Declassified UFO / UAP Document
Sighting Report of a Large Fireball — Herresta, Sweden, August 11, 1946
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AI-Generated Summary
Major Allan Winge reported observing a low-altitude fireball over Herresta, Sweden, on August 11, 1946. The object exhibited a slow descent and left a trail of flames before disappearing without an audible explosion.
On August 11, 1946, at 20:40, Major Allan Winge observed a large fireball while in the vicinity of Herresta, Skepptuna. The object appeared at an altitude of less than 100 meters, traveling from the east with a slight trajectory toward the south. The witness noted that the object left behind flames, resembling an explosion, and appeared to descend slowly over a period of 8 to 10 seconds. Major Winge waited for a potential explosion sound, but none occurred. He noted that he could not hear any loud sounds, which he attributed to the strong winds blowing in the direction the object was traveling. This report was documented on August 12, 1946, and submitted to the Air Defense Department of the Defense Staff.
Sönd.d.11/8 kl.20,40 såg undertecknad en stor eldkula som efterlämnade flammor av eld,såsom av expl.
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Official Assessment
The witness observed a large fireball at low altitude that left a trail of flames and appeared to descend slowly. No explosion was heard, and no loud sounds were audible due to high winds.
Witnesses
- Allan WingeMajor