Sighting Report — Pilgrimstad, Jämtland, July 9, 1946
A report of an aerial light phenomenon observed in Pilgrimstad, Sweden, on July 9, 1946. The witness described a blue-green light moving in a northerly to easterly direction for a few seconds.
A report of an aerial light phenomenon observed in Pilgrimstad, Sweden, on July 9, 1946. The witness described a blue-green light moving in a northerly to easterly direction for a few seconds.
A 1946 report from a witness named Mary Person to the Swedish Military Staff describing the sighting of a luminous, tailed object in the sky over Kalabacken.
A report from July 1946 detailing a sighting of an object with a long blue-green tail near Kopparbergs köping, Sweden. The observation was made by the witness's wife during a bicycle ride.
A witness report from July 1946 describing a fast-moving light beam observed near Styrsö, Sweden. The report was submitted in response to a public request for information from the Swedish Defense Staff.
A report from July 1946 detailing a sighting of a comet-like, bluish light phenomenon with a smoke trail observed by a supply worker in Bofors, Sweden. The object moved rapidly at an estimated altitude of 900 meters for approximately one minute.
A 1946 Swedish military report documenting a high-speed aerial object observed moving west-to-east with a bluish trail. The witness was identified as Mrs. Doris Persson of Kristinehamn.
A report from July 1946 detailing a sighting of a silver, tail-bearing luminous object by witnesses in Brynje, Sweden. The document was submitted to the Swedish Air Defense Department.
A witness report from July 1946 describing a silver-like spherical object with a tail observed in Nordsjö Långsele, Sweden. The report was submitted in response to an official request for information regarding aerial phenomena.
A report from Erik Eriksson to the Swedish Defence Staff regarding a sighting of a bright object with a blue-green tail on July 9, 1946. The witness claims the object impacted the ground approximately 500 meters from their position.
A citizen report from 1946 regarding the sighting of a 'fireball' in Säljesta, Sweden. It reflects the Swedish military's public solicitation of such reports during that period.
A witness report from Anders Jonsson to the Swedish Air Defense Department regarding a light phenomenon observed in Knutby on July 9, 1946. The object was described as a green, comet-like entity that descended, cracked, and vanished.
A 1946 letter from Dalfors, Sweden, reporting the sighting of a star-like fireball moving from south to north on July 9, 1946. The report was submitted to the Swedish Defense Staff's Air Defense Department.
A report to the Swedish Defense Staff regarding a sighting of a blue-green luminous object with a tail, observed near Märsta station on July 9, 1946. The witness reported the object falling at an 80-degree angle and landing in a nearby grove.
A 1946 report from Hofors, Sweden, detailing a witness's observation of a light-gray, balloon-like object descending from a great height on July 9, 1946.
A primary school teacher reported observing a small, round, blue-white object with a tail flying at low altitude in Medelpad, Sweden, on July 9, 1946. The report was submitted to the Swedish Military Staffs.
A report from 1946 detailing a sighting of a luminous, star-like object over the Gulf of Bothnia. The witness observed the object moving northeast before it vanished without a sound.
A report from July 1946 detailing the observation of a green object, suspected to be a meteorite, over Södra Ulfön, Sweden. The document was submitted to the Swedish Defense Staff.
A 1946 report by Mirjam Gradin describing the sighting and crash of a small, gray-green spherical object with a tail into Idsjön, Sweden.
A report submitted to the Swedish Military Staff detailing the observation of a dark red, spherical object that exploded at low altitude near Husum on July 9, 1946.
A report from August 1946 detailing a sighting of a 'Ghost Light' (Spökljuset) in Berg, Sweden, on July 9, 1946. The object was described as a luminous sphere with a light trail and an engine-like sound.
A military report from 1946 detailing a sighting of a luminous object with a tail near Åkersjön, Sweden. The object was observed moving from the west and appearing over and within a lake.
A Swedish military officer reports observing a blue-white, silent aerial object descending into a bog in Uppland on July 9, 1946. Despite marking the location on a map, the witness was unable to recover the object.
This document is a 1946 Swedish police report documenting witness accounts of a fast-moving, silvery aerial object observed by three individuals in the Gudmundrå district. It serves as a primary record of early UAP-related sightings in Sweden.
A 1946 letter from a Swedish district prosecutor to the Air Defense Department reporting sightings of a 'meteor-like' object and forwarding physical evidence (coke-like pieces) recovered from an impact site.
A 1946 Swedish military report details a sighting of a glowing, rainbow-colored spherical object with a tail that reportedly impacted near Brantshammar. Physical fragments were recovered from the site and documented by military personnel.
A newspaper editor submitted a physical fragment recovered from a reported projectile impact in Njurunda, Sweden, to the military for analysis. The incident occurred on July 9, 1946, and was witnessed by a pilot and a local resident.
A witness observed a yellowish fireball descend in Glanshammar, Sweden, in July 1946. An investigator subsequently recovered physical slag-like debris from the reported impact site.
A Swedish citizen reported a high-speed glowing aerial object on July 9, 1946. A piece of porous slag recovered from a nearby lake was forwarded to the Swedish Defense Staff for analysis.
A report detailing a witness sighting of a silver, spherical object with a tail that disintegrated over Lunde, Sweden, on July 9, 1946. The witness subsequently recovered stone-like fragments from the site.
A July 1946 newspaper report documents multiple sightings of mysterious aerial objects in Sweden, suspected to be experimental reaction-driven bombs. The Chief of the Defense Staff officially requested that the public report these sightings to military headquarters.
