Report on Light Phenomenon Sighting — Karsatorp, Sweden, July 9, 1946

This document is a formal report issued by the Royal Östgöta Anti-Aircraft Regiment (Kungl. Östgöta luftvärnsregemente) on July 11, 1946, addressed to the Chief of the Defense Staff's Air Defense Department. The report serves as a supplement to a previously telephoned report (Fst/L nr 7:49) regarding a light phenomenon observed on July 9, 1946. The information was gathered following an interview with a student named Hans Boweng from Älvan. The sighting occurred at approximately 14:40 on July 9, 1946, near a croft 400 meters south of Karsatorp. The witness described the object as a silver-colored round ball with a tail of smoke, exhibiting even smoke development. The object was observed on a strongly descending straight path, which gave the witness the impression that a crash was imminent. The phenomenon was visible for approximately 2 to 3 seconds. Regarding sound, the witness could not confirm any, noting that the wind conditions at the time were unfavorable. The report is signed by C-E Stenhammar, the Regimental Chief of Staff.