UFO Information - 1990 No 03

Magazine Overview

This issue of UFO Information, number 3 from 1990, focuses heavily on a significant UFO wave that occurred in Eastern Belgium during November and December 1989. The magazine is published by UFO-Information, edited by Kjell Thörnlund, and features contributions from various individuals including Håkan Gustavsson, Gassan Darwiche, and Matti Knutti. The issue is priced at 100 SEK for a full year's subscription and has an ISSN of 0346-3540.

The UFO Wave in Eastern Belgium (Nov/Dec 1989)

The primary focus of this issue is the extensive UFO activity reported in Eastern Belgium, particularly around the Verviers and Eupen regions, during November and December 1989. The article, authored by Joël Mesnard and the editorial committee of 'Lumières dans la Nuit', compiles numerous witness accounts, many of which are detailed and specific.

Key Incidents and Witness Accounts:

• November 7, 1989 (Esneux, Belgium): Two gendarmes, Patrick Bertrand and Roger Joie, observed an "enormous" object with two strong white lights and a "green and red ring" at an estimated distance of 1-2 km. Later, near Dolembreux, they saw the object again, described as moving slowly and horizontally.
• November 29, 1989 (North-east of Verviers, Belgium): This evening marked a significant surge in sightings. SOBEPS (Belgian UFO Research Group) documented 39 reliable observations involving 31 named witnesses, including six gendarmes and a customs officer. Over two months, around 200 witnesses reported sightings in the area. One witness saw an object release two identical smaller objects. No reports mentioned close proximity or landings.
• Detailed Sightings from Nov 29th: The article provides a chronological breakdown of sightings:
• 17:13: A driver near Eynatten saw a flying object with very strong lights.
• 17:24: Gendarmes Heinrich Nicholl and Hubert von Montigny observed strong lights over a field near Eupen, describing a "platform" with three large white lights and a flashing red-orange light.
• 17:30: The object moved northeast. Gendarmes followed it towards Eupen. Gunther Justen, another gendarme, saw three very strong white lights moving at about 60-70 km/h at an altitude of 10m.
• Later: A motorist saw the object again, described as a "triangle" with three strong white lights and a pulsing red light. Two people near Rue Pavée and Rue Verviers saw an object moving in a curve.
• 18:00: Monsieur Jean-Marie Demoulin saw three circular white lights moving from Kettenis towards Eupen station.
• 18:15: Gendarme Albert Creutz observed an object shoot upwards, replaced by another that also flew away. He described a "rectangle, six or eight meters long, with four very large, strong lights."
• 18:45: Gendarmes Nicholl and von Montigny saw a "huge triangle" rise from behind a tree line, appearing to be catapulted upwards. It moved north towards the E40 motorway.
• 18:45: Monsieur Eric Lebon saw a triangular object emitting a faint humming sound, moving from Dolhain towards Baelen.
• 18:45: Mme. Christine Hauglustaine saw something resembling an "airplane" with two strong headlights and an orange light.
• 18:45: Two 13-year-old boys, Ture Schmidt and Adrian Hoffmann, saw three white lights moving silently from southwest to northeast, described as a "flat disc" with a slight "hump" on top.
• 18:50-19:00: Mme. Patricia Barbieux saw large, strong lights that moved and then extinguished, leaving a dark mass with small lights.
• 17:30: Mme. Marlene Brossel observed a "crown-shaped" object, almost stationary and glowing, moving from north to east.
• 17:30: Mme. Colémont and her daughter saw an enormous triangle with three strong white lights and a red pulsing light.
• 17:30-17:45: A similar object was seen in La Minerie, moving south.
• 17:35: Another report of a triangular object came from over 30 km away.
• 17:30-17:40: A doctor in Liège saw three lights in a triangle formation.
• 18:40: M. Jean-Marie Leburton witnessed a triangular object with three white lights and a red light, from which two other identical craft detached.
• 19:00: M. and Mme. Monselur saw a row of three lights, then four lights in a cross pattern.
• 18:45: Raymond Strasters and a friend saw three strong lights, described as a "triangle" with a pointed front.
• 19:10: Charles Nicolae observed a "light triangle" for four minutes.
• 19:20: Gendarmes Peter Nicholl and Lieter Plumans saw large lights approaching the Lontzen train station.
• 19:30: Peter Nicholl observed an object with three white lights and a red pulsing light, described as about 15m wide.
• 20:00: The object seen by Nicholl and von Montigny turned south at the German border and disappeared behind a hill.
• 20:39: Gendarmes Nicholl and von Montigny saw the object again near the Belgian-German-Dutch border.
• 20:45: Two witnesses saw a triangular object hovering near Herbesthals train station.
• 21:00: Several people near the German border reported seeing the same object.
• 18:30 (approx.): Mme. Grogna described a bright object, triangular, with three white lights and a red light, moving slowly.

