HellFireTeam encounters a ghostly apparition at Languard Fort in Suffolk

HellFireTeam,a group of paranormal investigators based in the UK,  has released "Apparition at Languard Fort." The video was filmed during an investigation of the historic site and may show something (or someone) unknown moving against the darkness. But you have to look carefully to see it. Here's how to do it:  keep your eyes on the upper lefthand quadrant, above the platform railing but to the right of the window that can be seen on the far left on the back wall. Be sure to view in "full screen" mode. Look for a "less black" area, starting at 0:33; it's then shown repeatedly at 0:38, 0:44, and 0:50. If you look closely, there seems to be a figure that comes from the left, moves several steps to the right, and then vanishes. The phenomenon causes an immediate and audible reaction from the team. "I saw someone!"

I was intrigued and wanted to know more, so I contacted Mark, the group's videographer/editor. He explained that the HellFireTeam uses "both scientific and spiritual methods" in their investigations and that their goal is build a paranormal community for friendship, debate, and support. They invite those who have had paranormal experiences to contact them via their website if they need information, assistance, or merely someone to listen to their story without judging. 

HellFireTeam takes its name from the infamous Hell Fire Caves in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, England. They've been investigating together for about two years.  When he's not filming or editing HellFireTeamTV episodes,  Mark is an assistant private client manager for a high profile bank. Mark claims that he and Glen, HellFireTeam's technical advisor and manager of a well-known store, are the brave members of the group! Other team members include Ary, who is a professional singer/actress and songwriter (she's responsible for the spooky theme music in their videos); Lemarc has a psychology degree and works as an operations manager for a rehabilitation clinic; Joey is a graphic designer/photographer and the group's webmaster; Niel's background is in fashion and interior design and he serves as the locations manager; and Perdeep is a solicitor (he keeps them straight on legal matters) and self-described "resident skeptic." Perdeep claims that he does not believe in ghosts or the afterlife. Let's hope he's proven wrong! 

INVESTIGATION AT LANGUARD FORT 

Languard Fort, located in Suffolk, dates from 1540 and has witnessed its share of military battles. Most recently, it was used as a balloon launch site for "Operation Outward" during World War II. This project involved launching thousands of hydrogen balloons loaded with explosives towards Germany. With such a long and colorful history, the fort has also undoubtedly been the site of violent deaths and extreme suffering. Many of the locals consider the fort to be haunted, while visitors also tell tales of seeing a long-dead sailor looking through the top right window. There are reports of strange lights at night and some people have even been pushed on the top floors.

EVIDENCE REVIEW  

Mark reports that the HellFireTeam admits that probably no definitive identification of the apparition is possible. They have, however, determined that it was not one of them and the only other person present that night was the caretaker. He adds that the caretaker was carrying a torch at all times (that's flashlight to you Yanks) and Ary recalls seeing the caretaker walking in the opposite direction at the time the video was filmed. Mark says, "We can never say for certain that any figure we capture on film is a ghost. What we can tell you is that on this occasion no one else was present except the seven members of the HellFireTeam and the caretaker. The figure does not seem to resemble the caretaker and there is no explanation as to how the figure simply vanishes as it walks towards another well-lit area. I would have expected the figure to become more illuminated as it headed into the lighted area."  

ANY THEORIES? 

HellFireTeam welcomes input and possible explanations from viewers. They share the goal of most of us in the paranormal community: to find the best evidence they can of the paranormal, without fooling themselves or anyone else.