The rendlesham forest incident of december 1980 might be the strangest potential ufo sighting youve never heard of. The events occurred just outside raf woodbridge, which was used at the time by the united states air force. Some of the contact addresses are probably no longer valid but many of the books listed here are still important and give a good perception of the ufo phenomena. The deputy base commander, lieutenant colonel charles halt, visited the site with several servicemen in the early hours of 28 december 1980 reported as the 29th by halt. Ruppelt, the report on unidentified flying objects 1956 jenny randles, ufo conspiracy 1987 edward condon, ed. Chronology of a coverup, 19411973 ufos and the national security state. The two airmen were the first to out that night to investigate the strange lights seen over rendlesham forest, which lies between the then twin usaf bases, bentwaters and woodbridge, in suffolk, england. Commonly referred to as britains roswell, its rather well known in england and ranks among the most headscratching tales in ufology. Abduction scenario emerged under hypnosis volume ii, the ufo evidence, section xiii. It started in 1952, the third study of its kind, following projects sign 1947 and grudge 1949. Not to worry, its about early ufology pulps, the parents on many millions of books down the line. Suddenly, there was a burst of light, and he found himself 100 yards farther down the road, and the ufo was gone. May 09, 2017 the book shows that us sightings grew from 3,479 reports in 2001 to 11,868 in 2015.
The worldwide ufo coverup by timothy good, antigravity propulsion by james morcan, the uninvited by clive. The clip was produced by darren deboy the official webmaster and facebook master for jim and john with images done by phil longmeier and even recreated radio transmissions by darren. In this book, sanderson, a renowned zoologist with a keen interest in the paranormal, puts forward the curious theory that aeoeointsother intelligenceslive under the earthaetms oceans. Ufo strange space on earth was published by wooden books in october 2011 and is intended to give an overview of this extraordinary and fascinating subject. 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. 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.
In late december 1980, invasion of unidentified flying objects over a period of several nights took place in the joint air bases of bentwaters and woodbridge, situated within the vast rendlesham forest in late december description of alien beings added to the controversial stories of the twin air bases. It was an analysis that was based on the research that i done up to that point. The phenomenon from the beginning 30 th e uninvited 31 joint 31st, both books and any that follow in this series deserve this spot ufos and the national security state. This is the ultimate ufo reference book, released in a paperback version in 2003, and then in an updated hardback version in 2006. The series is set in what would have been ten years in the future the early 1980 s. Ufos in the 1980s the ufo encyclopedia, volume 1 clark, jerome on. 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. Those who are unfamiliar with the subject may well approach it with caution and even disbelief. Colonel charles i halt therendleshamforestincident. Project blue book became the major air force effort to study the ufo phenomenon. Charles halt discussed one such incident at the raf bentwaters airbase in england, on december 28, 1980, when a ufo was observed directing down laserlike beams of light onto various locations on the base.
The rendlesham forest is a large woodland park in suffolk, england owned by the forestry commission with recreation facilities for walkers, cyclists and campers. Balfour, have nothing to do with the ufo phenomenon. Project blue book was one of a series of systematic studies of unidentified flying objects ufos conducted by the united states air force usaf. Adamski, george 1953 flying saucers have landed, and adamski, george 1955. Close encounters of the bovine kind are in a researchers mind following the publication of alan godfreys autobiographical book who or what.
Constable makes the case that what we are seeing are enormous amoebalike beings, more easily visible with infrared technology, that live in the upper atmosphere. The rendlesham enigma book is available at amazon in either kindle or paperback. During my september 27, 2010 ufos and nukes press conference in washington d. Two books added to the list by kenneth balfour, and coincidentally written by mr. Here is a list of some of the most important ufo books ever written. Charles halt and uk researcher gary heseltine about the. The new ufo book new insights and 100 of the best ufo cases. The rendlesham forest incident of late december 1980 occurred shortly afterwards, and he was an important witness to events. 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 origin in rendlesham forest, suffolk, england, in late december 1980, just outside raf woodbridge, used at the time by the u. Project blue book was one of a series of systematic studies of unidentified flying objects ufos conducted by the united states air force. This is currently an 11page chronology of ufo incidents and events for 1986. Hartlepool, england fauldhouse, scotland interests. While barkers testimony differs somewhat in the details, compared with halts account, it does provide a general corroboration of a ufo presence near the wsa in the predawn hours of december 28, 1980. Usaf personnel, including deputy base commander lieutenant colonel charles i.
