Sighting Report 70 — Malmö, Sweden, 08-04
A brief sighting of a red-yellow, tail-bearing projectile occurred in southern Sweden on a Sunday evening. The object vanished above the clouds after a few seconds.
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Swedish Ghost Rockets
08-04, söndag, Edinburgh (TT-Reuter) - Patrick Maitland analysis of Scandinavian foreign policy
A press report analyzing Scandinavian geopolitical tensions and public concern over 'mysterious rocket projects' in the post-armistice era. It highlights the region's struggle to maintain neutrality amidst pressure from Eastern and Western powers.
73. 08-05, måndag, Stockholm (TT), nr 4
A 'mystical' object found in southern Sweden was officially identified by the Swedish Defense Staff's Air Defense Department as a lost aircraft antenna.
08-06, tisdag, Stockholm (TT), nr 46
A 1946 Swedish military report details the investigation into unidentified aerial phenomena, noting that while many reports are misidentifications, the possibility of rocket projectiles remains under study. No physical evidence has been recovered to confirm the origin of these objects.
Sighting Report 76 — Malmö, Sweden, 08-06
A press report regarding a sighting of a luminous, fireball-like object in southern Sweden that traveled horizontally at 400 meters altitude. The witness explicitly ruled out a meteorite due to the object's flight path.
77. 03-07, onsdag, Stockholm (TT), morgonkl
A press report from March 7th discusses projectiles falling in Sweden, framing them as a dangerous 'military laboratory' experiment for future atomic warfare. It contrasts the Swedish experience with U.S. rocket testing in New Mexico.
08-07, onsdag, Stockholm (TT), nr 57
A Swedish press report from TT documents two sightings of unidentified aerial objects, described as 'space projectiles,' occurring over southeastern and central Sweden on consecutive days.
08-07, onsdag, Stockholm (TT), nr 60
A Swedish press report from TT details multiple sightings of spindle-shaped 'space projectiles' in the Norrland region during sunset. Witnesses reported high-speed objects with distinct light phenomena.
Sighting Report 81 — Central Sweden, Monday
A press report from TT describes a sighting of a high-speed, low-altitude object in central Sweden that produced a loud whining sound. Two witnesses in a car observed the object as it passed in front of them.
Sighting Report: Concentrated Fireball in Central Sweden, August 7
A Swedish military officer reported observing a high-speed fireball in central Sweden on August 7. The witness explicitly rejected the possibility that the object was a meteor.
Press Report 83: Discovery of Slag-like Substance in Central Sweden
A press report from Sweden describes the discovery of an unidentified slag-like substance found in a field. Local authorities ruled out aircraft and meteors as the source, noting the material appears to be the result of combustion.
Sighting Report 84 — Northern Sweden, August 8th
A press report from TT details multiple sightings of a glowing, spherical aerial object in northern Sweden on August 8th. Witnesses described high speeds, a potential smoke trail, and an eventual disappearance, with one report of a distant impact.
Sighting Report 85 — Stockholm, Sweden
A vacationer in Stockholm reported seeing and photographing a 'ghost bomb' on August 8th. The report notes that the witness obtained a clear image of the object.
Sighting Report 86 — Central Sweden, Friday
A press report from the Swedish news agency TT describes the sighting of a dark, rocket-like object with a triangular nose over Central Sweden. The object moved at high speed with a whining sound and lacked a tail or light.
87. 08-11, söndag, Stockholm (TT), nr 96
A press report detailing multiple sightings of rocket-like aerial phenomena across Central Sweden on a Sunday evening. Witnesses reported high-speed objects, luminous tails, and potential ground impacts, leading to growing public concern.
Rymdprojektilerna (Space Projectiles) - Stockholm (TT), nr 100
A Swedish press report detailing two separate sightings of aerial phenomena on August 11th, including an explosion of a fireball and an observation of a torpedo-shaped object.
Reports on space projectiles in Sweden, nr 22
A Swedish press report detailing multiple civilian sightings of unidentified luminous objects described as 'space projectiles' or 'fireballs' across southern Norrland and central Sweden during a weekend in the mid-20th century.
Sighting Report 90 — Central Sweden, Monday
A press report from the Swedish news agency TT describes a sighting of a torpedo-shaped, cigar-like object in central Sweden. The object emitted a bright white light from its nose and disappeared after a short observation.
