AFU 19690000 Vimana no 3 English translation

Magazine Overview

Title: VIMANA
Issue: 3/1969
Date: 1969
Publisher: VIMANA
Country: Finland
Language: English (translated from original)

This issue of VIMANA focuses on UFO sightings reported in Finland during 1969. It presents detailed accounts from various witnesses, investigations conducted by association members, and documentation of potential physical trace evidence. The magazine aims to document and analyze these phenomena, providing a platform for reporting and discussion within the UFO research community.

UFO Sightings at Kotka (Page 2)

Near Kotka, two UFO sightings were reported on the night before August 19, 1969. Investigator Raimo Heiskanen documented these cases.

Case No. 1: Mrs. Birgit Bofarull

Mrs. Birgit Bofarull, aged 28, reported an experience while visiting her sister's family in Lankila of Kotka. She awoke to a strange dream and a voice warning her to protect her eyeglasses from a strong ray. Looking out, she saw a bright light, which she identified as a saucer-shaped object emitting light. The object was estimated to be at approximately 500 meters altitude and some hundred meters away. Mrs. B. felt sick and experienced heat. The object descended in a spiral track, remained stationary for about two minutes, then moved horizontally and ascended rapidly, disappearing at high speed. She followed the phenomenon for about an hour, between 3:00 and 4:30 a.m.

Case No. 2: Mrs. Seija Kluge

Mrs. Seija Kluge, aged 30, reported seeing a bright, icy blue light in the easterly sky at her home in Siltakyla of Pyhtaa, about 15 km from Kotka. The light was very bright and blended her eyes. She observed the UFO moving slowly and swaying to the right, in the direction of Kotka. She experienced a strong sensation of fear and moved away from the window.

Sighting at Kauniainen (Page 4)

On Sunday, September 28, 1969, Pirkko Koskinen reported seeing five lights in the northern sky around 11:55 p.m. The lights passed quickly, remaining visible for 2-10 seconds. They were described as disc-shaped, resembling fused gold, and vibrating. The lights flew in a formation of three followed by two, with a total absence of sound.

Sightings at Jollas, Helsinki (Page 14)

Markku Turunen, aged 21, reported two incidents in the Helsinki area.

Case No. 1: October 4, 1969

On Saturday, October 4, 1969, around 11:20 p.m., while in Vuosaari, Helsinki, Markku Turunen and his brother observed a 'star' twinkling with red and bluish light. It was slightly larger than the brightest visible star. The object appeared to stand still, then move away and return several times before disappearing. The twinkling was continuous.

Case No. 2: October 6, 1969

On Monday, October 6, 1969, around 8:30 p.m., Markku Turunen and his sister went to take photographs of stars near their home in Jollas, Helsinki. Using a 200-mm Exakta Mayer camera with a telephoto lens and Kodak D31 film, they took photos on a dark road about 100 meters away. While looking for a photographing object, Turunen noticed a 'star' twinkling similarly to the previous sighting. He asked his sister to fetch his brothers. After they arrived, he began taking photos. He used a flashlight to adjust exposure and then tried signaling the 'star' by flashing the light. The 'star' replied with light signals. It began to descend slowly to the right, stopped, and emitted light signals again. Turunen asked his siblings to strongly wish for the object to come nearer if it were a UFO. He took another photo as the object descended in a zigzag movement and stopped behind an electric pole. He signaled again and received another answer. He took a third photo as the object descended to treetop level and disappeared from view.

Case No. 3: October 12, 1969

On Sunday, October 12, 1969, at 8:30 p.m., Markku Turunen went out again to observe the sky. He saw the same winking 'star', higher and slightly to the left of its previous position. He fetched his camera and invited a visiting friend and his sister to come out. Using a 16-D16 film for longer exposure, he took the first photo, exposing it for about 5 minutes. After signaling with his flashlight in a circular pattern, he waited for a response. The 'star' replied and moved in a circle twice, then moved to and fro, upwards, and finally perpendicularly downwards. He took a second picture and signaled again, receiving a reply. The 'star' moved obliquely downwards to the right. He took as many photos as possible before it vanished. They moved to a rock about 500 meters away, where they could see the 'star' well and gave it signals (circles, triangles, swaying, winking). The 'star' replied with the same movements. He snapped three more photos. The 'star' then vanished beyond the forest edge. They drove towards the place of disappearance but found nothing. Returning home around 10:00 p.m., Turunen looked out the window again and saw the 'star' flying downwards at high speed, stopping, and standing still. He called his brothers, and at least one saw the 'star' move again and vanish at great speed. Turunen rushed out with his camera to the spot where he had previously photographed it but found nothing. He then saw the 'star' between Ursa Major and Ursa Minor. He signaled and received replies, taking four more photos before the 'star' descended and disappeared.

Traces of an UFO? (Page 8)

In the spring of 1969, a strange light phenomenon was observed descending towards a hill near Vilppula. A dark circle was later found in a meadow on this hill. In mid-September, the trace was found, and investigations began.

The descent was towards the northwest. The trace is clearly visible, with grass destroyed as if burned without flame. The largest diameter of the circle is 13.5 meters, with a width of 30-50 cm. It is irregular, with smaller circles inside. A large willow outside the circle appears healthy, though slightly damaged on the trace area. A hayrick has collapsed, and about 10 spruce saplings on the trace are dead. No depressions were found on the ground.

Soil samples from the circle showed no abnormal radioactive radiation but contained natural potassium. Under the dead grass, a yellowish white, 1 cm thick film resembling chammy was found. Microscopic tests identified it as mycelium, which an animal biologist stated differs from normal mycelium due to its abundance and lack of ramification.

An English UFO-researcher, Mr. Anthony Brooke, visited the site and took samples for laboratory examination. Judging by the condition of the spruce saplings, the vegetation death occurred in early spring. Investigations into whether a descended UFO left the trace are ongoing.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

This issue of VIMANA strongly focuses on eyewitness accounts of UFO sightings and the investigation of potential physical evidence. The magazine appears to adopt a stance of serious inquiry into these phenomena, presenting detailed reports and encouraging further investigation. The recurring theme is the documentation of unexplained aerial phenomena and their potential impact, as evidenced by the detailed descriptions of object characteristics, behaviors, and the analysis of trace evidence. The editorial stance seems to be one of open-mindedness and a commitment to gathering and disseminating information on UFOs.