UFO-Nytt - 2011 No 3

Magazine Overview

Title: UFO NYTT
Issue: 3
Volume: 2011
Publisher: Västerbergslagens UFO - förening
Country: Sweden
Language: Swedish

This issue of UFO NYTT from 2011 presents a collection of UFO reports and related discussions, spanning various international cases and historical incidents. The magazine features an editorial, several detailed case studies, and reflections on the nature of UFO phenomena and scientific investigation.

Editorial: Förord (Foreword)

The editorial, written by Gudrun, reflects on the brevity of summer and the anticipation of autumn and winter. It notes that UFO activity was relatively low during the summer, though many UFO documentaries were aired on TV, often attempting to provide 'natural explanations' that the author suggests are not always correct and sometimes 'falsify facts' to dismiss uncomfortable events. The author encourages critical thinking on both sides of the issue. The editorial also touches upon the scientific discovery of potentially life-bearing planets, suggesting that contact with other civilizations may be a matter of time. It contrasts human technological advancement with our handling of each other and the planet, advocating for fairness and shared goals. The piece concludes with a wish for a pleasant autumn and a reminder to cherish life and each other.

Articles and Reports

Tjugo år tillbaka (Twenty Years Ago)

This section, authored by Brinsley Le Poer Trench, revisits the case of Lieutenant George F. Gorman and his encounter with a UFO in October 1948. The report details Gorman's flight over Dakota, his decision to land, and his subsequent observation of a bright white light, which he identified as a UFO. He engaged the object in a pursuit, describing it as a 'skinande vitt ljus' (shining white light) that performed complex maneuvers. The object, estimated to be about 3 decimeters in diameter, evaded Gorman's F-51 fighter jet in a series of 'egendomliga flygplansdueller' (peculiar airplane duels). The UFO eventually ascended rapidly and disappeared. The article notes that the control tower also observed the UFO. It mentions that Project Blue Book concluded it was a 'ljus ballong' (light balloon), a conclusion the author finds questionable, highlighting Ruppelt's reputation as a researcher. Gorman's own impression was that the object's maneuvers were controlled by 'tankearbete och förnuft' (thought and reason), leading to speculation about remote control from a spacecraft.

Hypnotiserad polisman rapporterade om sammanträffande med en individ (Hypnotized Policeman Reported an Encounter with an Individual)

This article, an excerpt from a NICAP UFO researcher publication in March 1968, details the experience of Police Officer Herbert Schirmer in Ashland, Nebraska, on December 3, 1967. Schirmer reported a shiny aluminum-colored UFO hovering a few meters above the road. He observed a red light inside the object, which was about 7 meters long. As his car approached, the UFO's lights began to flash, and it ascended, emitting a red-orange beam and a loud signal before disappearing upwards. The report then shifts to Schirmer's account under hypnosis as part of the Colorado Project. He described a 'fantastic observation' involving an extraterrestrial being communicating with a 'flying saucer inhabitant' and a paralyzing beam. Dr. Leo R. Sprinkle, a psychologist and NICAP member, conducted the hypnosis. Schirmer recounted that the object was 'maneuvered by gravity' and drew electricity from a power line to create a 'force field' to stop others from interfering. He also mentioned that the beings came from a 'nearby galaxy' and had bases on Jupiter and Mars, and that this was the first of three planned encounters. The article notes that NICAP's stance is that contact cases must be fully proven, and that many witnesses are considered unreliable, though some 'coincidental' cases with credible witnesses exist.

Mysteriet med sjöarna (The Mystery of the Lakes)

This report, from The Times on April 5, 1968, describes a mysterious large hole discovered in the ice of a lake in central Sweden near Malung. The hole, approximately 700 meters in diameter and through 3 feet (nearly 1 meter) of ice, was discovered by two locals. The Swedish Defense Department and experts were notified. The incident was characterized by large blocks of ice thrown up, indicating a powerful force. Experts considered it too large to be from a meteorite. A similar hole was reported in the ice near Sarna, Dalarna. Police and military experts were unable to explain the phenomenon. A diver found no object at the bottom of the lake, but noted significant silt, suggesting something might have been swallowed by the lakebed.

