.

7. Tønsberg District Sighting (January 4, 1978):
Odd Gunnar Røed reported a mysterious aerial phenomenon between 14:30 and 17:00. Some witnesses thought it was a helicopter, while others disagreed. Torp Airport and its helicopter school confirmed no machines were airborne at that time. Rygge Airport also had no record of overflights, though it was noted that helicopters rarely use constant lights.

• Witness Accounts: Women walking on Husøy saw an object directly overhead at a 30° angle. It moved slowly for 5 minutes before disappearing behind clouds. In Sem, people saw a strong light over Aker gård that remained stationary, emitted signals, and then moved rapidly south. An elderly woman described an oval, luminous object moving northwest, appearing like a "luminous cloud" with slight flickering.

8. Ilseng Sighting (January 12, 1978):
Three witnesses observed a bright, unnaturally yellow-glowing object over Ilseng at 22:20 and 23:20. The object was observed for about 30 seconds each time. A dog reportedly reacted with growling and raised fur when the object was visible.

9. Sakshaug Sighting (January 26, 1978):
Two witnesses observed a spherical object with multi-colored light points at 19:30. The object moved slowly from east to west at a 30° altitude for 5 minutes before disappearing behind treetops.

10. Tønsberg Sighting (January 23, 1978):
A blinding light, described as similar to a halogen bulb, flew over Tønsberg at 17:00. The witness and family noticed the object in the southeast at a 30° altitude. It was very bright, and binoculars revealed a small red light beneath the main light. No sound was heard, and the object disappeared behind a hilltop after three minutes.

11. Bergen Photograph (January 28, 1978):
Svein Åge Olson unintentionally photographed a UFO while intending to photograph the ship "Bolero." Experts consulted by NUFOC confirmed that the phenomenon in the photograph was not a reflection. The magazine includes two images from this series.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are the prevalence of UFO sightings in Norway, the detailed reporting of these events through witness testimonies and investigations, and the skepticism or denial from official sources like NASA and air traffic control. The Norsk UFO Center positions itself as a dedicated organization for collecting and analyzing such reports. The editorial stance appears to be one of open inquiry into UFO phenomena, presenting evidence and witness accounts without definitive conclusions, but often leaning towards the possibility of unknown aerial craft. The confirmation of the Soviet sighting and the alleged government secrecy in both the US and USSR suggest a broader interest in the global UFO phenomenon and potential cover-ups.

This issue of the magazine, titled "UFO over Bergen," is dated February 24, 1978, and focuses on UFO sightings and related phenomena. It includes a report from field researcher Stein Stendahl in Fyllingsdalen, detailing an observation over Bergen.

UFO Observation Over Bergen

Stein Stendahl reports on an interesting UFO observation that might be connected to the photographs published in Morgenavisen on February 23. The observers, three Polish citizens (two living in Bergen, one returned to Poland), are not entirely sure if the sighting occurred on Saturday, January 28, or the Saturday before. They wish to remain anonymous but are available for questions.

The observers were walking up from Fløyfjellet around 8:00 PM when they noticed a large, elliptical, luminous object hovering calmly in the direction of Fjøsanger, approximately over "Gamlehaugen." Its altitude was estimated to be slightly above Løvstakken's peak. They described its size as nearly that of a 5-kr coin at arm's length, and it stood out clearly from the stars with a strong metallic-white light. They watched it for a while, concluding it was a UFO. After about 15 minutes, the object began to move to the right, towards Løvstakken, while losing altitude. Its speed was estimated to be similar to that of a helicopter. It disappeared behind Løvstakken at an altitude of about one-third below the mountain's top.

UFO Sighting Near Kongsvinger

On January 15, 1978, at 7:00 PM, two young girls, Mona Hammervold and Mette Bratlie, observed a spherical luminous object for 5 minutes near Granli station, about 5 km east of Kongsvinger. The sky was clear, dark, and windless with 5-6 degrees Celsius below zero. The object appeared at high speed, stopped over a forest, and descended, illuminating the trees. The girls estimated it to be about 150 meters away. After it disappeared behind the trees, they went indoors. When they came out 5 minutes later, they saw it high in the sky. It changed color between green and yellow, became smaller, and then vanished.