Sighting Report: Space Projectile in Northern Sweden
A press report from TT regarding a sighting of a 'space projectile' by two cyclists in northern Sweden on a Sunday evening. The object was described as having a faint buzzing sound and a magnesium-like glow.
92. 08-12, måndag, Stockholm (TT), nr 90
A press report documenting multiple sightings of luminous, spherical aerial phenomena across Sweden on a Monday evening. Witnesses described objects with tapering tails and trailing sparks moving in southerly directions.
Sighting Report — Östersund, Sweden, 27 August 1420
A historical record from 1420 describing a loud bang and an object splitting into three parts near Östersund, Sweden.
Sighting Report - July 9, 1434
A military report from July 9, 1434, detailing a four-second observation of a yellow-white light phenomenon with a tail, moving at high speed in a north-northeasterly direction.
Flying Object Sighting Report - 9 July 1475
A handwritten note records a sighting of 100 flying objects over Denmark on July 9, 1475, at 14:15, moving in a north-south direction.
Sighting Report — Romefartuna, Sweden, 1480
A historical sighting report from 1480 describing a luminous object with a tail observed in Romefartuna, Sweden. The report explicitly notes the absence of smoke.
Summary of information regarding the phenomenon at Kärra, October 7, 1753
A report detailing a 1753 fireball sighting in Kärra, Sweden, witnessed by three people. The object exploded at low altitude, but no physical evidence was recovered.
Sighting Report 1825
Handwritten notes describing an aerial sighting of two glowing objects in 1825. The objects were observed at high altitude moving from west to east.
Sighting Report — Visby, Sweden, 1880
A handwritten report from 1880 documenting an aerial observation in Visby, Sweden, at an altitude of 400 meters.
Viaby 287 Sighting Report
A brief 1901 sighting report from Viaby, Sweden, describing an object at 1000 meters altitude with no audible sound.
Rymdprojektilrapport (Space Projectile Report)
A 1902 report from Commander Rosenberg regarding an aerial flash and bang observed in Saltsjö-Brevik, Sweden. Local inquiries ruled out fireworks, leaving the origin of the phenomenon unidentified.
Sighting Report - Nockeby, 25 November 1903
A brief 1903 message reporting a light observed in Nockeby, Sweden, at 20:50 hours. The light was described as appearing from the northeast at an estimated distance of 200 meters.
Sighting Report - 1905
A handwritten note from 1905 records a sighting of a cylindrical object in Haninge, Sweden, traveling at 500 km/h at an altitude of 1000 meters.
Sighting Report: Rocket Bomb, June 8, 1912
A report from 1912 detailing a witness observation of a high-speed 'rocket bomb' flying at low altitude over Skärstad, Sweden. The object traveled from east to west before disappearing over Lake Vättern.
Telephone Report - Sighting at F5 Air Wing, 1925
A 1946 telephone report documenting a 1925 sighting of two unidentified luminous objects at the F5 Air Wing in Sweden. The objects were observed at high altitude and moved between north and east.
Sighting Report: Erland Mattsson, 15 December 1928
A student reported observing a glowing fireball at 21:15 on December 15, 1928, in Sweden. The object was seen at 150 meters altitude before it struck the forest 200 meters away.
Sighting Report — Sandviken, Sweden, July 9, 1930
A handwritten report from July 9, 1930, documenting a sighting of a blue-white object by Gedde Ahlgren in Sandviken, Sweden. The object was observed at high altitude moving east before disappearing into a cloud.
Incident Report: Storsund, 19 July 1930
A handwritten note documenting an explosion or impact event at Storsund, Norway, on July 19, 1930, affecting a depth of 100 meters.
Observations from Northern Norway
A collection of four aerial sighting reports from Northern Norway in August 1935, including rockets, cigar-shaped objects, and a glowing sphere that resulted in a fire upon impact.
Sketch of observation of 'ghost projectile' at Storsjön
This is a 1938 Swedish military sketch map documenting the trajectory of a 'ghost projectile' observed near Storsjön. It is classified as secret.
PM regarding observation by former Norwegian officer X
A former Norwegian officer reported observing a projectile-like object emerging from a cloud near the Swedish-Russian border on July 8-9, 1938, following two loud detonations. The report was documented by the Swedish National Laboratory of Forensic Science.
Rapportsammans tällning (Report Compilation) - July 1938
A secret Swedish military log from July 1938 documenting various unidentified aerial sightings, including luminous objects and torpedo-shaped craft. The report includes references to radar observations and military witness accounts.
