SUFOI Reporter - 1969 Vol 1 No 2

Magazine Overview

Title: SUFOI Reporter
Issue: Vol. I, No. 2
Publisher: SUFOI (Scandinavian UFO Information)
Publication Frequency: Four times a year
Date: Implied 1969 based on content dates.

This issue of SUFOI Reporter is dedicated to documenting UFO sightings and related activities across Scandinavia. It functions as an exchange magazine, encouraging contributions from organizations and individuals interested in the UFO enigma.

Editorial and Staff

• Editor: Willy Wegner
• Sub-editor: Marianne Hansen

The editorial stance emphasizes the collection and dissemination of information regarding UFO phenomena in Scandinavia.

Featured Articles and Reports

WELL ATTENDED LECTURE

On January 17, 1969, a well-attended lecture was held in Hellerup, Copenhagen, organized by the local Hellerup U.F.O. Klub in cooperation with SUFOI. The lecture was delivered by Major Frank Pedersen, leader of SUFOI. Approximately 600 people, mostly young, attended. The lecture was described as an all-round introduction for new ufologists, and future lectures of a similar nature are planned through cooperation between SUFOI and local groups.

TELEMETERDISC IN FREDERIKSSTAD

Date: September 18, 1968
Location: Frederiksstad, Norway
Report: Mr. Peter Otto Röd reported seeing a three-inch big ball-shaped object at close range. While walking, he heard a jumping sound and saw the object under a streetlamp. It was grey-white, about the size of a ping-pong ball, and jumped in leaps of about 2.5 feet, covering approximately 200 yards before disappearing straight up.

UFO OVER SVANEMOLLEN, COPENHAGEN

Date: October 30, 1968
Location: Svanemollen, Copenhagen, Denmark
Report: A couple observed an oblong object with rounded corners appearing under clouds in the southwest. The object shone in a silvery-orange color and hovered motionless for eight seconds. It then turned sharply and disappeared with extreme speed. No wings or appendages were visible, but pale blue-green lightbeams appeared on its sides, resembling exhaust. The object was estimated to be 25 x 8 meters, seen from a distance of 650 meters.

STRANGE OBJECTS OVER ULFSHALE, MOEN

Date: November 2, 1968
Location: Ulfshale, Moen, Denmark
Report: Mrs. E.K. from Stege sighted a luminous 'thing' gliding over a hilltop about 200 meters away. Its shape was compared to a deep-chested man wearing a monk's frock. Later, she saw three similar objects passing a brook and turning east. The leading object had a darkred outline, while the other two shone brighter. These objects were estimated to be 8-9 feet in height and moved at 75-80 km/h, with the observation lasting 15 seconds.

AERIAL PHENOMENON SEEN FROM THORSHOEFN

Date: Middle of December 1968
Location: Thorshoefn, Iceland
Report: Inhabitants reported a large, luminous ball with a diameter of about 400 meters, seen approximately 50 kilometers from the coast. The reddish light varied in intensity, suggesting movement. No aircraft were observed in the area. Photos were sent to US military authorities for investigation.

SHINING BALL OVER LINKOPING

Date: January 1, 1969
Location: Linkoping, Sweden
Report: Starting at 5:10 p.m., many people reported a phenomenon in the sky that looked like a meteor but flew upwards from the ground with a pulsating light. It was observed for 45 minutes before disappearing towards the southwest.

UFO OVER SOELVESBORG

Date: January 2, 1969
Location: Soelvesborg, Sweden
Report: Mr. Jeansson observed a brightly shining ball flying low, coming from the south and disappearing in the north. It was clearly visible for about two minutes, its light so bright it illuminated his bedroom. A second, less bright UFO was also seen, coming from the northwest.

SHINING OBJECT NEAR SKULTORP

Date: January 16, 1969
Location: Skultorp, Sweden
Report: Mr. Karl-Aake Nyman and his son saw a shining object in the sky while driving. The object was white or yellow, as large as a street-lamp light, and appeared to fall at a high speed towards the ground some miles behind the town.

OCTOBER ACTIVITY

Date: October 6 & 7, 1968
Location: Southern Norway and Denmark
Report: On October 6th and 7th, a luminous object, described as an oblong triangle with the point downwards, drifted slowly across southern Norway from west to southeast. On the evening of October 7th, an extraordinary UFO was observed in Harridslev, Denmark. It was a triangle with the point in the flying direction, not equilateral, with two large, round white lights on the back. The observer, Mr. I.J., later saw a large dark triangle about 100 meters above him, with big round lights on the side, flying upwards at an angle and disappearing after two to three minutes. He estimated its size to be about 6-8 meters.

