UFO Information - 1987 No 03

Magazine Overview

Title: UFO INFORMATION
Issue: 3-87
Volume: 18
Date: 1987
Publisher: UFO-Information
Country: Sweden
Language: Swedish
ISSN: 0346-3540

This issue of UFO Information magazine, published in Sweden, delves into various UFO and UAP-related incidents, investigations, and personal accounts from the 1980s. It features reports on sightings, witness testimonies, and expert commentary, with a focus on detailed case studies.

Editorial and Staff

The magazine is edited and published by Kjell Thörnlund, with contributions from Sören Andersson, Ronny Thunér, Håkan Gustafsson, and Kristina Finér. The editorial content is unpaid, reflecting an ideological drive rather than commercial enterprise. The magazine is published irregularly, with four issues per year.

Lead Article: "Jorden har Cancer!" (Earth Has Cancer!)

This editorial, written by Kjell Thörnlund, uses a strong metaphor to criticize humanity's destructive impact on the planet. Thörnlund likens humans to a 'deadly tumor' on Earth, whose actions are akin to a self-inflicted disease. He argues that nature's 'immune system' fights off diseases, and humanity might eventually face nature's 'antibodies.' The editorial suggests that a solution lies not in eliminating humanity, but in transforming 'evil bacteria' into 'antibodies' through positive thinking and love. Thörnlund proposes a 'leaf test' as a practical exercise to demonstrate the power of positive thought, claiming that plants exposed to positive energy remain greener longer.

Case Study 1: Närkontakt på Bagshot-heden (Close Encounter at Bagshot Heath)

This section details an incident involving David McMurray, who reported a UFO encounter near Bagshot Heath, UK, on September 15, 1985. McMurray and his family saw two UFOs while driving. The article cross-references a similar account by Alfred Burtoo from 1983. McMurray's experience included intense light and a humming sound. Following the event, McMurray experienced physical symptoms like headaches and 'shaky' legs, and later developed red circular skin marks. A follow-up investigation included a hypnotic regression session conducted by Dr. Leonard Wilder. During hypnosis, McMurray claimed to be contacted by entities he called 'VÄKTARNA' (Guardians) from 'EPSILON 44L 47L,' who communicated telepathically. He described them as 'watchers' and mentioned their function related to planetary development.

Related Incidents and Follow-up

Following the Bagshot Heath sighting, other witnesses reported similar phenomena. Mr. and Mrs. Webb saw a red object near Wokingham, and Lyn Brookes reported seeing a strange object with blinking lights. An investigation of the Bagshot Heath site found no physical traces. The article also mentions reports of humming sounds in the Lightwater area, possibly related to military exercises.

Out-of-Body Experiences and a Message

Gordon Creighton comments on McMurray's 'out-of-body' experiences, describing them as classic 'astral journeys.' McMurray reported floating above his body and returning with a 'thud.' He also claimed to receive a message: 'Epsylon 44L 47L,' which he did not understand but felt was significant. Creighton notes that McMurray's reluctance to approach the UFO site further suggests an external influence.

Case Study 2: Öga mot öga med USO-NAUTER (Eye to Eye with USO-NAUTERS)

This account, translated by Sören Andersson, describes an event from the summer of 1958 involving Britta Olsson and her cousins, Jenny and Karin, who were cycling near Orust, Sweden. They encountered three small beings dressed in grey suits with swim caps, whose eyes glowed like 'cat's eyes.' The beings appeared to be of non-human origin. The girls, frightened, cycled away, and the beings retreated towards the fjord. Later, Britta saw a large, luminous object emerge from the water, with pulsating lights. The witnesses decided to keep their experience secret, fearing disbelief.

Case Study 3: UFOs kolliderar över Brasilien (UFOs Collide Over Brazil)

This report details a strange event in Icoaraci, Brazil, on May 17, 1977, where two bright, spherical objects collided in the sky. Witnesses described a loud sound, a bright flash, and pinkish smoke. The incident was investigated by local police and military personnel. While some speculated about signal rockets or ball lightning, the article suggests the event might have been caused by malfunctioning intelligent devices. The region of Belém do Pará is noted for frequent mysterious aerial phenomena.

Case Study 4: Märkligt möte över Alaska (Strange Encounter Over Alaska)

This section reports on the sighting by the crew of JAL Flight 1628, a Boeing 747 cargo plane, over Alaska on November 17, 1986. The crew, including Captain Kenju Terauchi, reported seeing three unidentified flying objects, one significantly larger than the other two. The objects were detected by FAA and Elmendorf Air Force Base radar. The crew described the objects as having white, yellow, and amber lights, and noted their unusual movements. Captain Terauchi stated that the objects were 'very large' and 'followed' their plane. The FAA's initial report suggested the objects were 'clutter or atmospheric disturbances,' but later interviews with the crew, including a hypnosis session with Dr. Wilder, suggested a more complex scenario. The article includes an interview with Paul Steucke, an FAA spokesperson, who acknowledged the detailed reports from the crew but expressed skepticism about radar confirmation.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The magazine consistently explores the unexplained, presenting witness testimonies and investigative reports. There's a recurring theme of humanity's potential impact on the planet and the possibility of extraterrestrial intelligence observing or interacting with Earth. The editorial stance appears to be one of open inquiry into UFO phenomena, encouraging readers to share their own experiences and contributing to a collective understanding of these events. The magazine emphasizes the importance of detailed reporting and investigation, even when official explanations are lacking or dismissive. The articles often highlight the psychological and physical effects on witnesses, suggesting that these encounters are not mere hallucinations but significant events.

