The Alan Godfrey Encounter

On November 28, 1980, British police constable Alan Godfrey encountered a diamond-shaped UFO while on patrol in Todmorden, West Yorkshire. He experienced missing time and, under hypnosis, recalled being taken aboard the craft by small beings. The case is notable for involving an on-duty police officer.

The Officer

PC Alan Godfrey was:

• A police constable in Todmorden
• On duty investigating missing cattle
• Experienced and respected
• No prior interest in UFOs

The Night

At approximately 5:00 AM:

• Godfrey was searching for reported loose cattle
• He encountered an unusual object blocking the road
• A diamond or oval-shaped craft hovered ahead
• It was approximately 20 feet wide

The Object

Godfrey described:

• A large, diamond-shaped craft
• Rotating lower section
• Bright white top half
• Hovering just above the road
• The craft made the road surface vibrate

The Sketch

Godfrey made a sketch:

• While still in his patrol car
• Before the memory gap
• It showed a structured craft
• The drawing became key evidence

Missing Time

After the sighting:

• Godfrey found himself further down the road
• Approximately 30 minutes were unaccounted for
• His boot was split
• The cattle were found in a field

Hypnotic Regression

Under hypnosis, Godfrey recalled:

• Being taken aboard the craft
• Small beings with large heads
• A taller being who seemed in charge
• Medical examination procedures
• Being returned to his car

The Beings

He described:

• Small entities approximately 4 feet tall
• Large heads with prominent eyes
• A taller humanoid figure
• Telepathic communication

Other Witnesses

That same night:

• A truck driver reported a bright light
• Others in the area saw something unusual
• The timing matched Godfrey’s encounter

Investigation

The case was investigated by:

• Fellow officers (initially skeptical)
• UFO researchers
• Hypnosis experts
• Media organizations

Police Response

The police force:

• Didn’t discipline Godfrey
• Took the report seriously
• Some colleagues were supportive
• The case was filed officially

The Zigmund Adamski Connection

Oddly, months earlier:

• A body was found on a coal heap in Todmorden
• Identified as Zigmund Adamski
• Mysterious burns on the body
• Never explained—Godfrey found the body
• Some speculate a connection

Significance

The Alan Godfrey encounter is significant for:

• On-duty police officer witness
• Detailed sketch made immediately
• Missing time phenomenon
• Hypnotic recall of abduction
• Possible connection to other events

Legacy

PC Alan Godfrey’s case demonstrated that police officers could experience UFO encounters while performing their duties. His willingness to speak publicly and undergo hypnosis provided valuable data for abduction research.