Nick Pope is an English media commentator and former civil servant, widely known for his work in the UK's Ministry of Defence (MOD), where he was tasked with investigating UFO sightings and related phenomena. Pope worked for the Ministry of Defence from 1985 to 2006 and became involved with UFO investigations during his time there. He was appointed to the MOD's UFO desk in 1991, a role that led him to oversee the government's handling of UFO reports from the public and the military. Pope was responsible for reviewing thousands of UFO sightings, compiling reports, and making recommendations based on the findings. His work involved liaising with both the public and military personnel, collecting data, and analyzing whether these sightings posed a threat to national security. After leaving the Ministry of Defence, Nick Pope became a prominent figure in the UFO research community. He has written several books, appeared on numerous media platforms, and given talks on the subject. He has often advocated for transparency in the handling of UFO-related information by governments and has been an outspoken critic of the lack of official acknowledgment regarding the phenomena. Pope's views on UFOs have been shaped by his experiences working within the MOD, and he is considered one of the leading figures in the field of UFO research in the UK.

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