Amamiya UFO Laboratory Communications 2005 no 23

Magazine Overview

This issue of "Amamiya UFO Laboratory Communications" (Vol. 23, dated June 24, 2005) reports on a groundbreaking event in Brazil where the Brazilian Air Force (FAB) officially met with civilian UFO researchers. This historic meeting, a culmination of years of campaigning by organizations like the Brazilian Committee of UFO Researchers (CBU) and the Brazilian UFO Magazine, signifies a major step towards UFO disclosure.

Brazilian Air Force and Civilian UFO Researchers Exchange Information

The lead article details the meeting that took place on May 20, 2005, in Brasilia. For the first time, the FAB officially received a committee of UFO researchers to openly discuss sightings and examine classified UFO documents. Brigadier Telles Ribeiro, chief of the Brazilian Air Force Communication Center, stated, "We want to have all info on the subject, that is withheld by us for some decades, fully released to public, through the UFO community." This event places Brazil among a select group of countries whose militaries acknowledge Ufology as a serious activity.

The campaign that led to this breakthrough was "UFOs: Freedom of Information Now," initiated by the Brazilian UFO Magazine in April 2004. The CBU, composed of six civilian researchers (Claudeir Covo, Marco Petit, Rafael Cury, Reginaldo de Athayde, Fernando Ramalho, and A. J. Gevaerd, with Roberto Affonso Back as an interim member), spearheaded the pressure on the government.

Major Antonio Lorenzo of the FAB initiated contact, leading to meetings at sensitive military facilities. Researchers visited the Integrated Center of Air Defense and Air Traffic Control (Cindacta) and the Brazilian Air Defense Command (Comdabra). At Comdabra, Brigadier Atheneu Azambuja admitted that the country has systematically detected and registered UFOs since 1954, referring to them as "H Traffic."

Access to Classified UFO Files

Brigadier Azambuja granted the researchers access to three folders of classified UFO information: cases from 1954, 1977, and 1986. The 1977 files contained information from "Operation Saucer," an official military investigation of UFOs in the Amazon that yielded over 100 pictures. The 1986 files pertained to "The Official Night of UFOs in Brazil," a significant event where 21 large objects (over 100m in diameter) jammed Brazilian air traffic control systems, prompting unsuccessful interception attempts by jets.

The FAB representatives acknowledged Ufology as a serious business and guaranteed further steps for researchers to examine military UFO files. A joint committee of military and civilian UFO researchers is promised to be established soon.

Japanese Parliament Discusses UFOs

Another section reports on a discussion about UFOs in the Japanese House of Councillors on March 10, 2005. Member of the House of Councillors, Mr. Yamane, questioned Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications, Mr. Aso, about UFOs. Minister Aso stated that while his mother had seen a UFO, he had not. The discussion touched upon the vastness of the universe and the likelihood of other intelligent life, with both Mr. Yamane and Mr. Aso agreeing that it's unlikely Earth is the only planet with intelligent beings.

Mr. Yamane emphasized the importance of taking the UFO issue seriously from a national defense perspective, citing US Air Force investigations that concluded that not all cases could be dismissed. He inquired about information exchange between Japan and the US on UFO matters. Minister Aso, while acknowledging the possibility of advanced civilizations and potential threats, noted that the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications was not directly investigating UFOs, suggesting such matters would fall under the Ministry of Defense.

Media Coverage and Public Interest

The issue also includes a clipping from "Osaka Sports" dated May 7, 2005, highlighting the parliamentary discussion as the "First 'UFO question' in the history of the Diet in Japan." The article notes the 15-minute exchange and the fact that both the questioner and the minister did not deny the possibility of UFOs flying to Earth.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

This issue strongly advocates for government transparency and the serious investigation of UFO phenomena. The editorial stance is one of support for civilian UFO research and a belief that governments should disclose information. The article emphasizes the international nature of UFO research, highlighting collaboration between Brazil and potentially other nations. The inclusion of the Japanese parliamentary discussion suggests a growing interest in UFOs as a topic of national and international importance, even within political circles.