UFO-Nytt - 2006 No 2

Magazine Overview

This issue of UFO-Nytt, number 2 from 2006, is a newsletter from the Norwegian organization NETI. It features a mix of reports on UFO sightings, interviews, and discussions on the phenomenon, with a focus on events in Norway and the United Kingdom.

Editor's Message

The issue begins with a message from the responsible editor, Kjell Arne Høviskeland, who expresses hope that the first newsletter was interesting and that feedback has been positive. He solicits feedback, suggestions, and any material members wish to share, providing his email address ([email protected]) and postal address. He states his goal is to improve the newsletter with each issue and asks for contact information from members he hasn't been able to reach.

Society News and Events

NETI's annual meeting was canceled due to lack of interest and will be held later in Bergen. Information from the meeting will be provided subsequently. The newsletter highlights an interview with Gunnar A. Pedersen from Voss and various UFO observations. Upcoming UFO meetings are announced: one in Oslo on May 8th at Vegeta Mathus, and another in Raufoss on April 23rd. There is also a possibility of a UFO lecture by Torgeir Sjøstrøm Hansen at the Alternativmessa in Trondheim from April 28-30. The newsletter concludes its introductory section with a wish for a pleasant Easter celebration for all NETI members.

State Documents on UFO Observations Opened to the Public (15.03.06)

This section reports on the opening of the UK's 'X-files' concerning UFO observations. Reports from London describe lights shaped like worms, shiny ring-shaped objects, and massive iron-shaped objects, some of which were allegedly kept secret for 25 years. Loughton in Essex is identified as England's UFO capital, with six observations recorded by the Ministry of Defence, including five on the night of September 10th, involving mysterious orange lights. These files were released following a request from the Evening Standard newspaper under the Freedom of Information Act. The Ministry of Defence receives hundreds of reports annually, most of which are explained as aircraft or natural phenomena. However, a remaining percentage lacks rational explanations, leading the department to remain 'totally open' to the concept of flying saucers and spaceships. The Ministry's UFO department (SF4) has released details of 34 observations. Among these is a description of a 'black cigar-shaped object accelerating to a speed that would outcompete a fighter jet' and a 'rectangular-shaped white light' hovering over Primrose Hill. Nick Pope, who headed the UFO project from 1991-1994, stated that London having the most sightings is due to its large population. He believes that while 95% of sightings can be explained, the remaining 5% are significant, and he asserts it's 'entirely possible that we are not alone in the universe'. Witness Robert Sloan described seeing 'a triangle of three spheres' reminiscent of a scene from 'Close Encounters'. Other sightings mentioned include objects over St John's Wood, Hornchurch (Essex), and Wimbledon. Timothy Good, an author, described UFOs as Britain's most sensitive information subject, noting that while some information is being released, he believes more is being withheld. He finds the number of unexplained sightings over London fascinating.

A press spokesperson stated that there is no basis to believe in extraterrestrial activity, and that UFO reports are investigated to determine if there is evidence of hostile or unauthorized aerial activity in UK airspace. The section includes a photo credited to www.pendata.com and a caption stating a picture is from Tintagel, Cornwall, England, dated 21.02.2005.

UFO Observations in Ygre Outside Voss, Hordaland

This extensive section focuses on the UFO observations of Gunnar A. Pedersen from Voss, Norway, who is described as the most prolific observer in Western Norway known to NETI. Between December 16, 1984, and December 31, 2005 (over 21 years), he recorded 2566 UFO objects over 1108 observation days. He has also video-filmed 981 recordings between November 1991 and 2005 (approximately 14 years). A table provides a year-by-year breakdown of objects and observation days from 1987 to 2005. The data shows a peak in observations in 1991 and 1993, with a significant decrease in 2004 and 2005, which is noted as being similar to the Hessdalen phenomenon in 2005.