Schweiz. Landning i Schweiz (Switzerland. Landing in Switzerland)

Authored by Roger P. Perrinjaquet, this article recounts the experience of Ottmar Willi, a 37-year-old man from Oberhrendingen, Switzerland, on the night of October 10-11, 1967. Willi observed three cylinder-shaped objects in a vertical position, descending near his house. The objects were about 10 meters high with a 5-meter diameter, rotating slowly and emitting lights. He described a strong but not unpleasant buzzing sound, comparable to a swarm of bees. A hatch opened on one object, and a container was lowered to the cornfield, illuminated by a bright light. After about a minute, the container was retrieved, and the three cylinders departed at high speed. Willi, initially a skeptic, was convinced by the event and found it difficult to sleep afterward. He regretted not examining the cornfield the next day for any marks.

Observation i Bristol Park (Observation in Bristol Park)

This report by Sqdn.-Ldr. Alastair Prevost details an observation by Pastor Anthony G. Millican and his wife in Arnos Park, Bristol, UK, on the evening of April 27, 1968. They witnessed a glowing object hovering about 2 meters above the ground, estimated to be 75-100 yards away. The object was described as dome-shaped, 4-5 meters high and 3-4 meters in circumference, perfectly symmetrical, and rotating. Its exterior was described as 'lort-gul' (dirty yellow) with a bone-white interior. The object was translucent, with a crown-like structure at the top. No sound was heard. Pastor Millican noted a central pillar of light about 1-2 meters high. The object disappeared after about 20 seconds. The incident was reported to the police and the Bristol Boskopen.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

This issue of UFO NYTT focuses on detailed case reports, emphasizing eyewitness accounts and investigative efforts, including the use of hypnosis. The magazine appears to maintain a stance of open-minded inquiry, presenting evidence and witness testimonies while also acknowledging the need for rigorous proof and the possibility of misidentification or hoaxes. The editorial suggests a belief in the potential for extraterrestrial contact and encourages critical thinking. The cases presented span different countries and time periods, highlighting the global nature of UFO phenomena. The use of excerpts from publications like 'Flying Saucer Review' and 'The Guardian' indicates an engagement with international UFO literature.

This issue of Flying Saucer Review, dated 1970 (though containing articles with much later dates), presents a collection of articles on UFO sightings, unexplained phenomena, and scientific discoveries. The magazine's content spans various topics, from alleged alien encounters and mysterious ancient sites to advancements in space exploration and astronomy.

UFO Sightings and Encounters

The issue features several accounts of UFO sightings and encounters:

Swedish Dialogue on Observations

On page 10, a dialogue takes place where one person asks if an observation was common for the other. The response is affirmative, stating it was very common and difficult to explain in conventional terms. This is followed by questions about the presence of power lines or TV stations nearby, and whether the witness experienced any physical effects during or after the observation. The witness's wife felt cold and had nightmares, while the witness was unaffected. The witness admits to only knowing about UFOs from newspaper articles and cannot describe the observation differently. They are still unsure what they saw, considering it could be psychological, a materialized 'crashed being,' or a 'will-o'-the-wisp.' The police investigated seriously but found nothing.

Sightings in the UK

On page 11, further details emerge about sightings. There are mentions of observations over Warminster (no date specified) and Bristol on May 5th at 04:10 AM. The local press, specifically the New Observer and Daily Mirror, covered these events.

May 5th Observations Detailed

Page 12 elaborates on the May 5th observations. A woman described a circular object with a tail, resembling a flying larva, passing her window silently. It was light lemon-colored, not clearly defined, and about the size of a football at arm's length. The article also recalls a similar sighting by teenagers and a pastor about five years prior, where a sharply glowing object approached, causing fear.