UFO Sighting Near Bergen

On Monday, March 6, 1978, Øyvind Matre observed a sharp white-luminous object moving at small aircraft speed at a 30° altitude, about 2-3 km away. The object's size was estimated to be 4-5 meters in diameter. The weather was overcast with a weak north-westerly wind and twilight. The time was 6:30 PM. The object's brightness was constant white, and it flew with a steady horizontal movement. It was observed for half a minute before disappearing behind Eidsvågneset. The observer noted that it was bright enough to be identified as a plane if it were one, but he heard no sound.

UFO Sighting Near Langsjøen

Around 7:30 PM, five students from Trondheim observed a strange phenomenon in front of the ridge on the other side of Langsjøen. They described the object as point-like, making it difficult to estimate distance and speed, but they guessed the distance to be 500-1000 meters and the altitude to be about 200 meters. The object was discovered accidentally.

UFO Causes Panic Over Petrozavodsk

This section details a significant UFO incident that occurred over Petrozavodsk, Russia. An object described as having the shape of a jellyfish and the size of a football field terrorized the city, emitting golden light beams that created holes in windows and stone slabs. Hundreds of eyewitnesses reported the event. This was the first time a UFO caused visible damage in a Russian area. The object was seen over Petrozavodsk at 4:00 PM on September 20 of the previous year and remained visible for about 12 minutes. Many residents became hysterical, with some harbor workers fearing it was an American nuclear attack.

The Soviet government initiated a secret scientific investigation. However, the American magazine "The Enquirer" managed to interview editors and reporters from TASS, the official Soviet news agency, and some Soviet scientists. Some were convinced it was a real spaceship from another planet. Eyewitnesses reported that several window panes with holes from the UFO's beams were collected for examination. The UFO reportedly visited the area six times a month in the following months, with the last observation over Onegasjøen on February 20 of the current year.

Physicist Aleksander Kozantsev, president of an investigation group in Moscow, confirmed that the light from the UFO likely caused the round holes. He stated, "As far as I can understand, this must have been a spaceship from outside on a reconnaissance mission!"

Kozantsev also mentioned a report about an ambulance that lost control when the UFO appeared, with its occupants reporting strange light beams. The entire city was bathed in this light for 12 minutes. The object then disappeared northeast over Onegasjøen.

Vladimir Azhazha, a Moscow physicist, described the object as coming low over the harbor and hovering over a 465-foot moored ship, estimating the UFO's diameter to be about 350 feet (116 meters). A smaller object detached from the large one and descended into the sea, after which the UFO disappeared into a cloud bank.

TASS correspondent Nicolai Milov interviewed about a hundred Petrozavodsk residents, confirming the object's size and shape. He described the holes burned in windows as smaller than a chicken egg. Glass fragments were sent to Moscow for analysis. Milov also noted that people who saw the UFO began behaving strangely and seemed mentally disturbed. He speculated that a whole squadron of UFOs might have flown over the USSR, as similar sightings were reported in other cities.

Since the September incident, UFOs were reportedly seen 5-6 times a month over Petrozavodsk, but in a less dramatic manner. The last sighting was on February 20.

Yiori Gromov, head of weather forecasting, recalled that shortly after the first sighting, the UFO emitted shimmering light beams. A small object detached from the UFO, which then took an elliptical shape, red in the middle with white edges, and moved towards a cloud over Onegasjøen. A red hole appeared in the cloud where the UFO entered. There were no aircraft in the area at the time, and the weather was clear.

A UPI report from Helsinki on September 20 mentioned a large "fireball" seen between 3:06 PM and 3:10 PM, which flew east. Official reports from Leningrad and Moscow suggested it might have been a satellite entering the atmosphere.

Azhazha, a former Soviet submarine commander, told The Enquirer that the Petrozavodsk object was either a UFO with highly intelligent beings or an energy field created by such a UFO. He believed the official investigation would likely lead to a news blackout.

Further Details on Petrozavodsk Incident

Vasil Zakharehenko, an editor of a youth technical magazine, confirmed that Soviet authorities had warned against publishing theories about the object. The investigation commission concluded that the holes in the windows and stone slabs were melted.

A senior editor at TASS stated that the news agency received 1500 letters asking about safety in Petrozavodsk after the incident. These letters and eyewitness reports were confiscated by authorities.

Aleksei Zolotov, a geophysicist leading the Russian Tunguska expedition, described the object as a typical flying saucer, stating, "I know for myself that this must have been a real UFO."

Professor Felix Zigel, a Russian UFO expert, agreed that the object must have been a UFO, noting its characteristic behavior.

