RAPPORT. Torsdagen den 20 juni 1946

This police report, dated June 20, 1946, from the Criminal Police in Örebro, Sweden, documents witness testimonies regarding an unidentified flying object observed in May 1946. The report details two separate incidents involving local residents. The first witness, John Sören Edstam, a district manager, reported seeing an object on the evening of May 28, 1946, while driving from Stora Mällösa toward Örebro. Near Knarsta, he observed a silver-grey, spindle-shaped object at an altitude of approximately 500 to 600 meters. He noted that the object resembled the fuselage of a 'Grunau Baby' glider, moved at a speed consistent with a glider, and produced no engine noise. Due to the sun's position, he could discern two wings but could not determine their exact size or shape. Edstam, who identified himself as having a long-standing interest in aviation, concluded that the object was likely a glider. The second incident occurred on May 21, 1946, involving Bror Ragnar Holmdahl, his wife Elna, and their son Sven. While driving from Örebro toward Stora Mällösa, they stopped their vehicle near Stora Mällösa church after Elna spotted an object in the sky. Upon exiting the vehicle, the family observed an object flying at an angle of approximately 60 degrees, moving from east to west. Holmdahl noted that the object appeared to fly lower than the commercial aircraft that typically passed through the area and estimated its speed to be lower than that of commercial planes. The report was compiled by police officer Helge Holmgren and forwarded to the district prosecutor in Glanshammar.