UFO STATISTICS 1968

This section provides a monthly breakdown of UFO activity over Scandinavia (Norway, Sweden, and Denmark) in 1968:

• January: 7 Reports
• February: 5 Reports
• March: 7 Reports
• April: 7 Reports
• May: 4 Reports
• June: 6 Reports
• July: 14 Reports
• August: 15 Reports
• September: 6 Reports
• October: 10 Reports
• November: 6 Reports
• December: 9 Reports

TOTAL: 96 Reports.

Information and Contacts

Information

Readers interested in receiving the Danish-language magazine UFO-NYT in exchange are invited to write to the editor.

Organizations and Magazines

The magazine lists various UFO research organizations and publications from around the world, including:

• England: Merseyside UFO Bulletin, UFO Researchers, The Surrey Investigation Group on Aerial Phenomena (SIGAP), Contact (U.K.) Bristol Group.
• Japan: The Japan U.F.O. Research Association (JUFORA).
• Mexico: A.P.R.O.- Mexico.
• New Zealand: N.Z. Scientific Space Research.
• South Africa: Contact (S.A.) Durban Group.
• Spain: Club of UFO's Investigation & Studies (CISUFO).
• U.S.A.: Interplanetary Intelligence Research Organization on UFO's (IIROUFO), Aerial Phenomena Research Group, Cleveland Ufology Project, Saucer Scoop (Magazine), U.F.O. Research Committee (UFORC), Intercontinental UFO Research and Analytic Network (ICUFON), United Aerial Phenomena Agency (UAPA), Public UFO Information Center, Aerial Phenomena Research Organization (APRO), National Investigating Committee on Aerial Phenomena (NICAP), Advanced Research Committee (ARC).

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are the detailed reporting of specific UFO sightings across Scandinavia, the statistical analysis of UFO activity, and the promotion of international cooperation in UFO research. The editorial stance is one of serious inquiry into UFO phenomena, encouraging the collection and sharing of evidence and information among researchers and the public. The magazine serves as a vital link for the Scandinavian UFO community to connect with global research efforts.

This document outlines the organizational structure and mission of Scandinavian U.F.O. Information (S.U.F.O.I.), a prominent UFO research organization founded in 1957. The publication, identified as 'UFO-NYT' and also referred to by the broader title 'SCANDINAVIAN U. F. O. INFORMATION', details its staff and representatives across Scandinavia.

Organization and Staff

The 'ORGANIZATION STAFF:' section lists key personnel responsible for various departments within S.U.F.O.I. The Editor-in-Chief is Frank Pedersen, who also heads the Technical Department. Other editorial roles include Editor (Iver O. Kjems) and Sub-editors (Frank Lerbæk, Bodil Kromann, Willy Wegner). Key administrative and operational departments include Enquiry Office (Hanne Nielsen), Accounts Office (Irma Andersen), Report Central Office (Erling Jensen), Photographical Laboratory (Ensio Slej), Press Cuttings Office (Ole Henningsen), Public Relations Office (Gunnar Weichardt), Translating Office (Bodil Kromann), and Library (Peder C. Andersen).

Representatives are listed for Copenhagen (X. P. Madsen, John Petersen, Gunnar Weichardt), Funen (Frank Lerbæk), and Norway (Ludvig Andreas Hoff). The organization emphasizes its extensive network, stating it has over 60 contact addresses in Scandinavia to provide information about the UFO-case.

Mission and Publications

Page 2 elaborates on S.U.F.O.I.'s identity and purpose. It is described as the largest UFO organization in Scandinavia, established in 1957, and representing over 5000 Scandinavian UFO enthusiasts, with a majority being Danish. The organization's core principles are effective research and the dissemination of serious, sober, and objective information.

S.U.F.O.I. publishes a magazine in Danish titled 'UFO-NYT' (UFO-NEWS) eight times annually. In addition to the magazine, they distribute information through pamphlets and books. A separate publication, 'SUFOI-Reporter', is dedicated to informing readers about the development of the UFO-case within the Scandinavian region, specifically Norway, Sweden, and Denmark. The organization actively encourages the submission of any information related to the 'UFO-Enigma' from foreign organizations, magazines, or individuals.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The document highlights a commitment to rigorous research and objective reporting on UFO phenomena. The editorial stance is one of openness to information from all sources, aiming to provide comprehensive coverage of UFO-related developments in Scandinavia. The organization's broad network and multiple publication channels underscore its dedication to informing the public and fostering research within the UFO community.