· Lakenheath-Bentwaters Incident
The Lakenheath-Bentwaters Incident (1956)
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In August 1956, radars at the Lakenheath air base in England detected unidentified flying objects moving at extraordinary speeds. Venom fighters were mobilized to intercept these phenomena, confirming radar observations by reliable military witnesses.
The Lakenheath-Bentwaters incident represents one of the most documented and credible cases of collective close encounter involving British military personnel. Occurring in August 1956, this event was witnessed by numerous officers and technicians of the Royal Air Forces, making it a particularly significant file in the history of ufology.
Context
The Lakenheath air base, located in Suffolk in England, was in 1956 a major strategic military NATO installation. During the Cold War, this base played a crucial role in the air defense of Great Britain. The modern radars of Lakenheath operated 24 hours a day, supervised by experienced military technicians trained in the identification of conventional aircraft.
The Facts
On the night of August 13, 1956, around 22h00, the Lakenheath radars detected a flying object moving at an estimated speed of over 2000 miles per hour (3200 km/h), a velocity that far exceeded the capabilities of any known aircraft of the time. The object was tracked by radars for several minutes, tracing a
Frequently Asked Questions
- When exactly did the Lakenheath-Bentwaters incident occur?
- The main incident took place on the night of August 13, 1956, beginning around 22h00 and continuing for several hours.
- What type of military aircraft was involved?
- RAF Venom fighters were mobilized to intercept the unidentified object detected by the radars.
- At what speed was the object traveling?
- The radars recorded speeds exceeding 2000 miles per hour (3200 km/h), well beyond the capabilities of aircraft in 1956.
Source
Original source: Lakenheath-Bentwaters Incident
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