Trans-UFO - No 4

Magazine Overview

Title: TRANS-UFO
Issue: NO.4
Date: September 1996
Publisher: SUFORA (Sheffield UFO Research Association)
Country: UK
Language: English

Articles and Investigations

Close Observation in Bjorkvik, Sweden

This section details a UFO sighting that occurred in the village of Bjorkvik, Sodermanland, Sweden. Hakan Blomqvist of AFU was invited to give a talk on UFO research at the Vuxen school study society in Bjorkvik on October 11, 1994. The event attracted 30 interested individuals, and the discussion turned into a session about UFO observations in the area, leading to the formation of a study circle.

A significant observation occurred in early September 1984, possibly on Saturday, September 9th, at 18:10 hrs. Kerstin Jonsson was driving home with her 13-year-old daughter, Tina, when they spotted an object hanging in the air above birch trees. They stopped the car directly beneath it. Tina was frightened, but Kerstin was curious. They observed the object for several minutes in silence. The object was described as saucer-shaped, approximately 5 meters in diameter, with a dull metallic color. It had irregularly blinking lights underneath: three in total—red, yellow, and green. Kerstin saw the entire object, while Tina only saw it from underneath. Tina also noticed what appeared to be a round door or hatch in the middle. The distance was estimated to be about 15-20 meters.

After a few minutes, Kerstin opened the car door and looked out. Tina became increasingly frightened. The object then began to rotate anti-clockwise and moved away at incredible speed over the forest towards Lake Yngaren. Kerstin could see the object from the side, noting a dome with several yellow lights that she perceived as windows.

Upon returning home, their experience was initially met with disbelief by the family, though Kerstin's husband, Sture, noted Tina's pale appearance, suggesting something unusual had occurred.

The weather on the night of the sighting was clear, dry, and windless. Kerstin compared the object's size to a normal plane. The unusual silence was a striking aspect of the encounter.

Anders Liljegren and Hakan Blomqvist later interviewed Kerstin and Tina separately on June 28, 1995, to follow up on the incident. Kerstin's husband, Sture Jonsson, was also interviewed and expressed skepticism but remained open to the possibility of it being a UFO. He stated he had no reason to mistrust his wife and daughter, believing they did not mix fantasy with reality.

According to Kerstin, a local newspaper in Katrineholm published an article about another UFO observation about a week after their incident. However, no such clipping was found in the AFU archives. Attempts to find other witnesses through the local newspaper 'Nya Yngarebygden' yielded no further data. No reasonable explanation for the Jonssons' observation could be found, and they are described as honest individuals who question what they saw, classifying it as a UFO case.

Flying Triangle

This section reports on sightings of triangular UFOs, which were reportedly common in the 1980s. Three individuals from the audience at the Vuxen school in Bjorkvik reported seeing such objects.

In October or November 1976, Hans Lundqvist saw a triangular object pass at approximately 60 meters height over his car while he was driving to Katrineholm. He stopped his car and opened the door. The object glided silently above his car, estimated to be 25 meters long and 10 meters wide. It was dark greyish-black with three points of light at each corner.

On January 27, 1994, two sisters, who wished to remain anonymous, saw a triangular object south of Jonaker, near the approach to the Bjorkvik road. They were in their car and observed the object swaying at tree-top height. One sister clearly saw a bright light source in the middle of the triangle. The object traveled with its point facing forward.

UFO Window

Kolmarden and Southern Sodermanland are noted for a high frequency of UFO observations. An article titled "Close Study of a Swedish Ufo Window" by Dan and Carl Anton Mattson presented 46 reports from this area. The article suggests that unusual geological or magnetic conditions in this 'Window' area might be connected to the number of UFO observations.

The article also highlights that in small communities like Bjorkvik, many UFO cases go unreported due to witnesses' fear of ridicule or association with 'religious/mystical fanatics' often portrayed in the media. 'UFO Sweden' aims to be a serious and reliable authority for observers.

Secrets in the Safe-Deposit Box: The Gosta Carlsson Case

This section focuses on the alleged artifacts found by Gosta Carlsson, known as "The Pollen King." These items, a crystal staff and a gold ring, are claimed to be legacies from a disc-shaped object that landed in a glade near Ängelholm on May 18, 1946.

Photos show the crystal staff (described as almost transparent with an original shape) and a gold ring with a single stone. The book "Meeting In The Glade" by Clas Svahn & Gösta Carlsson is mentioned, detailing Sweden's most famous close encounter with UFOs.