This list, however, features the people in the middle. They took radiation readings in the triangle of depressions and in the surrounding area using an anpdr27, a standard u. It is perhaps the most famous ufo event to have happened in britain, ranking amongst the bestknown ufo events worldwide. Ufo books the serious literature compiled by keith rowell. Ufo was filmed in 196970, and began broadcasting in september 1970 in england and september 1972 in america. On 26 december 1980, several united states air force usaf security personnel stationed at raf woodbridge, reported that they. Rendlesham forest raf bentwaterswoodbridge 1980 ufo. Mufon members can choose the read more option for investigation details. With relatively few sightings or abduction stories in the news, this is where a. Some fictional ufo encounters may be based on real ufo reports, such as night skies. Beginning in 1947, with the first waves of ufo sightings, and continuing in the subsequent decades, debates on the existence and gestalt of. Listen in to learn more about the 1980 cash landrum ufo encounter and subsequent lawsuit. My first ufo book was adamskis first book, leslie, desmond.
The 10 most influential ufo inspired books, movies and tv shows. The rendlesham forest incident of late december 1980 occurred shortly after that and he was an important witness to events on the second night of sightings. Constable, in this and several other books, establishes a connection between wilhelm reichs orgone theory and the ufo phenomenon. The two airmen were the first to out that night to investigate the strange lights seen over rendlesham forest, which lies between the then twin usaf bases, bentwaters. Flickr the chilling scene of the alleged rendlesham forest incident.
Ufos and the national security state part 1 by richard dolan. 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 10 most influential ufoinspired books, movies and tv. Charles halt and uk researcher gary heseltine about the case. The list provides the dates, locations, and blue book case numbers for the incidents. Mufon and nuforc say just a fraction of all sightings make their way to them so there are significantly more.
Mar 18, 2009 the actual ufo related volume, the ufo phenomenon, was a deft, kidfriendly synopsis of the more prominent myths. His previous books include the ufo controversy in america indiana university press, 1975 and secret life. April 2016 this is currently an 11page chronology of ufo incidents and events for 1986. After serving in vietnam, japan and korea, he was assigned to bentwaters as deputy commander. My own bentwaters research has focused on the events at the bases weapons storage area wsa, during the early hours of december 28, 1980, when a ufo reportedly directed one or more laserlike beams into the bunker complex. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The 35 best and most important ufo books in ufology, page 1. Say reports of unexplained lights in sky near missile sites corresponded with mysterious shutdowns of icbms. Ufo books free pdf versions general ufos discussions. A true story by whitley strieber, the day after roswell by philip j.
This book is a groundbreaking contribution to the study of the ufo enigma, originally published over 30 years ago. England holds one of the most compelling ufo landing accounts. In the late hours of december 27, and early december 28, 1980 then lieutenant colonel halt led a patrol to investigate an alleged ufo landing site near the eastern edge of rendlesham forest. A close encounter exposed as a top secret government experiment nick redfern. Project blue book by ufo warning a podcast on anchor.
Our thanks for these chronologies must go to richard hall the original 1986 chronology from ufoe ii, dan wilson archive researcher, and jean waskiewicz online nicap dbase nsid. Despite the assumption of many tv station executives, the series. The 10 most influential ufoinspired books, movies and tv shows. This book, a sort of diary kept during macerstorys 1970s investigations into ufo sightings and their connections to spiritualism, etc. It started in 1952, and it was the third study of its kind the first two were projects sign 1947 and grudge 1949. The rendlesham legend has been dubbed britains roswell after the mystery ufo crash said to have happened outside the town in new mexico, usa, in july 1947. The true story of alien abduction in rural england. A few days later, the army used a new scaler longitudinal radar device to scramble. 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. A termination order was given for the study in december 1969, and all activity under its auspices officially ceased on january 19th, 1970. What is widely considered britains most extraordinary encounter took place between 26 and 28 december 1980. He has been a ufo researcher since the mid1960s and is the author of numerous articles, papers, and presentations on the ufo and abduction phenomena. Ufo is a 1970 british television science fiction series about an alien invasion of earth, created by gerry anderson and sylvia anderson with reg hill, and produced by the andersons century 21 productions for itc entertainment company. December, 26, 1980 rendlesham forest, united kingdom.
Reported ufo sightings in the united kingdom wikipedia. Discover the most famous december 28 birthdays including nash grier, stan lee, posie rayne labrant, quackity, john legend and many more. Dubbed britains roswell, the rendlesham forest incident, which took place over a series of nights in december 1980, continues to fascinate ufo. A lone motorist driving alone a high bank by a cornfield saw a gray figure standing on the road, which she thought was a man. The uk alien sighting happened when three us officers based at raf bentwaters claimed a triangular shaped craft landed in neighbouring woods in the early hours of december 26 1980. It may well be that the ufo made more than one pass near the facility, which would explain the discrepancies in their statements. The literature varies from naive believers to fanatic debunkers. Firsthand accounts from military witnesses are rare and this book is a gem. List of ufo books this list of books comes from my book, ufos, space brothers and the aquarian age 1987 and thus is not up to date.
