AFU 19700000 Vimana no 2 English translation

Magazine Overview

Title: VIMANA
Issue: 2/1970
Date: 1970
Publisher: VIMANA
Country: Finland
Language: English (original content likely Finnish, translated)

This issue of VIMANA is dedicated entirely to reports of UFO sightings that occurred in Finland, predominantly during 1969 and 1970. The articles detail various encounters, witness testimonies, and some preliminary investigations.

THE UFO INVASION CONTINUES AT PUDASJARVI

Matias Paatalo's article highlights a series of UFO sightings in the Pudasjarvi area, specifically at Syote and Sarkivaara, following up on reports from a previous VIMANA issue. The intervals between sightings varied, making investigation challenging, especially with the introduction of atmospheric research rockets from ESRO (Esrange) in Kiruna, which some locals mistook for UFOs. However, witness Timo Laine, a teacher, distinguished the rocket tests' visual effects from the actual UFO phenomena. He described the rocket tests as producing an expanding gas cloud with a ball changing colors, which grows larger and fades. While one sighting was tentatively linked to the Kiruna tests, others were dismissed as too vague. A new series of sightings began after October 1969, spreading through communication and witness accounts. The investigation focused on sightings at Sarkivaara.

The article dismisses the idea of a widespread UFO panic being the sole explanation, noting an exceptionally high frequency of real UFO phenomena in the area, though not a physical invasion.

UFO IN FRONT OF A CAR

On December 13, 1969, logger Heino Vaarala, accompanied by his wife and brother-in-law, encountered a bright light descending rapidly towards their car near Palevaara. The light swooped directly in front of the vehicle, forcing Vaarala to brake sharply. The object was described as a shuttle- or cone-shaped flame, approximately 1.5 meters long and 0.5 meters wide, with a dark center and a glowing red top. It hovered about 50-60 meters above the road, emitting a flame from its bottom. As the car slowed to 20 km/h, a man walking on the road emerged, unaware of the object behind him. The object then abruptly ascended and flew away. The witnesses were fear-stricken but curious.

LANDING OF A UFO

On November 28, 1969, farmer Kalle Lasala of Pudasjarvi witnessed a bright light ball descend and land behind a ridge. The landing site, estimated to be 3-4 kilometers away, was illuminated by broad light beams. Later, Mr. Timo Laine and forestry technician Mr. Aapo Ahvenjarvi investigated the site on skis. They found an ice-free spot in the middle of a woodland pool, noting its even, circular form. This was unusual as no ice-free spots had been detected there previously.

Conclusion

The writer emphasizes the unique periodic sequence and mass appearance of UFOs in the Pudasjarvi region, particularly in areas with ore deposits. Thirteen investigations using forms and numerous interviews were conducted. Eight news items appeared in national newspapers and eight in the local press.

CASE OF IMJARVI

This section revisits a peculiar light phenomenon reported at Imjarvi, near Heinola, from the first 1970 issue of VIMANA. After initial reports, witness Mr. Aarno Heinonen contacted the association, leading to an investigation by a group of four people.

On January 7th, around 4:00 PM, Mr. Aarno Heinonen and Mr. Esko Viljo were skiing when they saw a bright streak of light approaching rapidly. The light stopped with a flash above them, and they observed a large, light-grey object about 4-5 meters from the ground, emitting a reddish mist smelling of sulfur. A small, gleaming tubular circle was visible on its underside. A light ball, football-sized, emerged from the tube, descending and forming a one-meter fire-colored circle on the snow, emitting multi-colored sparks. After three seconds, the ball ascended back into the object. Subsequently, a slit appeared in the mist, revealing a dwarf-like being, about 1 to 1.20 meters tall, wearing a green suit and cap, and holding a black camera-like device. The being appeared to be taking photos before disappearing with the mist.

Heinonen reported feeling sick, with burning sensations, chills, difficulty breathing, aching joints, and nausea. Viljo's face became swollen and brownish-red. They sought medical attention at the Heinola hospital, where Heinonen received sleeping pills. The incident significantly impacted Heinonen's ability to work. His mother reported hearing a hissing sound from his clothes, and both men experienced a brownish-red skin discoloration after sauna visits. They recalled the events gradually over time.

