Answers to questions posed by the American military attaché 15/8 1946

This document serves as a formal response to inquiries posed by the American military attaché on August 15, 1946, regarding aerial phenomena observed in Sweden. The report details a specific sighting on August 14, 1946, where a lieutenant named Irholm, flying a B 18 A aircraft, observed a cigar-shaped object approximately 15 meters long and 1 meter in diameter. The object was traveling at an estimated speed of 600 to 700 km/h at an altitude of 250 meters. The report notes that the investigation into these phenomena has been definitively concluded, and there are no plans to drain the lake in question. Regarding the broader scope of observations, the report clarifies that military observation posts were not part of a formal network but were located near housing areas. Approximately 50 reports were submitted between June 11 and August 16, 1946, though no simultaneous observations of the same object from multiple posts were recorded. The document addresses a photograph published in the press on August 8, suggesting it likely depicted a bright meteor, as many such sightings occurred at that time. It notes that radar reports could not be verified visually due to darkness or cloud cover, though radar data suggested speeds of 300-375 m/s and altitudes between 800 and 3000 meters. Ultimately, the authorities concluded that no impacts could be confirmed, as no physical evidence was recovered from any reported impact sites.