UFO Allehenda - 1990 No 3

Magazine Overview

This document is issue number 3 of "UFO Allehanda" from 1990, published by the Enköpings UFO-förening. The magazine serves as a member bulletin, with three issues released annually. It details the organization's activities, including their club room location at Ulunda korset, regular meetings on Wednesdays, and contact information.

Content Highlights

New Members The magazine welcomes new members: Roald Lundgren from Kungälv and Helene Adriansson from Grillby.

Table of Contents The issue includes sections on Information, Invitation to the Christmas Party, Report Center reports, Press clippings, an excerpt from "Illustrerad Vetenskap," a translation by Jörgen Granlie, and a Christmas prize competition.

Editorial Message The editorial staff wishes all readers a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Editorial Notes and Updates The "Hejsan" section provides an update on the organization's activities. A general meeting was held, and author Anders Palm gave a lecture on the concept of a 'data brain.' Previous plans for monthly lectures were put on hold due to low interest and high costs. The club meetings, held on Wednesdays, continue to have low attendance. A UFO report from Enköping on September 16th was noted, though it was suspected to be a Russian rocket launch. The report was forwarded to the Report Center. The editor encourages readers to report any sightings. A field research course was held in Björsjö, with three members attending. The organization currently has 66 paying members, making it one of the larger UFO associations in the country. Sveriges Radio is planning a youth program about UFOs, and the organization has provided names of two young women to participate. The issue includes a payment slip for membership fees, which remain the same as for 1990: 100 Kr for families, 60 Kr for individuals, 40 Kr for ages 16-20, and 10 Kr for ages 0-16. The postgiro number is 67 81 272.

Christmas Party Announcement A large family "GRÖTFEST" (Porridge Party) is scheduled for Saturday, December 8th, at 7:00 PM at the club room. The event will feature Christmas porridge, possibly a visit from Lucia and Santa Claus with surprises for children. There will be a package auction with free lottery tickets, and attendees are encouraged to bring one or more packages. Singing, music, and performances by local musicians are planned. Attendees are asked to bring children and a good mood.

Annual Meeting Announcement The annual meeting (Årsmöte) is scheduled for Sunday, February 3rd, starting at 4:00 PM. Written invitations will be sent out in due course. A film about the pyramids of Egypt will be shown.

UFO Reports (Chronological)

• June 1951, Bromölla: Lajos Gredinger and his friends observed a stationary, cigar-shaped object at high altitude, with seven smaller, moving objects around it. The objects were blue-green and their outlines were clear. Lajos Gredinger is now a lieutenant colonel.
• March 1968, Vindelälven: Ingrid Silvervang saw a stationary, gray, faintly glowing gas cloud-like object, approximately 5-15 meters wide, hovering about 40 meters above the river. The object followed her car for a distance.
• January 8, 1978, Valbo: Sylvia Pettersson and her husband observed a white, cigar-shaped object, similar in size to a helicopter, flying at low altitude. It had no wings and a white dim light underneath, with what appeared to be a deployed ladder.
• 1978 (approx.), Marbella, Spain: Ingegärd Hallberg witnessed a graphite-gray, round object, described as a 'firefighter's hat,' hovering over a neighboring house. The object was 12-15 meters in size and covered an area of 75 m². It moved silently and returned after being asked to leave.
• October 1, 1979, Oxelösund: Barbro Magnusson observed 6-7 graphite-gray, round objects flying in formation. The largest object was shaped like a quarter moon, and the smaller ones were half-moons. She was certain no human was controlling them and that they were not radio-controlled.
• 1980, Bräcke: Ake Magnusson and a colleague saw a lit object with a transparent glass dome, containing two individuals. The object hovered at an estimated 50-100 meters altitude and was approximately 10 meters in size. Its upper surface was light green.
• August 1984, Borlänge: Daga Belin heard a plane that then silently glided at very low altitude. It had white spotlights and green and red lamps. She regretted not having a camera.
• October 9, 1989, Busshyttan: An anonymous witness and three children saw a strong white object with a faint whining sound, approximately 20 meters in size, which ascended rapidly and disappeared into the sky.
• March 23, 1990, Ludvika: Stefan Graaf observed a strong, pulsating light in the sky that moved rapidly and disappeared slowly. He described it as coming from a large, round spotlight and moving in a steep ascent.
• April 1990, Ludvika: Helga Mässing saw a large red sphere behind a birch tree. The object, larger than the full moon, moved away, diminished in size, and disappeared towards the horizon.
• June 25, 1990, Vännäs: An anonymous witness described a white, cigar-shaped UFO flying silently at low altitude (about 50 meters) over the Umeälven river. It was described as longer than a bus but narrower and lower.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are UFO sightings and witness testimonies, with a strong focus on detailed descriptions of observed phenomena. The editorial stance appears to be one of serious investigation and documentation of UFO reports, providing a platform for members to share their experiences. The organization actively engages with its members through meetings, parties, and publications, aiming to foster a community interested in the study of UFOs.

