UFO Information - 1993 No 03

Magazine Overview

Title: Information
Issue: Nr. 3, 1993 (Årgång 24)
Publisher: UFO-Information
Country: Sweden
Language: Swedish
ISSN: 0346-3540
Price: 110:- helår

This issue of UFO-Information, Sweden's oldest UFO magazine, focuses on historical UFO crash retrievals and sightings, spanning from the late 19th century to the mid-20th century. The cover highlights key articles including a catalog of early crash claims, personal accounts of UFO encounters, and investigations into specific incidents.

Editorial and Publisher Information

The editorial section welcomes readers to issue number 3 of 1993, apologizing for a delay in issue number 4, which will be published in January 1994. The magazine expresses gratitude to its contributors and acknowledges the financial challenges of maintaining the publication, ruling out price reductions. A special offer is extended for readers to gift a subscription to a friend, provided they have been subscribers for at least three consecutive years. The editorial team also calls for submissions of articles and discussions, requesting clear, typewritten manuscripts.

Content Highlights

A Catalog of Early Claims of Crashed Disturbances

This extensive section, authored by Jerome Clark, meticulously documents alleged UFO crash incidents from the late 19th century to the mid-20th century. It begins with the 'Airship Era,' detailing a purported crash in the Indian Ocean in 1862 involving a large, unknown craft and giant occupants. Clark critically analyzes this and subsequent 19th-century reports, often attributing them to sensationalism, folklore, or outright hoaxes, citing the lack of credible evidence and the melodramatic nature of some accounts.

The focus then shifts to the post-WWII era, with detailed accounts of alleged 'flying saucer' crashes in the United States. Notable cases include:

• Dundy County, Nebraska (1884): A flaming object crash, with descriptions of machine parts and a cylindrical shape, though later dismissed as a hoax.
• Stanford Heights, California (1896): A staged event involving a crashed airship, revealed to be a practical joke.
• Bethany, Missouri (1897): A reported collision between an airship and a flagpole.
• Rhodes, Iowa (1897): A bright light crashing into a reservoir.
• Lanark, Illinois (1897): An airship crash with a surviving occupant.
• Pavilion, Michigan (1897): An airship explosion.
• Decatur, Illinois (1897): A farmer witnessing an airship crash.
• Humboldt, Tennessee (1897): An airship crash in a forest.
• Highland Station, Kansas (1897): An airship crash due to chemical explosion.

Clark also covers the 'Ghost Rocket' period of 1946, with numerous reports from Sweden and Norway of mysterious objects, often cigar-shaped, crashing or disappearing. He notes that while some incidents were investigated by military authorities, many remain unexplained.

The magazine then delves into the highly publicized Roswell incident (1947), describing it as the most significant UFO crash case. It also examines other alleged crashes in New Mexico, including the controversial Aztec incident (1948), which is largely dismissed as a hoax perpetrated by individuals selling a false technology.

Further cases from the 1940s and 1950s are presented, including reports from Argentina (1950), Spitsbergen (1952), and various locations in the USA. The author consistently applies a critical lens, distinguishing between credible accounts and those likely to be hoaxes, misinterpretations, or journalistic fabrications.

Lysande trianglar (Shining Triangles)

This article features an eyewitness account from Adelaide, Australia, where two women observed bright, red and white triangular objects that hovered before rapidly moving away. The report also mentions a mysterious man seen shortly after the sighting, who disappeared without a trace.

Du som såg det flygande tefatet - hör av dig! (You who saw the flying saucer - get in touch!)

This section highlights the experience of Birgitta Svensson, who has had multiple close encounters with 'flying saucers.' She recounts an incident in August 1993 where she, her friend Ulla Johansson, and their daughters witnessed a large, luminous, oval-shaped object moving slowly at low altitude. Svensson is seeking to connect with another motorist who also witnessed the event, believing that open discussion about these 'visits from other worlds' is crucial. She also shares other unusual light phenomena observed in her area, including hovering orbs and stationary light pillars.

Fyra svartklädda män (Four black-clad men)

This article details an encounter by Birgitta Svensson and her husband on December 5, 1966. They observed a large, oval object hovering between buildings. From its windows, four tall, black-clad figures were visible. The object then silently departed.