Pedersen's observations cover the area around Voss, including Ygre, which is 6 km east of Voss. The article details several specific sightings:

• March/April 1943: At approximately 0800, Pedersen saw an orange-glowing sphere flying low over a garden, moving west. He was 13 years old at the time. He later spoke with Oline Vike, who reported that her mother was blinded by the bright light of the object when she went to the cowshed. Pedersen and Ottar Vinje discussed this incident with her around 1986.
• December 16, 1984: At 2230, Pedersen observed orange steady lights ascending slowly from behind a hill, turning west over Vikje, and disappearing towards Bordalskaret. A similar event occurred at 2250 with two orange lights one above the other.
• January 14, 1985: At 0930, he saw white and grey smoke rising from behind a hill. Later, at 1730, while observing Venus with binoculars, he noticed a dark smoke formation, followed by a yellow and red sphere ascending vertically at high speed. It stopped above the highest point of the hill. He then saw a circular object resembling a mailbox with a yellow light field and a light dome on top, which swept a sharp yellow light in a circle as the object flew slowly west over Sonvesåsen, Bordalskaret, and towards the southern end of Gråsida. He observed the object with its sweeping light until it disappeared over Gråsida's horizon at 1736.
• January 15, 1985: The following day, using 7x50 binoculars, he observed smoke formations creating various shapes (arc, parachute, white cloud, UFO-like figures). At 1528, he saw a dark 'flying body' with a rudder, flying low over Gråsida towards the northwest. He noted the absence of wings or engines and no sound. At 1733, he saw an object with a large yellow light in front and a smaller yellow light above, with a red blinking light to the left. It flew over Møn, Bjørke, and the eastern runway at Bømoen at an altitude of 10 meters. He described it as a helicopter-like craft without a tail. Using binoculars from about 820 meters, he saw it from the side, describing it as egg-shaped with a yellow-orange light along its midsection and dark upper and lower parts. A tilted strut was behind the cabin. The object flew west over the runway, towards the hangar, and then southwest towards Vike. He observed a square surface with yellow lights at each corner. It continued west over Sonvesåsen and Bordalskaret, towards the southern end of Gråsida. He saw four light points in the binoculars until it disappeared over Gråsida's horizon at 1737.
• May 11, 2000: At 12:07-12:08, while standing in his yard at Ygre with Ottar Vinje, they saw a large, blunt, silver-colored object that narrowed towards the rear. It flew northwest over Grauanolten.
• May 12, 2000: Around 15:00, Asbjørn Hjørnevik saw an aluminum-colored object resembling a boat flying west over the Sonvesåsen horizon. Hjørnevik, who lives north of Vossevangen, retrieved his binoculars, but by then the object had flown far into Bordalskaret, towards Rong.

The article also includes an interview with Gunnar A. Pedersen conducted by Kjell Arne (KAH). Pedersen states his interest in UFOs began in March/April 1943 when he saw an orange-glowing sphere, noting that the term 'UFO' wasn't used until around 1947. He was 13 at the time. He has only seen phenomena in the Voss district. He speculates that the area might have many slate deposits, contributing to its peaceful nature. He has been as close as 700-800 meters to a UFO. He has no thoughts on who or what the visitors might be. He knows of about 5-6 other people in Voss who have seen UFOs. He attributes the drastic decrease in observations since 2004 to the construction of a sports arena and cross-country ski stadium in the area, which might be disturbing the visitors. The interview concludes with thanks and well wishes for Pedersen's continued observations.

New UFO Observation (Charlevoix, MI, USA)

On March 3, 2006, a witness in Charlevoix, Michigan, USA, reported seeing a clear, red, blinking star that moved erratically. The object, described as a clear red spherical object with a circular red light underneath, moved up and down and left and right, approaching trees at an estimated distance of 3-4 miles. The witness expressed awe and stated, "I have always believed in UFOs... but last night I saw something of the most beautiful and fantastic in my life." The experience caused them to tremble and cry.

UFO Observations - A Look Back

This section discusses UFO observations in Bjugn, Sør-Trøndelag, Norway, a location described as haunted, with repeated observations over the last 40 years. The 'Bjugn case' is mentioned, involving allegations of sexual abuse of kindergarten children in 1992, which some suggest might have extraterrestrial explanations. Several locals have reported seeing large and small light spheres moving intelligently. Kommunelegen Jan Sauer reported a cigar-shaped object passing overhead. Strange imprints on the ground have also been reported, and the local newspaper 'Fosna-Folket' has covered the phenomenon multiple times. Another example cited is a fishing boat, the 'Magne Johan', which stopped suddenly on November 27, 2000, when a powerful light column descended into the sea, causing the electrical system to fail and the crew to become ill. The boat drifted for three hours. The military showed interest in this case, and the police surveillance service also investigated.