According to V.T. Sanarov, a contact person for Norwegian UFO Center, V.G. Azhazha's report "Intelligence in Space? facts and hypotheses" (1977) was received. The report details the Petrozavodsk observation, which was published in "Sotsialisticheskaya Industriya" on September 23. The incident began in Helsinki with a luminous fireball observed at 3:02 AM on September 20, which was also detected by radar. The object hovered for 4 minutes before moving east. Finnish newspapers initially suggested it was a burning Soviet satellite, a conclusion deemed hasty. Later, Finnish newspapers reported that radio traffic over the USSR was severely disrupted at the same time.

The "star" over Petrozavodsk appeared at 4:00 AM Moscow time (03:06 AM Helsinki time). Sanarov suggests two different objects were observed. A third object reportedly passed through the sky over Leningrad towards Kiev, confirmed by pilots who were pursued by a UFO. It made a large figure-eight pattern over the southern part of the city.

The most interesting event occurred near Petrozavodsk around 4:00 AM when residents awoke with a sense of unease. Some saw a luminous, pulsating "star" with about two flashes per second. Eyewitnesses reported the "star" transformed into an 8-part round object emitting a shower of light. Some heard rain-like sounds, possibly imagined. The beams did not fall straight down but seemed to curve. Witnesses were terrified.

Four color photographs were taken of the UFO over Petrozavodsk's city center. A small "comma" or "tongue of fire" detached from the UFO, described as a probe, and hovered near houses before re-entering the main craft. The UFO then moved towards the ship "Volgobalt," with its diameter estimated at approximately 105 meters, matching the ship's standard length. It then hovered over Lake Onega and disappeared.

Notably, the incident occurred on September 20. In the following months, UFOs appeared 2-3 times a month, but less dramatically. Some residents who were away during the September incident discovered that their double-paned windows had been perforated with holes measuring 50 to 70 mm in diameter, exclusively in houses where no one was home. The distance to the UFO was calculated to be 14 km based on the hole orientation. One window pane was sent to Moscow for analysis.

UFO Sighting Over Thailand-India

Captain Franco de Rosa of an ALITALIA DC-10 flight reported a terrifying encounter on July 22, 1976, while flying from Bangkok to Bombay. A giant, intensely lit UFO passed about 60 meters over his fully occupied aircraft at 11,600 meters altitude, narrowly avoiding a collision. De Rosa, a veteran pilot, stated he now believes in UFOs after this experience. The co-pilot and third officer corroborated his account. The DC-10, with 180 passengers, was the only aircraft in the area over central India around 11:00 PM. De Rosa described seeing a bright light, like car headlights, about 600 meters away. The lights then blinded them as the UFO descended and crossed their path from left to right. They clearly saw the object for 10-12 seconds. It resembled a cargo vehicle with four large windows, each about 7.5 meters apart, emitting a neon-like, clear white light. The UFO appeared to be moving at twice their speed and was much larger than their DC-10.

De Rosa stated he tried to look through the windows to identify details but the light was too intense. They were flying west, and the UFO was heading northwest. It crossed their path about 60 meters above them. He emphasized that it was not a hallucination and that he even turned off the cockpit lights to rule out reflections.

Co-pilot Bruno Bilucaglia and third officer Paolo Emiliotti confirmed that the object was not a rocket, plane, or satellite, and none of them could provide a reasonable explanation. Emiliotti stated, "It was definitely a UFO. No machine made by man could achieve such speed."

Captain de Rosa submitted a written report to ALITALIA's station chief in Bombay. ALITALIA's spokesperson, Vincento Roversi, commented that all three pilots have excellent records and there is no doubt they saw what they claim.

US Government UFO Cover-Up Allegations

This section discusses allegations from "The Enquirer" that the US government is hiding shocking UFO observations and encounters. The Defense Department is reportedly very interested in UFO mysteries and has written secret reports. The article claims the Air Force is lying when stating they are not interested in UFOs, as they are actively investigating them. The government allegedly withholds UFO information because they fear the public would be scared and angry if they knew how much has been kept secret.

NASA engineer William Gould Jr. admits the government doesn't want the public to "pester about something we can't do anything about anyway." Former Marine officer Donald Keyhoe, a renowned UFO researcher, believes that if government members revealed the truth, the public would be so enraged they would dismiss them for keeping it secret.