These are selected cases of interest for further study. The definitive book on the rendlesham forest incident of december 26, 1980. Glastonbury, home of wooden books, the publisher of the new ufo strange space on earth, has been declared a ufo hotspot by police, who have received 27 calls in the past four years about alien events in the town and nearby street. April 2020 march 2020 january 2020 december 2019 october 2019 july 2019 june 2019 may 2019 april 2019 march 2019 february 2019 january. Was the 1980 ufo sighting known as britains roswell a. 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 sightings that took place over the span of december 26 28, 1980 on the 82709 show, she interviewed col. Night skies is based on the 1997 phoenix ufo incident. Peter and larry interviewed charles halt about fifteen years ago in 1994, and according to peter robbins, halt admitted to them privately that the beams of light from the ufo that night december 28, 1980 somehow penetrated the alternating layers of steel, earth and concrete of the hardened bunkers, which had nuclear weapons there at the time.
November, 28, 1980 todmorden, west yorkshire, united kingdom police officer alan godfrey was on routine patrol when he encountered a metallic disc with a dome and a row of windows. Good is a respected british broadcast journalist and ufo investigator. It was created by gerry anderson and sylvia anderson with reg hill, and produced by the andersons and lew grade s century 21 productions for grades itc entertainment company. The rendlesham forest incident, december 1980 posts. Sep 11, 20 a family reported the ufo, with 10 white lights, hovered directly over their house, engulfing their home in a brilliant white light. Exactly seventy years ago this week, three ufos were sighted buzzing roswell army air force base in new mexico. It involved at least a dozen civilians from villages surrounding rendlesham forest, a large pine wood in south east suffolk eight miles from the large town of ipswich. Here is a cgi clip which recreates the first night of the rfi experienced by jim penniston and john burroughs about 3. Ufos appear in many forms of fiction other than film, such as video games in the destroy all humans.
Todmorden, west yorkshire, uk constable alan godfrey encountered craft on road, time loss. The paperback version contains 176 pages none of them in color, and the hardback version contains 192 pages with an 8page color section. This list is a quick guide to the best of the wide range of ufo books. Jan 14, 2015 many of the unidentified flying objects ufos spotted by people in the middle of the last century were actually highflying spy planes, officials from the u. New years eve 1982 marked the beginning of one of the most puzzling ufo cases in recent times. I prematurely thought that the book was going to be about a negative pov on ufos by a skeptic. His main purpose in writing this book is to prove that many national governments continue to suppress information about ufos that. Ufo is a 1970 british science fiction television series about the ongoing covert efforts of a government defence organisation to prevent an alien invasion of earth. A documentary exploring the existence of extraterrestrials. The series ran for only a single season, for a total of 26 onehour color episodes. The inside story of the worlds best documented ufo incident kindle edition by nick pope, john burroughs, jim penniston. The more things change the more they stay the same. Best books of 1980 the best books published in 1980. During this investigation they witnessed several unidentified lights, most prominent of them being a bright flashing light in the direction of orford ness.
A series of reported sightings of unexplained lights and objects in the sky, and the alleged landing of an extraterrestrial spacecraft occurred at rendlesham forest, suffolk, england on 26 december. Cosmos and culture employing sciences methodology is key as its the best antidote we have to the very human propensity to turn. The 1978 great italian ufo wave of sightings began in the first half of september, with two full weeks of ufo invasion in the alessandria province. Months after the event, many people claimed to have witnessed the object, but no pictures, videos or any other type of proof was ever provided. Rendlesham forest incident unsolved mysteries wiki fandom. Project blue book unknowns this list claims 701 ufo reports which represent all of the unexplained sightings recorded by the air forces project blue book, a seventeen year investigation. The siege begot over 7,000 sightings of a boomerangshaped craft or crafts moving silently through the sky over new york and. On the trail of the todmorden ufo night cows todmorden news. At the time, the wsa was americas largest tactical nuclear weapons depot in europe, according to my formerretired u. The belgian ufo wave was a series of sightings of purported triangular ufos in belgium, which lasted from 29 november 1989 to april 1990. The events occurred just outside raf woodbridge, which was used at the time by the united states air force usaf. The following books may be out of print, but are worth searching for in used bookstores and libraries. The true story of alien abduction in rural england by jean ritchie, ann andrews isbn. Cias role in the study of ufos, 194790 central intelligence agency.