Debunking the "AWACS-PLAN" Theory:

The article extensively discusses and refutes the theory that the sightings were of American AWACS planes. It quotes statements from General Terrason and Belgian Minister of Defence Guy Coeme, who categorically denied the presence of any AWACS or stealth aircraft in Belgian airspace during the period of the sightings. The article highlights the absurdity of explaining the observed phenomena, such as stationary objects, silent operation, and specific light patterns, as being caused by large, noisy military aircraft like the Boeing 707-based AWACS.

Close Encounter in Sospel, France (1983)

This section details an encounter reported by a woman (referred to as Mme X) in Sospel, southeastern France, on April 30, 1983. The incident began with a red, football-sized glowing sphere, followed by the appearance of four tall, athletic humanoids. These beings, described as having long, pale faces, large blue eyes, and speaking fluent French, communicated with Mme X. They showed her projections of Earth's history, including wars, which they claimed was the only aspect of the planet they understood.

Details of the Sospel Encounter:

• The Beings: Described as 1.70-1.80m tall, athletic, with long pale faces, narrow noses, small mouths, and large, almond-shaped blue eyes. Their pupils were positioned unusually. They wore dark, close-fitting garments that covered their heads like small calottes.
• Communication: They spoke fluent French and claimed to know all Earth's languages. They stated that Mme X's husband was sleeping too deeply to be woken.
• Projections: The beings used black spheres to project images onto a wall, depicting Earth's history, including wars. They stated that conflicts were the only aspect of Earth they understood.
• The Craft: After the projections, the beings departed via a long, dark, oval-shaped craft, approximately 15 meters in length, which hovered silently about 30 meters from the house.

Other Reports and Analysis

The issue also includes a report from the SAF-BULLETIN, a publication of the Solna Astronomical Association, discussing the possibility of RPVs (Remotely Piloted Vehicles) or advanced ULM (Ultralight) aircraft as explanations for some sightings. However, it concludes that this theory is unlikely given the witness descriptions. The magazine also touches upon the broader context of UFO phenomena, referencing the 1896-97 UFO wave in the USA and ongoing UFO activity in the Thames estuary region of the UK.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring theme throughout this issue is the detailed investigation and reporting of UFO sightings, with a particular emphasis on the Belgian UFO wave of 1989. The editorial stance is clearly in favor of seriously considering and documenting UFO phenomena, while critically examining and debunking simplistic or erroneous explanations. The magazine aims to provide a platform for witness testimonies and to explore the complexities of the UFO mystery, encouraging reader participation through tips and contributions. The inclusion of both detailed sighting reports and analytical articles, such as the debunking of the AWACS theory, demonstrates a commitment to thoroughness and a skeptical yet open-minded approach to the subject.

This issue of FLYING SAUCER REVIEW, Volume 35, Number 2, from the June Quarter of 1990, delves into various unexplained phenomena, including UFO sightings, alien encounters, and mysterious aerial objects. The cover story, "Grönblodig, Skrämmande humanoid" (Green-blooded, Terrifying Humanoid), highlights a chilling encounter.

Tefat siktat (Saucers Sighted)

This section reports on multiple UFO sightings by the air defense in Perejaslavl-Zalesskij, northeast of Moscow. The objects were described as saucer-shaped with diameters of 100-200 meters. They were detected by radar and observed by a pilot who attempted to intercept one, but the UFO flew three times faster than a fighter jet. The objects were seen at altitudes between 1,000 and 7,000 meters, maneuvering with surprising agility, including rotation on their axis and zig-zagging. Two pulsating, flame-like lights were seen on the sides of the UFOs, with the speed of the pulsations correlating to the speed of the craft.

UFO SYNLIGT VID VOLGA (UFO Visible Over the Volga)

This report details an unidentified flying object (UFO) sighted by hundreds of residents in the city of Ulyanovsk, on the Soviet river Volga. The object was noted by air traffic controllers at the airport. Witnesses described the UFO as a self-illuminating, greenish-blue ball.