"The Enquirer" reported several cases allegedly covered up by the government:

1. A UFO found in the Arizona desert in near-perfect condition was removed by the Air Force while scientists examined every inch of it.
2. Three UFOs flew side-by-side at 100 miles per hour along a 2-mile runway at a strategic air command base before ascending.
3. A peculiar "silver saucer" flew as close as 150 feet from a squadron of B-52 bombers, following them for most of a round trip from Guam to Vietnam.
4. An army officer had an incredible encounter with a "flying wing" on a mountain road at night, losing consciousness and waking up 12 hours later on the other side of the mountain.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The magazine consistently presents UFO sightings as credible events, often supported by eyewitness testimony, including that of pilots and professionals. There is a strong undercurrent of skepticism towards official explanations and a belief in government secrecy regarding UFO phenomena. The editorial stance appears to be one of open investigation and reporting of these events, highlighting the unexplained and the potential implications of advanced technology or extraterrestrial presence. The inclusion of international incidents (Russia, India, Thailand) suggests a global scope to the UFO phenomenon. The magazine also seems to be a platform for sharing information and research within the UFO community, as evidenced by the correspondence and reports from various UFO centers and individuals.

This issue of UFO-Rapport, identified as issue 4/77 and dated December 26, 1977, is a Norwegian publication focused on UFO phenomena. It presents a collection of eyewitness accounts, expert opinions, and alleged government cover-ups related to UFO sightings and incidents.

Documented UFO Incidents and Sightings

The Kingman, Arizona Crash (May 1953)

Raymond Fowler, project leader at General Telephone & Electronics, reveals a government-kept secret about a crashed UFO in an Arizona desert in May 1953. A civilian engineer from Air France witnessed the craft, described as 30 feet in diameter, resembling two bowls stacked together, with a visible opening and numerous holes around the middle. The object was half-buried in sand. The engineer was asked to write a report but was instructed to keep the visit secret. Fowler, who served in the US. Air Force Security Service from 1952-1955, stated that the military continues to keep this case secret.

The Maine Air Base Encounter (Early 1960s)

Nuclear physicist Stanton Friedman recounts a dramatic incident where UFOs penetrated a strategic air command base near Bangor, Maine, in the early 1960s. A security guard on patrol with dogs witnessed three UFOs flying side-by-side at approximately 100 miles per hour along a 2-mile runway. The objects then turned 45 degrees and shot skyward. The guard and other witnesses were later debriefed by the Air Force's special investigations department and told to remain silent.

The B-52 Bomber Escort (1971)

Friedman also accuses the government of withholding information about a UFO escorting a group of B-52 bombers from Guam to Vietnam in 1971. A retired Air Force member reported that a round UFO, about 30-40 feet in diameter and described as a 'silver saucer,' officially accompanied the bombers. It was visible to the naked eye and radar, flying only 50-100 yards in front of one of the planes for most of the flight.

The 'Flying Wing' Encounter (Norway)

Jim Lorenzen, head of The Aerial Phenomena Research Organization, shares an account from a retired army officer who encountered a hovering 'flying wing' on a mountain road at night. The officer lost consciousness and woke up 12 hours later on the other side of the mountain. The officer was later interviewed by Lorenzen's organization and agreed to a lie detector test, but mysteriously disappeared from his motel afterward. When found, he was reportedly scared and unwilling to cooperate further.

Washington D.C. Sightings (July 1952)

The army also allegedly tried to cover up numerous UFO sightings over Washington D.C. in July 1952. Twenty-six years later, it became clear how the military attempted to silence witnesses.

NASA Radar Operator's Testimony

John Schuessler, an engineer at NASA's space program, reports that a radar operator confided that he was required to sign numerous secrecy agreements regarding UFO observations and was warned by the army to stay quiet upon his discharge in 1953.

Air Force Contact with Witnesses (March 1976)

Despite claiming no involvement in UFO investigations, the Air Force recently contacted witnesses to UFO observations. After 50 'CB radio buffs' observed a UFO for nearly 5 hours, two plainclothes researchers from the Air Force interviewed them. The researchers identified themselves as being from the Air Force and stated they checked UFO observations. One showed an ID card identifying him as U.S. Air Force. They asked witnesses to describe the UFO and provided a questionnaire titled 'U.S. Air Force Technical Information Sheet,' marked 'ATIC (Air Technical Intelligence Command' Form No. 164'.

Government Secrecy and 'UFO-gate'

Experts believe that despite military archives being filled with secret UFO information, the government fears its release. UFO researcher Jim Lorenzen states that the government does not want the public to know because the matter is too difficult to handle. Major Donald Keyhoe asserts that the government will continue to withhold UFO facts, calling it 'outrageous' that the public is not allowed to see the information, and dubbing it 'UFO-gate,' worse than Watergate.