Andra gradens närkontakt (Second-degree close encounter)

This brief report describes a sighting in Gulf Breeze, Florida, on September 11, 1992, where a circular object with a luminous ring and a pinkish border ascended rapidly from a backyard and disappeared within seconds. Magnetic detectors registered anomalies in nearby trees for several days.

UFO med disring (UFO with a hazy ring)

On April 23, 1991, a couple in Plaistow, New Hampshire, observed a round, luminous object with a hazy ring around its middle. The object exhibited complex maneuvers, including hovering, ascending, descending, sharp turns, and hovering before disappearing.

Stor triangel (Large triangle)

On May 21, 1990, a family in Trenton, New York, witnessed a large, triangular object, approximately the size of a house, hovering at an altitude of about 18 meters. The object had three round lights on its underside and a 'landing light' at the front, emitting faint humming or rushing sounds.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The magazine consistently adopts a critical and analytical approach to UFO reports. While presenting a wealth of eyewitness accounts and historical data, the editorial stance emphasizes the need for evidence and often points out instances of hoaxes, misidentifications, and sensationalism in media reporting. The 'catalog' section, in particular, serves to debunk many historical claims by tracing their origins and exposing their likely fabricated nature. However, the magazine does not dismiss the phenomenon entirely, leaving room for genuine unexplained events and encouraging further investigation. The recurring themes include the historical evolution of UFO reports, the role of media in shaping public perception, and the persistent mystery surrounding alleged crashes and encounters.

This issue of UFO-Information, identified as B-Föreningsbrev and dated December 1991, is a Swedish publication from UFO-Information, based in Linköping. The issue number is 11, and it includes a raw date of December 1991, with the ISO date being 1991-12. The publisher is UFO-Information, and the country of publication is Sweden. The original language is Swedish. The ISSN is noted as 429 78 45-2, and the price for a sample issue is 20 Kr.

The cover headline is "UFOT drog tåget" (The UFO dragged the train), and the cover description highlights this main story along with other headlines about encounters in Estonia and Moldavia, and a note about a church.

Article 1: UFOT drog tåget (The UFO dragged the train)

This article recounts an incident that allegedly occurred on February 17, 1985, around 9 PM near Petrozavodsk in Soviet Karelia. The locomotive engineers, Sergej Orlov and Viktor Mironov, observed a spherical object, about one meter in size, approximately 150 meters ahead of their train. This object emitted a white light beam that reached the ground. The UFO then began flying parallel to the train, about 50-100 meters from the locomotive, and directed its beam towards the driver's cabin, approaching it.

As the train, which was carrying no cargo, went downhill, Orlov attempted to brake, but it was ineffective. The train's speed increased. Even with the engine disengaged, an "invisible force" pulled the train at a speed of 50 kilometers per hour. The engineers reported the incident via radio to the traffic controller, Z. Pansjukova, at the next station, Novyje Peski. Pansjukova saw a "saucer-like red object" vibrating and spinning inside the sphere. As the train approached the station, the UFO ascended and disappeared. Pansjukova was reportedly terrified and ran into the forest.

After the train passed the station, the UFO returned. The train braked abruptly, causing the engineers to be thrown against the windshields and injured. However, the train's speed increased again. Viktor Mironov suggested stopping the train or driving it backward, but Sergej Orlov feared being labeled as insane. They also noted that braking was impossible as the speed was increasing.

The speed indicator showed zero because the engine was disengaged, yet the UFO allegedly pulled the train at over 50 km/h, saving the Soviet railway administration approximately 300 liters of fuel. The entire event lasted 75 minutes before the UFO increased its speed and vanished. The case was featured in the Soviet UFO film "The Search for Extraterrestrials." Physicist I. Stachanov commented that it was definitely not a ball lightning and could not offer any further explanation.

Article 2: Tre hjälpsamma främlingar (Three helpful strangers)

This article describes an encounter that took place on June 10, 1989, near Keila in northern Estonia. Estonian architect Rein Tomingas and his acquaintances experienced a motor failure while traveling between Padise and Keila. The driver could not find any mechanical issue. Tomingas left the car to seek help and walked about 500 meters into a pasture.

