Rendlesham Forest incident

Record summary

U.S. Air Force personnel stationed at RAF Woodbridge reported unusual lights near Rendlesham Forest over several nights. Deputy base commander Charles Halt later circulated a memorandum describing observations, including a light over the forest and apparent radiation readings. The episode prompted military and civilian investigation and remains heavily disputed. Proposed explanations include a lighthouse, stars, meteors, aircraft, and misinterpretation, while advocates emphasize witness credibility and documentation. The case should be reconstructed from logs, statements, and contemporaneous correspondence.