The rendlesham forest incident, december 1980 facebook. The rendlesham forest incident, december 1980 home. In the late hours of december 27th and early december 28th 1980, then lieutenant colonel halt led a patrol to investigate an alleged ufo landing site near the eastern edge of rendlesham. A copy of the raf watton logbook entry was released to ufologist nick redfern in 1988. This was dated 28 december 1980 and timed at 0325 gmt. I am a newbie here relatively, so forgive me if this is already on the forum. Encounter in rendlesham forest this is an eye opening book from nick pope, written with the two men who were central to the events in rendlesham forest. Ufo landingsrendlesham forest, 1980 one of the most compelling accounts of ufo landings comes to us from england.
The rendlesham forest case is undoubtedly one of the best documented and most significant military encounters with a ufo. In december 1980 several sightings of ufos were reported in rendlesham forest. Investigative reporter linda moulton howe presented more military eyewitness accounts of the raf bentwaters rendlesham forest ufo case that involved highly strange aerial lights and unknown craft sightings that took place over the span of december 2628, 1980 on the 82709 show, she interviewed col. New evidence has been gathered to back up claims a ufo landed near a us airbase in suffolk, a. First time testimony blows lid off famous bentwaters ufo. An indepth look at the rendlesham forest ufo incident, the worlds most sensational and compelling series of ufo encounters. In december 1980, three nights of ufo activity near the royal air force bentwaters base culminated in what is considered the most significant ufo incident in great britain. The bentwaters incident 1980 page 11 extraterrestrial. The incident has since gained some prominence in the literature of ufology and the popular media. The rendlesham forest incident of december 1980, is considered by far the most. The rendlesham forest incident can truly be regarded as the perfect storm of a ufo case, explains former ministry of defence investigator nick pope in his introduction to a new book on.
Sep 11, 2017 the rendlesham legend, which happened around neighbouring bases raf woodbridge and raf bentwaters, near mildenhall, suffolk, has been dubbed britains roswell, in a nod to the mystery of the ufo. An indepth look at the rendlesham forest ufo incident, the worlds most sensational and compelling series of ufo. The incident has since gained some prominence in the. Day two of the weeklong citizen disclosure hearings at washingtons dcs national press club offered startling, first time sworn testimony from two of the closest witnesses to the famous rendlesham forest bentwaters ufo incident in december 1980. The joint air bases of bentwaters and woodbridge, located within the vast rendlesham forest, would be literally invaded by unidentified flying objects. The events occurred just outside raf woodbridge, which was used at the time by the united states air force usaf. In december 1980, three nights of ufo activity near the royal air force bentwaters base culminated in. Official facebook page of the in charge of team on contact night, jim. Nick pope, a ministry of defence employee from 1985 to. I did a search but nothing came up which surprised me. Indeed, humans have been describing unidentified flying objects for millennia, with depictions of disklike objects and. The rendlesham forest incident of december 1980, is considered by far the most significant event in ufo history. The definitive account of the rendlesham forest ufo mystery it includes a.
The bentwaters incident 1980 join the unexplained mysteries community today. Undoubtedly one of the most important ufo events in both the blue book files and the condon report, the bentwaters lakenheath ufo incident which was a nighttime case occurring near both bases in eastcentral england between 14 august, 1956 impressed dr. In late december 1980, there was a series of reported sightings of unexplained lights near rendlesham forest, suffolk, england which have become linked with. The definitive account of the rendlesham forest ufo mystery it includes a partial transcript of halts tape, his memo, various witness statements and drawings, original photos of the landing site she uncovered, examination of witness testimony, and much more. The rendlesham forest incident took place in december 1980 over a series of at least two nights. The lakenheathbentwaters incident was a series of radar and visual contacts with unidentified flying objects ufo that took place over airbases in eastern england on the night of 14 august 1956. The rendlesham forest incident, december 1980 posts. Day two of the weeklong citizen disclosure hearings at washingtons dcs national press club offered startling, first time sworn testimony from two of the closest witnesses to the famous rendlesham. Nearby are the twin nato air bases, raf bentwaters and raf woodbridge. It is important for showing that abductions are not just a north or south american. Flickr the chilling scene of the alleged rendlesham forest incident. Undoubtedly one of the most important ufo events in both the blue book files and the condon report, the bentwaterslakenheath ufo incident which was a nighttime case occurring near both bases in.
