UFO-Nytt - 1990 No 1

Magazine Overview

Title: UFO-nytt
Issue: Nr 1, 1990
Publisher: VÄSTERBERGSLAGENS UFO-förening
Country: Sweden
Language: Swedish

This issue of UFO-nytt, the official publication for the VÄSTERBERGSLAGENS UFO-förening, is dedicated to exploring UFO phenomena, research, and witness accounts, primarily within the Nordic region. The magazine aims to provide a platform for members and interested individuals to share and discuss UFO-related information.

Editorial and Contents

The magazine opens with a table of contents outlining the various sections, including a foreword, reports from the investigation group, articles, a specific sighting report, information from UFO Sverige's report center, a new research method, and a telegram. The editorial team is listed as Birgit Sälgström, Torsten Karlsson, Ingmari Strömberg, Gudrun Andersson, and Thor-Leif Andersson, along with others who contribute to the publication.

Membership for 1990 is set at 75 SEK, with a reduced rate of 5 SEK for those under 16. Payments are to be made via postgiro (account number 16099-4) to Box 99, 777 01 Smedjebacken.

Foreword

The foreword reflects on the UFO phenomenon in the Nordic region, highlighting the intense activity in Hessdalen, Norway, between 1981 and 1985. It notes that while activity has decreased, the area was once highly frequented by UFOs. The foreword also mentions the formation of a joint Nordic front for UFO research, with groups creating instruments for scientific investigation and establishing observation posts in remote areas to understand the nature of UFOs.

It specifically details a significant UFO 'flap' in Dalarna, Sweden, in early 1985 that garnered considerable attention from both local and national press. For the first time, the press reportedly treated the reports seriously, and the phenomenon itself seemed to affect the press. The VBU's investigation group, reinforced by Johan Kinneryd, compiled reports from this 1985 flap, which were also translated into English. Some members of the association participated in a large congress in London in 1987, where the compiled data was well-received. VBU has continued to compile annual reports, providing material that is easily accessible to the press and other interested parties.

The foreword acknowledges that while the organization has experienced successes, there have also been setbacks. The emergence of individuals who were not serious about the subject led to a rapid erosion of the efforts to build a credible image with the press and authorities. The foreword concludes with an optimistic outlook for the 1990s regarding UFO research and its history.

Investigation Group Reports

The 'Undersökningsgruppen' (Investigation Group) section notes a quiet autumn in Dalarna, with no fresh reports. However, it presents older, yet intriguing, reports. The group invites readers who might recall similar phenomena to contact them.

Borlänge-Ludvika, September 29, 1978, 1:21:15 AM:
Erik Eriksson, accompanied by his son and daughter, reported seeing a strange object while driving near Ludvika. Initially mistaken for a plane or a mast, the object was identified as a UFO by his son. Erik described it as a silent, round or oval craft with numerous lights. The object hovered briefly before accelerating rapidly towards Falu. An inquiry with Romme airport confirmed no air traffic at the time. The weather was cloudy and windless. The craft's size was compared to an enormous carousel.

UFO Sverige Report Center

This section shares reports processed by UFO Sverige's report center, managed by Heikki Virtanen in 1988. The challenge of single-handedly assessing numerous reports is acknowledged.

Boda-Kyrkby, January 2, 1988, 7:20-7:22 PM:
Patrik Eriksson was visiting a friend when he saw a strange light over the forest. While riding his moped, he stopped to listen and observed a bright, spherical object with a tail and a blinking smaller sphere on the tail. The object moved at high speed, passing about 15 meters above the trees, causing them to sway and emitting a humming sound. Patrik was frightened and rode home. The object was orange, and the weather was cloudy, misty, and windless. A sketch of the observation area and the phenomenon is included.

Witness Accounts

Salzburg, 1958 (Date and month uncertain):
A witness, a devout Catholic, reported seeing a strange object outside her home with her sister. Initially, her sister couldn't see it, but upon being directed, she also observed the unusual object. They heard no sound, possibly due to traffic noise. The witness was hesitant to share this experience due to her social circle's views on UFOs.

