Letter on the Brazilian UFO Case

Summary

This 1960 letter addressed to Gordon Scherer discusses a notable UFO case involving a photograph taken by the Brazilian Navy during the IGY expedition. The document highlights how the image, certified by the Navy and published by the Brazilian president himself, was later dismissed as a hoax by the U.S. Air Force. The author, Catherine Carter Golden, expresses concern over diplomatic implications and the lack of transparency in UFO investigations. She also notes the media impact in Brazil, where the phenomenon was widely discussed and studied. The letter reflects criticism of censorship and the refusal of authorities to acknowledge evidence that contradicts their official narrative.