UFO Information - 1984 No 05

Magazine Overview

This issue of UFO-INFORMATION, identified as NR.5 1984, is a Swedish publication focused on UFO phenomena and related topics. The cover prominently features the headline "UFO flyger i Linköping" (UFOs flying in Linköping), accompanied by an image of a disc-shaped object. The magazine is published by UFO-Information, with Carl-Axel Jonzon serving as the editor and responsible publisher. It is issued 6 times per year, with the subscription year running from January 1 to December 31. The ISSN is 0346-3540, and the full-year subscription price is 75 Swedish kronor.

Contents and Articles

UFO flyger i Linköping

The cover story highlights a model aircraft built by Kjell-84, which resembles a flying saucer. The article describes this model as a 'turboplan' developed by engineers in Austria, noting its similarities to 'flying saucers'. The model, built by R. Nilsson in Linköping, is capable of starting, flying, and landing. Its specifications include a lift of 6 kg, a motor speed of at least 11,500 rpm, and turbovanes rotating at 750 rpm.

Norsk bondgård besöks av UFO (Norwegian Farm Visited by UFO)

This article recounts the experience of Ola Roen, a farmer from Sörbön, Norway, who witnessed a UFO on January 26, 1981. Roen described a luminous object that suddenly emitted a blinding light explosion. He estimated the object to be circular with a diameter of 8-9 meters and about 1.5 meters high. The object, initially red in the center and green towards the edges, ascended silently and performed unusual maneuvers, including a 90-degree turn. Roen's wife, Borghild Roen, also witnessed the event, describing a strong, flashing light. Other witnesses in the vicinity also observed the strange light. The incident occurred in an area with about 70 cm of snow, and no physical traces were found.

Yrkespilot vittnar om UFO (Professional Pilot Testifies about UFO)

This section details the Turin UFO incident of November 30, 1973. Major Mezzelani, an Alitalia pilot, reported seeing a very bright, blue-white light near Turin's international airport. The object was detected by radar, which indicated it was as large as a DC-8 or Boeing 707. Mezzelani described the object's movement as erratic, not in a straight line or curve, but in a 'sicksack' pattern. Another pilot, Riccardo Marano, recounts pursuing a similar object. He was alerted by air traffic control about an unknown flying object on radar. Marano described the object as an intensely shining sphere whose light varied in intensity. He attempted to intercept it but the object outmaneuvered him, disappearing from radar and then reappearing behind him. The object was described as intensely white, like neon light, and its speed was greater than his own aircraft. A third witness, a technician at the airport, confirmed the radar detection and estimated the object remained in the air for about 45 minutes. Franco Contin, an amateur photographer, also reported seeing a strange, moving 'star' that changed color and moved erratically.

Änglateori framförd av Kenneth Arnold (Angel Theory Proposed by Kenneth Arnold)

This short piece discusses Kenneth Arnold, the pilot who coined the term 'flying saucer' in 1947. Arnold believed that UFOs might represent living life forms and could be a link between the living world and the afterlife. He reported experiences of unseen beings in his home and observed a UFO changing density, which he interpreted as evidence of a soul.

Stort UFO sågs av känd bergsbestigare (Large UFO Seen by Famous Mountaineer)

Reinhold Messner, a renowned mountaineer, reported seeing a UFO described as "as big as the moon" in September 1981 while climbing Mount Chamblang in the Himalayas. The object moved slowly southward over the snowy peaks towards Nepal and remained visible for about three hours, moving in various directions before disappearing northward. Other witnesses, including an English teacher and a Polish-British expedition, also observed the phenomenon.

Slagrutemannen på väg att accepteras av vetenskapsmännen i både öst och väst (The Dowsing Man on the Way to Being Accepted by Scientists in Both East and West)

This extensive article explores the phenomenon of dowsing (slagrutegång), also known as radiesthesia. It traces its history back to ancient Egypt and China, mentioning figures like Kung Yu and Georgius Agricola. The article highlights that the Soviet Union is leading research in this field, with leading scientists engaging in biomagnetic experiments. It suggests that dowsing is a legitimate area of scientific inquiry, with Soviet geologists and geophysicists studying it. The article contrasts this with the West, where private individuals are often the driving force behind such research. It discusses the potential physiological basis for dowsing, suggesting it involves sensitivity to magnetic fields and electromagnetic radiation. The use of steel dowsing rods is also mentioned as an alternative to traditional wooden ones. The article also touches upon related phenomena like 'mind-viewing' (fjärrskådande) and telepathy, citing examples of individuals who claim to possess these abilities. Critics are mentioned, who attribute these phenomena to self-suggestion or subconscious muscle movements. However, electro-cardiograph studies are cited as showing physiological changes in dowsers when they are over an active zone. The article concludes by noting that plants, animals, and humans react to physical fields near underground water and mineral deposits.