Salzburg, August 26, 1980, 9:00 PM:
While cycling to her husband's workplace, the witness encountered a craft hovering over two houses and trees after exiting a tunnel. The object was stationary but wiggled, featuring white lights around its perimeter. It was described as enormous, approximately four houses wide and one house high. After a short period, it sped away rapidly. The witness only shared this account with her husband.

Salzburg, 1982 or 1983 (Night, exact date unknown):
During the night, a witness heard strange sounds outside her window, initially thinking it was their cat. Upon investigation, she saw an object moving slowly across the sky. It was described as large, dark, and emitting a humming sound. The object appeared to change shape as it moved away, which the witness attributed to its speed. Her sketch is compared to Ingrid Vedberg's observation from January 9, 1986, in Hede-Mora, which featured square windows with green light, a black body, a luminous knob on top, and flames from the underside.

Article: Researchers Want to Stop All Radio and TV Traffic

This article discusses astronomer Valdemar Sörensen from Nakskov, Denmark, who advocates for stopping all radio and TV signals, believing a 'space-dwelling entity' in Earth's vicinity poses a deadly threat. He urges silence to avoid attracting its attention. Sörensen admits he doesn't know what the entity is but has detected something that is 'hunting' in space. He suggests that the entity is already observing us and is showing its intentions.

Radio astronomer Blle Tage Olsen from Denmark confirms that an unusually large mass is approaching our solar system, expected to arrive the following autumn, but dismisses the idea of it being a deadly threat. He states that no American, European, or Soviet space agencies acknowledge or deny reports of this mass or their efforts to monitor it.

Sörensen plans to write to world governments, urging them to cease all but essential radio and TV broadcasts to make the planet 'acoustically invisible' and avoid confrontation. He believes this approach will prevent the USA and Soviet Union from bearing the responsibility for potential panic.

Olsen respects Sörensen's views but considers him to be overreacting. He suggests that instead of hiding, we should try to understand phenomena that appear in space.

The article also mentions the UFO Sverige Riksstämma (General Assembly) in Stockholm on March 10, with a morning session for annual meeting proceedings and an afternoon for lectures. Interested individuals are encouraged to contact the organizers for information about a potential bus trip.

Article: Observation of RPV (?) over Sonnbo, Avesta

This report, based on an article in Avesta Tidning from October 9, 1982, details Lennart Langhede's sighting of a strange object.

Sonnbo, Avesta, September 10, 1989 (Telephone interview):
Lennart Langhede described a craft with a louder sound than a normal sport plane, heard before it was seen. It resembled a small plane flying backwards, with angled wings at the rear and two antennas on each wing. The craft was described as silver-blue, and Langhede stated he had never seen anything like it before. His former boss, a pilot, identified it as a new type of aircraft appearing in Sweden. Langhede later saw a photograph of a similar craft in a magazine, confirming its strange, backward-flying appearance. No one else in the area reported seeing the object, and the military did not respond. The craft also had a peculiar engine sound. Langhede believes he saw it again about a year later but did not react as strongly. He attempted to find a matching aircraft in the 'Flygplankort 1987' (Aircraft Identification 1987) book but was unsuccessful. He has personally seen similar 'backward-flying' planes and images of them.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue of UFO-nytt revolve around witness testimonies of unidentified aerial phenomena, the challenges and methodologies of UFO research, and the broader implications of potential extraterrestrial or unknown aerial presences. The magazine adopts a stance of serious inquiry, presenting detailed accounts of sightings and encouraging a scientific approach to understanding these events. There is an underlying concern about the unknown and a desire to demystify the phenomenon. The publication also serves as a communication channel for the VÄSTERBERGSLAGENS UFO-förening, promoting membership and disseminating information about UFO-related activities and events within Sweden and the Nordic region.

Title: UFO-Rapporter
Issue: 11
Volume: 1988
Date: March 14, 1988
Publisher: Tottes databas
Country: Sweden
Language: Swedish

Swedish UFO Sightings

Rottne Incident (March 14, 1988)

Lars Ohlsson, a press photographer, reported a significant sighting near Rottne, Sweden. While driving home, he observed a light phenomenon over Helgasjön that he described as stronger than Venus. During his 1.5-mile drive, he saw the phenomenon. After returning home, he retrieved his binoculars and observed another object, likely an airplane, which disappeared to the northeast. Subsequently, a third object appeared, described as a delta-winged craft the size of a full moon. This object glided silently for about two minutes, displaying seven light points, each subdivided into four. From its wingtips, it emitted powerful blue-white sparks at intervals. In its final moments, the object emitted a low hum. Ohlsson noted that this object differed from typical aircraft seen from Öjabyn's airport and appeared to be catching up to the earlier airplane. It lacked colored lights. Notably, there were TV reception disturbances indoors during the sighting.

