Brazilian Air Force UFO Report from 1977

Summary

In 1977, the Brazilian Air Force documented a report about a UFO observed during a routine mission. A C-95 aircraft from the Salvador Air Base reported an unidentified object near Vitória. According to the air traffic controller, the object had characteristics similar to a mothership, surrounded by smaller crafts performing complex maneuvers. The aircraft crew described a large luminous ball that changed in size and brightness, although visibility was limited due to scattered clouds. This document, marked as confidential, shows the official interest in investigating unexplained aerial phenomena.

The report details how the air traffic controller observed the phenomenon with binoculars alongside other individuals, and how radar contact was attempted with the object. The UFO description includes details such as the presence of a slight tail and the behavior of the smaller crafts. Although the object was not identified, the file was sent to higher authorities for analysis and decision-making.