On September 23, 2001, multiple independent witnesses reported a silent object rotating and moving erratically over Mosjøen before disappearing over Vefsenfjorden. Police, fire, and harbour authorities conducted a large-scale search without finding any explanation. A woman from Bodø claims to have seen a UFO land in her garden. This section references a Dr.art. thesis on religion, synthesis, and spirituality in the Norwegian UFO movement, particularly within NETI's belief system.

UN Discusses Contact with Extraterrestrial Civilizations (24.11.2005)

This article reports that the UN General Assembly has decided to establish a UN Decade of Contact and Diplomatic Relations with ETs. For the first time in nearly 27 years, the UN General Assembly will discuss establishing diplomatic relations with advanced extraterrestrial civilizations. On December 16, 2005, this decision was formally sent to the incoming President of the General Assembly, H.E. Jan Eliasson of Sweden, from the Institute for Cooperation in Space (ICIS), a non-governmental organization. Eliasson served as Sweden's ambassador to the UN from 2000 to 2005. The article notes that on December 18, 1978, the UN General Assembly had previously approved resolution 33/426, inviting member states to take steps to coordinate national scientific investigations and research into extraterrestrial life, including unidentified flying objects, and to inform the Secretariat of observations and research.

Former US President Jimmy Carter supported the UN General Assembly's decision. Carter himself had a close encounter with a UFO (a night light) in October 1969 with 10 members of the Leary, Georgia Lion's Club while campaigning for governor. Four years later, as governor, Carter filled out an official UFO observation report dated September 18, 1973.

UN Decade of Contact

Former Canadian Minister of National Defence, Paul Hellyer, has demanded that the Canadian Parliament hold hearings on the subject of relations with extraterrestrial civilizations. At the Toronto Exopolitics Symposium on September 25, 2005, Hellyer stated, "UFOs are as real as airplanes that fly overhead." He claimed that the US military is preparing weapons to use against aliens and could involve humanity in an intergalactic war without warning. He urged for the veil of secrecy to be lifted to allow for an open and informed debate on this critical global issue. Over 630,000 journalists and 283,000 newspaper publishers worldwide have downloaded a Yahoo news article from November 24, 2005, regarding Hellyer's request to the Canadian Parliament. Hellyer supports the UN Decade of Contact. In the introduction to his recent book, 'EXOPOLITICS: POLITICS GOVERMENT AND LAW IN THE UNIVERSE', written by ICIS International Director Alfred Lambremont Webre, Hellyer proposes a 'Decade of Contact' – an era of openness, public hearings, publicly supported research, and education about extraterrestrial reality. He suggests this could be an antidote to the world's greed-driven and power-obsessed madness. The UN Decade of Contact has four points: (1) OPENNESS – Government transparency regarding extraterrestrial presence; (2) DECADE OF CONTACT – Publicly supported research over a 10-year period of public education and research on extraterrestrial presence; (3) DISARMAMENT – A permanent rejection of all space-based weapons and warfare.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are UFO sightings, government secrecy and transparency, witness testimonies, and the potential for international cooperation and discussion regarding extraterrestrial life. The editorial stance appears to be one of open inquiry and a desire to share information and foster discussion within the UFO community, while also acknowledging official investigations and international initiatives.

Title: UFO-Nytt
Issue Date: April 6, 2006
Publisher: NETI
Country: Norway
Language: Norwegian

This issue of UFO-Nytt, a Norwegian newsletter on UFO phenomena, covers a range of topics including significant past incidents, international governmental and non-governmental initiatives, and technological aspects related to UFOs and extraterrestrial contact.

Key Articles and Reports

The Disclosure Project and Extraterrestrial Cooperation

The newsletter begins by referencing a press conference held by "The Disclosure Project," an American non-profit organization led by Dr. Steven M. Greer. On May 9, 2001, at the National Press Club in Washington D.C., several high-ranking military and intelligence personnel reportedly testified publicly, describing their experiences and presenting evidence suggesting that advanced extraterrestrial civilizations are cooperating with Earth's civilization.

