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Vimana
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Summary
This issue of Vimana reports on two distinct UFO-related incidents. The first, on November 10, 1970, in Nastola, involved a teacher, Mirjam Loise, and a local weather prophet, Mr. Virtanen, witnessing a large, bright, circular object moving slowly and emitting intense light. The second incident occurred in Sukevela during Easter, where two sisters, Helena and Raija Mankinen, reported seeing two men in black disappear and a flying object with a reddish light. Their brother also saw a similar object.
Magazine Overview
Title: Vimana
Issue: 2/1972
Date: 1972
Content Type: Magazine Issue reporting on UFO sightings.
UFO-sight in Nastola
This section details a UFO sighting experienced by Mirjam Loise, a teacher, on November 10, 1970. While walking with her dog, she observed a huge, shining object in the sky, resembling a big moon with a yellowish light. The object moved slowly and had an even surface. To gather witnesses, she contacted Mr. Virtanen, a well-known weather prophet, and also involved her son. Together, they witnessed the object transform into a huge, bright cloud. The cloud then lost height, diminished in light, and moved slowly out of sight. The observation lasted for about 45 minutes, after which Mirjam Loise became deeply interested in UFOs.
Mrs. Virtanen, who observed the event with her husband, provided further details. She described the object as turning in a circle, appearing to look for a place. It was perceived as a round object with clear limits and a distinct bottom section that rose towards the middle. While the color was not clearly discernible, it was bright. The object then moved away with a few movements, continuing to circle. The observers speculated that the object's motor might be malfunctioning, leading them to think it was going to descend. A bright light emanated from the object, so intense that it hurt the eyes. This light displayed several colors, suggesting a significant heat source within the object.
Strange human beings and lights in Sukevala
This section recounts an experience of two sisters, Helena (14) and Raija (16) Mankinen, in Sukevala. During Easter, around 9 p.m., they saw two men dressed in black approaching them from about 150 meters away. The men suddenly disappeared when they were quite near. Simultaneously, a flying object with a reddish light was observed. This object flew above the treetops. The sisters ran home and told their father, but upon his arrival at the location, nothing could be seen.
Their brother, Unto (21), later saw the same object when returning home by car. The report notes that according to the villagers, the Mankinen children are considered very reliable. Consequently, the community does not doubt that the children have had encounters with strange visitors from space in their village.
Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance
The magazine issue focuses on eyewitness accounts of UFO sightings and encounters with unexplained phenomena. The editorial stance appears to be one of presenting these accounts seriously, highlighting the credibility of the witnesses (e.g., a teacher, a weather prophet, and reliable children) and the unusual nature of the events. The inclusion of details about the objects' appearance, behavior, and emitted light, as well as the mention of strange human beings, suggests an interest in the more extraordinary aspects of UFOlogy. The overall tone is informative, aiming to document and share these experiences with readers interested in the unexplained.
There must have been a great heat in the object to give rise to such a strong light.
Key Incidents
Mirjam Loise, a teacher, witnessed a huge, shining object in the sky, described as a big moon with yellowish light, moving slowly. It later appeared as a bright cloud before losing height and moving out of sight. Her husband, Mr. Virtanen, also observed the object, noting it turned in a circle and emitted a bright light that hurt the eyes.
Two sisters, Helena (14) and Raija (16) Mankinen, reported seeing two men dressed in black who suddenly disappeared, followed by a flying object with a reddish light seen above the treetops. Their brother Unto (21) also saw the same object later. Villagers consider the Mankinen children reliable.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was seen in Nastola on November 10, 1970?
Mirjam Loise and Mr. Virtanen saw a huge, shining object in the sky, described as a big moon with yellowish light, which moved slowly and later appeared as a bright cloud.
What did Mrs. Virtanen observe about the object in Nastola?
Mrs. Virtanen stated the object turned in a circle, had clear limits, a separate bottom, and emitted a bright light that hurt the eyes and had several colors.
What happened in Sukevela during Easter?
Two sisters, Helena and Raija Mankinen, saw two men dressed in black disappear, and then a flying object with a reddish light was seen above the treetops.
Are the Mankinen children considered reliable witnesses?
Yes, according to people in the village, the Mankinen children are all very reliable.
In This Issue
People Mentioned
- Mirjam Loiseteacher
- Mr. Virtanenweather prophet
- Mrs. Virtanenwitness
- Helena Mankinenwitness
- Raija Mankinenwitness
- Unto Mankinenwitness
Locations
- Nastola
- Sukevela