The Artifacts and Their Analysis:

After years of research, the author sought to analyze the two objects under controlled conditions. In March 1994, Gosta Carlsson arranged for photographer Hans Jorgen Guttsman and his assistant, Ingrid Carlsson, to photograph the objects. Gosta provided rubber gloves, citing potential radiation from the objects that could injure a person and affect film.

During the photographing session, something went wrong. The developed pictures were "altogether too dense, simply overexposed," as if affected by radiation. It took 25 times longer than normal to copy each photo. Hans Jorgen Guttsman stated he had no natural explanation for this, noting that the crystal was difficult to photograph due to light scattering.

Ingrid Carlsson also found the overexposure peculiar and could offer no explanation. Gosta Carlsson had kept quiet about the crystal piece for years to avoid questions.

In 1969, a piece of the artifact was sent for analysis, during which an inscription with symbol-like impressions was discovered. The analysis was difficult, and it was noted that the material consisted of an alloy of "floating diamonds and precious topaz," along with unidentified components.

Later descriptions of the staff's composition vary, with Gosta Carlsson determining it to be an alloy of transparent quartz (about 40%) and precious topaz (60%). Further descriptions mention an alloy of "floating diamonds and titanium" and a more detailed breakdown from October 1994: 20% quartz (hardness 7), 20% precious topaz (hardness 8), 40% diamondlike mineral (min hardness 10), and 20% of a glistening mineral of high hardness.

Inscription and Further Investigations:

An inscription on the staff is described in a letter from B. Poulin, a pollen researcher, dated December 18, 1958. Poulin knew of a laboratory that could analyze the staff and ring. Gosta agreed, and the results were sent to him.

However, a later analysis in 1969 reportedly spoiled part of the inscription. Gosta has not revealed the name of the laboratory or shown the results of the analysis.

In September 1994, Gosta arranged for two technicians from a lab in the USA to visit the 'glade' where the object allegedly landed. They took measurements. Gosta described the lab's willingness to perform a complete examination, including x-rays, optical, and chemical tests, and to determine the age. The lab noted many minerals in the alloy and took mineral samples. Gosta expected the investigation to be completed within a year.

More than a year later, the staff pieces had not been returned to Gosta. The need for new examinations depended on whether the objects were considered "super or fantastic." All work was to be undertaken in secrecy.

X-Ray Analysis and 'Floating Diamonds':

Udo Fischer, an engineer at Sandvik Rock Tools, suggested that an X-ray analysis should be sufficient to determine the staff's composition and crystal structure, questioning the need to damage the artifact. When asked about "floating diamonds" at Sandvik Coromant, a leader in synthetic diamonds, they stated that no such concept exists and suggested the material might be "diamond-like coal" rather than floating diamond.

The Ring:

When the author finally saw the ring through a thin layer of plastic, he was disappointed. Gosta had described it as having a blue stone, possibly a sapphire. The ring observed had a light speckled stone with a tinge of green, fixed with four clips resembling gold. A "protuberance" was noted on the stone, as if it had melted and reset. Gosta claimed he had never noticed this.

Symbols and Figures:

The staff's inscription included symbols resembling runes more than Egyptian hieroglyphics. There were five signs in a line: the first similar to the rune 'A', the second to 'T', the third like a 'T' with extra bits, the fourth a short version of the rune 'I', and the fifth a sloping roof. On the same side as the symbols were two figures: a four-pointed star and a large, partially visible figure that appeared to be two straight lines on a base line with another line breaking off. The other side of the staff had differently formed four-pointed stars visible through the crystal.

Transportation and Radiation Concerns:

Later, Gosta looked at the clock and mentioned that the courier from the USA delivering the objects had arrived and left. The box containing the objects had "Dangerous" written on the side. The author noted that the courier had left the consignment unguarded in the garden.

Gosta handed the author and his daughter Yvonne yellow rubber gloves, explaining that the objects emitted a dangerous beam, not like radioactivity or X-ray, but with similar effects. He showed two large lumps under his elbows, which he claimed appeared fourteen days after he had moved the objects, and which were still present six months later. This caused apprehension.

Plastic Packaging:

Gosta stated that the objects were packed in plastic and that a clear picture would not be possible, nor would it be allowed to remove the plastic. He referred to an unnamed scientist who advised against moving the objects to avoid disturbing the radiation.

Yvonne's Concerns:

Yvonne expressed concern about her father's actions, questioning what his wife and children would say if something happened to him. She denied Gosta's claim that she had checked the ring's size.