The rendlesham forest incident, december 1980 home facebook. Mar 18, 2014 encounter in rendlesham forest this is an eye opening book from nick pope, written with the two men who were central to the events in rendlesham forest. May 30, 2017 a ufo expert has become embroiled in a bitter feud with his coauthor and onetime friend after accusing him of deceiving him with his false account of the infamous rendlesham forest incident. New book promises truth about rendlesham ufo mystery. This is a book that leaves nothing out of the testimony by larry warren, who claims he blew the whistle on the raf bentwaters coverup, and the other testimony given, verbatim, is outstanding. In 1980, a ufo was tracked on military radar in rendlesham forest, england. Investigative reporter linda moulton howe presented more military eyewitness accounts of the raf bentwatersrendlesham forest ufo case that involved highly strange aerial lights and unknown craft. To me it appears the truth has not yet come out about what happened in december 1980, and more worryingly papers connected with the event have reportedly either disappeared or been destroyed. Left at east gate is the personal account of larry warren, an honorably discharged military eyewitness, and the first to go public about the bentwaters ufo coverup. Dec 06, 2016 the rendlesham forest incident took place in december 1980 over a series of at least two nights. Dubbed britains roswell, the rendlesham forest incident, which took place over a series of nights in december 1980, continues to fascinate ufo enthusiasts and conspiracy theorists.
Rendlesham forest ufo sighting new evidence claim bbc news. Sep 01, 2016 on december 26, 1980, military personnel at the twin bases of raf bentwaters and raf woodbridge in suffolk saw a strange light in rendlesham forest, which lies between the two bases. The joint air bases of bentwaters and woodbridge, located within the vast rendlesham forest, would be literally invaded by unidentified flying objects over a period of several nights in late december, 1980. Dec 31, 2018 dubbed britains roswell, the rendlesham forest incident, which took place over a series of nights in december 1980, continues to fascinate ufo enthusiasts and conspiracy theorists. The lakenheath bentwaters incident was a series of radar and visual contacts with unidentified flying objects ufo that took place over airbases in eastern england on the night of 14 august 1956, involving personnel from the royal air force raf and the united states air force usaf. Media caption col charles halt saw an unidentified flying object over a suffolk airbase in 1980. The most cited piece of evidence in the rendlesham forest case is the socalled halt memo, deputy commander lieutenant colonel charles halts summary of the events of the christmas. Encounter in rendlesham forest meet your next favorite book. The rendlesham legend, which took place around neighbouring bases raf woodbridge and raf bentwaters, has been dubbed britains roswell, in a nod to the mystery of the ufo crash said. A firsthand account of the rendlesham forest ufo incident, its coverup, and investigation 0884811291501. At the start of the ufo trail, there is a large triangular shaped metal information board. Media captioncol charles halt saw an unidentified flying object over a suffolk airbase in 1980.
The rendlesham legend, which happened around neighbouring bases raf woodbridge and raf bentwaters, near mildenhall, suffolk, has been dubbed britains roswell, in a nod to the. An indepth look at the rendlesham forest ufo incident, the worlds most sensational and compelling series of ufo encounters in 1980, a ufo was tracked on military radar in rendlesham forest, england. Bentwaters and the rendlesham forest incident is the name given to a series of reported sightings of unexplained lights and the alleged landing of a craft or crafts of unknown origin in. Several ufo incidents, including multiplewitness sightings by military personnel. The shocking incident occurred at the americanoperated raf bentwaters base in suffolk, england in december 1980. Our thanks for these chronologies must go to richard hall the original. In late december 1980, there was a series of reported sightings of unexplained lights near rendlesham forest, suffolk, england which have become linked with claims of ufo landings. Usaf personnel, including deputy base commander lieutenant colonel charles i.
A ufo expert has become embroiled in a bitter feud with his coauthor and onetime friend after accusing him of deceiving him with his false account of the infamous rendlesham forest. The inside story of the worlds bestdocumented ufo incident pope, nick, burroughs, john, penniston, jim on. Raf bentwaters is also near the location of the alleged december 1980 ufo incident in rendlesham forest. Bentwaters command post contacted eastern radar and request information of aircraft in the area ua37 traffic southbound fl370 ufo sightings at bentwaters.
Back in 2016 steve longero, who was a young us air force police officer working at bases raf bentwaters and raf woodbridge, came forward. The ministry of defences knowledge of an investigation by the us authorities into the alleged incident in rendlesham forest in 1980 is limited to the information contained in the memorandum sent by lt col. Jul 21, 2015 a retired air force colonel says he has new evidence to throw light on one of the most notorious ufo reports in history the 1980 sighting near the bentwaters royal air force base in the uk. Bentwaters and the rendlesham forest incident is the name given to a series of reported sightings of unexplained lights and the alleged landing of a craft or crafts of unknown origin in rendlesham forest, suffolk, england in late december 1980, just outside of raf woodbridge, used at the time by the u. In mirage men pilkington travels across america looking to explain his own ufo sighting. Retired air force colonel claims new evidence will blow. In the video above, bentwaters former deputy base commander, retired usaf col. Ufo expert accuses coauthor of deceiving him with account. Raf bentwaters raf woodbridge reunion plans and reports. The definitive book on the rendlesham forest incident is now available for purchase worldwide on amazon and kindle. Pictures and maps of 1980 rendlesham ufo incident area.
