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The issue covers SUFOI's 50th-anniversary conference held on November 10, 2007, in Lyngby, Denmark, which was well-attended and received broad media coverage. It highlights presentations by international guests like Nick Pope, who worked on the UK's secret UFO project, and local speakers discussing UFO sightings and research. The magazine also features reviews of new UFO-related books, including Toke Haunstrup's '50 years with UFOs' and Lars Bugge's 'Conspirationsteorier'. A significant portion is dedicated to the Roswell incident, examining a late affidavit by Walter Haut and critiquing its validity. Additionally, it reports on a UFO press conference in Washington D.C. advocating for international cooperation in UFO research.
Magazine Overview
Title: Skandinavisk UFO Information
Issue: UFO-Mail nr. 94
Date: 29. november 2007
Publisher: Danmarks UFO Forening
This issue of Skandinavisk UFO Information, UFO-Mail no. 94, dated November 29, 2007, focuses on the 50th-anniversary conference of SUFOI (Danmarks UFO Forening) held on November 10, 2007, in Lyngby Kulturhus. The event was a significant success, described as 'A Big Day,' with numerous lectures, extensive and serious press coverage, and a sold-out hall of 150 attendees. The atmosphere was positive, indicating strong interest in SUFOI's work.
SUFOI's 50th Anniversary Conference
The conference featured a variety of lectures and discussions. SUFOI's chairman, Kim Møller Hansen, welcomed the attendees. Claus Lundholm shared a personal close encounter experience from 1995 near Brande, involving an enormous, exploding light that stopped his car. The international contribution to the conference was provided by Nick Pope, who previously worked on the British Ministry of Defence's secret UFO project from 1991-1994. Per Andersen was responsible for the conference's smooth execution, and Ole Retsbo from DR Kultur was present to record material for a future TV program on UFOs.
Book Reviews and Promotions
The issue highlights several books available for purchase. SUFOI has secured the remaining copies of Gyldendal's 'Mysteriet om...' series, a collection of nearly 50 titles for ages 9-15 about mysteries worldwide. These are sold as a set of 20 in a plastic cassette. Additionally, the magazine promotes Toke Haunstrup's new book, "50 år med UFO'er" (50 years with UFOs), and Lars Bugge's "Konspirationsteorier" (Conspiracy Theories), a paperback compiling 60 popular conspiracy theories from around the world. The latter is priced at kr. 49.95, while the 'Mysteriet om...' set is offered at a special price of kr. 289.
The Roswell Incident Revisited
A significant section delves into the Roswell incident, focusing on a sworn statement made by Walter Haut, the former press officer who initially released the news in July 1947. In a statement signed in 2002 but released posthumously in December 2005, Haut claimed the official weather balloon explanation was a cover-up and that he had witnessed the crashed spaceship and alien bodies. However, the article, citing German ufologist Uli Thieme, raises doubts about the affidavit's credibility. Thieme points out that the statement was signed years before its release, contradicts Haut's previous interviews, and was made during a period when Haut suffered from advanced dementia. Thieme suggests Haut may have signed the declaration without fully understanding its contents.
International UFO Press Conference
The issue also reports on a major UFO press conference held at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C., on November 12, 2007. The event featured prominent ufologists, witnesses, officers, and a former governor. The primary goal was to urge U.S. authorities and NASA to collaborate with other nations in exploring the UFO phenomenon, emphasizing its potential as a national security threat and a risk to aviation safety. The article lists the 14 speakers at the press conference, including Fife Symington (former governor of Arizona), Nick Pope (UK Ministry of Defence), and various military and scientific figures from different countries.
Future Coverage and Call to Action
UFO-Nyt plans to provide more detailed coverage of both the SUFOI conference and the Washington D.C. press conference in its February 2008 issue. The magazine concludes with an invitation for readers to forward the UFO-Mail to friends and family, encouraging wider dissemination of UFO-related information.
Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance
The recurring themes in this issue are the celebration of SUFOI's long history and its ongoing commitment to UFO research, the examination of significant UFO cases like Roswell, the promotion of UFO literature, and the call for greater transparency and international cooperation in studying the UFO phenomenon. The editorial stance appears to be one of serious inquiry into UFOs, presenting both historical cases and contemporary events with a critical yet open perspective, encouraging reader engagement and information sharing.
The atmosphere was top-notch, and the many positive conversations with the conference guests tell us that there is great interest in what we do at SUFOI.
Key Incidents
Claus Lundholm recounts a close encounter of the 2nd kind where he was stopped by an enormous, exploding light while driving at night.
Walter Haut, the press officer who initially reported the Roswell crash, later signed an affidavit stating the weather balloon story was a cover-up and that he saw the crashed spaceship and alien bodies.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was celebrated at the conference in Lyngby Kulturhus?
SUFOI celebrated its 50th anniversary with a conference at Lyngby Kulturhus on November 10, 2007.
Who was a notable international speaker at the SUFOI conference?
Nick Pope, who worked on the British Ministry of Defence's secret UFO project from 1991-1994, was an international speaker.
What new books are featured in this issue?
The issue features Toke Haunstrup's new book '50 years with UFOs' and Lars Bugge's 'Conspirationsteorier', which compiles 60 popular conspiracy theories.
What is the latest information regarding the Roswell incident?
The issue discusses a posthumous affidavit by Walter Haut, who claimed the weather balloon story was a cover-up and that he saw the crashed spaceship and alien bodies, though this claim is questioned by ufologist Uli Thieme.
In This Issue
People Mentioned
- Kim Møller HansenSUFOI's chairman
- Claus Lundholmspeaker
- Nick Popeformer employee of the British Ministry of Defence's secret UFO project
- Per Andersenresponsible for the conference arrangements
- Ole Retsbofrom DR Kultur
- Toke Haunstrupauthor
- Walter Hautformer press officer
- Uli ThiemeGerman ufologist
- Fife Symingtonformer governor of Arizona
- Ray Bowyercaptain, Aurigny Air Services
- Rodrigo Bravocaptain and pilot in the Chilean Air Force
- Wilfried De Brouwerformer chief of staff of the Belgian Air Force
- +8 more
Organisations
- SUFOI
- Danmarks UFO Forening
- UFO-Nyt
- DR Kultur
- DR2
- FAA
- OIFAA
- Air France
- USAF
- Iranian Air Force
- GEPAN
- Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique
- NASA
- National Press Club
Locations
- Lyngby, Denmark
- Brande, Denmark
- Roswell, USA
- Arizona, USA
- Kanaløerne
- Chile
- Iran
- Washington, D.C., USA