UFO Information - 1995 No 01

Magazine Overview

This issue of "Information," Sweden's oldest UFO journal, published in 1995, presents a variety of UFO-related reports and investigations. The cover highlights a "most remarkable close encounter in Victoria, Australia," alongside other brief news items and articles.

Editorial and Publisher Information

The magazine is published by UFO-Information, with Kjell Thörnlund serving as the editor and publisher. The subscription year runs from January 1 to December 31, with the annual cost for a full year being 110 SEK. The magazine is ideologically driven, with all work being unpaid. It is published irregularly, with at least four issues per year. The editorial team includes Håkan Gustavsson and Fredrik Häger, with Sören Andersson, Tommy Gustavsson, and Kjell Thörnlund listed in the editorial department. The meeting location is Danmarks-gatan 4 B kv., and the postal address is Box 9109, 580 09 Linköping. The magazine also offers a "Jubileum-nummer 10 år" (10 Year Jubilee Issue) containing significant Swedish UFO cases up to 1979 for 35 SEK, and a "Handlingprogram" (Action Program) guide for 30 SEK.

Ledare (Editorial)

In the editorial, Kjell Thörnlund welcomes readers to a new year and thanks contributors, noting the increasing economic challenges. He observes a significant surge in interest in UFO topics across various media, particularly on public data networks. UFO-Information aims to keep subscribers updated with the latest developments. Readers with internet access are encouraged to explore the vast amount of UFO information available online and to contact the magazine with specific queries. The editorial also mentions the upcoming release of three new magazines, one of which has already been previewed.

Reader Contributions and Editorial Policy

Submissions of articles and discussion pieces from readers are welcomed. Manuscripts should be typed with maximum line spacing, or if handwritten, should be clear and legible. Articles should only be written on one side of the paper, and authors are responsible for their content. Reprinting material from the magazine requires permission from the publisher. Readers are encouraged to send in tips about UFO events, including information from local press or personal accounts. The magazine also seeks skilled graphic designers and translators for English, French, German, and Spanish texts, as well as contacts to help investigate UFO cases locally. For inquiries, readers can call 013-273399 or write to UFO-Information.

En högst märklig närkontakt i Victoria, Australien (A Most Remarkable Close Encounter in Victoria, Australia)

This lengthy article, written by Bill Chalker, details the extraordinary experience of Kelly Cahill, a 27-year-old housewife and mother of three, near Narre Warren North, Victoria, Australia, on August 8, 1993. Kelly and her husband reported seeing a massive UFO land in a field. They also observed another car with two people in it parked nearby. The incident involved a memory lapse for Kelly and her husband. Phenomena Research Australia (PRA) investigated the case. They identified the occupants of the second car, who corroborated Kelly's description of the UFO and beings. A third car with a driver was also observed. The article highlights the independent corroboration between the two groups of witnesses, strengthening the case's credibility. Kelly experienced a "missing time" period and later recalled fragmented memories, including a "dream" about the beings. She also developed physical symptoms, including abdominal pain and a triangular mark on her stomach, leading to medical examinations. The investigation involved interviews and analysis of physical traces, including ground impressions and a magnetic anomaly. The article also touches upon Kelly's spiritual background and her interpretation of the encounter.

Händelsen (The Incident)

This section provides Kelly Cahill's first-person account of the August 8, 1993, incident. She describes driving with her husband when they noticed a ring of orange lights, which she initially dismissed. Later, they saw a massive UFO hovering above a field. After stopping, they observed the craft and beings. Kelly recounts a period of paralysis and a subsequent "blackout" or missing time. She also describes a strange smell of vomit and a figure seen by the roadside on the way home. The account details her confusion and the argument with her husband about the experience.

Bieffekter av kontakten (Side Effects of the Encounter)

Kelly describes the aftermath of the encounter, including disturbing dreams, unexplained abdominal pain, and subsequent gynecological issues, including a uterine infection. She also notes the discovery of a triangular mark and an old scar on her abdomen. The article mentions that her memories returned gradually, sometimes triggered by conversations or events. She experienced further "dreams" or recall sessions that seemed to have a physical dimension, involving beings similar to those encountered.

Drömmen den 8 augusti 1993 (The Dream of August 8, 1993)

This section details a dream Kelly had on the night of August 8, 1993, which she believes is connected to the encounter. In the dream, she finds herself by the road again, witnessing beings and a UFO. The dream involves a moral dilemma and a choice related to a Bible. The article notes that her husband later found the Bible in the car.