Finnish UFO Sighting (December 1975)

On December 12, 1975, at 11:10 PM, four Finnish youths had an interesting observation in the Tuusulans municipality near Rusutsjärvi. A luminous, pinkish craft, about 8-10 meters in size, appeared and hovered about 50 meters away and 50 meters above the treetops. The craft had a row of square windows emitting a yellowish glow, with an irregular blue light field between the middle windows. It had flashing lights. When the craft passed, one of the youths flashed their car's headlights, causing the UFO to stop, turn, and approach them. The youths fled into their car, and the UFO stopped again about 100 meters away. The UFO then accelerated rapidly and disappeared towards Helsinki. The total observation time was 5 minutes.

Swedish Encounter with 'Flygeroveralls' (February 1977)

On Sunday, February 27, 1977, at 10:00 AM, reindeer herder Nils Tomas Labba observed four beings wearing brown 'flight suits' standing on the shore of Lake Poijujare, about 20 miles north-northwest of Övre Sopero. After four minutes, they suddenly disappeared in a pulsating light phenomenon and ascended in a wide arc. District chief Gunnar Thoren investigated the case. Labba described the beings as looking human, wearing brown, tight-fitting overalls. Their heads were tilted upwards, but their features were indistinct due to the distance. After the beings vanished, the air vibrated intensely, forming a round, about 4-5 meter diameter phenomenon that moved, accelerated, and ascended. Labba, who is not a UFO enthusiast and associates UFOs with 'little green men,' believes the phenomenon might have been man-made and that the beings were ordinary people.

Ashby, USA - First Degree Contact (November 1977)

Fru Robert Loughlin, a resident of Ashby, USA, reported a first-degree near-contact. While driving with her two friends and daughter, they saw a large red light near Fitchburg Reservoir that was close to the road and emitted sound. It remained for at least 10 minutes. Since then, she has observed the sky nightly. The Loughlin home is situated on a hill, considered a prime location for UFO observations. She notes that not all UFOs are round; some are oblong, and their lights change color. The Loughlin family has observed up to 14 UFOs in one night, and UFO observation has become a habit. On an average night, six or seven objects are seen. They are best observed between 5:30 PM and 10:30 PM. Fru Loughlin believes water or a power station might attract the UFOs, as they often head towards a radio tower.

Manhattan Theater Encounter (November 1977)

Two young women, Toni Corbo (23) and Diane Diaz (21), fled from a mysterious object described as 'as large as the moon' near Manhattan. The disc-shaped object drove them off the road. The incident occurred on November 20th of the previous year. While driving on Hyland Avenue, the object appeared. Toni described it as an orange, egg-shaped 'thing' that was round at the bottom and fringed at the top. It was much larger than the moon. The women panicked as the object moved over the road a few hundred meters in front of them. They described it as the largest object they had ever seen in the sky. Police officers Ed Stanulis and Frank Chiarello responded, initially thinking the women were reporting an accident. The women persuaded the officers to drive towards the woods where the object had apparently landed. Their report to the station was met with jokes.

The Kirby Photograph (December 1977)

Terry Joe Kirby, a 15-year-old from Irvine, USA, photographed a glowing, disc-shaped object in his backyard on a snowy February morning. This was not unusual for Kirby, as many residents in his town had seen similar objects, but never in daylight. He ran inside to get his Polaroid camera and took a picture. Professor J.C. Mahr, an astronomy and physics professor at Eastern Kentucky University, called the photo 'the most striking (if genuine) photo I have seen' and saw no reason to doubt its authenticity. Three professional photographers examined it and agreed it was not a double exposure. The use of a Polaroid camera and the photographer's relative inexperience are seen as strengthening its credibility. The object in the photo matches descriptions from night sightings. The photo, though slightly faded from being passed around, remains clear.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

This issue strongly emphasizes the theme of government secrecy and alleged cover-ups regarding UFO phenomena. Multiple articles and quotes highlight the military's efforts to suppress information and silence witnesses. The publication appears to support the view that UFOs are a genuine phenomenon that is being deliberately hidden from the public. The use of terms like 'UFO-gate' and the consistent reporting of official denials or attempts to discredit witnesses underscore this stance. The magazine also features a variety of international cases, suggesting a global interest and pattern in UFO activity.