UFO Mail - No 107 - 2009

Magazine Overview

Title: Skandinavisk UFO Information
Issue: 107
Date: April 30, 2009
Publisher: Danmarks UFO Forening

This issue of Skandinavisk UFO Information focuses on pilot Ray Bowyer's UFO observation over Guernsey, detailing the event through a YouTube documentary and a comprehensive report. It also delves into recently declassified UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) UFO files, covering a period from 1987 to 1993, and discusses various other reported sightings and encounters.

Pilot Ray Bowyer's UFO Observation

The main article, "Pilot ikke alene om ufo-observation" by Flemming Jensen, highlights a one-hour documentary available on YouTube about pilot Ray Bowyer's experience. Bowyer, with 20 years of flying experience, describes an observation that was "unlike anything I have ever seen before." The documentary includes interviews with passengers who confirm the incident, a flight controller, and one of Bowyer's pilot colleagues. The report "Report on Aerial Phenomena Observed near Channel Islands, UK, April 23 2007" by UFO researchers Jean-Francois Baure, David Clarke, Paul Fuller, and Martin Shough is also mentioned.

Declassified UK MoD UFO Files (1987-1993)

This section discusses the third batch of UFO documents released by the British Ministry of Defence, covering the period from 1987 to 1993. These files contain various types of information, including:

• Boomerang-shaped object: A sighting from a control tower.
• Alien encounter: A woman in Norwich reported meeting a man who claimed to be from another planet after seeing a glowing, spherical object.
• RAF Wattisham report: An "alarmed" woman contacted RAF Wattisham in November 1989 to report meeting a blond man with a Scandinavian accent who claimed to be an 'alien' and explained that crop circles were caused by benevolent aliens.
• Spherical object: A woman fled after hearing a humming sound and seeing a large, orange-white, glowing spherical object ascend rapidly.
• Triangular craft: A triangular, hovering craft was reported to have suddenly accelerated to 500 mph.
• London Heathrow sighting: Two air traffic controllers reported seeing a black, inverted, boomerang-shaped UFO that hovered and then moved erratically.
• Louth, Lincolnshire sighting: Several witnesses reported a large, triangular object with three lights, which then accelerated northwest at 500 mph.
• USAF plane crash: A 1970 incident where a USAF plane crashed in the North Sea was revisited in 1992 with claims of UFO pursuit.
• Diamond-shaped object: An object observed near an RAF Harrier in Calvine, Scotland, on August 4, 1990, was photographed by two individuals and sent to the Daily Record newspaper.

The MoD memo regarding the diamond-shaped object stated they had limited interest in UFOs and lacked resources for detailed investigations, noting that no Harriers were in the area and that the media should be informed there was no explanation for the object.

Plausible Explanations for Sightings

The magazine also addresses cases where plausible explanations were found:

• RAF Tornado jets: Six RAF Tornado crews reported being overtaken by a "giant UFO" over Germany in November 1990, which turned out to be burning debris from a Soviet rocket.
• Moving lights: Lights observed over southwestern England and South Wales in March 1993 were identified as a Russian Cosmos rocket burning up over the North Atlantic.
• London sighting: A bright cigar-shaped object seen over central London in 1992 was later identified as a luminous advertisement for a Ford Mondeo car.

Dr. David Clarke, a UFO expert, emphasizes that most reports are ordinary phenomena seen under unusual circumstances, and the key is to filter out the 'noise' to find what remains. He states that the MoD is not interested in UFOs or aliens but rather in their defense implications.

National Archives UFO Files Project

Page 5 details the "Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAP) in the UK Air Defence Region" project by the National Archives. These files, rescued from the old War Office building, are being made available online. The project includes newly released UFO files from the UK government (1978-2002), background material, and existing UFO files. Dr. David Clarke provides a guide to the newly released files, and Nick Pope, a former UFO investigator at the MoD, comments on the significance of these documents, noting that some observations were truly puzzling and sparked considerable debate within the MoD.

