Declassified UFO / UAP Document
Compilation of reports regarding space projectiles 22/9 - 29/10
AI-Generated Summary
A summary of 16 Swedish sightings of 'space projectiles' in late 1947, noting physical characteristics and potential foreign origins. FOA analysis of recovered fragments yielded no positive results.
This document is a summary of 16 reports concerning 'space projectiles' observed in Sweden between September 22 and October 29, 1947. Thirteen of these observations occurred during the night, while three occurred during the day. The night observations were primarily characterized by light and sound phenomena, with colors described as white, bluish-white, yellow, or reddish-yellow. In several instances, the phenomena were accompanied by tails, gas emissions, or explosions. The three daytime observations described the objects as aluminum-colored, cigar-shaped, and approximately 30 to 60 cm in length, with one instance noting tail fins and a 'chugging' sound. The objects were reported at altitudes between 25 and 300 meters, generally traveling at high speeds on horizontal paths. Two suspected impact sites were investigated: one at Holmsund, where fragments were analyzed by FOA with negative results, and another at Kulltorp, which was under investigation by Fli Malmberg at the time of the report. The author notes that no connection between the various observations could be established. While some reports, such as those from Visby KA, were deemed unlikely, others were considered potentially accurate. The report concludes by suggesting that if the projectiles originated from different locations, they might have been launched from Russian territory, specifically citing areas near the White Sea, the Baltic region from Tallinn to Stettin, or a path from the southwest.
Något samband mellan observationerna varur projektilerna kunnat konstrueras har icke kunnat upptäckas.
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Official Assessment
No connection between observations could be established. The projectiles may originate from different starting points, potentially Russian territory.
Key Persons
- Fli MalmbergInvestigator