UFO Information - 1993 No 02

Magazine Overview

Title: Information
Issue: Nr. 2, 1993
Volume: Årgång 24
Publisher: UFO-Information
Country: Sweden
Language: Swedish
ISSN: 0346-3540
Price: 110:- (annual subscription)

This issue of 'Information', Sweden's oldest UFO magazine, presents a collection of UFO sightings and related phenomena from various parts of the world, with a particular focus on reports from Poland, Sweden, and Estonia. The magazine aims to document and analyze these events, encouraging reader participation and discussion.

Articles and Reports

New UFO Sightings in Poland

This section, authored by Bronislaw Rzepecki of the Krakow UFO Research Group, details several sightings from Poland in late 1990 and early 1991.

November 5, 1990: Three men in Opole reported seeing a group of approximately 20 red glowing spheres moving at high speed. A pilot, Pawel Wozniak, also observed similar phenomena, describing them as unlike meteors due to their pulsating flames. Another witness, Jan Czabanowski, counted over 40 red, pulsating lights. A twelve-year-old girl in Głubczyce described them as 'glowing worms'. Reports from Czestochowa and Chmielnik also described groups of blinking lights. Herr Zdzislaw Kilim in Kielce reported three lights in a triangular formation with sparkling, colorful trails.

• January 18, 1991:
• Czestochowa: Fru L. B. witnessed a hovering 'ball with a tie' that accelerated and disappeared. She later reported hearing a 'rustling' sound and seeing two individuals outside her balcony window, described as approximately 1.75-1.80m tall, wearing white, silver-gray suits, one with a cap-like head covering. The encounter lasted about seven minutes, with no physical traces left.
• Skarżysko: Herr Wojciech Dygas observed a bright red-yellow object moving at high speed, which then released a smaller object.
• Kraków: A witness reported a 'ball with a tie' that landed in Batowice, leaving a round burn mark approximately 2-3 meters in diameter.
• Katowice: Witnesses saw a 'red ball with a tie and a white aura' moving south.
• Murownia: A couple observed a very bright, cigar-shaped object, about 30 meters long, with a mast and a red light on top, emitting a beam of smoke.

Close Encounter in Hamar

This report describes an unusual encounter on March 9th involving two women near Hamar, Norway. They heard a low-frequency, vibrating sound and saw a bright white light containing a triangular object with a transparent dome. Two figures inside were observed moving erratically. The figures had large, black eyes and appeared to be searching the ground. The encounter caused the women to experience ear discomfort, nosebleeds, and a week of visual disturbances, leaving them feeling drained for a month.

Three Glowing Figures Over Our Lawn

Ann-Louise and Stefan Hallgren recount an experience from early September 1991 near Brålanda, Sweden. Ann-Louise had previously seen an 'H'-shaped light phenomenon in 1985. On this occasion, they witnessed three small, green, glowing figures, about 90 cm tall, hovering near the ground. The figures, described as resembling 'Barbapappa', moved as if searching the ground. They disappeared when a light was turned on. The couple reported similar sightings in the surrounding areas that night.

Disk with Rotating Dome Observed Near Gibraltar Strait

This report, based on information from Sergej Romanov in Russia, details an observation made in mid-June 1984 by two crew members of the Russian tanker 'Gori' in the Mediterranean Sea, 20 nautical miles east of Gibraltar.

At 16:10, Alexander Globa and Sergej Bolotov observed a disk-shaped object, described as an 'upside-down frying pan' with a shiny metallic surface and emitting sharp, irregular light flashes. The object, estimated to be 20-25 meters in diameter, rotated and appeared to be two segments. It was observed to move in a zig-zag pattern and later approached the tanker 'Gori'. At 16:12, the object increased speed and performed several rotations, allowing the observers to study its construction. It emitted lights from its lower edge and had a round black spot in the middle. A tube-like object extended from the upper part, emitting pinkish, neon-like flashes. The object then moved away towards the southwest and later approached another ship. The observation lasted 12 minutes and was witnessed by the entire crew of 'Gori'. The object's speed was compared to that of a supersonic plane.

MUFON Researchers Photographed UFO Spectacle

On August 20th, around 22:00, a MUFON researcher, George K. Hoenig, was called to Pittsford, New York, to investigate a sighting. He photographed an object described as a 'stack of plates' rotating slowly and moving erratically, changing colors from grayish-white to grayish-pink. The object was surrounded by faint, short light streaks that appeared red and pulsed rapidly. The Kodak 1600 film captured these streaks, which were brighter than visible to the naked eye due to infrared radiation.

