Report on observed rocket bomb, 11 September 1946

This document is a formal written report dated September 12, 1946, submitted by S. Skoglundh, a unit commander (Förbandschef) of an anti-aircraft battery (lvbatt). The report serves as a follow-up to a telephone report submitted on September 11, 1946, at 21:35, regarding the sighting of a 'rocket bomb' (raketbomb). The observation took place at 21:14 on September 11, 1946, from a location 500 meters east-southeast of Ilstorp church. The object was visible for approximately four seconds. It was first observed at a bearing of 3400 and disappeared at a bearing of 3700. The elevation angle was noted as 3 degrees. The object was visible above the horizon line of Rommelåsen, and although the distance could not be determined, it appeared to pass over the ridge. The object maintained a stable westerly course and remained at a constant altitude throughout the observation. The witness described the object as having a pear-like shape with a broad front. The light emitted by the object was described as yellow-red, appearing lighter at the front.