Vägen till det Okända (The Path to the Unknown)

This section provides brief instructions on techniques for achieving altered states of consciousness, including 'Spiralandning' (Spiral Landing) and 'Telepati' (Telepathy). Spiral Landing involves a breathing technique to induce a sense of rising or twisting. Telepathy is described as the ability to transmit thoughts without normal communication, requiring a strong, focused thought and a receptive recipient. It also briefly touches upon communication with the 'other world' (andevärlden), suggesting that patience and consistent practice are key.

Jag är far till en främmande rymdvarelses baby! (I am the father of an alien's baby!)

This article presents the alleged experience of Antonio Ferreira, a night watchman who claims to have been abducted by a UFO and subsequently fathered a child with an alien. Ferreira recounts multiple encounters with small, dwarf-like aliens. He describes being examined by them and later being forced into a sexual encounter with a female alien, resulting in a hybrid child. UFO researcher Dr. Walter Bühler suggests this could be part of an 'insemination experiment' by the aliens. Ferreira's account is presented as authentic by a hypnotist and UFO researcher.

"UFO-forskning i Sovjetunionen" ("UFO Research in the Soviet Union")

This is a book review for "UFO-forskning i Sovjetunionen" by Juri Lina, published by Förlaget FAAG in Stockholm in 1984. The book reportedly covers UFO waves in the Soviet Union, including a 1983 wave and a 1978 wave over Moscow, as well as UFO traces in folklore, legends, and manuscripts. It also discusses UFO landings, humanoid encounters, and a reported encounter with landed ufonauts near Moscow in 1975, which included a space journey. The review mentions official and underground research, as well as the persecution of enthusiasts. The book is described as having 240 pages with numerous photographs and illustrations.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The magazine consistently explores unexplained phenomena, with a strong focus on UFO sightings and encounters. It presents eyewitness testimonies, including those from pilots and ordinary citizens, alongside attempts at scientific investigation and analysis. The editorial stance appears open to the possibility of paranormal phenomena and extraterrestrial intelligence, as evidenced by the inclusion of articles on dowsing, telepathy, and alleged alien abductions. There is a clear interest in bridging the gap between the unexplained and scientific inquiry, particularly highlighting Soviet research in areas often dismissed in the West. The magazine also seems to encourage reader participation by soliciting tips and contributions.

Title: UFO-INFORMATION
Issue: nr 238/239
Date: July/August 1976
Publisher: ARKIVET FÖR UFO-FORSKNING (Archive for UFO Research)
Country: Sweden
Language: Swedish

Case 1: Ferreira's Abduction Experiences in Mirassol, Brazil

The magazine details the experiences of a person named Ferreira, who claims multiple encounters with UFOs and extraterrestrial beings in Mirassol, Brazil. On August 7, 1982, Ferreira states he was transported aboard a UFO and underwent a medical examination, including being subjected to a green light beam that caused a burning sensation.

In December 1982, a more frightening encounter occurred. Ferreira reported waking to a strong green light and finding three beings in his living room. One being used a pistol-like object to emit a green light beam that struck him in the chest, causing him to fall unconscious. Upon regaining consciousness, he discovered an emblem imprinted on his chest.

UFO researcher Dr. Bühler, who is also a medical doctor, was present during hypnosis sessions with Ferreira and stated that he believed Ferreira's accounts to be truthful. Professor Ney Pires, a biologist and UFO researcher, noted that there have been numerous UFO sightings in Mirassol, coinciding with Ferreira's reported contacts.

Wilson Lopes, a former police chief in Mirassol, vouched for Ferreira's authenticity, stating he had no criminal background and always behaved correctly. Lopes also observed that the UFO reports in their town fit Ferreira's history.

Case 2: UFO Landing and Repair in Abbiate Guazzone, Italy

This section recounts a significant European UFO experience involving mechanic Bruno Facchini on April 24, 1952, in Abbiate Guazzone, Italy. During a severe thunderstorm, Facchini investigated power lines and noticed a bright reflection. He discovered a dark, shadowy, large, round object hovering just above the ground between a utility pole and a mulberry tree.

