UFO Allehenda - 2002 No 2

Magazine Overview

Title: UFO-ALLEHANDA
Issue: NR. 2
Volume/Year: 2002
Publisher: Enköping-Sala UFO-förening
Country: Sweden
Language: Swedish

This issue of UFO-Allehanda, the member magazine for the Enköping-Sala UFO-förening, provides information to its members. It is published three times a year and the club's meeting place is described as 'the little red cottage' at Ullundakorset. Membership fees can be paid to the postgiro account 67 81 27-2. Contact information for the chairman, Anita Andersson, and secretary, Mats Nilsson, is provided.

Editorial and Member Communications

The editorial section, written by Mats, reflects on the past year, noting the sparseness of UFO-Allehanda issues due to increased activity within UFO-Sverige, including book sales. The issue is the second and final one for the year. Mats humorously expresses dislike for winter and small schnapps glasses. He mentions the association's activities: a flea market, spring party, autumn party, and a study visit to the AFU (UFO Archive) in Norrköping, thanking Anders Liljegren for the reception. The upcoming Christmas party on December 13th is announced. Pernilla Andersson has joined as a field investigator, and along with Mats and Gunnar Karlsson, is available for reports of unusual sightings. The editorial concludes with Christmas and New Year wishes.

Articles and Features

Mysterious Pipes Found in China

This article, attributed to Anders Persson and sourced from People's Daily, Li Heng, and Xinhuanet, details the discovery of mysterious iron pipes at the foot of Mount Baigong in Qinghai province, China. Local legend suggests these were launch ramps for alien spacecraft. A nine-man expedition was sent to investigate. The site features a 60-meter high pyramid-like formation with three caves. The largest cave, six meters deep, contains a large iron pipe (40 cm diameter) extending from the ceiling to an inner wall, and another pipe disappearing into the floor. Numerous other pipes, varying in size, are found near the cave opening, in a saltwater lake, and scattered on a nearby beach. Analysis of a pipe fragment revealed a high iron oxide content, along with silica and calcium oxide, suggesting significant age and possibly an origin related to the surrounding sandstone. An engineer suggested the pipes could be very old.

Ivars Spalt

Ivar writes about his experiences with wildlife in Leversta, recounting encounters with a hare named 'skutta lätt', a wagtail 'Ärland', and elk named 'Hälga', 'Hälge', and 'Älga'. He also describes a close encounter with a grass snake named 'Hugo'. A notable anecdote involves a wren named 'Gärda' that approached him when he spoke to it. He also mentions a finch 'Bo' and a flycatcher 'Nappe'. Ivar notes Erik Strand's interest in space and his visit to the UFO-lokalen to discuss ancient times. He expresses hope for future visits to the UFO-lokalen for games and concludes with holiday wishes.

Historier (Stories)

This section contains short, humorous anecdotes. One is about a taxicab driver getting impatient in a supermarket queue and another about a farmer's cows and a burning barn.

I huvudet på en gammal gubbe (In the Head of an Old Man)

By Arnold Idebring, this piece reflects on the approaching Christmas season and traditional customs. He recalls a Christmas card from his childhood depicting 'Kolingen' (a character associated with Tuborg beer) exclaiming, "Now damn it's Christmas again." Idebring discusses the upcoming Christmas party on December 13th, mentioning negotiations with the Lucia committee. He notes the aging of the association and the lack of significant events in their area. He recounts a story from twenty years prior about a woman who saw a 'umbrella-like object' descend and then ascend again. A report was filed, which he believes is in their archives. Idebring also details a study visit to the AFU UFO-Arkivet in Norrköping, praising Anders Liljegren's dedication and the extensive collection. He laments the decrease in UFO reports in the Enköping area compared to twenty years ago, questioning if people have become desensitized.

UFO-detektorer (UFO Detectors)

Arnold Idebring describes the study activities of the Enköping-Sala UFO-förening in the mid-1980s, including building 'UFO detectors'. These devices were designed to register magnetic phenomena, as UFO observations were known to involve magnetic influences. About ten detectors were built, consisting of transistors, a magnetic coil, volume control, and an antenna (the coil). The detectors were operated continuously and were supposed to blink and beep when something was nearby. Idebring recalls making diary entries of these signals and notes that the signals often coincided with reports from the Västerbergslagen UFO-förening. He acknowledges that these detectors might not have been reliable, as they could be triggered by fluorescent lights. He mentions that the detectors are now stored away. He also discusses study topics like astronomy and a book titled 'The Ingenious Human', which sparked many discussions.

"Flygande X" observerades (Flying X Observed)

This article, by Ole Jonny Brænne from UFO-Norge, details a significant UFO sighting in 1946 over Lake Mjösa, Norway, which is close to the Swedish border. On July 18, 1946, between 12:00 and 12:30, two 'flying X' shaped objects were seen descending into the lake. Witnesses from Feiring reported seeing two low-flying objects emerge from the west over the forests near Feiring and fall into Mjösa, about 2 km from the western shore and 7 km north of Minnesund. The local sheriff alerted the Army High Command. Sigvart Skaug and his family at the farm Bålsrud, located on the slope towards Mjösa, observed the objects from the side. Skaug described them as resembling pictures of German V-1 bombs, with cigar shapes, approximately 2.5 meters long, and with wings about 1 meter from the nose. The front and rear parts were metal-glinting, while the middle section and wings were black. The wings appeared to flutter as if made of fabric, and no fire or smoke was visible. The objects moved close together, one slightly ahead of the other, in a soft arc before falling simultaneously into Mjösa, creating a water cascade. No explosion was heard. The sky was clear and the lake was calm. The objects fell into a part of the lake estimated to be 300-400 meters deep, making recovery unlikely. Similar observations were reported by Nils and Gustav Tosterud from the farm Tosterud. According to Aftenposten, other witnesses may have seen the phenomenon, but a later report contradicted this. A telephone interview with Clas Svahn in 1987 suggested that only one object was involved. Clas Svahn's book "UFO-mysteriet" is recommended for further information on the 1946 'ghost rockets'.

Jörgen Granlie's Advertisement

Jörgen Granlie promotes UFO-Aktuellt, a publication offering four issues per year for 190 SEK, and also provides books and other materials at a discount.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The magazine consistently features local UFO-förening activities, personal anecdotes, and historical UFO cases. There is a strong emphasis on community and shared interest in the UFO phenomenon. The editorial stance appears to be one of open inquiry into UFOs, with a focus on documenting sightings, historical cases, and the work of UFO research organizations like AFU. The magazine also includes lighter content, such as humorous stories and personal reflections, particularly around holiday seasons, fostering a sense of camaraderie among its members. The recurring theme of the passage of time and the aging of the association is also present, alongside a concern about the decline in reported sightings in local areas.