Canadian Oval Object

Page 13 reports on a "WHITE OVAL OBJECT IN CANADA." On December 8, 2003, a man and his wife observed a white oval object hovering silently over their property, with a solid ring of blue lights. A faint humming sound was heard. The object illuminated the trees with white light and then ascended slowly towards a mountain, disappearing from view. This report is credited to Brian Vike, Director for CANADA HBCC investigators.

Illinois Triangular Objects

Page 14 describes "CIRCLING TRIANGLES OVER ILLINOIS." On December 12, 2003, at 17:35, three lights in a triangular formation were observed flying south, then turning northeast and south at high speed. The witness described the object as dark with yellow lights and making no sound. The observation lasted 20 minutes, and the witness found it 'ghostly and terribly similar' to anything they had encountered before. This report is credited to Peter Davenport, UFOcenter.

Brazilian Close Encounter

Page 18 details a "NEAR CONTACT OF THE SECOND KIND" in Itatiania, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on August 30, 1970. Security guard Almiro Martins de Freitas encountered a puck-like object with multi-colored lights. An intense noise, like a jet engine, deafened him. He fired his revolver at the object and was then struck by a blinding flash, rendering him blind. He felt a wave of heat and was immobilized. Two other individuals later arrived at the scene. Freitas regained mobility but remained blind for a time.

Scientific Discoveries and Space Exploration

Glacier Found on Mars

Page 15 discusses "GLACIER FOUND ON MARS." Researchers from the European Mars Express project have discovered structures that appear to be a very young glacier in the Deuterilonius Mensae region. Unlike older Martian glaciers, this one is estimated to have formed only 10,000-100,000 years ago, making it geologically active. Scientists are awaiting spectral analysis to confirm the presence of water, but the images show white ice caps. If confirmed as active, it could be a prime target for future robotic missions to search for signs of life.

Organic Material on Exoplanet

Also on page 15, "ORGANIC MATERIAL ON A FOREIGN PLANET" reports that for the first time, organic molecules and water have been found in the atmosphere of a planet outside our solar system, HD189733b, located 63 light-years away. Astronomers analyzed light passing through the planet's atmosphere, detecting methane and water vapor, both crucial for life. This finding significantly increases the possibility of life elsewhere in the universe.

Wernher von Braun's Mars Plans

Page 16 features an article titled "GERMAN ROCKET SCIENTIST PLANNED THE FIRST CONQUEST OF MARS." It references a series from "Illustrerad Vetenskap" (Illustrated Science) in 2011 about Wernher von Braun's ambitious plans for a Mars expedition. His proposal included a fleet of ten large spaceships with a crew of 70. The plan involved large aircraft landing on skis at the poles, followed by astronauts driving 5,000 km to the equator. Walt Disney produced TV programs about these visions in 1954. NASA later planned a mission with two Saturn 5 rockets to depart on November 12, 1981, and arrive at Mars on August 9, 1982, with a base established by 1989. However, the technology was not ready for such a journey beyond the Moon.

Phobos and Deimos Mysteries

Page 17 discusses "MYSTERIES OF PHOBOS AND DEIMOS." After the initial observation of a light on Phobos in 1971, numerous images of Mars' moons have been taken. Scientists are still puzzled by their dark appearance and composition, which differs from Mars itself and resembles asteroids. A prominent monolith-like feature on Phobos is likely a large stone, but its fame highlights humanity's desire to find evidence of extraterrestrial life. The Russian Fobos-Grunt probe was scheduled to explore Phobos in 2012 to collect samples.

Invisibility Technology

Under the heading "CRYSTAL LENSES MAKE OBJECTS INVISIBLE!" on page 17, researchers from Singapore and MIT have developed a method to make objects invisible to the naked eye in all types of light by using two crystal lenses that maintain the same angle of light incidence and exit. Objects behind the lenses become undetectable.