The object was described as a large globe, approximately 10 meters high and four to six meters wide, with its surface divided into square sections by vertical and horizontal lines. A ramp extended from a doorway, leading to the ground. Facchini could see inside the craft, observing a staircase and various instruments on the walls.

Outside the craft, a platform was raised, on which a human-like being was repairing the exterior with a soldering iron or welding apparatus. This being, along with three others inside the craft, wore protective helmets and overalls. The helmets had a transparent visor through which a pale skin tone was visible. They also had hoses running to their backs, possibly for oxygen, and earpieces similar to those used by telegraphists.

Facchini initially thought it was a new experimental aircraft from the air force that had made an emergency landing. However, when he asked if they needed help, they responded with strange gestures and sounds unlike human language.

Facchini had the impression that the beings intended to take him aboard the craft, which emitted a loud, dynamo-like sound. Realizing it was not an earthly machine, he panicked and fled. As he ran, one of the beings aimed a camera-like object at him, firing a strong light beam that struck him in the back, causing him to lose balance and fall, injuring himself on a boundary stone.

Later, Facchini returned to the site and found four circular imprints in the ground, each about one meter in diameter, arranged in a square formation with sides of approximately 6 meters. Scattered in the grass were several metal fragments, identified as 'antifriction metal' after analysis by military authorities.

The case was investigated by police in Varese and military authorities, but no definitive explanation for the craft was found.

Case 3: Woman Abducted from a Beach in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

This account details an incident that allegedly occurred on the beach of Viteroi, Rio de Janeiro, on September 10 or 11, 1956. The witness, identified as Clelia, was on the beach when she saw a flying object approaching with a loud, high-pitched sound. It stopped over the water near the waves, causing panic among other beachgoers.

Clelia experienced a period of memory loss until she found herself inside a UFO, where she saw several crew members. One of the 'ufonauts' spoke to her in Portuguese. She underwent several examinations. She recognized one person present as someone she had previously seen on the beach, who appeared to be unconscious.

Clelia lost consciousness again and woke up on the beach. She boarded a bus heading home, where she recognized another passenger as someone she had seen inside the UFO.

Her last memory on the beach was of a large, blinding object hovering about 25 meters from the shore. She could not recall how she got aboard the craft.

Upon regaining consciousness, she was lying on a platform in a dimly lit corridor. On another platform, she saw a young man she had seen on the beach earlier. Two individuals approached her, wearing aluminum-like suits that covered their hands and feet.

Clelia and the young man were led to a circular room about 20 meters in diameter and placed on a platform. In this room, a man with combed-back hair approached her and spoke in Portuguese. Clelia complained about the loud noise, and he assured her it would soon be reduced. This man had dark, penetrating eyes and wore the same suit as the others. He explained that she had been brought for examination.

He then asked her about a scar on her lower abdomen, which surprised her as she was clothed. She explained it was from a caesarean section performed the previous year. The man stated that nothing could be hidden from him, not even through clothing.

He asked her not to tell her husband about the experience, as he likely wouldn't believe her, and she might risk being institutionalized. He suggested that it might be possible for her to tell him after a longer period.

He then showed her the command room, which had a thick glass wall offering a view of the surroundings, though everything appeared hazy.

When Clelia woke up on the beach, she believed she had been inside the UFO for about three hours. However, on the bus ride home, she learned she had been gone for four to five hours.

Upon returning home, she did not tell her husband about her experience, trying to suppress the memory. The loud noise from the craft, which almost drove her mad, was something she could not forget. Her wristwatch had stopped and could not be repaired.

Twenty years later, Clelia recounted her experience to ufologist Carlos Ribeizo Rocha. They visited the site, but due to changes in the area, she could not find her old house. About six months later, she underwent hypnosis, which fully confirmed her waking account and strengthened her credibility.

Source: Duist/UFO - Nachrichten, nr 262, April 1980.
Translation: Göte Johansson.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The magazine consistently presents accounts of UFO sightings, alien abductions, and landings, often featuring detailed witness testimonies and investigations by UFO researchers. The editorial stance appears to be one of serious consideration and documentation of these phenomena, aiming to present evidence and witness accounts for public examination. The inclusion of expert opinions from doctors, biologists, and ufologists lends an air of credibility to the reported cases. The magazine emphasizes the need for thorough investigation and highlights the psychological and physical effects on abductees. The recurring theme is the exploration of unexplained aerial phenomena and extraterrestrial encounters, treating them as valid subjects of study.