This issue of Enköpings UFO-förening, dated December 1989, is identified as issue number 14 of volume 1. The cover headline, 'Oförklarliga fenomen lockande' (Unexplained phenomena are alluring), sets the tone for the content, which focuses on UFO sightings, research, and related topics.

UFO Phenomena and Research

The magazine opens with a discussion on unexplained phenomena and UFOs, highlighting the activities of the Enköpings UFO-förening. Founded in 1976, the organization, led by chairman Arnold Idebring, comprises about 70 members in Enköping and is part of the national organization UFO-Sverige, which has approximately 2,000 members across 20 active associations in Sweden. Members meet weekly to discuss a range of topics, from astronomy and space to psychology.

UFO research is described as controversial, with reports meticulously examined by licensed UFO researchers. These researchers then forward their findings to a report center in Ludvika, eventually reaching the AFU (Archives for UFO Research) in Norrköping, Europe's largest archive of its kind. However, most observations are often explained by natural phenomena such as space debris, aircraft, flares, parachutes, meteors, the planet Venus, balloons, birds, and even the moon.

Mats Nilsson, editor of the member magazine UFO-aktuellt, notes that licensed UFO researchers have sometimes experienced backlash from individuals who believe they have seen something extraordinary. He states, 'They are the most critical.' While UFO reports are frequent globally, most are taken with a grain of salt. Around Enköping, about six to seven cases are reported annually, with three to four directly explainable, leaving one to two cases unsolved, according to Arnold Idebring.

Key UFO Incidents

Belgian Radar Detects Flying Saucer

A significant report details how Belgian military radar detected UFOs. Initially, the Belgian Air Force denied that two F-16 fighter jets had sighted and pursued a UFO. However, an official report released on March 30-31 described unusual movements on military radar screens in Glons and Sammerkaze in southern Belgium. Prior to this, 'serious' individuals like police officers and military personnel had reported seeing numerous UFOs, described as enormous triangular objects with blinking lights. During the incident, pilots were ordered to scramble but could not make visual contact due to darkness. However, their aircraft computers displayed a UFO moving at high speed, accelerating from 280 to 1800 km/h in seconds. The UFO also evaded radar lock-ons. Colonel Wilfried De Brouwer of the Belgian Air Force stated that conventional aircraft could not perform such rapid maneuvers and ruled out possibilities like laser beams, refraining from speculation about extraterrestrial visits.

Gaynor Sunderland's Encounter

In July 1976, nine-year-old Gaynor Sunderland of Oakenholt, Wales, reported seeing a silver, disc-shaped object land in a field near her home. She described two short, angular beings with large, rosy eyes emerging from the craft. The object, approximately twelve meters long and two meters high, had a row of yellow windows and a blinking light. After about half an hour, it lifted off with a loud humming sound. Gaynor's account was kept secret within the family for over a year due to fear of ridicule. She has since been hypnotized twice and has drawn pictures of her experience. Jenny Randles, a field researcher for FLYING SAUCER REVIEW, described Gaynor's account as among the most detailed ever documented.

