UFO Mail - No 108 - 2009

Magazine Overview

Title: Skandinavisk UFO Information
Issue: UFO-Mail nr. 108, UFO-Nyt nr. 2, 2009
Date: May 19, 2009
Publisher: Danmarks UFO Forening

This issue of Skandinavisk UFO Information, also known as UFO-Mail, presents excerpts from the newly released UFO-Nyt nr. 2, 2009. The magazine delves into various aspects of UFO research, with a significant focus on the persistent theories surrounding alleged Nazi flying saucers and antigravity technology.

Kompasset er justeret (The Compass Has Been Adjusted)

This section, authored by Kim Møller Hansen, discusses the reevaluation of SUFOI's (Skandinavisk UFO Information) mission and vision following their anniversary conference in November 2007. The findings from SUFOI's five-decade report work, documented in the book '>50 år med ufoer<<' (now available as a free e-book), led to a conclusion that UFO reports are primarily personal experiences and not objective evidence. Key findings include:

• Perceptual errors are common, influenced by cultural beliefs.
• More UFO cases could be identified if accurate information were available, suggesting many might be known phenomena.
• Each observation report should be treated as unique.

At a SUFOI board meeting on March 22, 2009, the association's purpose and vision were redefined to better reflect these conclusions and the organization's daily work and future goals.

SUFOI's New Purpose: To contribute to the understanding of unknown aerial phenomena through serious and critical collection and processing of source material (observation reports, experimental results, books, etc.), and to disseminate knowledge through publications, website, and other outreach activities.

SUFOI's New Vision:

• To foster familiarity with the sky, enabling more people to identify known aerial phenomena.
• To be the organization where observers of unknown aerial phenomena can receive help in understanding their experiences.
• To be the organization that provides information on unknown aerial phenomena.
• To use its knowledge to provide a balanced perspective on other myth-creating phenomena.

The leadership team that adopted these new goals on March 22, 2009, included Kim Møller Hansen, Per Andersen, Ole Henningsen, Inge Svane, Flemming O. Rasmussen, Jan Hansen, and Toke Haunstrup.

Nazi-ufoer og antityngdekraft (Nazi UFOs and Antigravity)

Authored by Robert Sheaffer, this extensive article explores the long-standing rumors of supposed Nazi 'flying saucers' developed during World War II, which were allegedly too late to influence the war's outcome. Some versions of these stories claim Hitler and his officers used these craft to escape to an Antarctic base, planning a comeback. Sheaffer notes that no evidence has ever been found to support the existence of these Nazi craft, only claims and rumors.

The article highlights that these claims are being revived by conspiracy theorist Jim Marrs. Marrs' previous works include 'Crossfire: The Plot That Killed Kennedy' and 'The Rise of the Fourth Reich,' where he posits that fanatical Nazi sympathizers are secretly working to establish a 'Fourth Reich' in the USA.

Marrs also discusses the notorious secret project known as the "Nazi bell" (Die Glocke), which he claims was the energy source for Nazi saucers. This concept was popularized by ufologist Nick Cook in his 2001 book, 'The Hunt for Zero Point: Inside the Classified World of Antigravity Technology.' Cook describes the 'bell' as a bell-shaped object with an outer and inner chamber that created an electromagnetic field, causing strange effects on surrounding plant life and posing a lethal threat to humans nearby. Marrs suggests the 'bell' was developed using non-terrestrial technology and was linked to time travel and UFO observations, with knowledge provided by extraterrestrial intelligences.

Cook's book estimates the 'bell' to be about four meters high and three meters in diameter, composed of two rapidly rotating cylinders filled with a red-violet, possibly radioactive, liquid substance called 'Xerum 525.' Scientists and technicians involved were allegedly eliminated by the SS, and the device was moved to an unknown location, possibly taken by a Nazi submarine to a secret Antarctic base.

The article also references James Rollins' novel 'The Black Order' (Den Sorte Orden), which incorporates the 'bell' narrative. It critiques Cook's book as an example of spinning exciting tales from scant information, visiting places like Area 51 and recounting personal experiences, including a threatening encounter with SWAT-like forces.

