In the final days of December 1980 multiple, strange encounters and wild incidents occurred in Rendlesham Forest, Suffolk, England. And across a period of three nights, no less. Based upon their personal encounters, many of those who were present believed that something almost unbelievable came down in the near-pitch-black woods on the night of December 26. Lives were altered forever – and for the most part not for the better, I need to stress. Many of those who were present on those fantastic nights found their minds dazzled, tossed and turned – and incredibly quickly, too. Those incidents involved American military personnel who, at the time it all happened, were stationed in the United Kingdom. Their primary role was to provide significant support in the event that the Soviets decided to flex their muscles just a little bit too much – or, worse still, planned on hitting the proverbial red button and ending civilization in hours. Maybe, even in minutes.
“We’re not talking about a couple of lorries and a caravan here, we are talking of a sizeable portable village, an entire community bringing several hundred people, along with lights, generators, cameras, cranes, dolly equipment, wardrobe, props, dressing rooms, catering wagons – and then all of these need to access the site and not be parked up a couple of miles away.
“There are a lot of practical problems which need to be taken into account when choosing a location. What it looks like on camera is important but access is also very important. You need good access. I have had to turn down spectacular locations simply because they were too difficult to get to.”
We have ladies aged from 30 to their mid 80s. This group is their lifeline to what s going on in Ipswich. I started this group hoping to fill holes for those who miss their hometown, to share memories, and find long lost school friends. Many have found friends and even long lost family through the group.
Yes! We are from Ipswich group founder Jane Tuohey
- Credit: Jane Tuohey
Most of the group moved to America after marrying members of the US military based at the former twin airbases of Bentwaters and Woodbridge.
Although meeting in person has been difficult over the last year, the Facebook group buzzes with up to 20 posts a day and some members have still been able to meet face-to-face when travelling within the states.
We have ladies aged from 30 to their mid 80s. This group is their lifeline to what s going on in Ipswich. I started this group hoping to fill holes for those who miss their hometown, to share memories, and find long lost school friends. Many have found friends and even long lost family through the group.
Yes! We are from Ipswich group founder Jane Tuohey
- Credit: Jane Tuohey
Most of the group moved to America after marrying members of the US military based at the former twin airbases of Bentwaters and Woodbridge.
Although meeting in person has been difficult over the last year, the Facebook group buzzes with up to 20 posts a day and some members have still been able to meet face-to-face when travelling within the states.
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