New Year's Eve Sightings in Denmark

Two articles by Ole Henningsen cover unexplained sightings on New Year's Eve 2008/2009 in Denmark:

• Nibe Area: Numerous reports of small red or orange lights were received. A 40-year-old man from Nibe described seeing two red lights approaching from the east, which ascended to a great height before disappearing. Photos and video footage were taken. Initial investigations by SUFOI, including contacting the Danish Navy's Operational Command (SOK) and the Danish Air Force Tactical Command (FTK), found no rescue operations or military exercises. Later, readers of the local newspaper Nibe Avis confirmed that they had launched Thai hot air balloons, which were the cause of the observed lights.
• Tornby Strand: A 58-year-old observer reported seeing a red-orange light sphere moving in a straight line from north to south, followed by a second identical sphere. These objects maintained a constant speed and altitude, distinct from fireworks or distress flares. The description strongly suggests these were also hot air balloons.
• Henne Strand: SOK registered a report of red flares over Henne Strand on January 1, 2009. An investigation found no distress signals at sea, but coastal patrols observed several red rice lamps launched from summer houses, leading to the conclusion that these were the source of the observed lights.
• Holbæk Area: A 42-year-old man reported seeing two golden lights moving in a perfectly straight line towards the southwest on February 27, 2009, at high altitude and with constant speed, without any sound or visible exhaust. A video of these lights was later examined by SUFOI's photo department.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The magazine consistently explores UFO phenomena, emphasizing the importance of official documentation and witness testimonies. It highlights the ongoing efforts to declassify and analyze historical UFO records, particularly from government sources like the UK MoD. The publication also addresses the need for critical analysis, distinguishing between genuine unexplained phenomena and misidentified conventional objects or events, as seen in the New Year's Eve hot air balloon sightings. The editorial stance appears to be one of open inquiry into unexplained aerial phenomena, while also acknowledging the importance of finding rational explanations when possible. The recurring theme is the ongoing release and analysis of UFO-related data, both historical and contemporary.

This issue of "UFO Observation" focuses on reported sightings and investigations of unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP) primarily within Denmark. The publication date is associated with January 21, 2009, with content spanning various dates from 1978 to 2009. The magazine presents a collection of eyewitness accounts, often accompanied by photographic or video evidence, and includes efforts by organizations like SUFOI (Skandinavisk Ufo Information) to provide explanations.

Tuse, Holbæk Sighting: Paper Lanterns Identified

A significant portion of the magazine is dedicated to an incident in Tuse, near Holbæk, on February 27th. Multiple witnesses reported seeing five distinct, fast-flying, red-orange objects with a constant, bright light, described as silent and moving in unison. The event garnered media attention, including a report on TV2 Øst. Initially puzzling, the phenomenon was later attributed to Thai paper lanterns. Lars Bang-Jensen, an observer, recounted seeing multiple lights, initially three and then more, moving rapidly and silently. Ole Henningsen from SUFOI's Photo Department, after reviewing video footage and considering local conditions, concluded they were likely small Thai paper lanterns. Further investigation revealed that a local anniversary celebration involved the release of paper lanterns, which emitted an orange light and flew over Tuse, providing a logical explanation for the observed lights.

Other Sightings and Investigations

6070 Stepping, Christiansfeld (January 9, 2009)

A young man reported observing and filming a strong, white, slightly oblong object with a reddish hue in the southwest sky. He described it as unlike any satellite, aircraft, or celestial body he had previously identified. The object was close, not like a plane or star, and lasted for about five minutes. He contacted his wife, who was unable to see it from their home 2 km away. He filmed it for 1 minute and 15 seconds.

2750 Ballerup (July 24, 1984)

Following the release of older UFO information by the Danish Defense, an individual recalled an observation made with their 8-year-old daughter. They described a large, round, cylindrical object hovering or flying in the sky, which frightened the daughter. The object had what appeared to be windows emitting a strong, white light. It was estimated to be as large as a jumbo jet. The observer contacted Flyvestation Værløse, recalling their father's work with radar.