Further Argument and the Ring:

After some argument, Gosta fetched scissors to cut away the plastic around the staff, but the ring remained in the bag, which Gosta described as "life threatening."

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

This issue of TRANS-UFO focuses on detailed UFO sighting reports and the investigation of alleged physical evidence. The magazine appears to adopt a serious and investigative stance, presenting witness testimonies and the results of scientific analyses, even when they are inconclusive or shrouded in secrecy. The recurring themes include the challenges of UFO investigation, the importance of witness credibility, the analysis of physical artifacts, and the potential for unusual phenomena to be explained by unconventional means. The editorial stance seems to be one of open-minded inquiry, encouraging the reporting and investigation of UFO phenomena while acknowledging the skepticism and difficulties involved.

This issue of Ufo-Aktuellt, identified as No.4.95, focuses on various UFO and aerial phenomena sightings, primarily from Sweden, Denmark, and Argentina. The content is largely based on witness testimonies and brief investigative notes, with a publication date estimated around 1995.

Article 1: Analysis of a Damaged End

The first section details an analysis of a 'staff' that had a damaged end. Gosta Carlsson explained the damage, but the author is inclined to believe it was present from the beginning. The staff is described as not straight, sloping at angles, broader along one edge, measuring 7cm long, 5cm wide, and 3.5cm deep, weighing 390 grams. The author recounts carefully handling objects pushed back into a green container by Gosta, mentioning protecting gloves that would 'burn on the ground with radiation'. The courier was to return the container across the Atlantic. The author expresses bewilderment about the objects, questioning if they were from another planet and if anything was forgotten. The visit concluded with Gosta ensuring the author left safely. Developing the film later revealed no trace of a beam, suggesting the author might have been too far away. This section is sourced from the book 'The Meeting In The Glade' by Clas Svahn & Gosta Carlsson, published by NTB/Parthenon in 1995.

Article 2: Object Swayed Above the Ground

This report, by Agneta Hallden, describes an incident on September 28, 1995, involving Marja-Lisa Utter, a 12-year-old girl. While fetching rabbits, she saw a light, initially thought to be a shooting star, but then observed a large, round object shaped like a bowl with powerful blinking lights (white and yellow, pulsing). The object, described as a 'strange shaped aircraft', flew at high speed with a whistling sound. It then landed gently in front of her house, approximately 100 meters away. The object was estimated to be about a meter wide and two meters high. It swayed a few decimeters above the ground, its light constant. After half a minute, it backed slowly towards the forest and disappeared. The entire episode lasted 3 minutes, occurring at 8:35 pm. The rabbits were left breathing heavily and panic-stricken, but Marja-Lisa herself was not scared, only surprised. The object had 'legs and feet'.

Article 3: Bizarre Impression

This section discusses UFO encounters that leave a 'bizarre impression' and fall outside common sense, often involving a sense of presence or purpose, sometimes religious, but often threatening. It recounts Kjell Emanuelsson's encounter on January 26, 1990, around 02:45 am, while driving between Mariestad and Arvika in heavy snow. He stopped at a forest track, and a blue flash, estimated to have a circumference of a couple of hundred meters, went around his car at about 20 meters height. Unlike lightning, it was followed by silence. Kjell felt an 'invitation to immediately disappear'. He drove away quickly. Kjell, a journalist at Arvika Nyheter, later learned of a similar phenomenon reported months earlier in Brunskog, where a farm worker saw a round flying object daily for a week. Bodil Boman also saw the object but was too paralyzed to use a camera. Kjell wondered if his experience was related to the Brunskog UFO and stated he had never experienced anything like it before, feeling the phenomenon 'talked' and told him to leave.

Article 4: Saw a Light

Hans Bodin, 50, from Kramfors, reported a peculiar incident from 20 years prior, on an October morning at 3:00 am. While working nights at Sandviken, he and a workmate, William, saw a light over Vajaberget. Initially appearing as something behind the mountain, the light assembled into two objects, described as smoke-rings with blurred edges, taking on a firmer shape like two oval discs with a dark core emitting yellow light. The objects flew at aircraft speed towards the observers, suddenly changing course at a 90-degree angle and transforming from oval to round. Their size was double the full moon. They moved northerly and faded away. The observation was silent and lasted 3-5 minutes. Hans contacted 'Nya Norrland' newspaper the next day but found no report. He believes it was an outerspace craft or contact with the unknown. He noted that objects appearing in a blur could indicate contact with other dimensions.

