UFO Mail - No 037 - 2004

Magazine Overview

Title: Skandinavisk UFO Information
Issue: UFO-Mail nr. 37
Date: 15. maj 2004
Publisher: Danmarks UFO Forening

This issue of Skandinavisk UFO Information reports on an incident where a Mexican fighter jet filmed 11 unidentified flying objects (UFOs) over Mexico. The article discusses the news as reported by Danish and international media, and provides commentary from SUFOI (Skandinavisk UFO Information).

11 UFOs Filmed Over Mexico

The main article details an event that occurred on March 5, 2004, when a Mexican fighter jet, during a routine patrol over the southern province of Campeche, filmed 11 unidentified flying objects. The news was widely reported on May 12, 2004, by Danish media such as www.politiken.dk.

SUFOI was contacted by the radio station P3 to comment on the event. Kim Møller Hansen, the chairman of SUFOI, stated in a direct telephone interview on P3 that it was indeed a noteworthy event, especially since the Mexican Air Force had released video footage of mysterious lights and seemingly admitted that they did not know what they had filmed, despite it being registered on radar.

Hansen emphasized that it was too early to draw definitive conclusions, as the available information was limited and confusing. He pointed out discrepancies in the reported dates of the observation, with Danish media citing March 25, 2004, and foreign media citing March 5. Furthermore, it was unclear whether the pilots visually saw the objects simultaneously with the radar detection (a radar-visual observation).

The current understanding is that three objects were first detected by the aircraft's radar. Subsequently, an infrared camera was used to film in the direction of these objects, revealing no fewer than 11 unidentified lights.

The article includes a still image from the video, showing the objects in the sky over Campeche, and notes that the footage was filmed by pilots of the Mexican Air Force on March 5, 2004. An AP Photo credit is given for the image.

Source Credibility and Further Investigation

Kim Møller Hansen reiterated a significant weakness of the story: its primary source is Mexican journalist Jaime Maussan. Maussan had presented a 15-minute video recording at a press conference earlier in the week. The article notes that Maussan has been producing and selling video titles featuring UFO footage over Mexico since 1991 and has promoted several questionable UFO stories, which undermines his credibility. An example cited is a 1997 film clip of a large craft flying over Mexico City during the day, which was allegedly only seen by the photographer in a city of 20 million people, suggesting potential fabrication.

SUFOI intends to investigate the current case of the 11 UFOs over Mexico and will report any significant findings in future UFO-Mail issues.

The article also features an image of an infrared camera, identified as a FLIR Systems model, similar to the type used in the incident. It also shows Jaime Maussan interviewing people from the Mexican Air Force.

Call to Action

The magazine encourages readers to forward the UFO-Mail to family and friends to subscribe to the free newsletter, which covers Danish and international observations, phenomena, and offers on UFO materials.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The editorial stance appears to be one of cautious investigation. While acknowledging the potential significance of the Mexican UFO sighting, the publication emphasizes the need for critical evaluation of sources, particularly highlighting concerns about the credibility of journalist Jaime Maussan. SUFOI's commitment to further investigation suggests a desire to uncover factual information regarding UFO phenomena. The magazine aims to inform its readership about UFO-related events and encourage critical thinking and participation in the field.