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We turned off before reaching Kings Lynn and headed down a road that would take us to Henderson Aerodrome a local flying school, we were waved through the main gate and headed onto the main runway and pulled up by a small jet. "This is it "said Tim, our transport, we all got on the jet except Bill and buckled up and Tim gave the okay to the pilot who started the engines and taxied to the short runway, this would be tight I thought, he headed down and just before we reached the end took off and I could see we were heading north. Tim took out some papers and then turned to me and said "This is the brief I got this morning so I am as wise as you so here we go, on June 25th 1970 at 03.30 B.S.T., strange radio signals were picked up from the following coordinates' lat 57• 28'44.69" N, -4•13'26.33" W. by G.C.H.Q in Cheltenham and were of a nature never heard of before, the signal moved in a north-westerly direction from Inverness and they picked it up for a further two hours before it went silent, but radio pulses have been transmitted from that location since then, code breakers have been unable to decipher anything from them and they have been working non stop, but as yet nothing, but that is not all, he handed me a black and white photograph, I was shocked and lost for words when I saw the picture he said that was taken three days ago and as yet we haven't a clue as to what it is and that is why we have gathered experts like yourself to try and get some positive answers. After about an hour in the air we began our descent and the pilot then announced to fasten our seat belts for landing, and announced that we would soon be landing at Inverness airport. We touched down and two army land rovers were waiting for us, we got out of the jet and climbed straight into one of the land rover's and sped off to the exit where two soldiers waved us through , we drove out of Inverness and were soon out in the countryside and about two hours later pulled up to the edge of a forest, there were three armed soldiers and there was a large sign saying war games in progress keep out, danger of death, with a large emblazoned skull and cross bones on it, they didn't want any sightseers I thought. We got out and walked along a track used by the forestry commission, we walked about a mile and it was a hive of activity there were three army camouflaged porta cabins, five large green tents and lots of people moving around and most were wearing hazmat suits. We were greeted by Nicolas Soames whom I was told was a top government scientist and was in charge of the whole operation, “Gentlemen “he said "Follow me for a briefing on the situation thus far". We went into the first porta cabin and Nicholas gave us an update on events, he went on to say that after the radio signals were heard a helicopter based at R.A.F. Lossiemouth was sent to investigate and after seeing what you will see in a short while, contacted the M.O.D. in London who then passed it on to the Prime ministers office who ordered a news blackout and a top investigation. He then told us to go into the next porta cabin and put on hazmat suits and we would be taken to the site, ten minutes later we were being escorted down a path to a large clearing, and before we reached there I could hear a humming noise and felt a drop in temperature and then there it was standing before us and we just stood in total awe. To Be Continued

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Date: 2/28/2019 12:53:00 PM
Tom, catching up - leaving this comment to read more, love the suspense! Poetry hugs, Jennifer.
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Date: 2/28/2019 1:01:00 PM
Thanks Jennifer, glad you're enjoying it. Tom.
Date: 2/26/2019 5:54:00 PM
ohh, I think I will go see the next part even though my time is so limited. You left me with a real cliff hanger.
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Date: 2/28/2019 1:01:00 PM
Hope I don't make you late
Date: 2/25/2019 2:46:00 PM
"most were wearing hazmat suits." This is becoming more exciting Tom...on to the next ; )
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Date: 2/23/2019 3:20:00 PM
Still hooked... onto the next
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Date: 2/23/2019 5:07:00 AM
I thought the story was true until now. But I saw the comments below and realized it was fiction, You had my heart going. onto the next part.
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Date: 2/23/2019 9:46:00 AM
Although its a work of fiction you do eventually hear about such things like this happening. Thank you Pixie. Tom.
Date: 2/22/2019 9:40:00 AM
A swift turn to the third part now ...
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Date: 2/22/2019 10:26:00 AM
Thank you Swetha. Tom.
Date: 2/22/2019 8:39:00 AM
Turning the page to three...
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Date: 2/22/2019 8:51:00 AM
Thanks Arturo. Tom.
Date: 2/21/2019 1:30:00 PM
Tom this is nail bitting good. What could the "never" heard before signal/ sound mean ? And the black and white photo? Tom that's not fair, I want to know who or what they saw. Eagerly waiting for the next part. Excellent storytelling my friend:-) Alexis
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Date: 2/21/2019 4:38:00 PM
Thanks very much Alexis, glad you like it, just getting part three ready. Tom.
Date: 2/21/2019 12:06:00 PM
nibbling my nails as the plot thickens, tom... keep it going! ..my dad was an air force officer, ohh my!...huggs
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Date: 2/21/2019 4:37:00 PM
Thanks nette, part three tomorrow, tune in. Tom.
Date: 2/21/2019 8:09:00 AM
I hope to survive the effects of anticipation my friend, Tom! Such an extraordinary way of narration, so captivating and so beautifully written! Hope the ...book comes out soon! Bravo!
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Date: 2/21/2019 8:38:00 AM
Thanks very much Demetrios, glad you are enjoying it, still polishing the end of the story but all will be revealed. Tom.
Date: 2/21/2019 7:55:00 AM
You held my attention from start to finish..great story telling Tom. I guess, we must wait to find out what they saw as they stood in total awe.
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Date: 2/21/2019 8:36:00 AM
Thanks Vijay, just polishing up the next installment, Part three tomorrow, hang in there lol. Tom
Date: 2/21/2019 7:12:00 AM
- The excitement is thick in the air ... so great and vibrant story, Tom .... Wooow ... - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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Date: 2/21/2019 7:24:00 AM
Thanks Sunshine, hopefully part three will be on tomorrow. Tom

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