Article 5: Oval Disc in Daylight

Samuel Andersson, 21, from Stockholm, reported a clear daylight sighting on August 7, 1990, around midday (12:30 pm) while visiting a friend in Balinge, Tystberga, Sodermanland. He heard a low rumble and saw an oval disc-shaped object in the clear blue sky, which blanked out the sunlight. Samuel estimated its speed at around 150 km/h. He found no wings, tail-fin, or windows, describing the object as completely smooth. He waved to the crew, and the object passed over a church, road, and house before disappearing below the horizon. His friend found it ridiculous. Samuel later thought the disc was too ordinary to be extraordinary but, after reading UFO literature, found descriptions similar to his own. He searched for similar sightings and learned of a report from Gustaf and Margaretha Von Plomgren, 3 km from Balinge, who saw a shimmering emerald green object shaped like a cube on August 4, 1990. They took two photos that did not show anything. Samuel is now sure he saw an actual flying vehicle.

Article 6: Silently Above the Trees

Bength Thorsell, 79, from Akersbo outside Sala, reported an object on November 23, 1995, around 11:30 am. While in the forest, he saw a silent object whisper by above the treetops for 15-20 seconds. The object had a sharp contour, was smooth, and lacked windows, wings, or tail-fin. Its form was cylindrical, thicker in the middle, estimated at 20 meters long and 5 meters in diameter, with a flange at the bottom. It appeared to be made of aluminum. Mikael Sjoberg of Uppsala UFO research contacted the airforce, who revealed a military exercise was taking place. Air Defence suggested it might be daylight 'spill' or wreckage from a satellite. The article also briefly mentions Tage and Ivar Karlsson seeing something unusual on February 23rd, which appeared to be a vapour trail catching sunlight before lowering to a horizontal position.

Article 7: V-Formation Seen in Three Places

This section details three separate sightings of V-formations in April 1996. The first occurred on Easter eve, April 6, 1996, at 22:15 hrs in Koping, where Katrina and her husband saw dots of light in a V-formation dash across the sky at significantly higher speed than an aircraft, lasting 3-4 seconds with no sound. They noted it was unlike any aircraft they had seen at home. The second incident was on April 8, 1996, at 21:45 hrs in Helsingborg, where Susanne Nilsson and a friend saw 5 orange dots flying in a V-formation and then a flank formation. Three flew in V, with two in the flank, and the two back dots joined the formation before disappearing. This lasted 4-5 seconds. Ufo-Sweden's field investigator Thomas Niby investigated. A similar observation was made on March 25th in central Helsingborg, where Jonas and Aldgard Lay saw 3 bright points of light in an arrow formation. Jonas, who works in military aircraft warning service, could not identify it, calling it 'unreal'.

Article 8: Triangle Over Glostrup

This report, by Erling Hegelund, describes an incident on November 1, 1990, around 22:30 hrs in Glostrup, Denmark. Kent R. and a friend saw 5 lights in the night sky, arranged in a triangle with one light at the front and four on the sides. The object was larger than the full moon and appeared to cast a shadow. The lights moved towards them without sound, then seasawed upwards, accelerated, and disappeared. Kent contacted SUFOI after a television broadcast on UFOs in late 1995, but contact with his friend was not possible, and SUFOI could not identify the phenomenon.

Article 9: Car Stopped at Odense

Another report by Erling Hegelund, this one from Ufo-Nyt No.2.1996, details a housewife's story from October 10, 1980, around 18:15 hrs, near Odense, Denmark. Her car broke down. While her husband was outside, he noticed stars despite overcast, drizzly weather. When he returned, the car still wouldn't start. They then saw a very large oval lighted object over a farm barn, about 100 meters away, the size of half a bus, flaming gold and red like a burning matchstick. They observed a 'hollow' in one end emitting disturbing flames with blinding red, yellow, and bluish light. The object flew away quickly without sound. Afterwards, the car started. The stars seen were in the same direction as the UFO, towards the north, and could have been landing lights for Odense airport.

Article 10: Fireball in Southern Salta

This section, from Argentina, reports on a strange flying object seen at noon in Salta by members of the Gendarmerie on Route 34. They initially thought it was a plane enveloped in flames or a meteorite. The Section Chief, Eduardo Saino, reported seeing two perfect, burned circles, 80-100 meters in diameter, like a pair of eyeglasses. Large trees in the area were incinerated, but no traces of a fallen object were found. Local TV filmed glowing branches. An indian community and residents of Padre Lozano village reported seeing a saucer crossing the sky. A Gendarmerie helicopter was preparing to fly over the burned area.