Another Rottne Sighting (March 16, 1988)

Handläggare Håkan Fernander investigated a report from Lars Ohlsson on March 16, 1988. After checking astronomical data, Fernander found discrepancies with Ohlsson's account. Ohlsson, being familiar with aircraft due to living near Öjabyn's airport, was tested on his observational skills and demonstrated a good memory for detail. Fernander noted that while some aspects suggested a 37-viggen (Saab 37 Viggen), the described lights and flaps did not match. Kallinge Flygfotilj had no explanation, and Öjaby airport reported no flights at the time.

F17 Aircraft Crash

Earlier on the same day as the Rottne sighting, an F17 aircraft crashed in the vicinity. The plane was pulverized, with fragments no larger than a hand's palm scattered over approximately 1 km. A major reportedly claimed to have observed something unusual over the sea near the south coast, though this could not be verified. The report acknowledges that the aircraft crash might be unrelated to the Rottne incident but notes the area was under military surveillance for a month, and one ton of aircraft parts were recovered.

Loböle Incident (April 8, 1988)

Sven Sörgren and his wife reported an observation near Loböle, Stöde, on April 8, 1988. Sven noticed an object moving towards Loböle from the direction of Stöde. They went outside to get a better view. The object was silent, estimated to be 1000 meters away and at an altitude of 300-400 meters. It then veered south. The object was triangular with three red lights and one white light, estimated to be 30-50 meters in size, and was observed for about three minutes. This phenomenon recurred for two consecutive evenings. Handläggare Loy Solli and Bedömning Heikki Virtanen concluded that it was unlikely to be an airplane, as the relative positions of the lights did not change despite the horizontal movement.

Enköping Incident (May 15, 1988)

Witnesses near Enköping reported a silent, metallic object on May 15, 1988. The object was described as a disc or ball, hovering and then moving rapidly towards the E18 highway. It was estimated to be about 60 meters in diameter and was observed for five minutes. The object emitted a loud hum and a blue flash from the sky.

Sandviken Incident (September 28, 1988)

A witness reported seeing a black, horizontal object on television, which then appeared to be a flying object with a trailing light. The object emitted a loud hum and a spark. The witness believed it was not an airplane due to its unusual flight path and the lack of changing light positions.

Soviet UFO Reports

Voronezj Landing (TT-AFP)

A scientific commission in Moscow investigated a reported UFO landing in a park in Voronezj. The commission, led by Igor Saretsev, found no evidence of an alien craft or beings. Reports from children and adults claimed that tall beings and a robot emerged from a banana-shaped craft. The commission collected samples and found slightly elevated cesium levels, but attributed this to the Chernobyl disaster, stating it was not unusual. They concluded that the event was not a space landing.

Abradovsk 'Narkontakt' (TT-AFP)

The Soviet newspaper Pravda reported an incident in Abradovsk where three aliens reportedly landed in an orange flying saucer, greeting the locals with "Glasnost...hurra!". The aliens were described as 3.02 to 3.36 meters tall, with three eyes and four ears, wearing silver suits. The local party committee met to discuss how to handle the newcomers. The report also mentioned a state television broadcast about UFO landings in southern Russia, where children claimed to have seen tall beings and a robot.

Other Soviet Reports

Komsomolskaja Pravda reported on sightings near Perm, including large, headless figures and human-like beings with glowing eyes. Another report from Voronezj, attributed to TT-Tass, confirmed a UFO landing in a park, with scientists finding a 20-meter diameter circle and unusual red sandstone-like stones. Witnesses described a large, luminous ball or disc and beings up to four meters tall with small heads.