Rapportsammanställning (Report Compilation) 1938 nr 757
A classified 1938 Swedish military report documenting a series of unidentified aerial phenomena sightings across Sweden. The report includes descriptions of various objects, some of which were investigated by FOA 1.
Correspondence regarding 1939 meteor sightings
A handwritten note suggesting that complex phenomena can be explained by examining the full context, using 1939 Swedish meteor sightings as a historical reference.
Sighting Report - 1940-08-03
A handwritten report from August 3, 1940, documenting a sighting of a shiny, aluminum-colored object by multiple witnesses in Sweden.
Sighting Report - Saltsjöbaden, Sweden, November 25, 1940
A report of a round, solid-core object sighted in Saltsjöbaden, Sweden, on November 25, 1940. The observation lasted approximately five seconds.
Report regarding light phenomenon, 1942
A handwritten report from 1942 detailing the precise time and location of a light phenomenon observation in Sweden. It includes a hand-drawn map to define the observer's location and the field of view.
Stockholm Sighting Report, 1943
A brief handwritten field report from Stockholm dated September 8, 1943, documenting a sighting at 1335 hours.
Report regarding observation of two objects, August 23, 1944
A 1944 report to the Swedish National Defence Research Institute describing the sighting of two fast-moving, glowing red objects over Stockholm. The observation lasted only a brief second, preventing identification.
Report of Observations Regarding Ghost Rockets (Spökflyg) — Lidaberg, Floby, 1946
A 1946 letter from Sigfrid Hanson to the Swedish Defense Staff reporting two aerial sightings from the autumn of 1945. The witness describes high-speed, silent, light-emitting objects observed in the vicinity of Gökhem.
Sighting Report — July 12, 1945
A handwritten report from July 12, 1945, detailing the sighting of a silver, cigar-shaped object over Hybo, Sweden. The object was observed for 4-5 seconds at an altitude of 2,000-3,000 meters moving south to north.
Rapport angående spökbomber (Report regarding ghost bombs)
A Swedish military report from 1945 documenting a 'ghost bomb' sighting by editor O.A. Sandberg, who observed an object splitting into an 'H' shape before its descent.
Sighting Report — Sturby, Sweden, August 11, 1945
A brief report of an aerial object sighting in Sturby, Sweden, on August 11, 1945, at 20:45. The object was observed moving north at an altitude of 200-300 meters while emitting a strong light.
Rapport 12/6 1946 nr 7:49
A report from the Örebro Defense District regarding a fireball sighting in Lindesberg on August 11, 1945. The object was described as a football-shaped fireball with a long tail moving rapidly from south to north.
Sighting Report - Stenobaden, August 11, 1945
A report of an unidentified object observed near the sea at Stenobaden on August 11, 1945, at 2050 and 2100 hours.
SKISS (Sketch) - Sighting by Hubert Högberg, Autumn 1945
This document is a 1946 sketch and report by merchant Hubert Högberg regarding an aerial object with a smoke trail he observed over Kroksjö, Sweden, in autumn 1945.
Sighting Report — Dals-Ed, Sweden, February 1945
A military report from February 1945 documenting an aerial sighting near Dals-Ed, Sweden. The object was observed for 15 seconds at a high altitude on a 350-degree course.
Rapport om fenomenet (Report on the phenomenon)
A report from 1945 detailing a sighting of a glowing, round object by four children in Sweden. The report notes the object's trajectory but states that its size and speed remain unknown due to the inability to judge distance.
Press Compilation of Ghost Bomb Sightings and Incidents, July 1945
A collection of press reports from July 1945 documenting sightings of 'ghost bombs' in Sweden and Denmark. Authorities consistently dismissed these reports as unfounded, attributing related fires to mundane causes.
Press Compilation of Ghost Bomb Sightings and Incidents, July 1945
A collection of press reports from July 1945 documenting 'ghost bomb' sightings in Sweden and Denmark. Authorities consistently dismissed these reports as unfounded, attributing related fires to natural or mechanical causes.
Summary of Observations and Investigations by FF
This document summarizes Swedish military investigations into aerial phenomena and potential foreign rocket tests during the summer of 1945. It details specific sightings, including V2-like projectiles, and the ongoing efforts to distinguish these from celestial phenomena.
Telefönmeddelande (Telephone Message) — August 6, 1945
A telephone log from August 6, 1945, documenting a witness report of a luminous object observed over Stockholm for approximately 30 minutes before it suddenly vanished.