UFO Mail - No 281 - 2019

Magazine Overview

Title: UFO-Mail nr. 281
Issue Date: February 4, 2019
Publisher: Skandinavisk UFO Information

This issue of UFO-Mail, a Danish publication focused on UFO phenomena, presents a detailed investigation into the Cold War origins of the UFO myth. The central theme revolves around the research of James Carrion, who posits that many early UFO sightings and incidents were not genuine extraterrestrial encounters but rather deliberate intelligence operations designed to deceive the Soviet Union.

Dengang Stalin skulle fuppes og spioner afsløres (When Stalin had to be fooled and spies exposed)

The main article, authored by Kim Møller Hansen, introduces James Carrion's thesis that a secret intelligence group was instrumental in both creating and directing the UFO myth during the early Cold War. Carrion, a former intelligence analyst, spent 10 years examining publicly available materials to conclude that this group aimed to sow confusion and concern among the newly identified enemy, the Soviet Union.

Josef Stalin, the increasingly paranoid Soviet leader, became obsessed with the idea that reports of ghost rockets, flying saucers, and conflicting official statements from the US military might conceal a new, secret American super-weapon or an epoch-making aircraft. This fear was fueled by intelligence gathered from his spies in the US and Canada.

The article references SUFOI's own publication, "UFO'er - Myter og viden" (UFOs - Myths and Knowledge), suggesting that even well-documented aspects of the UFO myth may still hold new revelations.

Spøgelsesraketterne – det store efterretningsbedrag begynder (Ghost Rockets – The Great Intelligence Deception Begins)

James Patrick Carrion is described as a former US Army intelligence analyst and freelance writer specializing in the Cold War and intelligence history. His tenure as International Director of MUFON (Mutual UFO Network) from 2006-2009 ended with internal conflicts, leading him to criticize MUFON's adherence to its own scientific ideals.

Carrion's 2014 book, "The Rosetta Deception," focuses on the post-WWII period (1946-47) as the Cold War took shape. During this time, Scandinavia registered approximately 2,000 'ghost rocket' sightings between May and December 1946. The article suggests these sightings were likely a mix of Cold War nervousness and misidentification of natural phenomena, such as contrails from high-flying B-29 bombers and meteors from the Perseid shower.

Historically, the term 'rocket' was used by observers describing the phenomena. In 1946-47, it was plausible to link these sightings to German V1 cruise missiles and V2 rockets, which were being tested after being captured from the former Nazi rocket base at Peenemünde. However, historical sources indicate the Soviet Union did not launch V2 rockets from Peenemünde, and Brian Dunning is quoted stating that V2 rockets could not have been the cause of the Swedish ghost rockets.

Operation Paperclip

By the end of World War II, it was evident that Germany had advanced significantly in developing weapons like V1 bombs, V2 rockets, and jet aircraft. The US and Soviet Union were poised to become adversaries, necessitating the development of new weapon systems. This led to "Operation Paperclip," a clandestine effort to recruit German scientists, engineers, and technicians involved in developing Hitler's "wonder weapons." Up to 1,600 specialists, including Wernher von Braun, were brought to the US. Abandoned buildings near Kirtland Air Force Base in New Mexico housed these specialists, who were then transferred to White Sands to work on captured V2 rockets and other projects.

The Soviet Union also sought German expertise through "Operation Osoaviakhim," bringing over 2,200 specialists. This 'import' of scientific talent has led some to speculate that the mysterious craft seen and photographed in the early UFO era were actually developed in collaboration with these German experts.

The article highlights the concern in both the US and Soviet camps about the potential for the opposing side to gain a technological advantage, possibly leading to weapons far more devastating than atomic bombs or new spy aircraft.

The Rosetta Deception and its Implications

Carrion's book "The Rosetta Deception" argues that the ghost rocket wave was a product of a strategic deception orchestrated by intelligence operatives in the US and Britain (the "Rosetta" group) in collaboration with influential newspapers like The New York Times. The primary objective was to break the diplomatic code used by Soviet spies communicating with Moscow from North America.

Carrion's work has reportedly been met with silence in UFO circles, possibly because it challenges the belief that ghost rockets were precursors to the Kenneth Arnold sighting and the subsequent UFO wave. Many UFO believers posit that the advent of nuclear weapons prompted extraterrestrial visits to monitor Earth and prevent a cosmic catastrophe. Carrion's research suggests the ghost rockets were a terrestrial, man-made phenomenon used for intelligence purposes.

Despite the silence, Carrion continued his research, leading to a new edition titled "Anachronism" in 2016, a 253-page manuscript available for download.

Rosetta-vildledningen (The Rosetta Deception)

In 1946, the world was recovering from WWII, facing the new threat of the Cold War between the US and the Soviet Union. The "Rosetta" group, composed of high-ranking intelligence officials from the US and Britain, launched a project to decipher Soviet communications. They planted numerous stories worldwide about new, highly dangerous weapons, mentioning fabricated scientists and hinting at advanced technologies. These stories were designed to be picked up by Soviet spies and relayed to Moscow, alarming Stalin about a potential American super-weapon.