Sheaffer then discusses the Northrop Grumman B-2 Spirit stealth bomber, suggesting it might employ an 'electrogravitic propulsion system' because its engines alone are insufficient to get it airborne. He speculates that the B-2 uses antigravity technology to reduce its weight for flight. The article notes that 21 B-2 bombers have been delivered since 1983, and their advanced design has fueled many theories about their propulsion.

The 'Nazi bell' has been a topic within the American Antigravity (AAG) community, which is interested in gravity-defying equipment. AAG refers to the Nazi bell as 'Einstein's antigravity,' citing physicist John Dering's belief that German research during WWII aimed to develop powerful propulsion based on Einstein's unified field theory. Dering also claims to have witnessed antigravity effects, such as mercury 'falling upwards,' in industrial equipment and speculates mercury might have been used in the Nazi bell.

Polish journalist Igor Witkowski's book, 'Truth about the Wunderwaffe,' is cited as a source for Cook's claims. Witkowski's book is described as an adventurous exposé, costing $85.

Joseph P. Farrell, author of 'The SS Brotherhood of the Bell,' links the Nazi bell to a supposed UFO crash in Kecksburg, Pennsylvania, in December 1965. Farrell believes the Kecksburg object, identified by many as a meteor, was related to Nazi UFO technology and was later seen at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, which allegedly received bodies from the Roswell incident. Farrell's book costs $17 and is deemed as uninformative as Witkowski's, filled with rumors and unsubstantiated claims. Farrell suggests that evidence about the 'bell' is suppressed to protect the technology's secrets, implying danger for those who investigate too deeply.

Farrell also speculates about the Apollo program, suggesting that a 'hidden or alternative technology' was built into the lunar module for its liftoff from the Moon. He notes that the films do not show acceleration typical of a rocket but rather a 'hop.'

The article includes images of the Apollo 17 lunar module lifting off from the Moon on December 14, 1972, and the base camp at Taurus-Littrow Valley. It mentions the collection of 110.52 kg of lunar material by astronauts Gene Cernan and Harrison Schmitt.

Richard Hoagland's website, www.enterprisemission.com, is mentioned regarding antigravity claims. Hoagland, known for his 'Face on Mars' theories, claims to reveal Wernher von Braun's '50-year-old secret.' He alleges that when the first US satellite, Explorer I, entered orbit in 1958, it achieved a higher orbit than expected due to an 'antigravity effect,' not a launch vehicle malfunction. He claims the US government ordered an immediate cover-up.

Hoagland also attributes a failed Soviet moon mission in January 1959 and the Pioneer 4 mission in March 1959 to antigravity effects. He suggests that antigravity forces stopped affecting satellites launched after 1960, possibly because von Braun's discoveries enabled NASA to compensate for them.

Regarding photos of Nazi saucers, the article states that only drawings have emerged over the years, with many available at www.eyepod.org/Nazi-Disc-Photos.html. Readers are encouraged to judge whether these are from a newly opened Nazi archive or from Photoshop.

Sources and Further Reading

Robert Sheaffer is identified as a writer for Skeptical Inquirer (www.csicop.org) with a website at www.debunker.com. The source for the article is Skeptical Inquirer vol. 33, no. 1, 2009.

A reader offer promotes Kevin McClure's book, 'The Nazi UFO Mythos,' which reportedly traces Nazi UFO rumors back to their sources to reveal the ultimate truth behind the stories.

Call to Action: Send UFO-Mail

The magazine encourages readers to forward the UFO-mail to their family, friends, and acquaintances, offering them the opportunity to receive free and non-binding updates on new Danish and international UFO observations, photographs, aerial phenomena, and special offers on UFO materials.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are the persistent allure of Nazi UFO conspiracies, the scientific and pseudoscientific exploration of antigravity technology, and the critical examination of UFO evidence. The editorial stance appears to be one of presenting these theories and research efforts while also maintaining a degree of skepticism, particularly regarding the lack of concrete evidence and the reliance on speculation and rumor, as exemplified by the critique of books by Cook and Farrell. The redefinition of SUFOI's mission also indicates a move towards a more rigorous and evidence-based approach to UFO research, acknowledging the subjective nature of witness accounts.