UFO Allehenda - 1986 No 1

Magazine Overview

Title: UFO Allehanda
Issue: Nr. 1.86.
Date: January 18, 1978
Publisher: Enköpings UFO-förening

This issue of UFO Allehanda, published by the Enköpings UFO-förening, focuses on the heightened public interest in UFOs, largely attributed to the popular TV series 'V'. The magazine covers local UFO sightings, organizational activities, and broader UFO research.

UFO-intresset ökade efter TV-serien V

The lead article discusses the significant increase in UFO interest, with many people now wanting to learn more. Arnold Idebring, chairman of Enköpings UFO-förening, notes that the 'V' TV series has boosted interest, and the organization is actively participating in information events, including those in schools. UFO-Sverige, a national organization with about 25 local chapters, meticulously registers and analyzes UFO reports, with thousands documented. The article emphasizes UFO-Sverige's mission to demonstrate the reality of UFO phenomena, spread serious information, and encourage knowledge and documentation. It is mentioned that 80-86% of sightings are typically explained as misinterpretations of natural phenomena, but the remaining percentage is of great interest for further research.

Local UFO Sightings and Events

The magazine details several UFO sightings reported in the region. On January 17, 1978, three people in Enköping observed silent, hovering objects with lights resembling car headlights. Another report from Enköping on the same evening described a circular object glowing faintly yellow. On January 18, two individuals in Enköping witnessed a strong light from a window. A more detailed report from Uppsala on January 19 involved four people observing a silent object with rotating lights, luminous windows, headlights, an antenna, a transparent dome, and fins.

Enköpings UFO-förening held its 10th annual meeting, welcoming ten new members. The board was elected, with Arnold Idebring continuing as chairman. The organization has been active in presenting information and film screenings at youth centers and schools. Seven UFO cases were investigated, with three being dismissed. Björn Lagesson presented a film about the well-known Hessdalen phenomena.

Two humorous excuses for being late to work are presented: one involving chasing a UFO and the other citing astrological advice.

Organizational Activities and Future Plans

The Enköpings UFO-förening is preparing for its 10th-anniversary celebrations, including a flea market on May 10th, followed by a spring festival. The flea market will feature cultural elements, including talks by researchers Håkan Blomkvist (Norrköping) on his research and Jan Fjellander (Stockholm) on 'Parapsychology'. Stig Aggestad from Rapportcentralen in Eskilstuna is also expected to speak. The organization is also planning to participate in a carnival on May 31st with an exhibition and film screenings.

The magazine also mentions the ongoing work of preparing an exhibition for UFO-Sverige, which is expected to be ready by May 10th. The association is also involved in a 'Budkavle' (message relay) initiative to raise funds for the Malmö UFO-jour.

Personal Accounts and Historical Cases

'Ivars Spalt' section features personal reflections and anecdotes. It highlights the dedication of members in Enköpings UFO-förening, who are actively involved in preparing materials for UFO-Sverige. Rune Agren's work on documenting a UFO incident is mentioned. The section revisits the phenomenon of 'ghost flyers' (spökflygare) reported in Norrland during the 1930s, describing silent, low-flying craft with no visible pilots. It also recounts a field research trip to Lersäter and a memorable presentation at Norrtälje Gymnasium and Väddö Folkhögskola in 1978, where a UFO film screening led to extensive discussions and personal accounts, including a sighting of a landed UFO by a woman and her son.

Another anecdote describes a UFO event involving a large, gray object resembling a tall building seen in the horizon. The issue also touches upon the Bermuda Triangle, with oceanographers dismissing the sensational stories and attributing disappearances to factors like unknown seabed conditions or non-existent ships.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are the increased public interest in UFOs, the activities of local and national UFO organizations (Enköpings UFO-förening and UFO-Sverige), and the documentation and investigation of UFO sightings. The editorial stance appears to be one of promoting serious research, disseminating factual information, and encouraging public engagement with the UFO phenomenon, while acknowledging that many sightings can be explained by natural causes. There is a clear emphasis on distinguishing between sensationalism and genuine investigation.

This issue of the magazine, dated October 1976, focuses on a surge of UFO observations across the northern parts of the county, specifically in Southern Dalarna and Northern Västmanland, Sweden. The cover headline, "Many UFO Observations Over the Northern County," highlights the widespread nature of these sightings. A prominent sub-headline, "Saw Luminous Objects Through the Bedroom Window," draws attention to a specific, detailed account.

UFO Wave in Southern Dalarna and Northern Västmanland

The magazine reports that a new wave of UFO sightings has swept over Southern Dalarna and the northern part of Västmanland. In the past few days alone, about ten observations have been reported, with at least a dozen unidentified objects sighted in the area since January. This suggests a significant increase in unexplained aerial phenomena.