Drömningarna (The "Dreams")

This section discusses subsequent "dreams" or experiences that Kelly had. The first involved a "sucking" sensation and a confrontation with a tall, dark figure. The second involved her legs being lifted out of bed by a similar figure. The third experience, on October 23, involved a naked being and a sense of being kissed on the navel area. The fourth "dream" in January 1994 involved a being reaching for her hand, and subsequently, her diamond and sapphire rings disappeared.

Andra händelser (Other Incidents)

This section briefly mentions other phenomena, including orange fireballs seen hitting windows of houses between July and September 1993, and a dream experienced by Kelly about moving through a "skin-like apparatus" and seeing a light. It also notes fleeting "shadow" observations at the Cahill house and an unpleasant odor.

De andra vittnena (The Other Witnesses)

This part of the report focuses on the second group of witnesses who encountered the UFO on August 8, 1993. It details their experience, including seeing the UFO and beings. The article suggests that the two women in this group played a prominent role in the encounter, while the male witness, Bill, had a more limited experience. Their accounts are compared to Kelly's, noting similarities and differences, such as the absence of red eyes in their description of the beings. The article also mentions physical evidence found at the site, such as ground impressions and a magnetic anomaly.

Kommentar (Commentary)

This section provides commentary on the case, emphasizing the importance of witness testimony and investigative work. It suggests that the experiences of those involved should be treated with sensitivity, neither dismissed nor unrealistically encouraged. The article mentions that John Auchettl and PRA published a comprehensive report on the affair in October 1994.

Var det ett UFO? (Was it a UFO?)

This section compiles several brief reports of alleged UFO sightings from various Swedish newspapers:

• Edvin Persson in Mo reported seeing a boat-shaped light phenomenon that lit up the sky for an hour.
• Peter Karlsson in Oskarshamn witnessed a red, banana-shaped light for about ten seconds.
• Lennart Andersson in Järvsö saw a silent red orb that moved across the sky.
• A report from Mariefred describes a grey, circular object with an uneven edge seen hovering horizontally.
• A woman observed a long light band in the sky over Mellersta Öland, possibly from a "mothership."
• Four young people saw a V-shaped formation of five lights near Borgholm Castle.

Den intressantaste fallen ur UFO-Information V. (The Most Interesting Cases from UFO-Information V.)

This article recounts the experience of a man from Härja, Västergötland, in August 1958. He reported seeing a small alien figure at his window, followed by a disc-shaped craft landing nearby. He pursued the alien, witnessed the craft take off, and experienced paralysis and a strange odor. The article includes a diagram of the UFO and a sketch of the alien based on the witness's description. The craft was described as silver, with a dark blue edge that turned orange, and emitted a loud, singing sound. The witness also noted three deep circular impressions in the ground, forming a triangle.

Farkosten (The Craft)

This section provides a more detailed description of the UFO observed by Herr Neumann in 1958. It was disc-shaped with a dome, resting on three telescopic legs. The craft was silver, with a dark blue edge that glowed intensely and turned orange. The dome also shimmered with different colors. The craft emitted a loud, singing sound as it ascended rapidly.

Märken i terrängen (Marks in the Terrain)

Following the 1958 sighting, Herr Neumann and the farm owner investigated the landing site. They found that the rye stalks were cut cleanly, and there were three deep impressions in the ground, forming a triangle, within a circle of flattened vegetation approximately 12 meters in diameter.

Ljud, lukt och stirrande blick påverkade vittnet (Sound, Smell, and Staring Gaze Affected the Witness)

Herr Neumann described the alien's gaze as hypnotic and experienced a strange smell and a feeling of fatigue. He also reported a sharp smell of ozone after the craft departed.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The magazine consistently features detailed witness testimonies, often from Sweden, describing close encounters, UFO sightings, and alleged abductions. The editorial stance appears to be one of serious investigation and documentation of these phenomena, encouraging reader participation and providing a platform for sharing experiences. While not explicitly stating a belief in extraterrestrial origins, the detailed accounts and investigative approach suggest an open-mindedness towards the unexplained. The recurring theme of "missing time," physical effects on witnesses, and the discovery of physical traces underscores the magazine's focus on the more profound and impactful aspects of UFO encounters.

Title: Hårda Tider
Issue: 6-7
Date: March 1994
Country: Sweden
Language: Swedish

This issue of Hårda Tider focuses heavily on UFO phenomena and encounters, particularly within Sweden.

