Flying Saucer News Bulletin - No 01 - 1955 02

Magazine Overview

Title: FLYING SAUCER NEWS BULLETIN
Issue: 1
Date: February 1955
Publisher: BRITISH FLYING SAUCER BUREAU
Country: United Kingdom

This inaugural issue of the Flying Saucer News Bulletin presents a compilation of numerous flying saucer sightings reported in Brazil during November 1954. The bulletin aims to consolidate information from various Brazilian newspapers and sources, providing a detailed account of these events.

Brazilian Sightings: November 1954

The bulletin dedicates the majority of its content to detailing a significant number of reported sightings across Brazil in November 1954. The information is condensed from reports in "Diario da Noite" and "Correio da Manha", with acknowledgments to Mr. C.G. Harris, H.H. Consul in Rio de Janeiro, for his assistance, and Mr. E.A. Fonseca for translation.

November 1st:

• Brazilian City: The first official announcement of "Unidentified Strange Bodies" was made, seen by a large number of people, prompting jet fighters to prepare for a chase.
• Monte Ralomar: An interview reported people stating they had been "in contact with objects in the form of discs."
• Porto Alegre: Lt. Col. Aldo Visira da Rosa, Director of "Centro de Perquisas da Aeronautica (Paraiba)", described an object as "non-luminous shining object, moving at great speed." It appeared stationary at a great height, and after a second object appeared, it disappeared when Meteor aircraft attempted pursuit. Neither velocity nor height were known, but the "angular velocity" was very great.
• Local Gliding Club: Members reported cancelling flights due to a "strange object" in the sky. Major Magalhaes Mota took off in a Meteor, but the object disappeared as he reached a good height.

November 4th:

• Lages, Sta. Catarina: Sr. Liberio Shamadech and his family reported seeing a "flying disc" that remained stationary for a few seconds before disappearing at "great velocity" towards the South.

November 8th:

• Sao Paulo: At sunset, an oval grey metallic object was seen flying through the air. Reported by Civil Guards Terezio Ribeiro de Campos and Ricardo Romeiro Lopes.
• Santa Maria (Rio Grande do Sul): Eduardo Trevisan (photographer and designer) reported seeing a red globe at 8.45 p.m. on October 31st, which turned silvery-white after a slight movement. Other witnesses included Sr. Osvaldo Medeiros, Prof. Lourdes Dias and her sister Diva, Orlando Santos, and four journalists.
• Joao Pessoa: Frederico Reich reported seeing a huge red ball that left an incandescent trail, after which the city's electric current suddenly went down and a strong glare appeared in the sky.

November 11th:

• Santos Dumont Airport, Paraiba do Sul: Passengers of aircraft PPP-H declared they saw a "flight of flying discs" approximately 300 metres above their aircraft, which was piloted by Commander Ferreira.

November 12th:

• Porto Alegre: Further reports from Major Magalhaes and Lt. Moreira Penna described an object with a large central body and a cupola, with three small compartments below. During the following days, four discs were seen flying in formation between midday and 4 p.m., and again after midnight.

November 17th:

• Porto Alegre: Major Magalhaes Motta reported that on October 24th, Lt. Ernani Ferraz observed a "strange object" that was circular, silvery, and surrounded by a halo, estimated at 40,000 ft. It moved at high velocity, covering a 60° arc in 7 to 10 seconds, starting and stopping very quickly. Witnesses included Lt. Brito, Capt. Carlos Guimaraes, and Third Sgt. Paulo Goncalves.
• River Guaiba: Capt. Pedro Richard Neto reported seeing a luminous object, bigger than a star but smaller than a full moon, for about 15 minutes. It diminished in size to a tiny point, after which a glare appeared and it disappeared.

November 18th:

• Brazil: Capt. Antonio Fyrrho reported seeing a grey circular object travelling from West to East at high velocity on October 26th, and an orange-coloured ball travelling from East to West later the same day.
• Recife: On November 15th, Sr. Pedro Melo dos Santos reported a strange luminous object appearing from behind a cloud. It remained stationary for hours, and a second object approached and maneuvered around it, emitting green lights, before both disappeared at 23.30 hrs.

November 20th:

• Sao Paulo: On November 21st, the crew of aircraft IT/ANK of "Nacional" saw a flight of flying discs. The pilot, Taulo Luiz Fereira, reported the discs were emitting light, appeared to be aluminium, and moved off at high speed about 1,000 metres below their aircraft. The estimated height of the discs was 1,400 metres, and they were about 5 metres in diameter.
• Sao Paulo: Commander Giovani Frcoli of "VAST" saw a luminous golden-coloured flying disc over Congonhas. It performed rapid evolutions in front of his aircraft.

November 30th:

• Santa Maria (Rio Grande do Sul): Large numbers of people saw a flying disc over the Air Base. Radio telegraphist Arquimedes Fernandes observed a large, black, saucepan lid-like object, about 50 metres across, resting on top of trees. It moved off slowly and disappeared.
• Ruben Machado: Confirmed seeing a luminous object larger than the moon disappearing towards the North from his hotel window at midnight.
• Varig: Radio-telegraphist Jurandir Ferreira saw a disc over the air base, appearing the size of a football. Mr. Floy Martins confirmed its presence. It was shiny, phosphorescent, and disappeared towards the North after making a series of movements.
• Olinda (Recife): Sr. Jorio Holanda Chacom saw an oval "flying disc" object that came down, remained for about 30 minutes, swung like a pendulum, and disappeared at high speed.

December 29th:

• Congonhas Airport: The Superintendent, Jorge Marques Azevendo, took statements about an "enormous, intensely luminous object" that appeared for a few minutes. It was estimated to be 800 to 1000 metres away and about 25 metres in diameter, emitting jets of light before disappearing.

British Opinion in Brazil

This section presents a contrasting view, noting that responsible British opinion in Brazil is skeptical of many reports published in Brazilian newspapers. These views are held by people with extensive experience in Brazil, suggesting that some sightings may have caused "near-hysteria and exaggeration." An extract from the "Brazil Herald" is included as representative of this perspective.

Brazil Herald Report

The "Brazil Herald" reports on flying saucers haunting Southern States of Brazil. It mentions a police chief beholding a flying saucer and a farmer receiving flying saucer men. The article humorously suggests that the Air Force chasing a saucer in Sao Paulo was actually chasing the planet Venus. It also recounts a strange incident where Farmer Olviro Costa Rosa encountered two beings from a flying apparatus. The beings examined some barbed wire, took maize and beans, and returned to their ship, which then ascended vertically and disappeared. The apparatus made a noise "like a sewing machine" and gave off a strong smell of coal. Farmer Costa found no trace of the visitors.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring theme throughout this bulletin is the extensive reporting of flying saucer activity in Brazil during November 1954. The editorial stance appears to be one of diligent reporting and compilation of these phenomena, presenting witness accounts and official statements. However, the inclusion of the "British Opinion in Brazil" section and the "Brazil Herald" report suggests an awareness of skepticism and a desire to present a balanced, albeit UAP-focused, perspective. The bulletin itself does not overtly endorse or dismiss the sightings but rather presents the collected data.