A report by K. E. Hällin detailing the location of an object sighting in Hultebo, Sweden, in 1946. The author references a 1922 map to confirm the landing site and notes a similar event on July 9, 1946.
A 1946 letter from the Stockholm Observatory to the Swedish Defense Staff identifying a series of light phenomena reports from July 9, 1946, as a single fireball event. The object was observed traveling north along the coast and exploding at high altitude near Örnsköldsvik.
Bofors denies that any of their rocket or tracer projectile testing occurred on July 9, 1946, in response to a military inquiry. The company provides no explanation for the observed phenomena and includes relevant film footage for further review.
A report from 1946 detailing a daylight sighting of a green-white light streak near Guldsmedshyttan, Sweden. The witness described an explosion-like disappearance and a hissing sound, comparing the event to a daytime meteorite.
A 1946 Swedish military report details the analysis of various debris recovered after 'fire phenomena' sightings. While most samples were identified as common slag, two specific objects remained under investigation for their unique properties.
A 1946 Swedish military press release regarding unidentified aerial phenomena, noting that while some reports may involve rockets, many are misidentifications and no physical evidence has been recovered.
This report documents the recovery and subsequent identification of a fragment found at a projectile impact site in Sweden in 1946. Experts determined the fragment was a reproduction-technical material rather than an exotic object.
This report details the laboratory categorization of physical samples received by FOA,1 in July 1946. The samples, which include slag-like and coke-like materials, were analyzed for their physical structure and density.
A report from July 1946 documenting a fireball sighting in Glanshammar, Sweden. The military authorities forwarded the account to the Swedish Defense Research Agency (FOA), suggesting a meteor as the likely cause.
A report detailing the 1946 sighting of an aerial light phenomenon in Norrtälje, Sweden, and the subsequent laboratory analysis of recovered slag-like material. The analysis indicated the material had been on the ground for some time, as evidenced by grass roots found within its porous structure.
This report details the receipt and preliminary physical description of a slag-like sample collected in Gnarp, Sweden, in July 1946. It notes similarities to other samples collected in Njurunda and confirms that chemical analysis was initiated to determine its composition.
A 1946 Swedish field report describes a glowing, multi-colored aerial object that 'detonated' near the ground, leaving behind unidentified physical remnants. The incident was investigated by military personnel who noted its similarity to other reports occurring across Sweden at the time.
This report documents the analysis of material recovered after a reported meteor impact in Lunde, Sweden, in 1946. Laboratory examination revealed the material to be coke-like, showing signs of long-term exposure to the environment.
A military report from July 1946 documenting the sighting of a silent, silver aerial object over Lundsvarv, Sweden. The report was filed with the Swedish Air Defense Department.
A police report from 1946 documenting a witness account of a comet-like object with a long, shimmering tail that descended into a forest near a lake in Kramfors, Sweden.
A handwritten report from July 1946 detailing a silent, projectile-shaped object observed flying at low altitude over Stakmora, Sweden. The witness, Margarete Lundgren, describes the object's flight path and speed.
A 1946 Swedish sighting report detailing a glowing, smoke-emitting object observed by Fru Cann Nordebraud. The object moved from the west and dissolved above the horizon without making any sound.
A report to the Swedish Defence Staff regarding a 'radio bomb' sighting on July 10, 1946. The witness observed a silent, high-speed object moving at low altitude.
A report by Major Falkenberg detailing a 1946 sighting of a silver, rocket-like object near Järvsö, Sweden, observed by his daughter. The object reportedly exploded without sound or smoke.
A 1946 Swedish military report investigating a reported rocket-like object sighting near Geresta Herrgård. The investigation found no evidence of a crash, discovering only traces of burnt lime at the site.
A report from the Swedish Defence Staff detailing a sighting of a high-speed, silver, spherical object over Långban, Sweden, on July 10, 1946.
A report of a small, red, transparent rocket-like object sighted in Finland on July 10, 1946. The document also notes a separate event on July 5, 1946, in Helsinki.
A collection of 1946 press reports documenting 'ghost rocket' sightings in Sweden and Norway. Official authorities expressed skepticism regarding recovered physical evidence, identifying it as likely industrial slag.
A 1946 report from Filipstad, Sweden, detailing a sighting of a luminous, tail-bearing object described as the size of a coffee cup. The witness, an engineer, initially categorized the event as a meteor.
This document is a 1946 report from a private citizen to the Swedish Defense Staff regarding a sighting of a rocket-like projectile in Medelpad. It provides specific directional and temporal data for the event as observed by two witnesses.
A 1946 report by a Swedish Army Lieutenant detailing the sighting of a yellow, tail-bearing aerial object over Frösjön. The witness notes the lack of sound and the object's distinct flight path, suggesting it was not a simple firework.
A 1946 Swedish sighting report by Torsten Aufwa, including a sketch of a falling object. The author clarifies he has never seen a flare bomb.
A military report from July 1946 documenting a sighting of a glowing, cigar-shaped object over Sweden. The object was observed moving from Gävle toward Vaxholm.
A 1946 Swedish police report detailing the recovery of lightweight, black, shell-like material from an impact site in Glanshammar. The items were collected by the district prosecutor for further investigation.
A 1946 Swedish police report detailing a witness account of three silver, triangular objects moving horizontally across the sky. The witness described a sharp hissing sound similar to a jet aircraft.