Landed 'Tunna' in Estonia - Possible Abduction

On October 2nd, 1989, near Rapla in northern Estonia, a milk truck driver, Toomas Vendel, and his assistant, Laine Pilov, observed a silver, silo-shaped object, 3.6 meters high and 2 meters wide, with a blue light around its base. Two human-like figures emerged from the object, wearing silver-gray suits. The figures gestured and emitted a metallic sound. The object then ascended rapidly and disappeared. The witnesses experienced a memory lapse regarding a portion of the event and were frightened. No landing traces were found.

Land Around

This section features several brief reports of UFO sightings from different parts of Sweden:

• Mullsjö (July 11, 1992): Stig Espered, a 76-year-old farmer, reported seeing a very large UFO during the Gulf War, which was surrounded by a strong light and disappeared to the northwest.
• Nybro (April 7, 1992): A woman reported observing a very strong light, which she later identified as a black ring with a bright center, hovering over a lawn before turning red and disappearing over the forest.
• Yxtaholm (May 18, 1992): Carina Nilsson observed two white points of light circling over a summer cottage area for about an hour. The lights moved in unison and did not produce any sound. The area was also illuminated by an unexplained light on several occasions.
• Hästberg (September 1, 1992): Painter Rune Mases observed a strange, alternating strong and weak light moving in the treetops for about an hour. He described it as not being a normal light and that it moved upwards before disappearing.
• Östersund (September 27, 1992): Several people reported seeing unusual light phenomena in the sky, described as a strange aurora borealis that moved very quickly.

The 'Ball Rose from the Sea'

Walborg Håkansson from Sölvesborg recounts an experience from Sandviken. She and a friend observed an orange-colored fireball rising from the sea and moving towards them, emitting a beam of light. The object then ascended and disappeared.

Strange Light in Tärendö

On Wednesday afternoon, residents of Tärendö, Tornedalen, Sweden, witnessed a large, strong orange light hovering over the treetops. The light was so intense that it illuminated nearby houses. It eventually disappeared in a column of smoke. Reindeer herders also reported seeing a powerful light.

'A Large, Red Egg Flew Over the Horizon'

Svea Larsson from Vimmerby observed a red, egg-shaped object moving rapidly across the night sky before disappearing. She described it as quite large and felt it was mysterious, though she did not subscribe to the theory of alien visitors.

Was it a Spaceship Ola and Susanne Saw?

Susanne Becker and Ola Lundholm reported seeing a strange flying object near Krylbo on January 19, 1993. They described it as a green, luminous dot at the front and beige at the back, about 1-2 meters in size, flying at treetop level. The object disappeared over the Hästbron area.

'Something is Happening Out Here'

This report from Häggenås mentions a powerful light phenomenon observed for over an hour. Four people witnessed a bright light in the sky, described as having a strong central point and smaller lights around it. The phenomenon was visible to the south and was not identified by local authorities.

UFO in Storfors?

A family in Storfors reported seeing a mysterious white light in the woods behind their house on the night of February 11, 1993. The light, about half a meter in diameter, hung in the trees and changed shape, appearing as circles, oblong shapes, and then smaller balls before disappearing.

Saw-Blade Shaped Object Filmed

Sven and Berit Gustavsson from Bergvik filmed an object described as a nearly spherical, saw-blade shaped object, glowing bright yellow and shifting to red. The object was observed for half an hour, moving back and forth at a consistent height before disappearing to the east. Other residents in Bergvik have also reported similar sightings. The film is being analyzed by the Swedish Defence Research Agency.

'It Was Absolutely Not Venus'

Annika Thalén and Annelie Nacef from Bergvik reported seeing a bright, round, luminous ball moving in a straight line at airplane altitude. The object changed color and blinked before disappearing. They are certain it was not the planet Venus, which they had observed earlier that evening. This was Annika's second sighting of a similar phenomenon.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The magazine consistently highlights the growing public interest in UFO phenomena, noting an increase in letters to the editor. It acknowledges the opposition and ridicule faced by those who believe in extraterrestrial life, but maintains a stance of "We don't believe, we know!!" The editorial team actively seeks contributions from readers, including articles, tips, and potential witness contacts. They also express a need for skilled translators and researchers to assist in their work. The magazine is run on a voluntary basis, with all work being unpaid. The recurring theme is the persistent reporting of unexplained aerial phenomena across different locations and time periods, suggesting a widespread and ongoing mystery that the magazine aims to document and investigate.