Grönblodig, Skrämmande humanoid (Green-blooded, Terrifying Humanoid)

This lengthy article recounts an unsettling encounter experienced by two young Swedish women, Marianne and Sif Thorsen, in Kisiramuyaga, Tanzania. During a severe thunderstorm, they were searching for lost stainless steel buckets when they encountered a tall, humanoid creature. Described as a 'monster' nearly two meters tall, it had features resembling an "iguana, frog, human, and fish," with large, frog-like eyes. Its hands had webbing, and its face was like a pike's. The creature grabbed Marianne's arm, but she and Sif fought it off. Sif struck the creature with a bucket, and it eventually fled into the darkness. The women found traces of 'green blood' on Marianne's nails. The doctor who examined them was perplexed. They described the creature to Stephen Roper-Stanwell, a freelance reporter, who suggested it might not have been alone and that similar beings are described in local legends as ancient gods associated with 'sky chariots'. The women were deeply traumatized by the experience.

Insändar (Letters to the Editor)

Lilli-Ann i Halmstad skriver följande:

Lilli-Ann recounts the story of a Bangladeshi refugee named Gazul who stayed with her in Stockholm. Gazul, born in 1952, claimed that at age fourteen, while sleeping, he was awakened by four beautiful, European-looking women with what he described as 'long wings'. He was taken to an unknown room where he stayed for 14 days, receiving light from the walls and being served food. The women intended for him to enter into an 'arranged marriage' with one of them. Gazul, however, only wanted to go home and eventually was returned to Bangladesh. His family had been frantic during his absence, and coincidentally, another boy of the same age had also disappeared from his city at the same time. Upon his return, Gazul found three black, polished gemstones in his bed, one of which he lost. Lilli-Ann mentions that Gazul underwent psychotherapy for years, while the other boy suffered a severe psychosis. Lilli-Ann also describes a strange, wonderful scent that filled her apartment whenever Gazul was present, a scent that transferred to her own sweat, smelling like jasmine. Gazul later received state support and housing in Sweden.

Tom Arne Kristensen's experience:

Tom Arne Kristensen, a 17-year-old from Norway, recounts an incident on May 13, 1989, near Kodal. While riding his moped, he was blinded by a strong, silent light emanating from the air. The light seemed to press down on him, and he felt a sensation of all his blood draining away. He became intensely fearful and tried to speed up, but the light followed him. He estimates that the journey, which normally took 20 minutes, took over 40 minutes, with the extra time unaccounted for. He was convinced he had encountered an "unidentified flying object" that was not of human origin. The experience left him so shaken that he was afraid to ride his moped alone afterward and had to call his mother for a ride.

"Långt som fyra 747:or" (As long as four 747s)

This section reports on a sighting near Reserve, New Mexico, on December 8, 1981. Dan Luscomb, owner of Whispering Pines Resort, witnessed a cigar-shaped object as large as four connected 747 airplanes. He observed a jet plane pursuing the object, but the object consistently evaded it. The incident was reported by the EL PASO TIMES and later investigated by J. Allen Hynek, who visited his private observatory in New Mexico.

Astrids asteroid (Astrid's Asteroid)

This brief article notes that eight new names with Swedish connections have been added to the list of asteroids. Notably, asteroid 3204 has been named Lindgren after Astrid Lindgren. The discoverer and namer is Nikolaj Tjernych from the Crimean Astrophysical Observatory in the Soviet Union. Other Swedish contributors to naming asteroids include Gerhard Hahn, Per Magnusson, and Hans Rickman from Uppsala Observatory. Claes-Ingvar Lagerkvist named an asteroid Per-victoralex after his youngest son. Two asteroids were named after places: 3250 Martebo and 3331 Kvistaberg. This information is sourced from SAF-Bulletin, Volume 22, No. 1, 1990.

Nu måste vi lösa diabetesgåtan (Now we must solve the diabetes riddle)

This is an advertisement for the Swedish Diabetes Association, urging readers to support diabetes research with donations to their Research Fund. It highlights the need for greater resources to find solutions, develop better treatments, and prevent complications.

Har du haft någon UFO-upplevelse? (Have you had any UFO experience?)

This is a call to action for readers to contact UFO-Information at Box 9109, 580 09 Linköping, if they have had any UFO experiences.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are UFO sightings, alien encounters, and unexplained aerial phenomena, reflecting the magazine's focus on the UFO subject. The editorial stance appears to be one of presenting witness accounts and investigative reports, encouraging reader participation, and promoting research into these phenomena. The inclusion of astronomical news about asteroid naming suggests a broader interest in space and related scientific endeavors, while the advertisement for diabetes research indicates a commitment to societal well-being beyond the primary focus.