The “Night Of UFOs” – The 1986 Brazilian Air Force Chase
- By
Marcus Lowth
- January 30, 2019
- October 13, 2021
- 25 min read
- Expert Opinion
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- UFOs, Cover-Ups
What many researchers believe to be one of, if not the most credible UFO encounter in history would unfold over the skies of southeastern Brazil during the evening of 19th May 1986. At least twenty separate UFOs would appear that evening on military radar, with several Brazilian military jets confirming their presence visually. Furthermore, several of these jets would engage in a chase of these mystery objects in an encounter that would last almost seven hours. As well as the military and aviation witnesses, there were also multiple residents on the ground stretching from Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro.
One night in 1986 UFOs swarmed over Brazil
It is a case that has fascinated researchers for over thirty years since, and while...
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Marcus Lowth
Marcus Lowth is a writer with a love for UFOs, aliens, and the Ancient Astronaut Theory, to the paranormal, general conspiracies, and unsolved mysteries. He has been writing and researching with over 20 years of experience.
Marcus has been Editor-in-Chief for several years due to his excellent knowledge in these fields. Marcus also regularly appears as an expert on radio talk shows including Troubled Minds and Unexplained Radio discussing these topics.
You can contact Marcus via email.
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Hi Marcus,
Both you and I know the video tapes were not
Erased regarding the May 19th encounters over Brazil. The time line between the actual
Events and the disclaimers group show a real truth in what is being manipulated.
Enjoyed your thoughts