Alan Godfrey Encounter (1980)
Alan Godfrey is a former British police officer who claims to have had a close encounter with a UFO in 1980. This incident has made him one of the most prominent figures in the field of UFO research and has sparked a lifelong interest in the subject.
Godfrey was working as a traffic policeman in Todmorden, West Yorkshire, England, when he says he saw a bright light hovering above the road in front of him. As he approached the object, he says he was suddenly transported to a different location, where he encountered a group of small beings with large heads and black eyes.
After his encounter, Godfrey suffered from post-traumatic stress disorder and had difficulty sleeping. He also claimed that his memory of the event was erased, only to return gradually over time. Despite his concerns, Godfrey reported the incident to his superiors, but they took no action.
Over the years, Godfrey has become an advocate for UFO research and has appeared in many television programs and documentaries discussing his experiences. He has also written several books about his encounter, including “The Todmorden UFO Mystery Solved” and “UFOs Over Todmorden.”
One unique fact about Alan Godfrey’s experience is that he has been hypnotically regressed by renowned UFO researcher and author Dr. David Clarke. During these sessions, Godfrey was able to recall more details about his encounter and reported that the beings he encountered had telepathic abilities and communicated with him through thoughts. (Source: “The Todmorden UFO Mystery Solved”)
Another unique fact is that Alan Godfrey’s encounter has been investigated by several UFO organizations, including the British government’s Ministry of Defence. Although the government has not officially recognized the incident, they have released several documents relating to the event, which have added to the body of evidence supporting Godfrey’s claims. (Source: “UFOs Over Todmorden”)
A third unique fact is that Godfrey’s encounter has been compared to other close encounters with UFOs, including the famous Rendlesham Forest incident in which two American military officers encountered a UFO in a forest in England. Some UFO researchers believe that these types of encounters may be linked to a larger phenomenon, and that the beings encountered may be extraterrestrial in origin. (Source: “The Todmorden UFO Mystery Solved”)
Alan Godfrey’s experience has made him a well-known figure in the world of UFO research, and his encounter continues to be a subject of interest and speculation in the UFO community. Despite the lack of official recognition from the government, Godfrey’s testimony, along with the body of evidence supporting his claims, makes his case one of the most intriguing and compelling in the history of UFO research.
