Policeman Alan Godfrey on witnessing a diamond-shaped UFO and being abducted by aliens, Nov 28, 1980
Analysis Summary
Alan Godfrey
Contact Experience Triad
The Encounter
The experiencer is a retired police officer named Alan Goff. He encountered a strange diamond-shaped craft while driving on Burnley Road in Todmorden. The craft was about 20 feet high and 14 feet wide, hovering 5 feet off the ground. He approached the craft but did not exit his vehicle. He attempted to use his radios but received no response. After a bright flash of light, he experienced missing time and later recalled being in an examination room with humanoid beings. He reported the incident to his superiors, but they dismissed his claims. The encounter led to ongoing stress and harassment in his life, affecting his career and mental health.
Program Intelligence Analysis
The transcript details a police officer's firsthand account of encountering a UFO in 1980, including subsequent hypnosis revealing memories of an examination by humanoid beings. The officer faced skepticism and harassment after reporting the incident, with claims of a coverup by the Ministry of Defense regarding the report of the sighting.
The Ministry of Defense denied ever receiving our report about the UFO sighting.
Alan Goff
“I would swear on the Bible what I saw that day; I've seen nothing other the like except in science fiction films.”
I came across this strange craft blocking the road.
Under hypnosis, I found myself getting out of the car and a powerful beam of light blinded me.
I saw a humanoid creature about 6 feet high with a beard and a skull cap.
I was wired up to heart machines during the examination.
The Ministry of Defense denied ever receiving our report about the UFO sighting.
I experienced harassment and victimization after reporting the incident.
Encounter Context
Factual Detailsroad in Todmorden
Halifax, West Yorkshire, united_kingdom
report sent to Ministry of Defense, later denied receipt
Encounter Research Breakdown
Phenomenological AnalysisThe account presents a detailed first-person narrative from a retired police officer who describes a UAP encounter with multiple witnesses and corroborating evidence. While the witness credibility is somewhat strong due to their professional background, the reliance on hypnosis for additional details introduces uncertainty. The report includes specific observations and physical effects, but lacks independent corroboration of the hypnosis-derived elements.
The experiencer was driving when they encountered a strange diamond-shaped craft blocking the road.
“I came across this strange craft blocking the road”
Under hypnosis, the experiencer recalls getting out of the car and being blinded by a beam of light before losing consciousness.
“a strange very powerful beam of light is shown towards me which blinds me”
The experiencer describes being in an examination room with humanoid beings and small creatures.
“he was a humanoid or of human appearance is about 6 feet high but not quite a human being”
The experiencer wakes up in a different location, feeling disoriented and with missing time.
“there was definitely a large chunk of my life missing”
Gained knowledge during hypnosis
Saw a diamond-shaped craft and humanoid entities
Radio communication attempts failed
Radio malfunction during encounter
Appearance: human appearance, about 6 feet high, with a beard and skull cap
Appearance: small, three-foot creatures described as robots
Five Observables (2/5)
A diamond-shaped craft hovering about 5 ft off the ground, blocking the road.
The encounter involved multiple witnesses, including police officers, and resulted in significant psychological stress and societal repercussions for the experiencer.
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