Visitors at the Archery Range

William Blackburn of Augusta, Virginia, USA, reported a startling encounter when two UFOs appeared over an archery range where he was working alone. The smaller of the two objects made a turn and landed about 17 meters away. Three unusual beings, about 120 cm tall, emerged, dressed in shiny suits matching the craft's color. One had a long finger, and all possessed piercing eyes. Blackburn felt as if they could see through him. The beings emitted incomprehensible sounds before returning to their craft, whose door seemed to merge with the hull. The craft then departed. Blackburn later reported the incident to a government official, who allegedly warned him not to speak about it after he was questioned under hypnosis.

Future of Space Exploration

Japanese Rotating Space Station Concept

Japanese space researchers have revived the concept of a wheel-shaped space station with artificial gravity. The proposed station would be 200 meters in diameter, accommodating 16 crew members, and could be built by 2015. The advantage of such a design is the creation of artificial gravity through rotation, mitigating problems associated with prolonged weightlessness, such as bone density loss. However, a key challenge is that many experiments require zero gravity, which is only available at the station's axis of rotation. The proposed design features a rotating section and a fixed airlock at the center, connected by magnetic bearings.

Soviet Medilab Project

In the early 1990s, the Soviet Union planned to send a medical laboratory module named Medilab to the Mir space station. This module would be staffed by a biologist and a doctor for three-month missions. A significant innovation would be the ability to perform surgical operations in a weightless environment, requiring specialized equipment and techniques to manage blood and prevent contamination. Medilab aims to improve medical care for cosmonauts, reducing the risks associated with returning sick or injured individuals to Earth, especially due to the strong gravitational forces during re-entry.

Other Content

UFO-Alarm Service

A new 'UFO-alarm' service has been launched in Värmland, Sweden, with phone numbers for Torsby and Hagfors. Mats Yderstig, who operates the Torsby line, has received one call so far about a 'fireball' over the sky. Similar services exist in Dalarna and Uppland, with one being established in Västergötland. The initiative, backed by the Riksföreningen UFO-lufts, aims to facilitate reporting of UFO sightings.

Ivar's Column

Ivar's column discusses how grades (betyg) can negatively impact young people, suggesting they are a major factor in why some 'go astray.' He contrasts this with the idea that individuals have different talents and that high grades don't always correlate with career success. He also touches upon the concept of 'personal development' (personalutveckling) or UGL (Utveckling Gruppledarskap), a method originating from the Vietnam War era, emphasizing group work and mutual understanding.

Humorous Tax Article

A satirical article proposes a new tax on male anatomy, effective from July 1, 1991, based on size. It humorously categorizes different sizes with corresponding tax rates, such as 'Lyxskatt' (Luxury tax) for larger sizes and 'återbärning' (reimbursement) for smaller ones.

Christmas Competition

A Christmas prize competition is announced, inviting readers to find a hidden Santa hat in the magazine and submit the answer to 'Tysta Jakop' (Silent Jacob) at the upcoming Christmas party on December 8th. The prize is valued at approximately 60 SEK.

UFO-Aktuellt Advertisement

An advertisement promotes 'UFO-Aktuellt,' described as Sweden's largest UFO magazine, published four times a year, covering UFO events, news, and phenomena from around the world. Subscription details are provided.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The magazine consistently promotes the investigation and reporting of unexplained phenomena, particularly UFO sightings. It highlights the efforts of UFO organizations in Sweden, such as Enköpings UFO-förening and UFO-Sverige, in documenting and analyzing these events. While acknowledging the controversy surrounding UFO research, the publication emphasizes the importance of meticulous investigation and provides a platform for sharing eyewitness accounts and research findings. There's also an interest in future technological advancements, particularly in space exploration, as seen in the articles on space stations and space medicine. The inclusion of humorous and satirical content, like the tax article, suggests a lighthearted approach to some topics, balanced with serious reporting on UFO incidents and research.