Report of Observations Regarding Ghost Rockets (Spökflyg) — Lidaberg, Floby, 1946

This document is a letter dated July 22, 1946, addressed to the Air Defense Department of the Defense Staff (Försvarsstabens Luftförsvarsavdelning) by an individual named Sigfrid Hanson. The author writes in response to press reports regarding 'ghost rockets' (spökflyg) to provide details of two personal observations made during the previous autumn. The first sighting occurred on a Friday evening at approximately 8:30 PM while the witness was cycling in a westerly direction. He observed a meteor-like object with an unusual reddish glow passing across the road at an altitude of approximately 70 degrees. The object left a light streak that persisted for a few moments, and no sound was heard. The second sighting occurred on the following Friday, one hour later. The witness observed a similar phenomenon, this time in an easterly direction, moving on a northerly course. The light streak was described as whiter in character and was observed from the southern clouds toward the northeast. During this second event, the light was interrupted a few times, and on one occasion, it emitted sparks resembling a sparkler. Again, no sound was heard. The witness notes that it was impossible to determine with certainty if the object was moving below the cloud layer, but suggests that if it were, its speed could be estimated at double that of a motorized fighter plane. The document concludes with the witness's signature and a note indicating the observations were made in Gökhem, west of Kisleberg.