UFO SIGHTING IN KEMI

Related by policeman N.N., this incident occurred around November 20, 1968, at Maksniemi near Kemi. While walking with his dog, the policeman saw a car approaching, followed by a curving light that swept across the road towards him at high speed, about 4-5 meters altitude. It was soundless. The phenomenon was a bright green and reddish light object, about 5 meters in diameter. It darted towards him, causing him to duck. The object abruptly changed course, ascending rapidly at an 80-degree angle, emitting a sound like hot iron plunging into water, and vanishing with bright, flame-like tails. His dog ran off into the forest. A driver from the car that had passed earlier stopped, having also seen the object and the policeman. Both were frightened and decided not to report the incident, fearing disbelief.

AN EXPERIENCE FROM CHILDHOOD

Mrs. N.N., who wishes to remain anonymous, recounted an experience from 1942 when she was nine years old. While walking near the railway in Niinisalo village, she encountered a woman who appeared to be in her late forties, tall, with dark hair, and a friendly demeanor. The woman took her hand, and they walked to a road where two men were dragging a boy. The men, described as slim, around thirty to thirty-five years old, wearing pale blue shirts and greenish trousers, led the boy and the woman to a glade. There, an aluminum-colored device stood on three legs, about two meters high and seven meters wide, with an opening and steps. The men lifted the boy inside, and Mrs. N.N. was invited to enter. Inside, the boy was crying. The opening closed without a visible door. She entered a round room with an instrument panel. Five men, dressed similarly to the ones outside, were discussing calmly. The woman explained that they were flying eastward towards the time of Jesus' birth. Mrs. N.N. felt safe and learned that man is an eternal being, that time does not exist, and that travel forward and backward in time is possible.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are the prevalence and variety of UFO sightings in Finland during the late 1960s and early 1970s. The magazine presents multiple detailed accounts from witnesses, suggesting a significant number of unexplained aerial phenomena. There's an emphasis on the unusual characteristics of the objects and the experiences of those who encountered them, including physical effects and the presence of non-human entities. The editorial stance appears to be one of serious reporting and investigation into these phenomena, presenting witness accounts and findings without overt skepticism, while also acknowledging the challenges in distinguishing between genuine UFOs and misidentified conventional objects or activities, such as rocket tests. The concentration of sightings in specific geographical areas, particularly those associated with ore deposits, is highlighted as a point of interest.

This document is page 11 of an issue of "UFO Norge", a publication focused on UFO phenomena. The content is a personal narrative by Aili Nurmiaho detailing a close encounter experience.

Personal Account of a UFO Encounter

The narrative begins with the author, Aili Nurmiaho, reflecting on a discussion that took place during a UFO encounter. While the author doesn't recall all the questions asked, specific points stressed by a woman present are remembered. The author felt perturbed by the answers and perceived the woman as being in a commanding position, referring to her as "the captain of the craft". The author then experienced a loss of memory regarding the ride in the "mysterious device".

Following the encounter, the author found themselves lying in a field near a railway, approximately half a kilometer from where the meeting occurred. The author experienced a stomachache and felt sick, and was so shaken that they do not remember how they got home. Their parents were worried due to their absence, which was estimated to be about two hours.

For several weeks after the incident, the author was troubled by a persistent stomach ache, leading to significant weight loss. Their eyes began to swell, turn red, and become sensitive to light. After a month, the author became so ill that they were taken to a hospital. Their eyes were extremely sensitive, requiring the use of blinders. Despite a thorough examination at the hospital, no cause for the condition was found. The author eventually recovered after a month and was absent from school for the entire fall term.

A year after the incident, the author remained fearful of the location where the device had been and avoided looking at the sky above the railway.

Memory and Recall

The incident remained largely faded from the author's memory for many years. It was only after approximately ten years that the author began to gradually recall the events. The explanations given by the woman during the encounter, which had been buried in the subconscious, were remembered, though their origin was not initially clear.

Other Involved Parties

The author also mentions a boy who was present in the device at the same time. This boy was reportedly so badly shaken by the experience that he was institutionalized at the age of seventeen.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The primary theme of this excerpt is a personal testimony of a UFO encounter, focusing on the psychological and physical after-effects, including memory loss and prolonged illness. The narrative highlights the subjective and often traumatic nature of such experiences. The editorial stance, as inferred from the publication of such a detailed personal account, appears to be one of open inquiry into UFO phenomena and the sharing of witness testimonies.