Reflecting Mirror on the Moon

Page 17 also includes a reader's letter questioning the ability to hit a mirror on the Moon with a laser beam, given the distance and the spread of the beam. The response explains that precise positioning of the mirrors allows for accurate targeting without direct visual confirmation.

Ancient Mysteries

Malta's Mysterious Wheel Tracks

Page 7 presents "Unknown Culture Made Wheel Tracks." Malta is known for its numerous building complexes and temples, but also for its "wheel tracks." These are narrow, parallel grooves in the bedrock, about 1.4-1.5 meters apart and up to 65 cm deep. They are found across Malta, with a dense concentration at Clapham Junction. The tracks exhibit peculiar characteristics: sharp turns, leading off steep slopes, running underwater, and appearing to start and end randomly. The depth of the tracks in hard bedrock has puzzled many. Theories range from channels for earth energy to ancient quarrying, possibly from Phoenician times around the 6th century BC. Professor Derek Mottershead suggests the tracks are not mysterious and that the rock loses 80% of its hardness when wet, explaining the depth, especially on slopes and underwater due to landscape changes.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

This issue of Flying Saucer Review consistently explores the unexplained, the mysterious, and the cutting edge of scientific discovery. The editorial stance appears to be one of open-minded inquiry, presenting various accounts and theories without necessarily endorsing them as definitive truth. There's a clear interest in UFO phenomena, ancient enigmas, and the potential for extraterrestrial life, balanced with reports on astronomical and technological advancements. The magazine encourages readers to consider different possibilities, from conventional explanations to more speculative ones, and highlights the ongoing quest for knowledge about the universe and our place within it.

This issue of "Det Oförklarliga" (The Unexplained), dated November 1957, focuses on two significant UFO incidents, one in Brazil and another in Spain, spanning from 1957 to 1970. The magazine presents detailed accounts of sightings, witness testimonies, and the subsequent investigations, often highlighting official secrecy and the challenges in verifying such events.

Incident 1: The Itaipu Fortress Encounter (Brazil, November 4, 1957)

The first major report details an event at the Itaipu Fortress in Sao Vicente, Brazil. On the early morning of November 4, 1957, two sentries patrolling the gun emplacements witnessed a "clear star" rapidly approach and grow larger. They realized it was a luminous object, initially mistaken for an airplane, but it descended silently and hovered approximately 50 meters above the highest gun turret. The area was bathed in a "ghostly, eerie orange light." The object was described as almost circular, about the size of a "large Douglas" (likely a Douglas DC-6), and emitted a soft humming sound.

The sentries were suddenly enveloped in intense heat, feeling as if their uniforms were burning. One soldier became dizzy and fell unconscious, while his comrade sought shelter under a cannon but was overcome by terror and began screaming. The commotion alerted the rest of the garrison, but shortly after, the power went out, lights failed, and electrical equipment stopped functioning. Attempts to start a backup generator were unsuccessful. The screaming soldier continued to wail, leading to confusion and panic in the darkened fortress.

Suddenly, the lights returned, and officers and soldiers emerged to see a strong orange light ascending rapidly before shooting away at high speed. The last arrivals found the unconscious soldier being examined while his companion was still huddled in his hiding place, crying hysterically.

At the infirmary, it was determined that both men had suffered "first-degree and deep second-degree burns," mainly on areas covered by clothing. The conscious soldier was in a deep state of shock, requiring many hours to speak. The fortress's electrical clocks had stopped at 2:03, indicating the entire event lasted only about 4 minutes.

Following the incident, the fort commander forbade anyone from discussing it. Security officers initiated an investigation, and a report was sent to army headquarters. Days later, officers from the American contingent in Brazil, along with Brazilian Air Force officers, arrived. The affected soldiers were flown to a military hospital in Rio de Janeiro, where they were guarded by security personnel.

