UFO Mail - No 014 - 2003

Magazine Overview

Title: Skandinavisk UFO Information
Issue: UFO-Mail nr. 14
Date: 2. februar 2003
Publisher: Danmarks UFO Forening

This issue of Skandinavisk UFO Information, edited by Kim Møller Hansen, focuses on debunking a sensationalist article published in the magazine UFO-Kontakt, which is affiliated with IGAP (Internationalt Tilvænningsprogram).

Adamski-folk fupper læserne!

The main article, titled "Adamski-folk fupper læserne!" (Adamski-people fool the readers!), critiques a story in UFO-Kontakt that featured a color photograph with a sensational caption. The photograph, taken by Bobby Garcia, was claimed to be of a B-2 stealth bomber exhibiting "anti-gravity propulsion." The caption stated the photo won first prize in the military category of Aviation Week & Space Technology and was published on December 23, 2002.

According to the UFO-Kontakt caption, the B-2 bomber, after lifting off conventionally, engages its anti-gravity drive, reducing its weight by 89% or more. This process allegedly creates a vacuum that allows the craft to exceed Mach 40 (45,000 km/t). The information was attributed to "Dr. Boylan."

Kim Møller Hansen strongly refutes these claims, calling the text "imaginative" and based on "wishful thinking without connection to reality." He points out that citing "Dr. Boylan" as a source should have raised red flags. A quick internet search, he states, reveals different facts.

The article explains that the striking visual effect around the aircraft in the photograph is not evidence of anti-gravity but a condensation trail. This phenomenon occurs when aircraft fly at high speeds, especially when breaking the sound barrier, due to factors like air humidity and pressure. The article provides links to websites where the original photo and explanations for condensation are available, including one from the USS Ranger Guy website (http://www.uss-rangerguy.com/b_2condensation.htm).

Photographic Evidence and Scientific Explanation

The article includes several examples of aircraft creating condensation trails. One is a B-2 bomber, and another is an F/A-18 Hornet from Strike Fighter Squadron One Five One (VFA-151), photographed by Ensign John Gay on July 7, 1999, over the Pacific Ocean. This F/A-18 was captured in transonic flight, showing normal shock waves emanating from the aircraft as it approached supersonic speeds. The text notes that such sharp-angled sonic cones replace normal shock waves once the aircraft is fully supersonic.

Another image shows condensation clouds formed on a B1 bomber during transonic flight at the Pensacola Beach Airshow on July 12, 2002. The article emphasizes that these visual effects are natural atmospheric phenomena, not evidence of advanced or alien technology.

Call to Action

The final page encourages readers to forward the "ufo-mail" to friends and family to share interesting information about Danish and international UFO observations, current atmospheric phenomena, and offers on UFO-related materials.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The editorial stance of Skandinavisk UFO Information, as demonstrated in this issue, is one of critical inquiry and a commitment to factual accuracy. The magazine actively debunks sensationalist claims within the UFO community, particularly those lacking credible evidence or relying on dubious sources. The primary theme is the distinction between genuine unexplained phenomena and misinterpretations or deliberate fabrications, with a focus on providing scientific explanations for commonly mistaken sightings. The magazine aims to educate its readers and combat misinformation, encouraging a more grounded approach to UFO research.