UFO-INFORMATION

Magazine Overview

Title: UFO-INFORMATION
Issue: NR 5
Volume: 1986
Date: 1986
Publisher: UFO-Information
Country: Sweden
Language: Swedish
ISSN: 0346-3540
Cover Headline: Vad är detta? (What is this?)

This issue of UFO-INFORMATION, published in 1986, focuses on various UFO sightings and related phenomena, featuring detailed case studies, witness testimonies, and analytical articles.

Article: 'Vad är detta?' (What is this?)

The magazine begins with a plea for help from the Göteborgs UFO-förening regarding a photograph taken by a student. The photograph shows a school at night, with an unidentified object hanging in the air near a lamppost. The object, measuring 5 mm on the photo, was examined by Fotokonsult, who described the image as a color photo of a school in winter darkness. The object's size is compared to a lampshade. The article notes that the object is not centrally placed in the photo, which is unusual for a photographer trying to capture an interesting subject. The analysis concludes that the image is well-composed but doesn't explain the object. The UFO association asks readers for similar sightings or explanations.

Article: Dionisio Llanca and the Ufonauts

This article details a remarkable experience from 1973 involving Dionisio Llanca, a truck driver in Bahía Blanca, Argentina. While changing a tire late at night, Llanca was illuminated by an intense light, which shifted from yellow to blue. He then saw a large, self-luminous, disc-shaped object hovering about 6-7 meters above the ground, accompanied by three strange beings. Llanca was unable to move or speak. He later woke up near a railway yard with no memory of how he got there. He was taken to a hospital, where doctors noted his memory loss and signs of shock. The article includes a medical report from Dr. Ricardo Smirnoff, who described Llanca's condition as 'strange pain in the right part of the skull and temple' and total retrograde amnesia, with no physical marks.

Article: The Balvidares Case

This report, originally published in the Argentinian magazine 'Cuarta Dimension' and translated by S. von Wurmb, details an investigation by Omar R. Demattei into a sighting by Carlos Argue Balvidares and his 12-year-old son, Manuel, near General Pinto, Argentina, on October 29, 1973. While riding horses, they encountered a strange object resembling an overturned plate. The object, described as blue-grey, about 9 meters in diameter and 3 meters high, ascended silently and disappeared into the clouds. The witnesses reported seeing two 'men' and a 'woman' who moved with a peculiar gait. The object emitted a beam of light and heat. Later, Hervé La Falce and others investigated the site and found unusual footprints and triangular imprints, suggesting a landing. The case is compared to the Dionisio Llanca incident due to similarities in the descriptions of the beings.

Article: UFO Landing in Abbiate Guazzone, Italy

This article recounts an experience of mechanic Bruno Facchini in Abbiate Guazzone, Italy, on April 24, 1952. After a thunderstorm, Facchini observed a large, round object hovering just above the ground. A ladder extended from the object, and he saw a staircase and instruments inside. The craft was about 10 meters high and 4-6 meters wide. He saw a being, described as human-like with a protective helmet and suit, repairing the exterior with a soldering iron. Facchini attempted to communicate but received only strange gestures and sounds. He fled when he realized the craft was not of terrestrial origin. As he ran, a beam of light struck him, causing him to fall and injure himself. The object then ascended rapidly and disappeared.

Article: Radar-Visual Observation in Rome

On September 17, 1954, witnesses in Rome observed a small, bright object in the sky. Initially mistaken for a weather balloon, the object moved erratically, with its speed varying. The observation spanned an area from the city to Ciampino airport. The report notes that the object was described as a 'light point' and that some witnesses believed it was stationary while others claimed it was moving.

Article: Near Observation Between Harponville and Contay, France

This report details an encounter by two masons, Emile Renard and Yves Degillerboz, near Amiens, France, on an unspecified date. While cycling to work, they saw a strange object resembling an overturned plate or a poorly made haystack. The object, described as blue-grey, about 9 meters in diameter and 3 meters high, ascended silently and disappeared into the clouds. They reported seeing two 'men' and a 'woman' who moved with a peculiar gait. The object emitted a beam of light and heat. The incident was reported to the police, who initially suspected a prank but later found no traces on the ground, as the object did not appear to have landed.