This technique, known as "gardening," involved using peculiar names and place names in fabricated stories to aid code-breakers. The period of intense Soviet communication with Moscow coincided with the Paris peace negotiations in 1946, during which the ghost rocket sightings over Scandinavia also occurred, creating a backdrop of international tension and mystery.

The Rosetta group successfully created the impression that ghost rockets were Soviet test firings of V1 and V2 rockets, suggesting a significant advancement in German rocket technology. This was intended to make Moscow believe these new weapons were American or British, posing a direct threat.

While Swedish press eventually ceased reporting on ghost rockets to avoid providing intelligence, The New York Times and other US media continued to fuel the stories and speculation. A "coincidental" strike among telegraph workers on overseas lines used by the Soviets forced them to use alternative communication channels, which the Americans could more easily monitor. This allowed the Rosetta group to control the flow of information and study encrypted messages.

The article mentions General Hoyt S. Vandenberg and Admiral Roscoe H. Hillenkoetter (future CIA leaders), General Omar N. Bradley, and Colonel Carter W. Clarke as American participants in the deception, along with other key figures from the military and intelligence community.

Roswell-vildledningen (The Roswell Deception)

Carrion's book "The Roswell Deception" is recommended for its in-depth analysis of the 1947 UFO summer, particularly the Roswell incident. The book, spanning 523 pages, is described as demanding but rewarding, offering numerous "aha" moments as it details the complex web of actors and their connections.

Carrion uses hundreds of publicly available sources to argue that the Roswell incident and the subsequent UFO wave were part of the same intelligence operation. The goal was to deceive the Soviet Union and its leader, creating the illusion of a new super-weapon being tested in the northwestern USA.

A quote from "The Roswell Deception" highlights that the initial appearance of flying saucers was in the Pacific Northwest, not the eastern US where Soviet attack routes were anticipated, suggesting the deception aimed to impress the Soviets with experimental US technology.

The summer of 1947 saw a massive UFO wave, with over 850 reports of flying saucers. The period between June 24th and 30th saw a surge in sightings, peaking on July 4th and July 7th. Kenneth Arnold's UFO experience on June 24th, 1947, is presented as a key event that kickstarted this American UFO wave at a crucial time for the intelligence group.

Carrion's research suggests that the intelligence group manipulated events and the media, including the Maury Island incident, to enhance the mystery surrounding these cases. Raymond Palmer, publisher of Amazing Stories, hired Kenneth Arnold to investigate the Maury Island incident, which involved alleged wreckage of a flying disc. Carrion posits that the intelligence group influenced Arnold's investigation.

The Deceivers – Allied Military Deception in the Second World War

The article references Thaddeus Holt's book "The Deceivers – Allied Military Deception in the Second World War" as a foundational text for understanding intelligence deception tactics. Carrion's analysis of the Roswell incident is presented as a continuation of these principles.

Carrion believes that the two different versions of the Roswell story reported in the press were not accidental but a deliberate "gardening" strategy. The discrepancies between the Associated Press and United Press reports were designed to be noticed by Soviet code-breakers, providing crucial clues to decipher Soviet communications.

Lieutenant Walter Haut, the public information officer at Roswell Army Air Field in 1947, issued press releases that differed significantly. Carrion argues that these differences were intentional, serving the cryptographic gardening objective, rather than being a public relations misstep. Kevin Randle, however, disputes this, suggesting that the differences arose from newspapers updating and editing the single press release, rather than two distinct official versions.

Læs også (Read also)

The issue recommends further reading, including a book review of "The Roswell Deception," an article on how the US government created the UFO myth (UFO-Mail 177), and "The Swedish Ghost Rockets" from Skeptoid.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are the Cold War, espionage, intelligence deception, and the deliberate construction of the UFO myth as a tool for psychological warfare and code-breaking. The editorial stance, as presented through the focus on James Carrion's research, is critical of the conventional UFO narrative, suggesting that many early sightings were manufactured or manipulated for strategic purposes rather than being evidence of extraterrestrial visitation. The publication appears to favor a skeptical, intelligence-focused interpretation of historical UFO events, emphasizing the role of government agencies in shaping public perception.

UFO-Mail nr. 281 is a newsletter published by Skandinavisk UFO Information (SUFOI) in 2019. The newsletter is available via email and its content is also accessible through the website sufoi.dk and ufo.dk.

Featured Content

The primary focus of this issue appears to be the promotion of two books related to UFO phenomena:

• Mysteriet om UFO'er (The Mystery of UFOs): This book is valued at Kr. 54 and has the order number B-033. The cover art depicts a UFO and a silhouette of a person, with the author credited as Kim Moller Hansen and published by Gyldendal Undervinning.
• Firestorm: This book is valued at Kr. 89 and has the order number B-054. The cover features a portrait of Ann Druffel and mentions Dr. James E. McDonald's fight for UFO science.

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Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The editorial stance is clearly focused on the dissemination of information regarding UFO phenomena, primarily through book reviews and newsletter content. The emphasis on copyright and proper attribution suggests a professional approach to content sharing. The publication is based in Denmark and caters to a Danish-speaking audience, as indicated by the language of the newsletter.