PRE-1947 UFO-TYPE INCIDENTS IN NORWAY. ************************************************************** INTRODUCTION: This is version 1 - published in June 1992. This short paper aims to give a survey of pre-1947 sightings of UFO phenomena in Norway. This is a very little researched area, and much remains to be done. This paper do most certainly not cover all pre-1947 sightings in Norway. It is only to be viewed as a first sketch. The author would wish for better coverage of certain time periods, but as of now this is simply not possible for only one amateur researcher, because this is an extremely time-consuming activity. The 1946 period should be fairly well covered. This paper is supposed to be updated each year or so, as additional data becomes available. Later versions will, hopefully, include illustrations etc. Incidents not listed here are welcome additions. The author will urge researchers with interest in historical UFO incidents, to make similar papers for their countries. ************************************************************** Shortly before Christmas 1563; Bergen; A priest, Absalon Pederssøn Beyer, together with Christern Ulff and a goldsmith, incl both of their wives and their servants, observed a round unnatural black "cloud" passing in front of the moon and covering it. A blaze of smoke and fire was then emitted by the black "cloud", and they all heard a whistling sound. The "cloud" then moved back and forth, then disappeared. This lasted from half past 7 until 9 o'clock. Armand/Holm-Hansen: UFOER OVER NORGE., 1971, 73. Easter 1564; Bergen; Again, Absalon Pederssøn Beyer, together with his wife, saw a "glowing sword" which seemed to touch the ground three times, then went up into the sky and slpit into three parts. This happened at about 6 o'clock. Armand/Holm-Hansen: UFOER OVER NORGE., 1971, 73-4. 2 Jan 1568; Bergen; Absalon Pederssøn Beyer again. A strange sign in the sky. Armand/Holm-Hansen: UFOER OVER NORGE., 1971, 74. 11 Apr 1569/70; Bergen; Absalon Pederssøn Beyer sees a ball of light, not quite as big as the sun, with a white tail changing to red at the end. Armand/Holm-Hansen: UFOER OVER NORGE., 1971, 74. Nov 1569; Oslo; According to Absalon Pederssøn Beyer, there was seen "burning rice" in the sky. Armand/Holm-Hansen: UFOER OVER NORGE., 1971, 74.