Landet Runt (Around the Country) - Brief Sightings

This section presents several brief reports of UFO sightings in Sweden during 1986:

• February 27, 1986, 21:50: Ivar Pålsson in Båstad saw a yellow light moving in a swerving motion, noting unusual positioning lights.
• March 15-17, 1986 (evening/night): A mysterious fireball with a tail was observed on two occasions, seen by a woman and a shopkeeper.
• March 18, 1986, 21:00: Elvira Idebring in Enköping saw an object with three illuminated windows and a faint ring, which moved slowly before rapidly disappearing.
• March 26, 1986, 01:30: Görel Jansson in Arvidsjaur observed a disc-shaped object, about 1 meter in diameter, emitting a bright yellow light.
• April 20, 1986, 00:30: Lennart Emilsson witnessed a large, balloon-sized object surrounded by a blue-white light, which appeared to bounce and moved silently.
• May 1, 1986 (evening): Four people observed a luminous fireball that struck the ground, bounced up, and flew for kilometers.
• June 1986 (evening): A V-shaped, silver object was seen near a water tower, followed by a red sphere. Another object moving north blinked and emitted a strong light.
• June 23, 1986, 23:00: A person fishing saw a flying object about 200 meters away, which made a hissing sound and disappeared.
• June 27, 1986, 10:00-12:00 PM: Tord Ahlman in Norra Sandby witnessed a bright flash and an area northwest of the town lit up by an intense light, described as something exploding high up and entering the atmosphere.
• July 27, 1986, 22:30: Soad El-Bajdi in Morocco saw a large, luminous object hovering silently about 20-30 meters above the ground.
• July 27, 1986, 00:30: Ebba Granqvist in Mörlånga saw a red light over the town that lasted for 20 minutes.
• August 9, 1986, 00:30: Sam Gunnarsson in Jönköping saw a rectangular, glowing tube with an intense white light at a height of about 100-150 meters.
• August 13, 1986, 22:15: Rune Johansson Fur in Karlskrona saw a faint red glowing sphere about 10 meters in diameter hovering over a forest.
• August 13, 1986, 02:00-03:00: A newspaper delivery person witnessed three different light phenomena: a white light with a tail, and a spectacular display of orange, turquoise, and other colors.
• August 22, 1986, 02:30: Eva Jonsson and Birgitta Flodén in Edsbyn saw a white, bright light phenomenon with a cone-shaped beam directed at the ground.

Article: Why are Comets So Interesting?

This article discusses comets as remnants from the formation of our solar system about 4 billion years ago. Researchers are analyzing data from probes like Halley to understand the solar system's origins. The core of Halley's comet is described as 14 by 7 km, resembling a giant potato, with a warm, black surface and two bright spots where gas streams out. The gas tail consists of about ten elements. The number of comets orbiting the sun is estimated to be in the hundreds of millions.

Article: The Concept of Time - An Attempt at Explanation

This philosophical article by 'Jonzon' posits that time, as humans perceive it, is an illusion and that the universe operates as a single, continuous process. It suggests that advanced beings, possibly from the future, interact with humanity, influencing our development. The author interprets religious texts, such as the story of Jonah and the whale, as potential accounts of encounters with advanced technology (like submarines) from future civilizations. The article argues for a consistent interpretation of such narratives, suggesting that UFOs are evidence of future humans visiting the past to guide humanity.

Article: On Religion!

'Jonzon' critically examines the interpretation of religion, particularly the Bible. He argues that while religion itself is not inherently flawed, its interpretations have often been used to control and mislead people. He uses the story of Jonah as an example, suggesting it could be interpreted as an encounter with a submarine rather than a whale, and that the 'voice of God' was likely radio communication. The author believes that many religious prophecies and descriptions, when viewed through the lens of future technological advancements, can be understood as early accounts of phenomena we now recognize as UFOs.

Article: What is Biorythm?

Biorythm is described as the rhythmic process within our organism, with indications that physical, psychic, and active levels change periodically for each individual. The article offers a service to order a personalized monthly biorythm curve.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The magazine consistently explores UFO phenomena through witness accounts, investigative reports, and analytical articles. There is a strong emphasis on presenting detailed case studies from various countries, including Argentina, Italy, France, and Sweden. The editorial stance appears open to investigating unexplained aerial phenomena and their potential implications, including extraterrestrial origins and even time travel or future human intervention, as suggested by the 'Jonzon' columns. The magazine also touches upon broader philosophical and religious themes in relation to UFOs, encouraging readers to think critically and share their own observations and theories.

This issue of UFO-PASSAGE, dated September 17, 1954, focuses on a significant UFO sighting that occurred over Italy and France, alongside an exploration of reincarnation.