7500 Holstebro (December 31, 1978)

Two friends observed a long, flat object with 'windows' moving slowly from west to east over Holstebro on New Year's Eve. They estimated its size to be equivalent to two or three Zeppelins. The observer later noted that this event coincided with other unexplained sightings in the area, as found in Air Force archives.

Greve (Mid-1980s)

Several children playing on a playground witnessed a large, bright white light appear suddenly above a nearby house. The light was silent and hovered at a low altitude (10-15 meters) before disappearing as abruptly as it appeared. The observer, who was around 9-10 years old at the time, described the light as oval and quite large, possibly over 2 meters wide and high, and not like a flare or ball lightning. The event remained mysterious and unexplained for the observer.

Skejby, Århus (January 21, 2009)

An observer in Skejby reported seeing a bright, clear, orange object with a slight 'glow' moving steadily across the sky. Initially compared to Venus, it was noted to be more orange and later became fainter, possibly due to light cloud cover. A faint rumbling sound was also detected. The observer provided a detailed description of its path across the sky, noting its similarity in color and strength to Pollux but with a more orange hue.

Frederikshavn (February 17, 2008)

An observer described seeing a rectangular object, larger than a flag, moving slowly up and down and then horizontally near the horizon. The object was described as being like a large piece of plastic and moved without any wind, despite the calm conditions. The observer expressed a belief in the possibility of life beyond Earth and hoped the report would be useful.

Horsens (March 17, 2009)

An observer saw a red light in the air near their horse stables. Initially mistaking it for a neighbor's car or a tractor, they realized it was something larger and in the air. The object ascended silently and flew towards the southeast, with only the red light visible. The observer's dog reacted unusually to the object.

København (April 4, 2009)

Numerous strong orange-yellow lights were observed over Copenhagen, moving at high speed and in groups. Witnesses reported approximately 50 objects in total, appearing in waves. The objects were silent, and the calm weather conditions made explanations like aircraft or strong winds unlikely. The observer contacted the police, who suggested Chinese paper lanterns, an explanation the witness found improbable due to the speed and silent nature of the objects.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The magazine consistently presents eyewitness accounts of unexplained aerial phenomena, ranging from bright lights to large, structured craft. A recurring theme is the attempt to provide rational explanations, often involving misidentification of known objects like aircraft, celestial bodies (Venus), or man-made devices (paper lanterns, flares). However, several cases, such as the Ballerup and Greve sightings, are left without definitive explanations, maintaining an air of mystery. The editorial stance appears to be one of open-minded investigation, presenting evidence and witness testimony while also exploring potential conventional explanations. The inclusion of older reports alongside recent ones suggests a long-term interest in the subject and a desire to document historical UAP events.

Title: UFO-Mail
Issue: 90
Date: April 2009
Publisher: SUFOI
Country: Denmark
Language: Danish

This issue of UFO-Mail features two main articles: one detailing a reported UFO sighting over Copenhagen and another focusing on a meteorite fall over Denmark, with a call for video evidence.

UFO Sighting Over Copenhagen

The first article reports on a significant observation of luminous objects in the sky over Copenhagen on Saturday, April 4, 2009. A 51-year-old woman from Amager described "soundless flying objects (resembling stars) in formations of 5-6 units (a total of approx. 20 units) at low altitude and with a reasonably good speed." She noted that a "whole rugby team also commented on the phenomenon."

A 27-year-old man from Amager provided a similar account, stating that "approx. 25-30 bright, half-large orange UFO-like things were flying slowly across the sky over Copenhagen. I also recorded it on video... very strange... I would really like to know what it was. I'm not the type to believe in such things, but I was lying comfortably in my sofa when I suddenly looked out the window and saw them flying over our house. It was like in an American Hollywood film... there must be others who saw it too..."

Unfortunately, SUFOI had not yet received the video recording for further investigation.

