SBEDV - No 026-27 - 1962

Magazine Overview

This issue of "SCIENCE AND FLYING SAUCERS (UFOS)" from April to July 1962, published by SBEDV (Sociedade Brasileira de Estudos Sobre Discos Voadores), focuses on UFO sightings, contact cases, and the challenges of UFO research. The cover features a collection of sketches and a headline about a public forum in Brisbane where Rev. William Gill recounted his New Guinea sightings.

Key Articles and Reports

Public Forum in Brisbane The issue highlights a public UFO Forum held at the Brisbane City Hall on September 6, 1961, attended by over 700 people. Guest speaker Rev. William Gill, flown in from Melbourne, recounted his June 1959 New Guinea sightings. He described seeing four figures on board an unknown craft on two consecutive nights, exchanging hand signals, and observing the craft's rapid movements. The panel, including a leading TV personality, an Alderman, a Psychology Lecturer, and a journalist, concluded that UFOs likely exist and could originate from other planets. Dr. G.F.K. Naylor also shared his own sighting.

The A.V.R. Contact Case A significant portion of the magazine details a contact case involving a young farmer, A.V.B., in Brazil, which occurred around December 14, 1957. The farmer reported being approached by a luminous object, followed by occupants from a machine who took him inside. Inside the craft, he was subjected to a physical examination, including blood drawing. The occupants were described as small, wearing metallic suits, and communicating in a strident language. The machine was described as a bird-like construction on a tripod landing gear. The farmer experienced physical after-effects, including nausea and small ulcers.

UFO Sightings from Around the World Several other sightings are documented:

• Brazil: Cases include a report from Cresciuma-Ararangua (Nov. 18, 1957) involving crew members ascending from grounded UFOs; a truck stalling at night due to an overflying UFO with childlike crew members (Oct. 10, 1957); sightings of giants near Minduri (August 1958); metallic sheet fragments found at Pirau
• ba and Cantagalo; a UFO sighting near Araguari where a car was floodlit; and a luminous object seen near a lake shore in Brazil.
• Argentina: The Catamarca F.S. event is illustrated with a sketch.
• Mexico: A UFO with metallic reflections was observed at Mexico City's airport on January 3, 1962, performing evolutions for 17 minutes.
• New Guinea: The Rev. William Gill's investigation is presented, noting the involvement of R.A.A.F. investigators who could not reach positive conclusions.

'Microsaucer' Incident in Rio An elderly schoolteacher in Rio reported an incident on January 16, 1962, where a submarine-like, slender, luminous object, about 40-50 cm long, entered her apartment. The object moved swiftly, emitted a clicking noise, and its passage caused a small bulb in a chandelier to become transparent. The incident occurred around the time of the Rio earthquake.

Missilery and Scrap Iron in Brazil The issue briefly mentions "Missilery in Brazil or the rain of scrap iron at February in the state of Minas Gerais (BRAZIL)", detailing fragments of stainless steel plates found in five towns.

Challenges in UFO Research

The article "May a scientist do what he wants to do?" discusses the difficulties faced by UFO researchers. It points out the lack of concrete material, the disinterest of mainstream scientists, and pressure to keep findings secret. The author questions whether scientists can freely pursue UFO research without state or institutional influence, contrasting this with the work of independent researchers. The influence of economic and state agencies, and potential 'military-economical' pressure groups, are also mentioned.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The magazine consistently emphasizes the importance of on-the-spot research by UFO societies to probe witness psychology and gather evidence. It criticizes the lack of public access to information, particularly regarding analyzed UFO debris. The editorial stance appears to be in favor of open investigation into UFO phenomena, advocating for a scientific approach while acknowledging the unusual nature of the evidence and the skepticism encountered. There's a recurring theme of government secrecy and potential cover-ups related to UFOs. The publication also seems to promote the idea of extraterrestrial origins for UFOs, with some articles suggesting interplanetary relationships and the existence of other inhabited worlds.

This issue of CIPEX e GENA, identified as issue number 11 and volume 11, dated April 1963, focuses on UFO/UAP (Unidentified Aerial Phenomena) incidents in Brazil and the country's burgeoning involvement in space exploration. The publication appears to be from SBEDV (Serviço Brasileiro de Evidências de OVNIs), a Brazilian organization dedicated to researching such phenomena.

