Rendlesham Forest UFO Incident: Complete Analysis
Quick Answer
The Rendlesham Forest UFO incident occurred December 26-28, 1980, when U.S. Air Force personnel at RAF Bentwaters/Woodbridge in England encountered unidentified lights and craft in nearby Rendlesham Forest. Deputy Base Commander Colonel Charles Halt documented the incident with audio recordings, official memos, and physical evidence including radiation readings and ground impressions.
The Rendlesham Forest Encounter
What happened at Rendlesham Forest?
The Rendlesham Forest incident unfolded over three nights in December 1980:
December 26, 1980 (Initial Encounter):
- Security patrol observed lights descending into Rendlesham Forest
- Initial assumption: aircraft crash requiring rescue response
- Investigation team found no conventional aircraft
- Strange triangular craft observed on ground
- Physical traces discovered at site next morning
December 28, 1980 (Colonel Halt's Investigation):
- Deputy Base Commander led official investigation team
- Real-time audio recording of encounter made
- Radiation readings 10 times normal background levels
- Multiple light phenomena observed and documented
- Beams of light allegedly scanned weapons storage areas
Physical Evidence and Documentation
What physical evidence supports the Rendlesham incident?
The Rendlesham case produced multiple forms of physical and documentary evidence:
Ground Traces:
- Triangular Impressions: Three depressions forming 9-foot triangle
- Broken Branches: Tree damage consistent with large object passage
- Scorch Marks: Burned areas on trees and ground
- Disturbed Soil: Compressed earth in landing impression area
- Radiation Signatures: Elevated readings persisting for weeks
Official Documentation:
- Colonel Halt's official memorandum to UK Ministry of Defence
- Audio recording of real-time investigation
- Security police witness statements
- Base log entries documenting incidents
- Radiation survey reports and measurements
INCIDENT DATES: DECEMBER 26-28, 1980
LOCATION: RAF BENTWATERS/WOODBRIDGE, ENGLAND
WITNESSES: MULTIPLE U.S. AIR FORCE PERSONNEL
STATUS: MOST DOCUMENTED UFO CASE IN UK HISTORY
LOCATION: RAF BENTWATERS/WOODBRIDGE, ENGLAND
WITNESSES: MULTIPLE U.S. AIR FORCE PERSONNEL
STATUS: MOST DOCUMENTED UFO CASE IN UK HISTORY