Article 11: More Than 20 Cases in a Year (Argentina)

Carlos Ferguson of the Red Argentina de Ovnilogia (RAO) confirmed over 20 UFO sightings in Argentina during the year. Notable cases include:

• Resistencia (Chaco): A rural teacher witnessed a UFO remaining in the sky for almost five minutes on January 2.
• Laguna de Lobos (Buenos Aires): Several witnesses reported unidentified objects flying over the lagoon at night in January and July.
• Lamadrid (Tucumán): On January 16, Julio Tejado and his family saw a bright orange oval light hovering five meters above the ground.
• Fiamonte (Córdoba): Several UFO sightings and groups of strange lights were reported in February.
• Roque Pérez (Buenos Aires): A wave of UFO sighting reports occurred at the beginning of March.
• Mar del Plata (Buenos Aires): On April 4, Daniel Dauro saw 20 lights in a triangular formation flying along the coastline.
• Tiamonte (Córdoba): Three witnesses saw a UFO following a four-engine plane, alternating positions.
• Lobos (Buenos Aires): Three UFOs with red lights were seen 'dancing' for an hour in mid-July.
• Potrerillos (Mendoza): Members of a women's hockey team saw an elongated shape that approached, landed, and blinded them with an intense light on July 19.
• Bariloche (Río Negro): Pilot Jorge Polanco reported being intercepted by a UFO just before landing on July 31, a report confirmed by a Gendarmerie plane.
• Paso Garibaldi (Tierra del Fuego): A couple saw a luminous UFO moving up and down above the highway on July 31.
• Velén, Santa Rosa (La Pampa): A taxi driver reported a disk-shaped UFO giving off golden and silvery flashes on August 1.
• Río Cuarto (Córdoba): A witness reported a luminous, semi-oval UFO near a school on August 2, claiming to have been followed.

Article 12: Amazement About the Mysterious Appearance Continues (Bariloche)

This report from San Carlos de Bariloche details ongoing astonishment regarding a UFO sighting. New reports concur with those from Aerolíneas Argentinas and Gendarmerie pilots. A local reporter, Daniel Bareau, saw a 'white light climbing' in space. Jorge García, a warrant officer from the airport control tower, confirmed that instruments stopped working normally during the phenomenon. Carlos Ferguson, coordinator for 'RAD America', confirmed it was 'without any doubt a UFO', though not necessarily extraterrestrial.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are UFO sightings, aerial phenomena, and witness testimonies from various countries, predominantly Sweden. The magazine presents these accounts without definitive explanations, often highlighting the mystery and the lack of simple, natural conclusions. The editorial stance appears to be one of documenting and reporting these unexplained events, encouraging further investigation and consideration of possibilities beyond conventional understanding. The emphasis is on the 'bizarre impression' and the 'amazement' these encounters evoke, suggesting a focus on the unexplained aspects of UFO phenomena.

This issue of Página 12, dated August 3, 1995, focuses on UFO phenomena, primarily in Argentina, with a secondary article on a case in Poland and a separate investigation into a 'Moon Cave' mystery in the Tatra Mountains.

UFOs in Argentina

The lead article details a significant UFO encounter on July 31, 1995, near San Carlos de Bariloche, Argentina. The incident involved an Aerolíneas Argentinas (AA) plane and a National Gendarmerie plane. Pilot Rubén Cipazuk of the Gendarmerie reported seeing a strange object, described as an 'inverted soup dish,' that emitted white, red, and green lights. The object performed maneuvers impossible for any known aircraft, including climbing vertically and stopping abruptly. The event coincided with a city-wide blackout and malfunctioning of the airport's control tower equipment, attributed to a strong magnetic field.

Carlos Ferguson, coordinator for the Red Argentina de Ovnilogía (RAO), stated that this case met all the requirements for a close encounter, citing five key points: simultaneous sightings by multiple witnesses, the qualification of witnesses (pilots and control tower personnel), the blackout and magnetic field evidence, and the discoidal shape and powerful light source described.

Other reported incidents in Argentina include:

• July 23, 1968: Personnel at the Bariloche airport observed a craft with unconventional maneuvers and intense multicolored light beams.
• August 18, 1985: A Boeing 737 carrying reporters saw two UFOs in Santa Fe province, with Roberto Ruiz capturing a long photographic sequence.
• August 20, 1985: The control tower at Resistencia airport detected a UFO, also observed by a Jumbo pilot.
• January 1976: Carlos Ferguson, then a skeptic, witnessed two metallic saucers in Belgrano.