Three weeks later, an officer from the fort, interested in UFO sightings, contacted Dr. Olavo Fontes, who was investigating the famous Antonio Villas Boas case. The officer, who had been present during the incident, provided details to Fontes on condition of anonymity. Fontes contacted his medical colleagues, who confirmed that two soldiers were being treated for severe burns but offered no further information. Without additional confirmation, Fontes could not publish an account. The case remained in archives until Fontes coincidentally met three other officers who confirmed the events. The report suggests that these unauthorized revelations provided the world with limited, albeit frustratingly insufficient, knowledge of the unwelcome visit of a UFO to the Itaipu fortress.

Incident 2: The "Senoritan" Sighting (Spain, August 15, 1970)

This section reports on a UFO sighting that occurred on August 15, 1970, near Puente de Herrera, Valladolid, Spain. The report comes from a 1974 analysis by the Charles Fortgruppen in Valladolid, who investigated a sighting from a few years prior. The witness was a 22-year-old woman, an illiterate maid for a farmer near Puente de Herrera. To protect her privacy, she was referred to as "Senoritan."

On the evening of August 15, 1970, Senoritan was watching television when she heard a loud whistling sound, and the TV image dissolved into static. Attempts to adjust the controls were futile. She went to the front door and opened it to find a peculiar object with several different lights hovering over the driveway. Beside it stood a very strange "man" who appeared to be examining the alfalfa harvest in the adjacent field.

Terrified, the young woman retreated into the house and closed the door. The whistling sound resumed, but when she looked out her room window, both the machine and the "man" had vanished. At the time, she only told her boyfriend about the experience. Her family didn't learn of it until March 1972, after her brother-in-law mentioned something about UFOs. It was her brother-in-law who subsequently contacted the Charles Fortgruppen.

During the investigation, J. Macias and others learned that approximately 5 minutes had passed between the whistling sound and when the witness first looked out the window. The whistling continued, though it seemed less intense, as she peered through the door. The UFO, balancing on several "feet" on the road, was about 3 meters wide and 2.5 meters high. The upper part consisted of a semi-circular dome, seemingly made of crystal, with a blue-white light rotating on top at varying speeds. The dome was supported by a disc surrounded by a ring of colored lights that continuously changed from white to purple and then yellow.

The craft's occupant was about 180 cm tall, dressed in a dark, tight-fitting suit and a helmet. He had luminous white "armbands" around his wrists and ankles and a similar luminous buckle on his belt. Senoritan was unsure of his skin color and couldn't see his hair. She stated that the "man" seemed interested in the alfalfa and walked with unusually long strides.

The witness reported that the craft left physical traces. When she looked out her window, she saw a faint light where the object had been. Upon closer inspection, she found black footprints on the road, resembling those from ordinary shoes with low heels. These footprints were visible to anyone visiting the house, but Senoritan had not yet told anyone about her experience, wanting to avoid attention. The landing site continued to glow faintly at night as long as the traces remained.

Investigators found the fact that Senoritan was illiterate to be a contributing factor to the credibility of her story, as they believed she could not have fabricated such a complex account. After speaking with her family, they concluded that the family's knowledge of other UFO observations was insufficient to provide Senoritan with such detailed information. Furthermore, there seemed to be very weak motives for deception, as she only happened to mention what had happened to her brother-in-law 18 months later. Other family members told investigators that Senoritan had cried hysterically after the first interview and accused her brother-in-law of revealing her secret.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are the nature of UFO phenomena, the physical and psychological effects on witnesses, and the role of official investigations and secrecy. The magazine appears to adopt a stance of presenting unexplained phenomena seriously, relying on witness accounts and investigative efforts, while acknowledging the difficulties in obtaining definitive proof due to government classification and the inherent challenges of documenting such events. The editorial tone suggests a belief in the reality of these unexplained occurrences and a desire to bring them to public attention, despite the obstacles.