UFO Mail - No 237 - 2017

Magazine Overview

Title: Skandinavisk UFO Information
Issue: nr. 237
Date: April 23, 2017
Publisher: Danmarks UFO Forening

This issue of Skandinavisk UFO Information focuses on recent UFO and UAP (Unidentified Aerial Phenomena) reports, with a prominent cover story detailing a sighting over Bornholm. It also includes investigations into other sightings and provides information on how to report experiences and support the organization.

UFO Set Over Bornholm

The main article details an incident on Saturday, March 25, 2017, around 4:15 PM, when three trolling fishermen at sea, a few nautical miles north of Bornholm between Gudhjem and Christiansø, observed what they described as a UFO. Bill R. Hansen, one of the fishermen, reported that an object began following their boat. It slowly approached, stopped to observe them for about 15-20 seconds, and then disappeared back the way it came.

Hansen and his crew estimated the object to be about 100 meters away and at an altitude of 100 meters. While the size was difficult to assess at sea, they all agreed it was substantial, with Hansen estimating its diameter to be between 15 and 25 meters. They had never seen anything like it before, in terms of appearance or movement. They contacted radio services, which led them to the Værnsfælles Forsvarskommando (Joint Defence Command) in Karup. All authorities took the report seriously and were helpful, but none could detect the object on their equipment.

Hansen emphasized that the experience was shared by three people, making them confident in their observation. He recounted the event to TV2/Bornholm on March 26, describing a "large dragonfly-shaped UFO" that approached from behind, was clearly visible in the sunlight, and then vanished at an estimated speed of 200 km/h after hovering for about a minute. He also mentioned to Bornholms Tidende that the object was approximately 100 meters from the boat when closest.

Following Hansen's story, another Bornholmer came forward, reporting a similar sighting on Sunday, March 26, near the harbor in Allinge. This sighting, however, is not considered directly related to the March 25th event. Bornholms Tidende also noted that a surveillance camera had captured an object in the sky over northern Bornholm. However, SUFOI's Photo Department suggested this photo likely showed an insect or bird, and the image dated back to 2016, thus unrelated to the current case.

TV2/Bornholm featured a longer discussion about the observation on their program "Mellem os" on April 10, 2017, with Bill R. Hansen and SUFOI's Ole Henningsen, seeking other witnesses in the area.

The Bornholms Hjemmeværn (Home Guard) stated they had no exercises at that time, and the Værnsfælles Forsvarskommando confirmed no air force exercises were conducted. The only radar trace recorded was a civilian flight, which SUFOI determined, via FlightRadar24.com, was not related to the observation due to its altitude.

New from SUFOI's Photo Department

8500 Grenå, February 13, 2017

An observer reported seeing a light in the sky around 00:15 on February 13, 2017, while walking in Grenå. The object was moving at a considerable speed towards the town. The observer described it as having two red lights at the front (like car headlights seen from behind), round green lights on the sides, and flashing blue lights at the rear, resembling a disc shape. The observer was certain it was not an airplane.

SUFOI's investigation suggested the description and video footage were consistent with drone activity. Søren Rosenberg Jensen, a drone builder, pointed to ongoing drone flights for thermal inspections of heat distribution networks. Carsten Bang Rasmussen from Grenaa Varmeværk A.m.b.A. confirmed that Drone Systems ApS had conducted thermal inspections using drones in the Århusvej area of Grenå that night. Sune Yde Nielsen from Drone Systems ApS also confirmed the drone flight. SUFOI concluded that the sighting was likely a drone.

2400 København N, March 22, 2016

An observer at their workplace near Emdrup station in Copenhagen reported seeing a light in the sky that was not a star or a plane, as it remained stationary. The light suddenly became sharper and pulsed with a bluish light two to three times before moving calmly across the sky towards Bispebjerg Hospital, where it stopped and pulsed again. It then moved back to its original position and became stationary. The observer noted that there was no sound. A 3.50-minute video was recorded.

Later, the observer's colleague reported seeing the same phenomenon. She noticed green and red flashing lights and that it pulsed with a sharp, bluish-white color. The shape was not discernible due to the bright light, and no sound was heard.

SUFOI's Photo Department received the video and an accompanying photo. Their analysis, including the use of Stellarium (a planetarium program), indicated that the observed phenomenon was the planet Venus. The observer confirmed this explanation, acknowledging that the movement of their phone during filming likely created the streaking effect and that other aircraft were present, which could have influenced their perception of movement.

4400 Kalundborg, February 14, 2017

An observer in Kalundborg reported seeing a strange light in the sky on the afternoon of February 14, 2017. The light appeared to hover and move slowly. The observer filmed it with an iPhone 5S. SUFOI's Photo Department received a photograph showing the light as a faint streak due to camera movement during exposure.

SUFOI's Conclusion

Based on the analysis of photos and video sequences, SUFOI's Photo Department concluded that the observed phenomena in Grenå and Kalundborg were likely flights of illuminated drones. While direct confirmation from the involved companies was not always obtained, the appearance, movement patterns, and witness reports led SUFOI to believe these were drone activities. The department anticipates that such drone sightings will lead to more inquiries in the future.

Regarding the Copenhagen sighting, SUFOI's Fotoafdeling is convinced that the strongly luminous planet Venus is the explanation for the observation.

Read UFO Reports Online

Readers are encouraged to read more UFO reports on www.ufo.dk under "Observationer."

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Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue revolve around recent UFO/UAP sightings and the ongoing efforts by SUFOI to investigate and explain these phenomena. The editorial stance appears to be one of serious inquiry, aiming to provide factual information and plausible explanations, often attributing sightings to known objects like drones or celestial bodies when evidence supports it. The magazine also emphasizes the importance of public reporting and the role of citizen science in understanding these events.