UFO Allehenda - 1983 No 1

Magazine Overview

This issue of UFO Magazine, identified as Issue 11983 (likely Volume 1), from April 1983, is published by UFO-Sverige and is in Swedish. The cover features a stylized drawing of a ringed planet over a barren landscape with the headline "UFO Walandas". The price is listed as 15:-.

Kommande Aktiviteter (Upcoming Activities)

The magazine details upcoming events for the Enköpings UFO-förening. A pre-festival event is scheduled for April, featuring a package auction and music by the band "Gröten Kallnar".

A national meeting (RIKSSTÄMMA) is scheduled for Saturday, March 26th, at 10:00 AM in the N.T.O. Hall at Kullgatan 8 in Vetlanda. The internal session for members and representatives is from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. The external session, open to the public with an entrance fee of 15:-, runs from 2:00 PM to 2:30 PM. The opening address will be given by Christer Nordin. From 2:30 PM to 3:30 PM, Leif Havik from Norway will give a lecture on one of the world's most interesting UFO-related areas. This will be followed by a UFO-Sveriges slideshow from 3:30 PM to 4:05 PM. From 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM, Jan Fjellander will lecture on UFOs and Parapsychology. A question and debate panel is scheduled for 5:45 PM, allowing the audience to participate.

Tickets for the national meeting can be ordered by March 15th by paying 15:- per ticket to postgiro account 50 50 60-4 (UFO-Sverige). The payment receipt serves as the ticket. Refunds will be issued if the event sells out. Further information can be obtained by calling 0224-177 71. The local group in Enköping can also provide information at 0171/30549.

A social gathering (Samkvämet) is planned for April 15th at approximately 7:00 PM at the Ulunda 8 hall.

Aktuellt (Current Affairs)

This section reports on the annual meeting (Årsmötet) held on January 30th. The board saw minor changes, with Arnold Idebring elected as chairman, Ivar Karlsson as treasurer, and Bertil Medin as vice-chairman. Lars Brundin is the secretary. Other board members include Lennart Eriksson, Georg Lundvall, and Joakis Sriksson. Lennart will serve as the lead investigator, and Joakim will assist Lars as librarian.

The association had 46 members at the end of the year, a slight decrease from the previous year. A UFO-Sveriges informational film was shown in December to members in Fjärdhundra, receiving positive feedback. An attempt to show the film in a gymnasium in Enköping in January was unsuccessful due to poor technical resources and a disruptive audience.

The study circle has had 14 meetings, maintaining good interest. Two more meetings are planned, including a closing social event on April 15th. A codification course was held on January 22nd, with six participants. Some reports have already been submitted for a project to be presented at the national meeting in Vetlanda on March 26th.

On February 2nd, the study circle visited the observatory in Uppsala with about 18 people. The visit was not as hoped, leading to a jointly signed protest sent to the university. The association plans to start a new study circle in the fall.

Nya medlemmar (New Members)

This section introduces new members who have joined the Enköpings UFO-förening. They include Ernst Ekrot, Henry Persson, Stig Andersson, Börje Edlund, Ingvar Söderberg, Kennet Zetterlind, Lennart Söderblom, Susanne Tunfjord, Mats Westin, Michael Hedberg, Roger Ljungberg, Bengt Jonsson, Mikael Törnberg, Gösta Bagge, and Lars Persson.

The section also promotes the UFO-Sveriges magazine UFO-Aktuellt, describing it as the leading Swedish magazine for current UFO phenomena, with four issues per year for 65 kronor. Subscriptions can be made to postgiro 50 50 60-4.

Gösta Linderholms Smalfilm - Fortfarande Olöst (Gösta Linderholm's 8mm Film - Still Unsolved)

This article, written by Christer Nordin, discusses a screening of Gösta Linderholm's UFO film at the ABF-huset in Stockholm on December 14th. The film, previously mentioned in UFO-Sverige-Aktuellt, was shown to members of the Stockholm UFO-förening and invited guests. The purpose was to allow the public to examine the UFO footage and offer explanations.

Despite efforts, no natural explanation was found for the object in the film. Still images from each frame where the object appeared were also studied. The film showed an object that remained unidentified.

Another segment of an amateur film was presented, which had been brought by Björn von Bahr, an Expressen reporter. This film was taken by his fiancée, Kate Eldeman, on August 17, 1978, during a hydrogen balloon flight with experienced balloon pilot Jojo Maes. The footage showed a partially transparent object passing through the frame twice. During the balloon flight, the balloon continuously lost altitude, and the landing near Lake Väringen was unplanned and occurred in a marsh. The mysterious object was only noticed later when the film was reviewed.

