UFO Allehanda

Magazine Overview

This issue of UFO Allehanda, identified as Nr. 3.1984, is the membership bulletin for the Enköpings UFO-förening (Enköping UFO Association) in Sweden. It was published by the association's board and features a cover illustration of an alien with UFOs in the background. The magazine covers a variety of topics related to UFO phenomena, including astronaut sightings, alleged alien encounters, and the activities of UFO organizations.

New Members and Greetings

The issue begins by welcoming new members to the Enköpings UFO-förening: Irene Andersson, Monica Axelsson, and Bernt Andersson, all from Enköping. It also includes messages of thanks from Ivar Karlsson for greetings on his 50th birthday and from Kennet Zetterlind for greetings on his 40th birthday.

Field Research and Association Activities

A significant portion of the magazine details the association's activities, particularly a field research exercise held on May 12th at Fagerskogen. Approximately 40 members participated in this event, which included an attempt to practice investigation and interview techniques. The article expresses some disappointment with the low turnout for the practical work, emphasizing the need for members to actively develop their skills to address the UFO problem. The event also involved a 'knytis' (potluck) and a package auction in the evening. Carl Anton Mattson presented photos from a trip to India.

The association's premises have undergone renovations, making them larger. The issue announces upcoming activities, including a joint event with neighboring UFO associations from Sala, Köping, Uppsala, Stockholm, and Nyköping, scheduled for September 1st in Ulunda. This event is described as an 'upptaktssamkväm' (kick-off gathering) for future activities.

UFO-Sverige is also mentioned as being responsible for answering correspondence, with three letters already responded to. A newsletter is being planned to share information among local groups and improve activities, with an aim to publish it four times a year. The magazine includes images from a simulated landing site exercise, showing interviews with witnesses, measurements of footprints, and soil sample collection.

Program of Events

A detailed program for upcoming events is provided:

• September 1st: A crayfish party or 'knytis' at 18:00, including a treasure hunt and a package auction with prizes. Music and dancing are planned.
• August 23rd: A meeting at 19:00, with an outdoor barbecue and UFO-watching if the weather permits.
• September 13th: Similar outdoor activity at 19:00.
• September 30th: A regular monthly meeting at 16:00, featuring usual proceedings and a film screening.

Additionally, plans are underway to start a new study circle in October focusing on 'Ancient Riddles' or ancient history.

UFO Sightings and Investigations

The magazine features several detailed accounts of UFO sightings that have reportedly not been explained:

• UFO-iakttagelse 1: On January 16, 1983, five officials near Bodo, Norway, observed a long, cylindrical object reflecting sunlight, hovering stationary before disappearing.
• UFO-iakttagelse 2: On December 2, 1982, in Stockholm, Sweden, a mother and son witnessed a glowing spherical object hovering near the ground, which then moved towards them.
• UFO-iakttagelse 3: In April 1982, in Vendsyssel, Denmark, a driver and his sister observed a dark, oval-shaped object that moved with their car.

Russian UFO Investigations

An article reports that the Soviet Union has established a commission to investigate UFO sightings, prompted by a mysterious cigar-shaped craft observed near Gorkij in 1983. The commission, led by former cosmonaut Pavel Pavlovitj, will examine reports of unidentified flying objects. The article notes that while most sightings have natural explanations, the Gorkij incident remains puzzling. Radar operators reportedly saw a cigar-shaped craft flying at approximately 1000 meters altitude at 180-200 km/h.

UFO Field Researcher Training

UFO-Sverige, in collaboration with Köpings UFO-förening, is organizing a weekend intensive course for field researchers from September 21-23. The course is open to new participants and will be held at Lersätersgården near Köping. The cost is 150 SEK, covering food and lodging. Participants are required to bring their own bedding. The deadline for registration is September 6th.

Astronaut Encounters with UFOs

Another section highlights UFO sightings reported by astronauts during space missions:

• Gemini 4 (June 3, 1965): Jim McDivitt reported seeing and photographing several mysterious objects, including a 'cylinder-shaped with protruding arms' and an egg-shaped UFO.
• Gemini 7 (December 4, 1965): Frank Borman and Jim Lovell photographed two oval UFOs with glowing undersides.
• Gemini 10 (July 18, 1966): John Young and Mike Collins observed and photographed a large cylindrical object accompanied by two smaller, brighter objects.
• Gemini 11 (September 12, 1966): Richard Gordon and Charles Conrad saw a yellow-orange UFO about 1.2 km away.
• Gemini 12 (November 11, 1966): Jim Lovell and Edwin Aldrin reported four unknown objects near the capsule.
• Apollo 10 (May 22, 1969): A white, luminous UFO reportedly emerged from the lunar surface and passed the 'Snoopy' module.
• Apollo 12 (October 14, 1969): Observatories detected two unidentified 'lights' near Apollo 12's trajectory.
• Apollo 13 (April 1970): During the Apollo 13 mission, astronauts reported strange sounds and possibly UFOs.

Astronaut John Young is quoted stating his belief in the existence of UFOs and advanced extraterrestrial craft. UFO expert George H. Leonard is mentioned with a theory that extraterrestrial intelligences have occupied the Moon and are monitoring human space activities.

Crashed UFOs in the USA

An article discusses alleged UFO crashes, citing a Russian source that claims approximately 30,000 UFO observations have been registered worldwide, with about 800 involving sightings of 'ufonauts' (occupants of flying saucers). It is suggested that four or five unknown spacecraft have crashed on Earth, with three alleged incidents in the USA around 1947, 1952, and 1956. The article also mentions a possible UFO crash on Spitsbergen and unconfirmed reports from Brazil. Jan Fjellander, an editor from UFO-Sverige, recounts his own sighting of a cigar-shaped craft near Gnesta and mentions a case where a woman under hypnosis described the interior of a UFO, including a star map that later proved accurate.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The magazine consistently promotes the idea that UFOs are real phenomena, supported by astronaut testimonies and unexplained sightings. There is a strong emphasis on the importance of organized investigation and data collection, as seen in the promotion of field research courses and the activities of UFO-Sverige. The publication also touches upon more speculative theories, such as extraterrestrial bases on the Moon. The editorial stance appears to be one of open inquiry, encouraging members to actively participate in the investigation of UFO phenomena while acknowledging the skepticism and lack of official recognition from authorities.