Ministry of Defence UFO Interview and Related Press Clippings

This document is a compilation of Ministry of Defence (MOD) responses to questions regarding Unidentified Flying Objects (UFOs), alongside various press clippings and articles from the 1980s. The MOD maintains a consistent stance: they investigate reports only to determine if there are air defence implications. Once satisfied that no such threat exists, they cease investigation, citing a lack of resources and justification for scientific research. The MOD explicitly denies the existence of a dedicated UFO investigation unit, clarifying that the Flying Complaints Flight at RAF Rudloe Manor handles military aircraft complaints and only occasionally receives UFO reports as a secondary duty. The document addresses the Rendlesham Forest incident (RAF Woodbridge), where the MOD asserts that the incident was adequately investigated by Colonel Halt and required no further action. The MOD denies any cover-up, stating they are happy to release information on specific incidents but cannot justify the effort of collating general data. The compilation also includes external perspectives, such as those of Lord Hill-Norton, who argues that the government is deliberately keeping information from the military top brass, and various reports on 'mystery circles' and other UFO-related phenomena, which the MOD and some researchers attribute to natural or meteorological causes.