In response to inquiries from SUFOI, Amager Police (Kbh. Politi) stated that they had not registered any reports concerning the observation of "lights in the sky over Amager" on April 4, 2009, between 22:30 and 23:00. The central duty officer confirmed no registrations, and Station Amager also had no related reports, although a small bonfire was noted at Gemmas Alle at 21:38, which was extinguished upon the patrol's arrival.

Despite the police findings, SUFOI suggests that many circumstances point towards small hot air balloons being the cause, noting that such balloons were advertised for sale in supermarket catalogs like Netto or Fakta. The magazine references a previous "mass observation" of small hot air balloons over Copenhagen mentioned in UFO-Mail issue 90. The article concludes by asking readers if they have any observations or information that could shed further light on these events.

Meteorite Fall and Video Surveillance Search

The second, more extensive, article details a spectacular sky phenomenon on Saturday, January 17, 2009, at 20:09, when thousands of Danes witnessed the sky light up as if by a giant lightning flash. This was actually an exploding meteorite traveling from east to west over the Baltic Sea and Lolland-Falster. A Swedish video clip of the event was shown on all TV stations.

The article announces a search for other video surveillance sequences from across the country of this unusual phenomenon. While thousands observed the light in the sky, and many in neighboring countries did too, the weather was overcast over large parts of Denmark, limiting direct sightings. Many Danes were watching football or the inauguration of DR's new concert hall when the event occurred.

The phenomenon was reported to Dansk Ildkugle Central and Tycho Brahe Planetarium, and SUFOI also received numerous reports.

Despite the overcast conditions, German meteorite hunter Thomas Grau from the Berlin area successfully found parts of the meteorite in March on Lolland, between Maribo and Hillested. This was achieved through meticulous examination of video footage and subsequent calculations. The discovery area was identified on Midtlolland, and Grau's efforts over six days of thorough fieldwork led to the discovery. He presented parts of the meteorite to Henning Haack, curator for the meteorite collection at the Geological Museum.

Denmark has only had five previous meteorite finds, and this type, a carbonaceous chondrite, is considered rare, making it a sensation for meteorite researchers. Despite extensive search efforts by volunteers, more fragments of the exploded meteorite have not yet been found, though it is believed that more material may still be undiscovered.

Video Surveillance from Rødby

Recently, surveillance video from Lollands Trælast A/S in Rødby was located. The video sequence from January 17 was saved by director Tim Rasmussen and contained footage from nine surveillance cameras. All recordings show the sky suddenly lighting up as if it were daylight during the meteorite's fall through the atmosphere. Three stills from these recordings are presented, illustrating how the dark evening transformed into daylight. The last image shows a cat startled by the increasing light, jumping down from a brick wall.

Large parts of the country were covered by cloud, including Lolland-Falster, which meant that the bright phenomenon did not cast sharp shadows on the images. The article is therefore seeking other surveillance recordings from across the country, especially from areas where the weather was clearer, such as Bornholm, and from areas like Nordsjælland.

Additional recordings could help more accurately determine the meteorite's trajectory through the atmosphere. Previous inquiries to the police, airports, and road directorates have been unsuccessful, but reader information about potential recordings would be highly welcomed. The editorial team also welcomes any other ideas from readers about where such recordings might be stored.

Further information about the fall, pictures of meteorite fragments, the Swedish video, and other sources can be found at the websites of Lollands Astronomiske Forening and the Geological Museum.

Send UFO-Mail to Family, Friends, and Acquaintances!

The issue concludes with a call to action, encouraging readers to forward the UFO-Mail to their contacts to share exciting information about UFOs, astronomical phenomena, and related offers.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The magazine consistently focuses on unexplained aerial phenomena and astronomical events, particularly those observed in Denmark. The editorial stance appears to be one of open investigation, encouraging reader participation and the collection of evidence, especially photographic and video documentation. While acknowledging potential conventional explanations (like hot air balloons), the publication maintains an interest in UFO reports and meteorite falls, treating them as significant events worthy of detailed reporting and analysis.