Rapport angående ljusfenomen (Report regarding light phenomenon) — Malmö, 11 July 1946

This document is an official report dated July 11, 1946, issued by the Malmö Defense District (Malmö försvarsområde) to the Air Defense Department of the Defense Staff. The report details a sighting of an unidentified light phenomenon reported by two engineers, Tore Gülich and J. Pietiläinen. The incident occurred on July 4, 1946, at approximately 10:30 AM while the witnesses were driving on the road between Tollarp and Kristianstad. From a location estimated to be 5 kilometers northeast of Tollarp, the witnesses observed a spherical light source at a high altitude. The object was described as having a size equivalent to several large stars and emitted a steady glow similar to magnesium light. The sky was noted as being cloudless at the time. The object followed a straight, slightly but clearly ascending path for a duration of 3 to 4 seconds before suddenly extinguishing. The witnesses reported that no sound was heard, noting that they remained inside their vehicle during the observation. The report was signed by P. R. Jähnke, Chief of Staff.