Sighting Report of a Light Phenomenon — Moviken, Sweden, July 9, 1946

On July 10, 1946, Lieutenant S-E. Sjöstedt submitted a formal report to C F 4 regarding an aerial phenomenon observed on July 9, 1946, at approximately 14:34. The witness was located on the northwest shore of the northern Dellen lake in Hälsingland, specifically 700 meters south of the blast furnace sign in Moviken. Sjöstedt described the object as a clearly shining star that moved very rapidly across the sky from west to east. Despite the presence of daylight and intense sunshine, the object was clearly visible, with the witness comparing its brightness to the flare of a signal pistol. The object followed a linear path at an angle of 20 to 30 degrees to the horizon. No sound was heard during the event. The witness noted that the phenomenon resembled a meteor, or shooting star, and acknowledged that this was a likely explanation. The object was observed for approximately three seconds before it disappeared behind the horizon at a bearing of approximately 125 degrees from the observation point. The report includes a mention of an attached sketch and references a document from the Swedish Defence Staff (Hk/Fst) numbered L 7:49, dated June 12, 1946. The document was signed by Sjöstedt and later processed by Sten Rydström.