The 1987 Ilkley Moor Incident with photo

[Magical Realist]

"The Ilkley Moor Incident of December 1, 1987, is one of the UK’s most famous and debated UFO and alien abduction cases of all time. The witness, known publicly as Philip Spencer (a pseudonym), was a retired police officer who had relocated to West Yorkshire. On this foggy morning, Spencer set out across Ilkley Moor with a camera and a compass, intending to walk to his father-in-law’s house, a route he knew well.

While walking, Spencer noticed a small, greenish figure ahead on the path. The figure was about four feet tall, with a large head, long, thin arms, and distinctive features like pointed ears, large black eyes, and hoof-like feet. The being gestured at him, which Spencer later interpreted as a command to stay away. Despite feelings of apprehension, he quickly snapped a photo as the creature ran off into the fog. Spencer then gave chase but lost sight of it, only to witness a white, domed craft—composed of two saucer-like halves—rising soundlessly from the moor and vanishing into the clouds.
After the sighting, Spencer attempted to resume his walk, only to realize that two hours had vanished without explanation. His compass had also flipped direction and no longer worked correctly.

Soon after, Spencer reviewed the photo and realized the vague, blurry shape was not only visible but also very unusual. Various experts analyzed the image. Wildlife specialists agreed that it did not match any known animal native to the moors, and a Kodak laboratory found no signs of photo manipulation.
Soon, Philip Spencer started to experience disturbing dreams and was advised to undergo regressive hypnosis. Under hypnosis, Spencer recalled being instantly paralyzed when he saw the creature, then being levitated into the waiting craft. Inside, green humanoid beings performed medical examinations, inserting instruments into his nose and mouth.

He was then shown a series of “films”—one featuring apocalyptic imagery of nuclear war, famine, and natural disasters. A second film was shown, but Spencer has always refused to reveal its contents, claiming the aliens did not want humanity to know its message.

After these events inside the craft, he was returned to Ilkley Moor, where (according to his hypnotic account) he took the famous photograph—now interpreting the alien’s gesture as a wave goodbye.
Shortly after Philip Spencer’s alleged UFO encounter on Ilkley Moor became public, he was reportedly visited by two men claiming to be from RAF Intelligence, who demanded he hand over the photograph he had taken of a mysterious figure. These men identified themselves with the names “Jefferson” and “Davis” and even showed what appeared to be official identification, but Spencer did not have the photo in his possession at the time—he had already given it to researcher Peter Hough.

After the men left empty-handed, researcher Peter Hough attempted to verify their identities with the actual RAF Intelligence, but was informed that no such officers existed and nobody from the RAF had been sent to see Spencer. This revelation suggested that the visitors were imposters, not real members of the military. The incident deepened the intrigue surrounding the case and contributed to the legend of the “Men in Black,” mysterious individuals who reportedly intimidate or attempt to silence UFO witnesses."

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[Zinjanthropos]

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I think all skeptics would agree with me that this photo is the sharpest alien image ever produced by a camera at night. 

Actually it’s a double pareidolia image. Look at it face on and it appears like Stewey Griffin grinning at the camera but it also looks like the profile of some guy with a small beard while his head is turned to the right. Which one are we supposed to believe is the alien? No alien but could be a wee leprechaun.

From AI:

. Skepticism:

Skeptics argue the photograph is too blurry to be considered proof.

They suggest the figure could be a man or even a cardboard cut-out.

The Daily Star newspaper claimed to expose it as a hoax, stating the figure was an insurance broker.

They question why the officer didn't photograph the UFO, which would be harder to fake.

#3 cracked me up ..lol

[Syne]

Yeah, just pareidolia.