This issue of Ljusnan, dated February 8, 1993, focuses heavily on UFO sightings and related phenomena, with a particular emphasis on reports from Sweden and Russia. The cover headline highlights recent observations of orange-colored objects, spheres, and craft hovering over water along the Swedish coast. The magazine also features articles on UFO incidents in Russia and a detailed account of a close encounter in Florida.

UFO Sightings on the Swedish Coast

Margitta Wigren from Sandarne contacted Ljusnan to report numerous UFO observations made along the coast in the past week. She noted that many people in the Söderhamn area had witnessed similar phenomena but were afraid to speak out. Wigren herself has made several observations over time, with recent reports detailing "craft" hovering 10-15 meters above the water surface near Forsbacka before disappearing. Other sightings include an orange object over the water near Stenö, with hovering craft observed for up to five minutes. Wigren also reported seeing two yellow spheres, possibly followed by two more, on a Tuesday evening. She emphasizes that these sightings are not frightening but indicate that "something is happening out here by the coast," and she wants to make the public aware. She clarifies that she is not part of any official UFO organization and is reporting this out of personal interest, urging people not to dismiss these events due to official denials.

UFOs in Russia

The magazine includes a report from Moscow detailing a mysterious yellow or brand-red sphere that hovered for 20 minutes over the remote Russian village of Tiksi, casting a blue light. This sighting was reported by the news agency Tass and also observed by scientists at a local geophysical laboratory, who confirmed their instruments showed no natural explanation.

The article notes Russia's traditional interest in unexplained phenomena, with media frequently reporting on UFOs, alien visits, and encounters with mythical creatures like snowmen and forest beings. Previous Tass reports mentioned a "riverboats from space" with yellow and red lights seen near Uljanovsk and a similar serious tone was applied to a report about two 14-year-old girls in Ust-Tjuzik who claimed to have encountered strange beings from a hovering fiery ball.

Further Russian reports include an expedition in Lovoziovo, Archangelsk region, that claimed to have "heard the sound and smelled the odor" of a giant creature named Afonija, and photographed a giant footprint in the mud. The article also mentions UFO experts investigating similar events in Kazan, Rechovo-Zujevo, and Novovoronezj.

Close Encounter with a Green-Glowing UFO in Florida

A significant portion of the magazine is dedicated to a close encounter that occurred at 03:52 on March 11, 1992, near Haines City, Florida. Police officer Fearon L. Hicks reported a green-glowing object that stopped his car's motor, headlights, and radio. The object, described as approximately 4.5 meters wide and 90 cm high at its center with a white light on top, hovered in front of his car, nearly filling the windshield. The green light from the object made his blue uniform appear purple. When Hicks pulled over, his car's electronics ceased functioning, though the dispatcher could hear the microphone button being pressed. He exited the vehicle with the UFO about 6 meters away. Hicks noted that the air around him became so cold that he could see his breath. Three minutes later, the object rapidly ascended and disappeared above the treetops. Another officer arrived two minutes later to find Hicks visibly shaken and crying.

Book and Publication Promotions

The latter part of the magazine includes advertisements and information related to UFO research and publications. A section titled "ARIKVET FÖR UFO-FORSKNING" (Archive for UFO Research) lists various articles and items available for purchase, including stickers, posters, and back issues of "UFO-INF PROVEX." A payment method via postal giro is provided for these items.

Another section promotes the book "UFO-GÅTAN FÖRDJUPAS" (The UFO Riddle Deepened) by Jüri Lina, describing it as his second book offering new descriptions of close encounters and abductions. It highlights a UFO "catastrophe" near Dalnegorsk in 1986 and discusses a new, more open attitude towards UFOs in Eastern Europe, along with new Russian theories about flying saucers. The book is said to contain material from the former Soviet Union not previously published in Western Europe.

"SAF-BULLETIN," a publication for members of the Solna Astronomical Association, is also mentioned, covering astronomy, radio, mysticism, UFOs, parapsychology, archaeology, and ancient history.

Finally, "UFO Information" from Linköping invites readers to contact them if they have had a UFO experience, providing a phone number and address. They also offer a trial issue of their publication for 20 Kr.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are UFO sightings, close encounters, and the reporting of unexplained aerial phenomena, with a strong focus on international cases, particularly from Sweden and Russia. The editorial stance appears to be one of open inquiry and a willingness to report on witness accounts that might be dismissed by mainstream authorities. The magazine actively encourages public participation by inviting readers to share their own experiences and by promoting literature and organizations dedicated to UFO research. There is an underlying suggestion that governments and authorities may be withholding information or downplaying the significance of these events.