Björn von Bahr reported that experts at Kodak could not find any flaws in the film or the developing process, nor did they find evidence of insects or debris. The nature of the object remains a mystery.

Further analysis of the Linderholm film took place in early February with a group of viewers, including Gösta Linderholm, the author, space journalist Eugen Semitjov, physics professor Jens Tellefsen, nature filmmaker and author Jan Lindblad. The group found the film highly interesting. Jens Tellefsen leans towards the possibility of a real UFO event, while Jan Lindblad suggests that modern technology might help determine the nature of the object.

Possible explanations considered included a reflection or self-illumination from the object, a rotation or rapid tilting, a small damage or stone chip on the car's windshield (as the film was taken through a window), or a large insect like a bumblebee. However, no definitive conclusion was reached.

En Ljusreflex Mot Bergsidan (A Light Reflex Against the Mountainside)

This section elaborates on the analysis of the Linderholm film. Jens Tellefsen found the events on the film highly perplexing and somewhat unsettling. He described the object appearing as a small light point against a dark mountainside, which then moved to the sky, revealing a body with some kind of superstructure. The light point could be a reflection or self-illumination. The movement was described as erratic and "flimsy," making explanations like airplanes or known objects unlikely.

When viewed in slow motion or as still images, the UFO appeared to partially dissolve and change shape before returning to its original profile. This could be due to rotation or rapid tilting, according to Jens Tellefsen.

Jan Lindblad suggested that a small damage or stone chip on the car's windshield might cause a similar effect. He also proposed the possibility of a large insect like a bumblebee being caught in the frame. Eugen Semitjov agreed that drawing a firm conclusion was difficult, but felt the object was a small entity some distance in front of the windshield. He noted that it resembled a flying saucer.

The group concluded that the film by Lena and Gösta Linderholm is highly interesting and significant for a real UFO event. The possibility of a overlooked detail causing the result, as suggested by Jan Lindblad, was also considered. The potential of modern technology to analyze the film was seen as a welcome prospect.

Presentation of Enköpings UFO-förening

This section provides information about the Enköpings UFO-förening, founded in 1976 and affiliated with Riksorganisationen UFO-Sverige. Their mission is to investigate and demonstrate the factual existence of unidentified flying objects in our airspace.

• Their objectives include:
• Demonstrating the factual existence of unidentified flying objects.
• Promoting increased public knowledge about UFO phenomena.
• Creating public opinion for scientific investigation of the phenomenon.
• Acting as a contact group for the public on UFO matters.
• Investigating and researching reported UFO incidents.

The section defines UFO as an abbreviation for Unidentified Flying Object, translating to "Oidentifierat flygande föremål" in Swedish. It further defines UFO as a craft of alien origin, created and operated by an unknown intelligence, often referred to as a "flying saucer."

UFO-Sverige

This section describes UFO-Sverige as the national organization and publisher of the magazine UFO-Aktuellt. The magazine provides important information, ideas, and opinions, serving as a current news organ for UFO events. Sample copies can be requested from the Enköpings UFO-förening.

Membership in UFO-Sverige is open to groups of at least three people or individuals. The membership fee includes a copy of the magazine. The organization welcomes individuals who can assist with investigations, translations, layout, editing, or drawing, and encourages the formation of new local groups.

Economy: UFO-Sverige relies on financial support, with membership fees providing a minimal base. Voluntary contributions to the UFO-Sverige Support Fund (Postgiro 23 90 52-4) are encouraged.

The organization's goals include demonstrating the reality of UFO phenomena, breaking through public passivity, increasing knowledge, investigating and documenting UFO events, and acting as a contact point for the public.

A Global Phenomenon: Reports of UFOs are received globally, with an estimated thousand sightings annually in Sweden, of which 200-500 come to their attention. Common characteristics include disc-like shapes, intelligent movement patterns, silence, color changes, hovering, affecting engines and electrical installations, causing reactions in animals, and inducing radiation symptoms in humans. Landings have occurred, leaving physical evidence like tracks, substances, and metal fragments. UFOs have been photographed, filmed, and detected by radar, moving at incredible speeds and observed by hundreds of thousands of credible witnesses.

Literature References: A list of books related to UFOs is provided, including titles like "Vänner i universum," "Rymdskeppens fria energi," and "UFO-gåtan."

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The magazine consistently promotes the investigation and documentation of UFO phenomena. It emphasizes the importance of public awareness and scientific inquiry into these events. The editorial stance appears to be one of open-mindedness towards the possibility of extraterrestrial visitation, while also encouraging rigorous analysis and the search for natural explanations. The publication serves as a platform for sharing information, reporting on sightings, and connecting UFO enthusiasts across Sweden.