UFO Mail - No 201 - 2015

Magazine Overview

Title: Skandinavisk UFO Information
Issue: 201
Date: August 18, 2015
Publisher: Danmarks UFO Forening

This issue of Skandinavisk UFO Information delves into the origins and cultural impact of the UFO myth, particularly focusing on the period of the late 1940s and early 1950s. It also reports on a recent alleged extraterrestrial contact event in Florida.

Da ufomyten blev skabt (When the UFO Myth Was Created)

The main article explores how mysterious aerial phenomena gained a concrete form as flying saucers and later UFOs, interpreted as extraterrestrial visits, especially in the latter half of the 1940s and early 1950s. This period, influenced by the Cold War and a growing popular culture, shaped public perception. The article poses key questions: Why did UFO experiences become so widespread in 1947 and the following years? What role did societal and cultural factors play? Why did the US Air Force take these experiences seriously enough to collect and analyze reports? And what were their findings?

This exploration is tied to the release of SUFOI's new book, "Project Saucer - Da ufomyten blev skabt" (Project Saucer - When the UFO Myth Was Created). Written by Kim Møller Hansen, the chairman of Skandinavisk UFO Information (SUFOI), the book is the seventh and final title in the "Fakta & Myter" (Facts & Myths) series. It is described as a 108-page, illustrated, color A4 book costing 159 DKK, with any surplus going to support ufo.dk. The magazine encourages readers to order the book and offers a free preview of 14 pages.

The "Fakta & Myter" series previously published titles on topics such as Area 51, Roswell, Narkontakt (Narcotic Contact), Aliens, UFO crashes, and the Bermuda Triangle. The magazine notes that only a few copies of some titles remain and directs readers to SUFOI's webshop.

Meditation Gave Contact with Aliens

A separate article details an event on January 27, 2015, in Vero Beach, Florida, where a group of people participated in a meditation session using the CE-5 technique, developed by Steven Greer. At 9:10 PM, two orange lights appeared over the horizon and were filmed for several minutes.

The article notes that participants paid $2,500 each for Steven Greer's course, which reportedly helps people make contact with non-terrestrials. It critically examines Greer's ventures, including The Center for the Study of Extraterrestrial Intelligence (CSETI), suggesting they may be designed to exploit gullible UFO enthusiasts.

Regarding the phenomenon observed in Florida, Marc Dantonio of the Mutual UFO Network (MUFON) and Bruce S. Maccabee, who has analyzed many UFO photos, believe the images and video footage show two parachutes flares. This interpretation is supported by the appearance and movement pattern of the lights, as well as the fact that a military exercise involving aircraft and naval vessels was taking place in the area at the time. However, the article states that these facts do not deter Greer and his course participants from believing they made contact with non-terrestrials.

Sources and Membership Information

The issue cites sources including www.inquisitr.com and UFO-Aktuellt, no. 2, 2015. It also promotes reading UFO reports on www.ufo.dk and encourages readers to become members of SUFOI's support circle for 2015. Membership, which costs 250 DKK or more, helps fund the organization's work, including maintaining ufo.dk and investigating UFO experiences. Payment can be made via giro or bank transfer, and members can receive a free book title.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The magazine consistently focuses on UFO phenomena, historical cases, and the cultural context surrounding beliefs in extraterrestrial visitation. There is a critical approach to claims, particularly those involving financial gain, as seen in the commentary on Steven Greer's courses. The editorial stance appears to be one of providing serious, information-based content on UFOlogy, encouraging research and public awareness while maintaining a skeptical yet open-minded perspective on the subject.