The article also references six previous cases of planes being chased by UFOs in Argentina since the 1960s, noting that August is a peak month for such sightings.

UFOs in Poland

A section titled 'The Nocturnal Visitors in Siepraw at Cracow' details two cases from Poland:

• December 1980: Two young girls in Siepraw reported hearing a strange metallic sound and seeing a group of five to seven orange 'BOLs' (Ball Lightning or similar phenomena) hovering near a church tower before disappearing.
• October 13, 1995: Seven people independently observed a disc-shaped object with rows of yellow, green, and blue lights flying over Siepraw. The object rotated slowly and flew towards the southwest.

Mystery of the Moon Cave in the Tatra Mountains

This investigative piece by Robert K. Leśniakiewicz explores the mystery of a cave in the Tatra Mountains, also known as the 'Cave with the Metallic Walls.' The cave was first described by Dr. Antonin Horak, who claimed to have found it in 1944 while escaping German forces. He described its walls as being made of an unknown metal and curved like a half-moon.

However, Czech and Slovak speleologists, including Dr. Milos Jesensky, have been unable to locate the cave at the coordinates provided by Dr. Horak. Dr. Jesensky suggests that the coordinates may be incorrect and proposes alternative locations based on his analysis. The article notes that the cave, if it exists, does not appear to be a natural formation, as it lacks typical karst features like stalactites and stalagmites found in other Tatra caves. The presence of underground lakes and streams, also not mentioned by Dr. Horak, further suggests an artificial origin.

The author draws parallels between the Moon Cave story and another tale about a mysterious tunnel in the Beskidy Mountains, suggesting a common source among local Highlanders. The possibility is raised that these caves might have been used as shelters during wartime or other crises. The article also mentions that UFOs have been observed in these areas and recorded by various chroniclers throughout history. Dr. Jesensky is researching historical sources for traces of UFO meetings in the Middle Ages.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The magazine consistently presents UFO phenomena as subjects worthy of serious investigation, emphasizing witness credibility and the collection of data. The editorial stance appears to be one of open-minded inquiry, distinguishing between potential UFOs and misidentified flying objects (IFOs), and avoiding definitive conclusions about extraterrestrial origins. The recurring theme is the persistent nature of unexplained aerial phenomena across different regions and time periods, often coinciding with specific months like August. The 'Moon Cave' article introduces a historical and geological mystery, hinting at potential ancient technologies or hidden sites, and links it to UFO observations, suggesting a broader scope of unexplained phenomena.

This issue of UFO magazine, dated April 1996, focuses on unexplained phenomena and incidents primarily within Poland. The content includes witness testimonies of unusual aerial lights, a detailed investigation into a helicopter crash, and reports of alleged alien encounters.

CE3 Case: Nocturnal Light and Dreams (December 1994)

The magazine details a case where witnesses observed a Nocturnal Light in January and February 1995. A specific incident from December 1994 involved an older lady in Siepraw who was awakened by a strange, directional orange-light filling her room. She was unable to wake her daughter and grandchildren, and experienced weakness and loss of consciousness. The rest of her family had an identical dream of being in a room full of strange light, though they saw no creatures or other family members. The author questions if four people could have the same dream simultaneously.

Another event from December 1994, labeled a CE5 case, describes a woman in Siepraw observing a green-blue Nocturnal Light. Following this sighting, she experienced visions for 14 nights, dreaming of meeting a young woman who spoke of strange things, though the details were forgotten. On the same night, the author's sister in Jordanów (approximately 50 km from Siepraw) felt the presence of a strange creature, as did many other sensitive inhabitants of Jordanów. Many dreamt of blue-green, cuboidal, and brocate EBEs, which instilled fear. On December 28, 1995, the author photographed a half-visible object over the Hyckowa mountain near Jordanów, suggesting a possible alien spaceship presence over southern Poland attempting contact.

The 'Sokół' Tragedy (August 11, 1994)

This section details a tragic event that occurred in the Dolina Olczyska valley on August 11, 1994. A helicopter belonging to the Tatrzańskie Pogotowie Ratunkowe (TOPR), identified as 'Sokół' (registration SP-PSE), crashed during a rescue operation, resulting in the deaths of two pilots and two TOPR-men. The incident began around 13:00 hrs when a TOPR serviceman in Zakopane received a message about two women needing help from the Krzyżne pass. A helicopter was dispatched to rescue them. After delivering the women to the upper station of the cable railway at Kasprowy Wierch, the helicopter returned to Zakopane but never arrived. It went down into the Olczyska valley for unknown reasons.

