AFU 19710000 Vimana no 2 English translation

Magazine Overview

This issue of Vimana, dated 2/1971, focuses on UFO and humanoid phenomena, with a prominent article detailing the 'Kinnula humanoid' case and another report on an alien contact experience in Helsinki.

Kinnula Humanoid Case

The main article, written by Tapani Kuningas, investigates the Kinnula case, which occurred on February 5, 1971, near Kangaskylä, Kinnula, Finland. The report is based on investigations conducted by the author and other UFO-interested individuals.

The Sighting

On that Friday afternoon, around 3 o'clock, two young men, Petter Aliranta (21) and Esko Juhani Sneck (18), were working in the woods. As Aliranta switched off his motor saw, he noticed a peculiar metallic-coloured object descending straight downward at treetop level. The object was described as looking like two saucers stacked against each other, approximately five metres in diameter. It had four thin 'feet' (5-10 cm) extending from its bottom part, each over two metres long. The object descended into a small forest clearing about 15 metres from the witnesses. Sneck, initially preoccupied with pruning a log, did not notice the object until later.

The Humanoid

A round opening was visible in the bottom part of the craft as it descended. Once the craft's feet were steady on the ground, a strange being hovered down from the opening, landing on the crust of snow about two metres below. This being did not fall but landed softly. It then began to approach Aliranta with stiff movements and short steps. The being was described as resembling a spaceman or a robot, less than a metre tall (perhaps 90 cm). It wore a green coverall with tightly fitting green 'boots'. Its head was covered by a protective cap with a lens-like feature in the middle pointing forward. Its hands were rounded, with no visible fingers.

The Encounter and Departure

The humanoid moved in a peculiar way on the snow, not sinking into it. As it approached Aliranta, he, in his anxiety, picked up his motor saw and walked towards the being. Sneck also noticed the situation and Aliranta's actions. The distance between the 'little green man' and Aliranta closed to less than 10 metres. Suddenly, the being turned and walked back towards the saucer. Aliranta, gaining courage, hurried to catch it. Inside the saucer, other beings were visible through three 'windows' (approximately one metre wide) on its side. In the right-hand window, three human-looking beings were seen moving, though no details were discernible.

As Aliranta was about to catch the being, about 3 metres from the saucer, the humanoid rose into the air. Aliranta managed to grasp the right-foot 'boot' of the being with his bare right hand, but had to release it immediately as the foot felt hot like iron. Aliranta sustained burns on his thumb, index finger, and palm, which were still visible two months later. Simultaneously, he instinctively stepped back, allowing the being to re-enter the craft undisturbed.

Immediately after the humanoid was inside, a weak buzzing or humming sound was heard. The craft then rose slowly into the air. Aliranta felt a weak airflow caused by the rising saucer, but observed no smoke, smell, or light phenomena from the craft itself. The men saw no light inside the craft during the incident. As the saucer ascended, the round bottom opening closed, though the 'feet' remained visible. Within about 15 seconds, the entire object vanished into the sky.

Aftermath and Traces

The witnesses estimated the encounter lasted at least three minutes. Afterwards, they were stunned and found their limbs stiff, making movement difficult. It took nearly an hour for them to leave the forest. Before departing, they examined the traces left in the snow. The four 'feet' of the saucer had left round plates that sank into the 40 cm thick snow blanket. These plates created four round holes, 35 cm in diameter, forming a square with sides two metres long. Inside this square, the snow had melted 5-10 cm from the surface. Humanoid footprints, small (15 cm) and round, were also clearly visible. The space between the 'feet' remained consistent at about 20 cm throughout the event.

When the men returned home and recounted their experience, they were not taken seriously, with their families believing they had invented the story. Despite the burns on Aliranta's hand, which could be explained away, the 'little green man' story was deemed too incredible. The day after the incident, Aliranta's hand was still sore, but they returned to the forest as usual, experiencing no other symptoms. However, they remained more attentive to their surroundings. While the initial fear subsided, Aliranta still complained two months later that he did not dare walk alone in the dark.

Investigations into the case did not uncover details to doubt the witnesses' story. However, due to the negative attitude of the villagers, particularly their families, the men were reluctant to speak to others about their experience. By the time the story spread, the traces had been covered by a half-metre thick snow blanket.

Another Kinnula Case

On the same day, February 5, 1971, another UFO case occurred in Kinnula. At 7:20 AM, a forest worker, Pentti Piispanen, saw a fire ball, about a metre in diameter, hovering above the treetops for two minutes. This sighting occurred 15 kilometres from the location of the humanoid encounter. Piispanen was also not believed when he reported his experience.