International UFO News

Leeds UFO Conference

Supporters of the extraterrestrial visitation theory gathered in Leeds, England, to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the first moon landing. The conference featured new alleged UFO images as evidence, including a large, gray, luminous object over Florida. Walter Andrus, the conference host from Texas, considered these images the clearest evidence of extraterrestrial life.

English Crop Circles

The mysterious crop circles in southern England, which reappear annually, were discussed. These circles, up to 50 meters in diameter, have been photographed extensively. Amateur researchers Colin Andrews and Pat Delgado have studied them for eight years. They found that the circles often coincide with traffic accidents and suggested the involvement of an inexplicable intelligence. Recently, a white, gelatinous mass, found to be extremely cold, was discovered in a crop circle.

Editorial and Commentary

Tottes Kommentar

Torsten Karlsson, a self-proclaimed "Russia-fan," commented on the Pravda report about Abradovsk, expressing surprise at what he perceived as a joke from the usually serious newspaper. However, he also acknowledged the proverb "no smoke without fire" and suggested that something significant might be happening in the Soviet Union.

John L. Spencer on UFO Research Methods

John L. Spencer, a MUFON specialist, criticized current UFO research methods, particularly the use of regressive hypnosis. He argued that this technique is unreliable and can distort witness memories, potentially implanting false narratives. Spencer believes that while abduction experiences might be real and have psychological impact, they can also occur in the physical world. He emphasized that memories retrieved under hypnosis are not necessarily factual and that researchers may inadvertently influence witnesses to conform to expected patterns. He cited the Hill abduction case as an example of research conducted for medical reasons rather than to understand UFOs or abductions.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The magazine consistently reports on UFO sightings and alleged encounters, presenting witness testimonies and official investigations. There's a clear interest in phenomena occurring both within Sweden and internationally, with a particular focus on reports from the Soviet Union during this period. The editorial stance appears to be one of open inquiry, presenting various accounts while also including critical perspectives on research methodologies, as exemplified by John L. Spencer's critique of hypnosis in UFO investigations. The inclusion of Tottes' commentary suggests a desire to engage with the public's perception of these events, even when they involve unusual or humorous reports.

Title: UFO-Nytt
Issue: 2
Volume: 1989
Issue Date: October 1989
Publisher: MUFON UFO JOURNAL
Country: Sweden
Language: Swedish
Document Type: Magazine Issue

Articles and Content

Myror och Spindlar (Ants and Spiders)

This section critically examines cases investigated using regression hypnosis, particularly those involving alien abductions. The author highlights three cases investigated by a hypnotist named Hopkins.

In the first case, a witness with a fear of spiders was hypnotized. The hypnosis revealed that the fear stemmed from a childhood memory of a spider web, which, under hypnosis, transformed into a humanoid face staring at the boy. While the spider phobia vanished, the witness developed a lifelong narrative of abduction. The author notes that spider phobias are common and questions their connection to abduction experiences.

The second case involved a woman who hated ants and felt compelled to destroy them. Regression hypnosis revealed that her aversion was linked to the color of ant eggs, which she associated with the skin color of the humanoids who had abducted her.

The third case, described as the key story in Steven Kilburn's book "Förlorad tid" (Lost Time), concerns a man who feared desolate road stretches. Hypnosis revealed he had been abducted on such a road.

The author expresses skepticism about these cases, especially since the individuals had no conscious memory of UFO sightings. A central question raised is why Hopkins consistently elicits the same type of humanoid, despite numerous reports of different alien types. The article also probes the broader implications of regression hypnosis, questioning why it consistently uncovers alien abductions or past lives, but not other types of experiences. It suggests that if reincarnation is real, everyone must have lived before, yet past life regressions only surface when specifically sought.

The author concludes that this type of regression hypnosis is not fact-based and warns against preconceived notions. Inconsistencies are noted between different research areas: abduction claims often align, but they starkly contrast with claims from 'contactees' and theories surrounding government conspiracies and crash retrievals. For instance, abduction memories describe beings passing through solid objects, while crash theories focus on physical control of machines.

Leonard Stringfield is mentioned regarding an incident at OK Corral where attempts to retrieve bodies of deceased comrades allegedly led to a 'duel.' Jacques Valle is quoted questioning the logic of abducting people for genetic material when it could be obtained more easily from laboratories.