Witnesses, including tourists on the Nosal peak and Kopieniec mountain, reported that the 'Sokół' suddenly stopped in mid-air as if it had hit something invisible, hovered for a few seconds, and then fell into the valley. Border Guard officials observed the flight and reported no anomalies with the motor. The author, who participated in the special commission investigating the crash, concluded that the helicopter likely hit an invisible UFO, which damaged the rotor, rendering the helicopter unable to hover. The helicopter fell rapidly, exceeding 140 km/h, a speed that was broken in one second. The magnetic tape registered nothing unusual, and the investigation was ongoing.

The CE2 on the Golgota Mountain at Spytkowice in Poland

This section details UFO sightings and potential landing traces near Spytkowice, a village of about 1000 inhabitants in southern Poland, near the Polish-Slovakian border. The Mt. Golgota, 1.5 km from the village, is the focus.

December 1987 Sighting

In December 1987, a local chemist, Mrs. Renata Klamerus, and her 72-year-old father observed two strange, pulsating lights of red, orange, green, and blue colors for about an hour between 20:00 and 21:00. The lights alternated between upper and lower positions, which the witnesses described as a 'dialogue' between the two lights.

December 1995 Sighting

In late December 1995, Mrs. Klamerus, her husband Ryszard, daughter Magdalena, and son Bartosz, along with Dr. Maciej Sekuła, observed three red-orange lights above Mt. Golgota. These lights were described as starlike and moveless. Later, one light moved upwards, changing the configuration from a line to a triangle. Another witness, Mrs. Alina Leksander, observed a similar phenomenon from a different direction. Mrs. Janina Szyszka also reported seeing eight orange-yellow lights, as bright as headlights, hovering over Mt. Golgota for 20 minutes before moving towards the Spytkowicka pass and vanishing.

Physical Traces

Following the December 1995 sighting, Mrs. Szyszka climbed Mt. Golgota and discovered three circles of dark-green grass on the southern slope, which appeared greasy. She confirmed the grass was not covered in oil. The author and a team of ufologists visited Spytkowice in April 1996, met with witnesses, and examined the site. They found traces, though not very clear, and discovered a triangle-shaped trace near the grass circles. The article includes photographs and sketches of the area and the traces, noting that the witnesses are educated and considered honest.

IUFO Theory and Other Cases

The author, Robert K. Leśniakiewicz, proposes his IUFO (Invisible UFO) theory, suggesting it can explain several strange UFO cases in the Tatra and Beskidy Mountains. He also speculates that IUFOs might be responsible for disappearances in the Bermuda Triangle and the mysterious disappearance of Amelia Earhart and Fred Noonan. He believes IUFOs can be seen under specific weather and light conditions, appearing as shadows. The author mentions that the JORDANOL group has testimonies of their presence and will cover them in future articles.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The magazine consistently explores the unexplained, with a particular focus on UFO sightings and alleged encounters in Poland. The author, Robert K. Leśniakiewicz, actively promotes his IUFO theory as an explanation for various phenomena, including the 'Sokół' helicopter crash. The editorial stance appears to be one of open inquiry into these events, presenting witness testimonies and investigative findings, while also offering speculative theories based on the evidence presented. The emphasis is on documenting these cases and exploring potential extraterrestrial or unknown aerial phenomena.

This document, titled "GORA MOUNTAIN," appears to be an issue from a magazine or newsletter focused on UFOs and unexplained phenomena, likely published in Poland, with content primarily in English. The issue date is inferred as October 1996 based on a publication reference.

Babia Góra: A Hotspot of Mystery

The main focus of this issue is the Babia Góra mountain range in Poland, described as the second highest mountain area in the country and part of the west Beskidy mountains on the Polish-Slovakian border. It is also known as the "Queen of the Beskidy" and is part of the Baciogórski National Park, a UNESCO biosphere reserve since 1977.

The area is presented as a place of significant ufological interest due to several unexplained events.

Historical Accounts and Folklore

In the Middle Ages, Mt. Babia Góra was known as a site for witches' sabbaths, with its main summit named Diablak (Devil's Peak). The article suggests that phenomena experienced by a former worker at a wooden shelter built in the 1920s near the summit could be explained as UFO activity. Mr. Władysław Rusin of Nowy Targ reported experiencing "satanic forces" during moonless nights, witnessing strange fires, odd voices, and noises. He also observed metal objects flying in the air and electric lamps failing without reason. The author posits that these experiences can be interpreted as UFO activity.