The binary codes in 2010 it was revealed by jim penniston that he initiated a download of information when he touched the pictorial glyphs on the craft of unknown origin during his investigation in the early morning hours of december 26th, 1980, in rendlesham forest. On december 26, 1980, military personnel at the twin bases of raf bentwaters and raf woodbridge in. New evidence in the rendlesham forest ufo incident dubbed. Jul, 2015 media caption col charles halt saw an unidentified flying object over a suffolk airbase in 1980. Rendlesham forest incident 1980 the rendlesham forest incident is the name given to a series of reported sightings of unexplained lights and the alleged landing of a craft or multiple craft of unknown. The rendlesham forest incident can truly be regarded as the perfect storm of a ufo case, explains former ministry of defence investigator. The bentwaters cold war museum is located on the site, there are offices and warehouses, and the site is also used for television and film making. Most popular rendlesham forest ufo incident movies and tv. New book promises truth about rendlesham ufo mystery from. After scouring the subjects history and meeting former. A retired air force colonel says he has new evidence to throw light on one of the most notorious ufo reports in history the 1980 sighting near the bentwaters royal air force base in the. In december 1980, three nights of ufo activity near the royal air force bentwaters base culminated in what is considered the most significant ufo incident in great.
Mark pilkingtons top 10 books about ufos best books the. The incredible ufo coverup at bentwaters nato air base. Official documents relating to the rendlesham forest bentwaters 1980 ufo incident, released by the uk ministry of defence in november, 2002. Bentwaters command post contacted eastern radar and. Its free and setting up an account only takes a moment. Allen hynek, and was also significant enough to catch the. Our thanks for these chronologies must go to richard hall the original 1980 chronology from ufoe ii, dan wilson archive researcher, and jean waskiewicz online nicap dbase nsid. Retired air force colonel claims new evidence will blow the. It features a map of the forest, clearly marking the ufo trail and gives a basic account of what happened in 1980, although with an erroneous date for the initial sighting. Charles halt and uk researcher gary heseltine about the case. Whether they now agree with the analysis of the basic facts of the rendlesham forestraf bentwaters incident in the fourth paragraph of lord hillnortons letter to lord gilbert of 22 october 1997, reported on page 429 of georgina brunis book you cant tell the people. The lakenheathbentwaters incident was a series of radar and visual contacts with unidentified flying objects ufo that took place over airbases in eastern england on the night of 14 august 1956, involving personnel from the royal air force raf and the united states air force usaf. The rendlesham forest incident of late december 1980 occurred shortly afterwards, and he was an important witness to events on the second night of sightings.
Nov 08, 2017 the rendlesham legend, which took place around neighbouring bases raf woodbridge and raf bentwaters, has been dubbed britains roswell, in a nod to the mystery of the ufo crash said to have taken. Significantly, the second event occurred some six months before the nowfamous rendlesham forest ufo incidents in december 1980, and is only the most recent report of ufo activity at the twin bases in the weeks and months prior to and following them. New evidence in the rendlesham forest ufo incident dubbed the. Charles halt has collected sworn statements from air traffic controllers, on duty in 1980 at bentwaters. Charles halt, tells the assembled reporters that he personally observed the ufo, as well as the light beams emanating from it. A documentary about the ufo sightings in the rendleshem forest near the raf base of bentwaters uk on 26th december 1980. Ufo coverup looks at the rendlesham forest incident in 1980 and examines whether there was a government coverup in the case. Feb 18, 2007 a documentary about the ufo sightings in the rendleshem forest near the raf base of bentwaters uk on 26th december 1980. A british ufo researcher does a book about abductions. It is important for showing that abductions are not just a north or south american phenomenon. The inside story of the worlds best documented ufo incident pope, nick, burroughs, john, penniston, jim on. Significantly, the second event occurred some six months before the nowfamous rendlesham forest ufo incidents in december 1980, and is only the most recent report of ufo activity at the twin bases in. Nick pope, who wrote a book on the incident, offers his insight into what happened when a ufo was reported to have landed outside the bentwaters and woodbridge air force bases in the uk. Us soldier who witnessed ufo incident dubbed britains roswell.
Mar 19, 2017 the most cited piece of evidence in the rendlesham forest case is the socalled halt memo, deputy commander lieutenant colonel charles halts summary of the events of the christmas weekend in 1980 at the twin bases of raf woodbridge and bentwaters. Was the 1980 ufo sighting known as britains roswell a. Historys most infamous ufo sightings of the modern era history. On december 26, 1980, military personnel at the twin bases of raf bentwaters and raf woodbridge in suffolk saw a strange light in rendlesham forest, which lies between the two bases. The binary codes in 2010 it was revealed by jim penniston that he initiated a download of information when he touched the pictorial glyphs on the craft of unknown origin during his investigation in the early. The rendlesham forest incident of december 1980 might be the strangest potential ufo sighting youve never heard of. Encounter in rendlesham forest nick pope macmillan. Perhaps the best book on the subject was published recently by british journalist georgina bruni you cant tell the people. Former uk ministry of defence mod official, nick pope, who investigated ufos for the mod began the mornings testimony with a general. On december 26, 1980, military personnel at the twin bases of raf bentwaters and raf. Witness to britains roswell ufo incident at rendlesham.
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