OPERAÇÃO PRATO CYLINDRICAL PROBE (1977 REPORT CATEGORY)

Small cylindrical luminous probe type described by Col. Uyrangê Hollanda as repeatedly observed around Colares and compared in size to a 200-liter oil drum.

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CLAIM-137142reported

“Hollanda described a probe type with a cylindrical appearance about the size of a 200-liter oil drum.”

The UFO Encyclopedia, 3rd Edition: The Phenomenon from the Beginning

SRC-002099 · “Operação Prato (Operation Plate)” → “Cylindrical probe type”, PDF p. 2057

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CLAIM-137143reported

“The cylinder type was said to have been observed repeatedly around Colares and to fly irregularly while emitting intense light.”

The UFO Encyclopedia, 3rd Edition: The Phenomenon from the Beginning

SRC-002099 · “Operação Prato (Operation Plate)” → “Probe behavior”, PDF p. 2057

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CLAIM-137144reported

“Hollanda stated that this cylindrical type had also been photographed; ANOMALY records the statement but does not treat the existence of a photograph as verification of morphology beyond the source.”

The UFO Encyclopedia, 3rd Edition: The Phenomenon from the Beginning

SRC-002099 · “Operação Prato (Operation Plate)” → “Reported documentation”, PDF p. 2057

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Multiple claim rows are intentionally retained when sources disagree. ANOMALY does not silently reconcile competing values.