The Deadly Incident of 1935

It is suggested that UFO activity might have played a role in a fatal incident in 1935 where four young tourists from Bielsko-Biała and Andrychów lost their lives on the Diablak summit. They became lost in thick fog and blizzard conditions, which is described as unusual for the ridge. Their bodies were found near the shelter. Mr. Rusin stated that he was unable to switch on a lamp due to an unknown reason, and the police investigation was discontinued. The location of this incident is marked as 'G' on the accompanying map.

The "Antigravity Phenomenon" in Sidzina

In 1995, the author and his wife investigated a phenomenon in the village of Sidzina, described as an "antigravity phenomenon" similar to the Oregon Vortex in the USA. Their investigation, using devices, concluded that it was merely a "phenomenal optical illusion." The results of this investigation were published in the "Nieznany Swiat" magazine, issue no. 10/96.

The Mysterious An-24 Plane Crash of 1969

The issue extensively covers the crash of a passenger plane, an An-24, which occurred on April 2, 1969, near Mt. Babia Góra, resulting in the deaths of 51 people. This event is described as one of the most mysterious plane crashes in Poland, with a lack of information in Polish books even after 1989.

The Crash Details

The An-24 took off from Warsaw-Okęcie airport at 15:00, with an estimated arrival time in Cracow-Balice at 16:00. The last known sighting was near the VOR in Jędrzejów. The final radio contact involved the captain shouting, "My God! Don't do it! What are you doing? Stop!!!..." The article notes that officials were unwilling to discuss the event, keeping it secret.

Theories on the Crash

Several theories are proposed for the crash:

1. Hitchhiking Escape: The plane was used by people attempting to escape Poland to Austria or West Germany. A fight between these individuals and the crew led to a loss of control and the crash.
2. Terrorist Bombing: A bomb planted on the plane detonated due to an altitude detonator when the plane descended below 1200 meters. The bad weather conditions could have exacerbated the situation, potentially causing the plane to be knocked down by turbulence, explaining the captain's last words. Witnesses from Zawoja reported seeing an explosion before the crash.
3. Anti-Aircraft Missile: The plane was hit by a missile from Polish or Czechoslovakian AA-Defence. However, witnesses from Zawoja did not report seeing any missile.
4. UFO Involvement: The plane was hit by an invisible UFO and crashed, or it was taken by a UFO from its air route and dropped on the Polica mountain range. This theory is considered the most probable by the author, supported by five testimonies collected during a "PROJECT TATRA" investigation, including one DD-type and three RV-type incidents.

The "Tunnel of UFOs"

Professor Jan Pająk, a Polish ufologist from the University of Dunedin, New Zealand, is cited as stating that there is an opening to a tunnel on the southern slope of Babia Góra, allegedly created thousands of years ago by "strange EBEs" (Extraterrestrial Biological Entities). These beings might reside in a mythical land called Agarta. A villager reportedly told Professor Pająk about this tunnel in the 1960s, claiming highlanders used it for hiding during times of war or misfortune. The location of this tunnel is marked as 'E' on the map. The article speculates that this tunnel might connect to the "Mesiacna Jaskyna" (moon cave) discovered by Dr. Antonin Horak in 1944.

Supporting Materials

• The issue includes a map of the Babia Góra National Park with several locations marked, including:
• A: A place of the quasi-antigravity anomalous zone in Sidzina.
• C: A place of the crash of the An-24 plane on 2.04.1969.
• E: An entry to the "underground tunnel of UFOs" described by prof. Jan Pająk.
• G: A place of the strange death of the 4 persons in February 1935.
• H: A non-existing mountain shelter on the Wielkie Pole alp, burnt by Nazis in 1940.

A diagram illustrating the last flight of the An-24 on April 2, 1969, shows the flight path, VORs, and the crash site near Zawoja.

Editorial Stance and Recurring Themes

The magazine clearly adopts a stance that explores and entertains the possibility of UFO involvement in unexplained events, particularly in the Babia Góra region. It presents folklore, witness testimonies, and speculative theories alongside factual accounts of incidents like the An-24 crash. The recurring themes are mystery, unexplained phenomena, UFOs, and the intersection of local legends with potential extraterrestrial activity. The editorial approach encourages reader participation in solving these mysteries, as indicated by the question posed at the end of the An-24 crash discussion: "Do readers have any explanations of that plane crash?" The inclusion of contact information for various UFO organizations in Sweden, Denmark, Poland, Argentina, and England suggests an international readership and a collaborative approach to investigating these topics.