Other inhabitants of Kinnula reported seeing unidentified flying objects and mysterious light phenomena during the winter of 1971.

A Contact in Helsinki

This section, attributed to Timo Pyhälä, details an incident involving a contactee identified as N.N., a 47-year-old man from Helsinki. The event took place on the evening of October 17, 1969.

The Initial Encounter

N.N. had just returned home and was squeezing fruit juice when he felt something pull him forward, first lightly, then vigorously, causing him to step backward. At the same time, he passed his hand over his chest and saw a streak of light emanating from under his armpit, coiling around his chest. The light measured about 6 x 2 cm, was not transparent but clearly defined, and had bright golden-yellow spots on a black background that rippled lengthwise. The black background was only visible upon close inspection.

N.N. tried to wipe the ray away but failed. He then turned and saw, about four metres away and half a metre high, a bright, colourless light, not clearly defined, with edges dimming at a width of 10 cm. The streak of light originated from the lower left corner of this dim light.

Communication with Alien Entities

N.N. heard a friendly voice from the edge of the ceiling above the light, stating, "We are from another solar system and we have something to tell you." Thinking it was a joke, N.N. went to open the window, but no light was visible. The voice then said, "You open in vain, you do not see anything there!" N.N. retreated behind a table, three metres from the light.

He then said, "Well, what's then, just welcome here." The voice replied, "We have tried many times. You are finally alone." N.N. confirmed he was alone for the first time in over a month. The voice continued, "We have arrived here on a big craft and it is at the moment behind the planet Mars. We cannot this time come nearer to Earth, for we know that the scientists of the Earth could observe it with their telescopes and it would create fear and panic in the men of Earth. At this moment we are in the Earth's atmosphere. We have come here with a smaller device."

N.N. asked about Mars, and the reply was, "You will know it later." He then asked why they were contacting him, to which they responded, "Because you belong to those men of Earth who are not afraid of us." They stated they had followed him for a long time and that he was not the only one they had contacted on Earth.

The Message and Departure

When asked about who they knew in Finland, they replied, "You will know later." They requested that N.N. spread information about them, stating, "we exist and we wish good to the people and that they would neither make religions and legends nor fear campaigns on us, but stick to the facts regarding us. Do not force them to believe". When asked if there was anything else to tell, they said, "This time we will not tell you anything else, you will learn more next time." N.N. requested a physical meeting, but they stated it was not possible.

The voice did not reply to further requests for a meeting. N.N. went behind the ice hall, and after about an hour, returned to find the light spot rippling. The streak of light approached him slowly and coiled around his shoulders, feeling like a draught but not drawing. N.N. commented, "Finally, you did not come there." The response was, "We could not come, as there are so many dogs in Töölö." N.N. questioned the relevance of the dogs, and the entity explained, "We investigated the situation there. It has something to do with it. The device with which we are moving can be made soundless and if needed also invisible, but it is emitting such a high-pitched voice that can be heard by animals, especially dogs, and we cannot eliminate this sound. Dogs become furious by hearing it. They can be dangerous and attack men."

N.N. touched the streak of light, but felt nothing. He then asked if it could massage his back, which had been ill. The light began to squeeze and massage his back, stating, "We will keep your back sane." After the massage, the light brightened. N.N. asked them to reduce the light, as it hurt his eyes. When asked if the current intensity suited him, the light began to squeeze hard, prompting N.N. to ask them to stop as he was suffocating.

Regarding a meeting, they stated they had no time on this trip and had to leave soon due to their timetable, promising to return in two years. They explained this timeframe was due to the favourable reciprocal position of their solar system and Earth. They suggested meeting in a desert area with no people or domestic animals.

When N.N. asked how they would react if he smelled of liquors or tobacco, they replied it would not disturb them. They then stated, "Now tell us something." After a pause, they announced, "We have to leave now, as we have agreed on a meeting in another place. Farewell."

Suddenly, the streak of light disappeared, and the light spot extinguished as it had lit. A slight smell of disinfectants remained on the spot.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The magazine consistently presents accounts of UFO sightings and alien encounters, giving credence to witness testimonies and physical evidence. The editorial stance appears to be one of open inquiry into these phenomena, encouraging the collection and dissemination of factual information, as exemplified by the aliens' message to N.N. to avoid sensationalism and focus on facts. The magazine also highlights the skepticism often faced by witnesses, as seen in both the Kinnula and Helsinki cases.