Photographic Evidence from Norberg

A man from Norberg is credited with taking a series of photographs of an unidentified object that flew over his house and emitted a very strong light. The man, who wishes to remain anonymous, described the objects captured in the images. One photo clearly shows a body, despite the intense light. Another image depicts a football-like object with a tail, while a third shows a more square-shaped object with rounded corners. These photographs are currently being held by Chudran Andersson, who is waiting for UFO experts to analyze them before releasing them for publication.

The Norberg resident took the photos on the night of January 6-7. He was awakened by a bright light illuminating his bedroom. Looking through his bedroom window, he saw a brightly luminous object hovering. He quickly grabbed his camera and managed to take pictures through the window before the object disappeared. Later, a similar luminous object appeared outside his living room window, and he was able to take more pictures.

Chudran Andersson, who is involved with the UFO organization, stated that they want to investigate everything thoroughly. He mentioned that some of the photos were taken from a distance, showing curtains and kitchen interiors, with the object visible outside the window. One image reportedly shows a smoke trail, suggesting the object moved up and down in a rotating motion. Another image clearly shows the object has a tail. The photos also indicate that the objects emit light, but a solid body can be discerned behind the glow.

Witness Accounts and Calls for Information

The magazine includes a section titled "HEAR FROM US!" urging anyone who may have seen phenomena in the Bolagshagen area on the night of January 6-7 to contact the UFO organization. They are particularly interested in whether other individuals in Norberg witnessed anything unusual that night.

The current UFO wave in this region is compared to last year's "UFO invasion" over Dalarna, which was centered around Borlänge and Falun. Now, the phenomena appear to be occurring more broadly across the area.

"Like a Bus" Sighting

Perhaps the most striking report is from a woman who, two nights after the "Norberg incident," saw a strange craft between Vikmanshyttan and Hedemora. For 40 minutes, she was able to observe the craft with binoculars as it hovered above the treetops, a short distance from her house. She was awakened by a green light entering her bedroom. After getting dressed and going outside, she saw a craft the size of an ordinary bus hovering over the treetops. It was described as an oval object with a small dome on top, and six windows emitting green light from the top of the craft.

"Lustiga spalten" (Funny Column)

This section contains two short jokes:

1. What is your name? The punchline is a play on words involving the baptismal font and the parish priest.
2. An Indian brings a broken wristwatch to a watchmaker. The watchmaker finds a dead fly inside and removes it. The Indian's response is a humorous interpretation of the situation.

Selected Incidents from UFO-Information

The magazine also features a selection of past incidents reported to their organization:

• Large Object Over Bollmora (October 21, 1976, 17:40): Many people in the area observed a strange object at a low altitude over Bollmora. Fru Lena Eriksen described it as a large object, approximately 1500 meters high, moving slowly. It was described as being the size of a helicopter, round, with two rows of square windows. A light smoke pillar rose from its upper side, and it moved towards Nacka without any audible sound.

• Rocking Object Seen by School Class (November 9, 1976, 13:00): In Köping, Västmanland, two students from class 5 A at Nibbleskolan saw a white object emitting a red blinking light. They alerted their classmates, and 21 students together observed the object for three minutes. It was described as wingless, angular, or abruptly cut off at the rear. It moved slowly and steadily, rocking up and down like "a cork floating on water." The teacher, Gunnar Täljare, discussed the sighting with the students but did not see the object himself. A check of flight activity in the area found no passing airplanes.

Page 2 Content

Page 2 features illustrations and descriptions of two handicraft items:

• GARDEN MILL. HEIGHT EXCLUDING BLADES. 125 Cm. An illustration of a windmill, dated 1986.
• WALL LAMP GYMNAST GIRL. 28x20 Cm. An illustration of a wall lamp depicting a girl in a gymnastic pose.

These items, along with others, are available at a flea market in Ulunda. Orders can be placed by calling 0171/30549. The section is titled "HEMSLÖJDEN PÅ BERGSGATAN 70" (Handicrafts on Bergsgatan 70).

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring theme throughout this issue is the prevalence and nature of UFO sightings in Sweden, particularly in the Dalarna and Västmanland regions. The magazine appears to adopt a stance of serious investigation and documentation of these phenomena, encouraging witness participation and expert analysis. The inclusion of photographic evidence and detailed witness accounts suggests a commitment to exploring the UFO topic objectively, while the "Funny Column" adds a lighter touch. The editorial stance is one of open inquiry into unexplained aerial phenomena.