This issue of UFO-INFORMATION, dated February 1987 (Volume 8, Issue 226), is primarily in Swedish and focuses on UFO and UAP phenomena. The cover features a striking illustration of an alien head and a smaller alien figure, hinting at the content within. The main headline is 'Spanjorska minns kidnappning för 36 år sedan' (Spanish woman remembers kidnapping 36 years ago).

JAL Flight Radar Anomaly Over Alaska

The issue delves into the JAL flight incident that occurred on November 17, 1986, over Alaska. Paul Steucke, an FAA spokesperson, explains that the FAA is re-investigating the case because it involved a violation of airspace. He clarifies that the goal is to identify the object, though it's considered unlikely given the available data. Steucke highlights the advanced filtering system used by the FAA to remove 'clutter' from radar signals, a capability that might differ from the Air Force's systems. The JAL captain reported seeing three objects, two small and one very large, while the FAA's radar showed a secondary, intermittent signal alongside the JAL plane. The Air Force initially dismissed these signals as 'clutter'.

Marilyn Adams, a reporter for US TODAY, interviewed Steucke and others. The FAA's radar recordings are being reconstructed. Notably, the Air Force did not scramble jets to investigate the reported object. Steucke referred to the second radar image as a 'split image' of the 747, with analyses showing it as a combination of the FAA's radar signal and the jet's transponder. The radar screens were located about 5.5 to 8 km apart.

Sam Rich, an air traffic controller who worked during the JAL flight, stated that three controllers saw a 'trace' on radar, which they initially believed was a separate object, not a 'double image'. Rich contacted the local military authority, which confirmed they had a similar trace. He also mentioned that the pilot seemed 'shaken' and that the object appeared as a white, orange, and yellow light.

Captain Kenju Terauchi, the JAL pilot, underwent lie detector and drug tests, which he passed, indicating his testimony is truthful.

Spanish Abduction Case: Próspera Muñoz

The magazine features a detailed account of Próspera Muñoz, a Spanish woman who, under hypnosis, recalled a childhood abduction experience that occurred when she was six or seven years old (around 1946-1947) in Murcia, Spain. Two beings emerged from a silver craft and informed her of her future role. Later, they took her on a journey, describing their craft as a 'two-story Swiss cottage'. During the encounter, she was examined by humanoids with four fingers, and images of herself and her sister were shown on a screen.

Her memories were triggered by reading a book by UFOlogist Antonio Ribera. She experienced further encounters throughout her life, including one in a bar in Jumilla (circa 1954), on San Juan beach in Alicante (1959 or 1960), at a telephone exchange in Alicante (1971), and finally at a telephone exchange in Gerona (1982).

UFOlogists believe the 33-year memory loss was induced by the aliens, who possess advanced knowledge of the human psyche and telepathic abilities.

Italian Encounter: Gallio, Italy

This section details a close encounter of the third kind that occurred on November 24, 1978, in Gallio, Italy. Angelo D'Ambros, a 61-year-old pensioner, encountered two beings approximately 120 cm and 20 cm shorter, hovering about 30 cm above the ground. The beings were described as extremely thin with yellowish skin, large eyes, prominent noses, and mouths with visible 'tusks'. They wore dark, tight-fitting overalls.

D'Ambros's dog was also present but had no aura, unlike the beings who were surrounded by a clear, blue aura. The beings attempted to take his knife, and a struggle ensued, during which D'Ambros felt an electric shock. He then saw the beings flee to a disk-shaped craft with four landing legs, which took off silently at high speed.

Physical evidence found at the landing site included scorched grass and indentations. D'Ambros's son-in-law, Luciano Munari, investigated the site and found 'U'-shaped imprints. The craft was described as light red with a blue dome and a white band, approximately 5 meters long and 2 meters high.

A potential secondary witness, Maria Ksausa, reported seeing a large, oval, balloon-like object with dark lower and orange-red upper sections, moving silently northwards. This sighting occurred about five minutes after D'Ambros's encounter.

Other Content

The issue also includes a section on ordering materials from UFO-INFORMATION, such as stickers, posters, T-shirts, and back issues. It also features a call to action for readers to contact UFO-INFORMATION if they have had UFO experiences.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are radar anomalies, alien encounters, abduction experiences, and the investigation of UFO phenomena by official bodies and civilian researchers. The magazine appears to present these accounts with a degree of seriousness, encouraging readers to report their own experiences and providing contact information for further investigation. The editorial stance seems to be one of open inquiry into unexplained aerial phenomena, presenting witness testimonies and investigative findings.