Sighting Report — Höganäs, Sweden, August 12, 1946

On August 13, 1946, Helge Johnsson, a shipowner from Höganäs, submitted a formal report to the Swedish Defense Staff (Försvarsstaben) regarding an aerial sighting that occurred the previous night. On August 12, 1946, at 22:45, Johnsson observed a brightly shining object over Höganäs. He described the object as being similar in size and shape to a small croquet ball. The object was traveling in a south-easterly direction at an estimated altitude of 200 meters. Johnsson noted that the object was visible for only a few seconds before it disappeared into the clouds. He estimated its speed to be comparable to that of a modern jet aircraft. He explicitly stated that no smoke was observed and no sound was heard. To establish the credibility of his report, Johnsson noted his background as an instructor and officer, citing Captain Lennart Bunke of the Air Staff (Flygstaben) and Captain Wilhelm Lothigius, formerly of the Air Defense Staff, as individuals who could vouch for his character. Johnsson further stated that he had not provided this information to the press, as he did not wish to give any information to experimenters.