UFO Sighting Over Rome and Clermont-Ferrand

The primary article details a UFO event on September 17, 1954. Military personnel at Ciampino Airport near Rome first observed an object described as 'half a cigar' flying at an altitude of 1,000 meters with a speed estimated between 250-300 km/hr. The object emitted a luminous condensation trail from its rear and executed remarkable maneuvers, including rapid ascents and descents, and even a shift from horizontal to vertical flight. The military contacted the control station at Pratica di Mare, which tracked the object on radar for approximately 20 minutes. During this observation, a protruding part, likened to an antenna, was noted. At 18:28, the object rapidly moved away towards the northwest, in the direction of France.

Astronomers at the Monte Mario observatory did not detect the object. However, the prolonged observation time, nearly two hours, led astronomers to rule out the possibility of it being a meteor.

Lieutenant Bruno Giustiniani, who was on duty at Ciampino and studied the object, stated that it could move very quickly and also hover motionless for several minutes, emitting a strong silver light. He expressed skepticism towards explanations like ball lightning, citing the object's distinct shape, condensation trail, and apparent antenna.

Around the same time, two hunters in Pittigliano, Tuscany, witnessed a similar aerial phenomenon. They reported hearing detonations before seeing a round, white object moving slowly with a side-to-side pendulum motion. The object then accelerated and disappeared towards the southwest horizon.

The issue also reports on observations in France, specifically over Clermont-Ferrand in the Auvergne region, beginning around 19:15 on the same day. One witness, from Rue Champjleury in Clermont-Ferrand, described seeing a small pinkish cloud above the Puy-de-Dôme mountain. Using telephone wires as reference points, the witness observed the object moving. With a 25x telescope, the witness identified it as a flying craft, a black dot with a luminous tail, noting that the trail was exceptionally bright and the object and tail disappeared abruptly.

Several other witnesses in the Clermont-Ferrand area reported similar details. Five individuals, who did not know each other, provided more specific descriptions. One witness, an engineer and former artillery observer, described the object as cigar-shaped, with the cigar tilted at an angle. He and his wife observed the object from their car in the hilly, winding roads of the Clermont-Ferrand region, which is characterized by extinct volcanoes. They saw the object at a very low elevation angle before it disappeared behind the mountains.

Notably, the reports from Rome, Chaudolas (Ardèche), Clermont-Ferrand, and Cénon all fall along a straight line when plotted on a map, suggesting a potential trajectory or connection between these sightings.

Reincarnation: A Philosophical and Scientific Exploration

The second major section of the magazine delves into the concept of reincarnation. It explains that the idea of the soul being reborn into a new body after death is ancient and present in many religions, including Hinduism and Buddhism. In Hinduism, souls may go to heaven or hell for a period before returning to Earth. Buddhism aims for Nirvana, escaping the cycle of rebirth.

Tibetan Buddhist texts describe the soul being tossed by the 'karmic wind' after death, desperately seeking a physical body. In Western thought, philosophers like Plato suggested that souls originate from a world soul and ascend to divine spheres if virtuous, or are reborn into bodies if not.

The article highlights the scientific interest in reincarnation, citing the case of Shanti Devi, an Indian girl born in 1926, who described her previous life in detail, including her husband Kedarnath Chaubey and their home. Her account was reportedly verified.

Special attention is given to the work of Dr. Ian Stevenson from the University of Virginia, who is presented as a scientist who has dedicated significant effort to studying reincarnation. His research typically involves very young children and is characterized by thorough investigations, extensive travel, and verification of witness accounts. The article notes that Stevenson's work is considered highly meticulous.

However, the magazine acknowledges that not all parapsychological researchers agree with Stevenson's findings. Professor J.B. Rhine, a prominent figure in the field, is mentioned as someone who did not accept reincarnation as a scientific subject.

The article also references a case involving a woman named Reena, who reportedly identified her murderer from a past life. The concept of birthmarks as physical evidence of past traumas, such as stab wounds, is also discussed in relation to reincarnation.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The magazine consistently features UFO sightings and related phenomena, presenting witness testimonies and attempting to find logical explanations or patterns, such as the linear alignment of sightings. The editorial stance appears to be one of open inquiry into unexplained phenomena, presenting evidence and expert opinions without necessarily endorsing any single conclusion. The inclusion of the reincarnation section suggests a broader interest in paranormal and unexplained aspects of human experience, linking them to scientific investigation and historical beliefs.

Source and Translation

The articles are sourced from "Flying Saucers and the Straight-Line Mystery" by Aimé Michel, and the content is translated into Swedish by Sören Andersson. The magazine itself is published by UFO INFORMATION, with contact information provided for orders and subscriptions, including a poster offer.