Bob Pratt compilation: seven-person FAB team, about 500-page dossier with photos, films, maps and sketches, leaked copies summarizing more than 300 sightings

Record

Date / period

1977–1978

Reported event / document

Bob Pratt compilation: seven-person FAB team, about 500-page dossier with photos, films, maps and sketches, leaked copies summarizing more than 300 sightings

Evidence type

Researcher compilation / retrospective report

Original data accessible?

Partly: compilation public; original dossier not fully released

Verification status

Reported quantities unverified and differ from other sources

Competing explanations / missing data

Original mission orders, rosters and full archive inventory missing; missing-media claims not proven

Next step

Crosswalk to Arquivo Nacional holdings (SRC-137) report by report Crosswalk to the Arquivo Nacional (SRC-137, ARX 184, 160 PDF pp.): one I COMAR register of 130 numbered forms (REG 001-130, 2 Sep 1977 to 28 Nov 1978) with sketches and pilot reports, plus press clippings, not 300+ sightings or 500 pages. A 2022 federal-court ruling quotes the Arquivo Nacional: a SIAN search for 'operação prato' returns 6 items (codes not seen; SIAN needs a gov.br login). The 500-page dossier and the films are not located. (chunk G, 2026-11-12) Browser pass (2026-11-12): Record exists behind SIAN (Arquivo Nacional, gov.br) login: 6 'operação prato' items; not pursued (Raymond, 2026-11-12). Flag stays.

Source ID

SRC-V99-050