Humanoider i Dalarna

The main article, "Humanoider i Dalarna" (Humanoids in Dalarna), recounts a significant childhood experience of Benny Magnusson, a 36-year-old ufologist from Smedjebacken, Dalarna. In the late summer of 1968, when Benny was 11 years old, he and 14 friends (aged 11-15) were playing near an abandoned mine area outside Smedjebacken. While passing by some old mine shafts, they encountered two tall, humanoid figures hovering a short distance above the ground. These beings were described as being 230-240 cm tall, dressed in white, full-body suits with hoods, and had round heads with greyish faces dominated by very large, black eyes. Their noses were narrow and pointed, and their mouths were small slits. Both figures carried a square, white bag. The beings followed the boys parallel to their path as they walked away. The encounter instilled fear, and one boy dropped his glasses, which Benny and a friend stopped to retrieve, bringing them within 4-5 meters of the figures. The experience led to the boys never returning to that location to play. Benny notes that while they discussed the event, most of the other boys seemed to have repressed the memory, with only Benny and two friends (Kjell Östling and Staffan Helander) clearly recalling it.

For Benny Magnusson, this event was a pivotal introduction to the UFO phenomenon. Over the subsequent 26 years, he claims to have observed between 100 and 200 UFOs, often seeing them flying at treetop level near the forest outside Smedjebacken. He sometimes saw them alone and other times with companions, including Kjell Östling.

In 1986, Benny joined the newly formed UFO-Luftrumsbevakning (UFO Airspace Watch), founded by Paul Hellberg and influenced by pioneer Boris Jungkvist. This involvement allowed him to actively pursue UFO observations, resulting in sightings and photographs, some of which are considered among the best taken of Swedish UFO phenomena. Benny has captured images of a classic "Adamski craft" and a triangular UFO approximately 60 meters long.

Magnusson believes these sightings indicate extraterrestrial visitation and that such experiences fundamentally change a person, forcing them to live in "two worlds." He anticipates a future when these beings reveal themselves, which he believes will cause a major upheaval in humanity's understanding of its origins and life in the universe.

The article cites a telephone interview with Benny on April 14, 1994, and is from Hårda Tider, issue 6-7, 1994.

Two Wok-Bowls

This section details a sighting from March 12, 1986, involving a female deputy sheriff near Fort Myers, Florida. Driving home around 3:00 AM, she observed a large white light approaching her vehicle on Highway 31. The object, estimated to be about 325 yards (300 meters) from the road, moved horizontally towards her. Upon closer inspection, she realized it was not just a light but two rows of what appeared to be windows, arranged like "two wok-bowls laid against each other." She could only discern the outline of the object around the lights. The sky was clear. Feeling frightened, she turned off at her exit and drove home at high speed. The incident was investigated by Shirley Fox.

9 timmar UFO-Video

Page 2 presents an advertisement for "9 timmar UFO-Video," a collection of documentation from a 1994 UFO seminar in Sweden. The video is divided into three bands:

• Band 1: Features presentations by Jan-Ove Sundberg (Fantomubåtarna - Phantom Boats), Inge Falk, Leif Bengtsson, Carl-Axel Jonzon, and Per-Anders Långsvens (Egna närkontakter + Dalarna 1985 - Own Close Encounters + Dalarna 1985).
• Band 2: Includes Marcel Westerlund (UFO-vad är friskt, vad är sjukt? - UFO-what is healthy, what is sick?), Virgil Armstrong (My contact with ET's and how it changed my wiew on reality), and Mirjam de Boehme (Mina kontakter med Bröderna - My contacts with the Brothers).
• Band 3: Features Sten Lindgren, H.C. Petersen (Närkontakter privat och i Danska Flygvapnet - Private contacts and in the Danish Air Force), and Jannice Jarlum (Närkontakter av 3:e och 4:e graden ändrade mitt liv - 3rd and 4th degree contacts changed my life).

Details for ordering the video are provided, including payment via Postgiro (429 78 45-2) for 150 SEK per band or 350 SEK for all three, with shipping included. Alternatively, orders can be sent to UFO-Information, Box 9109, 580 09 Linköping, with an additional charge for cash on delivery.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The magazine strongly advocates for the reality of UFO phenomena and extraterrestrial visitation. The detailed accounts of sightings, particularly the personal testimony of Benny Magnusson, suggest a belief in the significance of these events and their impact on individuals. The promotion of extensive video documentation from a UFO seminar further indicates an editorial stance that supports the study and dissemination of UFO-related information. The tone is serious and investigative, aiming to inform readers about unexplained aerial phenomena and potential encounters with non-human intelligence.