I juninatten (In the Midsummer Night)

This is a short, poetic narrative about an encounter with a humanoid alien. The narrator is walking alone at night when a large, house-sized craft appears. A figure emerges and communicates non-verbally, explaining that its civilization, like Earth's, suffered from war and catastrophe, leading to a great disaster. They now live a different life where 'hearts rule.' The figure departs, and its craft disappears into space.

Årsmöte!! (Annual Meeting!!)

This section announces an annual meeting for an organization (likely UFO-related) to be held on January 28th at Berga Skolan, Smedjebacken. The agenda includes annual meeting proceedings, a video screening on UFO falls, and coffee/tea.

Hey, Buddy-- Got a Match?

This is a comic strip featuring two characters, 'Hey, Buddy' and 'Hej Fetknop' (Hey Fathead). The dialogue is a riddle about a silver and orange object that looks like a pie and has four legs, which the second character cannot identify, and it then disappears.

ASTEROIDER hotar JORDEN (Asteroids Threaten Earth)

This article reports on near-Earth asteroids. It details the passage of a kilometer-sized asteroid, 1989 PB, which passed Earth at a distance of 2 million kilometers without public notice. The asteroid's orbit will bring it back near Earth in about a million years.

Astronomer Eleanor Helin from NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory discovered 1989 PB on August 9, 1989, using a wide-angle telescope. Helin has discovered 35 asteroids over 15 years and emphasizes the need to monitor these objects.

The article describes asteroids as large rock blocks composed of metallic and carbonaceous minerals, orbiting the sun like planets. Helin suggests that an explosive charge on a spacecraft could be used to alter an asteroid's trajectory if one were on a collision course with Earth.

It is noted that seven asteroids have passed Earth in the last 12 months (as of August 1989). Asteroid 1989 FC passed within half a million kilometers in March 1989, and 1989 JA passed at a distance of 8 million kilometers.

PLANETERNA i vår (The Planets in Our Spring)

This section provides astronomical information for the spring season:

• Venus: Visible as the morning star, brightest on February 22nd. It will be in conjunction with the moon on February 22nd, March 23rd, and April 22nd.
• Mars: Visible in the early morning in the constellations Sagittarius and Capricorn.
• Jupiter: Shines brightly and is high in the sky, remaining in the constellation Gemini during spring.
• Saturn: Visible low in the morning sky in the constellation Sagittarius throughout 1990.

TOTAL månförmörkelse den 9 februari! (Total Lunar Eclipse on February 9!)

Information about a total lunar eclipse occurring on February 9th, starting at 18:29 and ending at 21:54, with totality from 19:49 to 20:33. A partial solar eclipse is also mentioned for July 22nd.

FÖRSLAG TILL VERKSAMHET FÖR VBU UNDER 1990 (Proposed Activities for VBU Under 1990)

This section outlines a proposed schedule of activities for an organization (VBU) for the year 1990:

• Föreningsträffar (Club Meetings): January 28, April 22, October 21.
• OBS KVÄLLAR (Observation Evenings): February 9, February 27, March 11, March 19, April 2, May 13, May 21 (with a barbecue), August 31, September 10, September 30, October 6, November 9, November 27, December 3, December 29.
• Styrelsemöten (Board Meetings): January 16, April 9, September 3, December 5.
• Resor (Trips): A trip to the national meeting in Stockholm on March 10th, with registration as soon as possible.
• VID FLER AKTIVITETER (For More Activities): Members will be informed of further proposed activities.

Främlingar i det förflutna? (Strangers in the Past?)

This is the title of the magazine issue, posed as a question, suggesting a theme of historical encounters or mysteries.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue revolve around the investigation of UFO phenomena, particularly alien abductions, and the methodologies used to study them, such as regression hypnosis. There's a critical stance taken towards the unverified nature of some hypnotic regressions, highlighting potential biases and the lack of corroborating evidence. The magazine also covers astronomical events and potential threats from space, such as asteroids, presenting factual information alongside speculative topics. The editorial stance appears to be one of cautious inquiry, encouraging critical thinking about extraordinary claims while also reporting on scientific and observational data related to UFOs and space.