He noticed three young oak trees, and under each sat a person. These individuals were described as pale-faced, with medium-blond hair and light grey overalls, including their shoes. Tomingas initially thought they might be pop musicians resting. He approached them and asked for help with his car. They did not respond. He then heard a strange humming sound, similar to that from high-voltage power lines, though none were nearby.

One of the men stood up, followed by the others. They were all tall and slender. Tomingas observed that the men wore wide belts on their overalls, which he suspected were the source of the humming sound, as they shimmered and changed color from green to blue. As he was about to ask about the distance to their car, one of the men spoke in Estonian with a slightly singing accent, saying, "Your car will start soon!"

Tomingas initially thought they were joking, but the men looked serious and began walking away. Tomingas followed them, and they took a different route directly to his car. The beings navigated through fences and dung piles with remarkable ease. While Tomingas's shoes and trousers became dirty, the beings' attire remained spotless. When they reached the car, Tomingas asked the driver to try starting it again. The car started immediately. The strangers then walked away.

Rein Tomingas recounted this experience on Estonian TV on December 22, 1991.

Article 3: Humanoidbesök i Moldavien (Humanoid visit in Moldavia)

This account details an event on October 4, 1990, around 1 PM in Tiraspol, Moldavia. Ten-year-old Inna was preparing to go to school when she experienced a headache and dizziness, and her body tensed up. Her arms were drawn forward, and she felt compelled to go to the balcony. This happened three times. She then sat on the sofa and saw two very tall beings entering through the closed balcony door.

Inna was terrified and wanted to scream, but one of the beings raised its hand, and her fear vanished, replaced by a sense of calm. The beings were very tall, reaching almost to the ceiling. One wore a green overall and had a head shaped like a pear. The other stood by the sofa and wore a yellow-white overall.

Inna received a telepathic message: "We are your friends and we will not harm you." This was from the first being. He then invited her to accompany them to their planet. The being by the sofa took her hand. Inna felt a desire to go, forgetting her mother, home, and friends, but she hesitated. The being then communicated that a time would come when she would have to obey and go with them, adding, "We will return!"

At that moment, the phone rang. It was her mother. Inna told her what had happened. When she returned to the living room, the humanoids were gone. Researchers discovered a "bio-zone" in the living room.

The extraterrestrials did indeed return. This occurred on October 29, 1990, around 12 PM. Inna suddenly felt a headache and saw a being in a light-colored suit standing about a meter away. The humanoid stated that he had not fully informed her during the previous visit and had returned for that reason. He warned Inna to be wary of "small green beings" who wanted to abduct her for experiments. He assured her that he and his companions would protect her, and if the green beings appeared, they would intervene and fly her away, returning her home once the danger passed.

This case was investigated by the UFO organization in Tiraspol and published in the magazine Anomalija 1/1991.

Supporting Content and Advertisements

Page 2 contains information for ordering articles and publications from UFO-Information, including stickers, posters, programs, and back issues of UFO-INF. It also lists prices and payment methods via postal giro. A section titled "Här finns ledig annonsplats" (There is available advertising space) invites organizations and clubs to submit advertisements.

There is a promotion for Jüri Lina's new book, "UFO-Gatan Fördjupas," described as his second book detailing new, astonishing close encounter and abduction cases, including an account of a UFO catastrophe near Dalnegorsk in 1986 and new Russian theories about flying saucers. The book is available for 225 kronor, ordered via postal giro to Jüri Lina.

Another section promotes the "SAF-BULLETIN," a publication for members of the Solna Astronomical Association, covering astronomy, radio, mysticism, UFOs, parapsychology, archaeology, and ancient history. Membership details and postal giro information are provided.

Finally, a section titled "Har du haft någon UFO-upplevelse? Kontakta" (Have you had any UFO experience? Contact) provides a phone number (013-273399) and address for UFO-Information in Linköping, inviting people to share their experiences.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are UFO sightings, close encounters, and humanoid visitations, with a particular focus on cases from the former Soviet Union and Eastern Europe. The editorial stance appears to be one of serious investigation and reporting of these phenomena, presenting witness accounts and expert commentary (like that of physicist I. Stachanov) without overt skepticism, while also acknowledging the need for further research and providing avenues for readers to share their own experiences and support the organization.