Unidentified lights near Woodbridge 1980

Summary

In December 1980, a phone call alerted authorities to unusual lights in the sky near RAF Woodbridge. Police responded quickly, sent patrols, and contacted air traffic control, but there was no confirmation of unidentified flying objects. Only normal lights were observed, such as those from Orford Lighthouse. Despite investigations, no concrete evidence was found.

A few days later, reports of ground marks possibly caused by a landing were received, but officers concluded they were of animal origin. Over time, the case was downplayed, and the officers involved did not consider the incident extraordinary. The lights were explained as optical effects caused by military beacons and weather conditions.