UAP Incidents and Fragment Analysis

The magazine details a series of events that occurred in five towns within a small quadrangle in Brazil: Mar de Espanha, Bicas, Pirauba, Cantagalo, and Rio Pomba. Between February 20th and 24th, during evening hours, residents reported seeing luminous bodies fall from the sky. In Mar de Espanha, a 20-25 meter long luminous body reportedly exploded before touching a hill, causing one large and two smaller bangs. In Cantagalo, a similar event occurred, and fragments of what was described as a missile were recovered. SBEDV, through Dr. Mario P. Aquino, investigated these sites. A piece of a 2-meter long, 1.5 mm thick plate with a hinge was brought back, along with an interesting rivet. The fragments from Cantagalo were analyzed by the Instituto Nacional de Tecnologia, with results provided by Dr. Jaime Santa Rosa and Dr. Arnaldo H. S. Feijo. The analysis revealed the material to be stainless steel with specific compositions: Carbon 0.13%, Silicon 0.43%, Manganese 0.56%, Phosphorus 0.022%, Sulfur 0.028%, Chromium 17.20%, Nickel 6.81%, and Molybdenum 0.18%. The magazine notes that these events happened on different days over a period of time.

The article discusses the possibility of these fragments being from Glenn's Atlas missile, but dismisses it, noting the missile's trajectory and the timing. It also refutes the idea of a 'meteorological balloon' as suggested by a U.S.A. attache, Dale Kalb, who is noted as never having seen a missile. Brig. Armando Perdigão considered the possibility of a missile deviating from its route, but this is deemed unlikely due to the northern course and alignment of the sightings.

International Space Activities and Brazilian Involvement

The issue highlights Brazil's growing presence in international space affairs. Geraldo de Carvalho Silos was elected coordinator for the 'Peaceful Purpose of Cosmic Space Committee' at the UNO and inspected Cape Canaveral. Gilberto Amado was elected for the International Law Committee. The International Congress of Aeronautic Engineering, Cybernetics, and Space Medicine was scheduled to assemble in São Paulo in December, coordinated by Ambassador Carlos Alfredo Bernardes.

Several individuals are mentioned in connection with space-related activities and organizations. Adm. James Quinn, ex-USA Navy attache in Rio, invited Adm. Ary Rongel to New Orleans. Maj. Bernardo de Luna Frei and Cel. Artur Carlos Peralta were sent to Washington. Adm. Otacilio Cunha formed the 'Group of Organizing the National Commission of Space Activities' (Gocnae). Cel. Aldo Weber Vieira Rosa was involved in planning a NASA base in the Amazon. Other figures like Amauri Costa de Azevedo Osorio, Bernardo Geisel, Almir Mauricio, Artur Moses, Lelio Gama, Luiz Gonzaga Bevilacqua, Pedro Tomas Bun, and Maj. Lincoln Bittencourt are also mentioned in various capacities related to research and organization.

Organizations and Research Efforts

The magazine details the creation of the 'Committee of Interplanetary Law' by ABEA (Sociedade do Direito Aeronáutico) in cooperation with the Brazilian Airforce. It lists numerous members of this committee, including Joao Vicente Campos, Paulo Ernesto Tolle, Haroldo Valadao, Luiz Ivani Araujo, Afonso Pereira, Jose Pereira, Jose Belfort de Matos, Escobar Faria, A.B. Carneiro de Campos, Capt. Airforce Nelson O. de Almeida, and Ivan Lobo de Araujo.

SBEDV also acknowledges and welcomes the founding of a new UFO society, 'Circulo de Amizade Sideral,' in Curitiba, Brazil, and offers its pages for their research. The publication expresses gratitude to Jose Lahor Filho for his radio-amateur station, which is seen as a valuable tool for establishing contact with Flying Saucer research personnel in Brazil.

Challenges for Civilian Research

The issue raises concerns about the challenges faced by civilian researchers in Brazil. It suggests that while public support exists, adverse conditions prevail. The magazine advocates for government assistance to enable observers in 'Space Committees,' provide transportation for investigations, and ensure valuable, hitherto undisclosed material is passed to free civilian research rather than foreign secret services. The potential loss of such material to Brazil's sovereignty is highlighted.

International Perspectives on UFOs

The magazine references international UFO research, including a report from Gesellschaft für Interplanetarik (Vienna) and APRO (Aerial Phenomena Research Organization). It notes APRO's evolving stance, mentioning a report on an 'Adamski-like' contact. APRO's conclusion about suspicion towards 'super-intelligence and messianic compulsions' is discussed, alongside an acknowledgment of APRO's detailed report on the 'repair of a UFO in midair' near Boulder Dam, California.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are the investigation of unexplained aerial phenomena, the analysis of physical evidence, and the growing role of Brazil in the international space and aeronautics community. The editorial stance appears to be one of open inquiry into UAP, a desire for systematic research, and a call for greater government support for civilian scientific endeavors, particularly in the field of UFO research. There is also an undercurrent of national pride and concern for Brazil's sovereignty in the context of scientific and technological advancements, especially concerning space and potential extraterrestrial contact.