Remote Viewing and Extraterrestrial Evidence

It is mentioned that a military-developed intelligent technology known as "remote viewing," originally developed at Stanford Research Institute in the mid-1970s by Dr. Hal Puthoff and Russel Targ, has produced data regarding the existence of non-terrestrial cultures visiting Earth.

Brazil's Support for UN Contact Initiative

On May 20, 2005, Brazil, a major UN nation, took a public step to support a "United Nations Decade of Contact." The Brazilian Air Force (FAB) reportedly permitted exploration of classified UFO documents within several military facilities in Brasilia, the federal capital.

UN Treaty on Outer Space

The UN General Assembly has voted in favor of a treaty to ban weapons and warfare in outer space. The previous vote on this matter occurred on December 8, 2003, resulting in a 174-0 vote, with only Israel, Marshall Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, and the USA abstaining.

A non-governmental spokesperson commented, "We are sure that the year 2006 will be a landmark year for official openness of an advanced extraterrestrial presence and for the start of a UN Decade of Contact."

Contact Information

Contact details are provided for several organizations: Institute for Cooperation in Space (ICIS) with Alfred Lambremont Webre, Exopolitics Toronto with Victor Viggiani, The Disclosure Project with Dr. Steven Greer, and the United Nations General Assembly.

The Cash-Landrum Incident

A detailed report describes the Cash-Landrum incident, which occurred on a cold and humid December evening in 1980 in Texas. Betty Cash and Vickie Landrum, along with Betty's 7-year-old grandson Colby, were driving when they observed a shining light approaching. The object resolved into a radiant, diamond-shaped craft that emitted flames and intense heat. The object hovered, then moved away, followed by a squadron of over 20 helicopters, many of which were large, twin-rotor military transport types. The witnesses attempted to follow in their car, observing the craft as a cigar-shaped, oblong cylinder of light before it disappeared with the helicopters. All three witnesses subsequently developed blisters, nausea, and diarrhea, consistent with severe sunburn. Betty Cash was hospitalized for two weeks due to burns. Investigators were unable to identify the craft or the helicopters. Other witnesses in the area reported seeing a bright light and twin-rotor helicopters that same evening. The helicopters were identified as CH-47CHINOOK machines, but local military extensions denied having such aircraft in the area. The US government denied owning the glowing object. The incident left Betty Cash, Vickie Landrum, and Colby with long-lasting injuries.

Russia and Iran's Joint Effort Against UFOs

An article dated January 12, 2005, reports on a joint effort between Russia and Iran to combat a perceived UFO invasion. The article states that if a UFO appears over Iran, anti-aircraft systems would likely shoot it down. Unidentified flying objects are described as terrorizing the Eastern Hemisphere, and both Russia and Iran have agreed to combine forces to study the issue. Iran's Air Defense Command in Tehran has ordered the downing of any unknown or suspicious objects. Iranian media has increased information about extraterrestrial threats to the nation's nuclear power industry, with reports of unusually bright objects seen over Busher and Natanza, where nuclear facilities are located. One object reportedly exploded in mid-air. General Qarim Gavani of the Iranian Ministry of Defense assured the public that plans are in place to protect nuclear facilities.

Interest in UFOs has rapidly increased in Iran over the past year, with numerous reports of strange objects flying overhead. Iranian state television showed images of shining white disks over Tehran. In response, Russia has pledged to help Iran in its fight against UFOs. The newsletter notes that Russia addressed a similar issue in the early 1990s when the population of the Soviet Union panicked due to strange flying objects. Both Russian and Iranian spokesmen have confirmed an expansion of their cooperative efforts, particularly in space exploration and satellite development. Additionally, Russia and Iran are working on details for launching the Zohreh satellite.

Newsletter Closing

The newsletter concludes with a note that the articles in "UFO-Nytt" do not necessarily reflect the official views of NETI, and the author is responsible for the material. The editor, Kjell Arne Høviskeland, apologizes for any poor translations or typos.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue of UFO-Nytt are the acknowledgment and investigation of UFO phenomena, the potential for extraterrestrial contact and cooperation, and the role of governments and international bodies in addressing these issues. The editorial stance appears to be one of reporting on these events and initiatives, providing information from various sources, and encouraging openness regarding advanced extraterrestrial presence. The newsletter highlights both historical incidents and contemporary international efforts, suggesting a belief in the significance of the UFO phenomenon and its implications for humanity.