Sighting Report — Örnsköldsvik, Sweden, July 9, 1946

On July 13, 1946, an individual named C.A. Hagström submitted a report to the Swedish Military Staff (Militärstaberna) regarding an aerial sighting that occurred on July 9, 1946. At approximately 14:00, the witness observed a dark red, spherical object moving at high speed along a steep downward trajectory. When the object reached an altitude of approximately 100 to 200 meters, it exploded with a dull bang. The witness described the explosion as resembling fireworks, with material being ejected in all directions from a solid body. Following the explosion, the object's color darkened, and it appeared as a glowing sphere that cooled and diminished in size. The ejected fragments emitted a bright yellow light that faded rapidly. The witness noted that the object, which was traveling in a northeasterly direction, did not possess a tail. The event took place approximately 500 to 1000 meters north of the Aggö lighthouse, south-southwest of Husum. The witness provided contact information for further inquiries via telephone in Örnsköldsvik.