UFO-Sweden Special Report - 1974 3

Magazine Overview

Title: UFO-Sweden SPECIAL REPORT
Issue: 1974
Date: 1974
Publisher: UFO-Sweden
Country: Sweden
Language: English

Editorial

The editorial discusses the "Nicona observation" and its significance, noting that two national newspapers had turned out to be more interested in other reports. The editor expresses that this issue will contain further details on the Nicona observation and other interesting phenomena. They also mention that UFO-Sweden is receiving many newspaper clippings and requests for information, and they are working to provide more information through their magazine and box address.

In This Issue

• WELL-KNOWN SWEDES SAW THE NESSIE
• AIRLINER MET 15 UFO:S OVER LISBON
• GIGANTIC UFO OVER BORLÅNGE CITY
• INTENSELY SHINING UFO OVER LAKE ÅMÄNNINGEN
• OVAL DISC SEEN FROM STJÄRNVIK COMMUNITY

Well-known Swedes saw the Nessie

This article details an observation on September 10th, 1973, on Lake Nicona, where a motor-cruiser named Nicona, owned by the Swedish automobile-director Mr. Jim McKelvie, encountered a strange phenomenon. Twelve people, including Mr. Lars Hjörne (editor of Göteborgs-Posten), Mrs. Anne Hjörne, and Mr. Pehr Gyllenhammar, witnessed what they described as humps rising from the water, resembling a living creature. The object moved, creating large waves, and then submerged, leaving no visible traces. The event became a major topic of conversation, with witnesses convinced they had seen something extraordinary.

Mr. Lars Hjörne wrote an article titled "The monster lives" for Göteborgs-Posten, which was also partially reprinted by Aftonbladet. Despite the humorous tone, the experience was not meant to be dismissed as a joke. The witnesses later affirmed their observations.

Mrs. Anne Hjörne described seeing two humps rise from the water, distinct from any boat's wake, and stated it was something big and living. Mr. Lars Hjörne confirmed that his wife saw part of the body, and he witnessed the large waves created. He also mentioned taking three color pictures with a Kodak Retinette, but the object had already submerged.

Mr. Pehr Gyllenhammar described the event as remarkable, noting that many people on board saw it. He estimated the distance to the waves to be 100-150 meters, allowing for distinct observation. He concluded that their Scottish friends identified it as "the monster."

Airliner met 15 UFO:s over Lisbon

A pilot with 15,000 flight hours reported an unprecedented experience on January 26th of the current year. While flying a Boeing 727 from Las Palmas to Sweden, at an altitude of 20,000 metres over Lisbon, Portugal, the airliner encountered fifteen shining, discus-shaped objects. Following this sighting, a Portuguese TAP-plane also reported seeing the same phenomenon. Additionally, Norwegian and English crews independently reported similar observations. However, ground control was unable to detect any of these objects on their radar.

Gigantic UFO over Borlänge City

On Wednesday, January 30th, 1974, two men in Borlänge City, Sweden, were on a roof installing a radio antenna. Mr. Alvar Edvinsson noticed an oval, red, shining object between the clouds at approximately 17:53. He described the object as cigar-shaped and estimated its length to be at least one meter, with an altitude of 3,000-4,000 metres. The report notes that more details will be provided in the next issue after further investigation.

Intensely shining UFO over Lake Åmänningen - Oval disc seen from Stjärnvik Community

Mrs. Ester Myrup of Ängelsberg Community, Västmanland, Sweden, reported an aerial phenomenon over Lake Åmänningen on Friday, December 7th, 1973. While observing the rising sun, she first saw a band of light, and later, between 11:00 and 11:30, a 'rectangle-shaped thing with rounded corners' appeared within this band. The object emitted intense, pulsating light in all colors of the rainbow and moved slowly before disappearing into the clouds. Flying Officer Anders Hultemar commented that while airplanes were active in the area, he did not believe they were connected to the observation, emphasizing the difficulty in verifying such reports.

UFO glittered with the colors of the rainbow

Mrs. Ingrid Persson of Stjärnvik Community, approximately 15 kilometers from Ängelsberg, described a remarkable observation on the night of December 8th-9th, 1973. After turning off her TV, she heard a humming noise and saw a shimmer of light in the northwest sky. Using binoculars, she identified it as a craft shaped like an oval disc with luminous points along its edge, glittering with rainbow colors. The object moved slowly northward and was observed for 15-20 minutes, sometimes changing shape. She concluded it was a 'flying saucer' and a sight she would never forget.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are UFO sightings and encounters with unidentified aerial phenomena, particularly in Sweden. The magazine also touches upon the possibility of lake monsters, referencing the famous Loch Ness Monster. The editorial stance appears to be one of serious investigation into these phenomena, presenting eyewitness accounts and encouraging further research. The publication actively seeks information and books related to these subjects, as indicated by the request for Commander Rupert Gould's books.