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OKIsItJustMe

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14. My initial thought was that it was some sort of military operation, especially given where they were first sighted
Thu Dec 12, 2024, 02:57 PM
Dec 12

However, now, they appear to be spreading. It would be easy to attribute it to a mass hysteria phenomenon… if it weren’t for the large number of witness videos, and law enforcement witnesses.

Then, there’s this:

https://apnews.com/article/britain-us-air-bases-drones-cfb5643bfed2a45be61d107aa063477b

US Air Force in UK says drones have been spotted flying over bases in England

BY DANICA KIRKA
Updated 1:13 PM EST, November 26, 2024

LONDON (AP) — The U.S. Air Force said Tuesday that a number of small drones have been detected near four bases in England that are used by American forces.

The flights, which began Nov. 20, were spotted over or near RAF Lakenheath, RAF Mildenhall and RAF Feltwell in eastern England as well as RAF Fairford in southwestern England. The drones were actively monitored.

The Air Force hasn’t identified who is believed to be behind the incursions. Unspecified mitigation measures are underway.

“The number of systems has fluctuated, and they have ranged in sizes and configurations,” U.S. Air Forces Europe said in a statement. ”Our units continue to monitor the airspace and are working with host-nation authorities and mission partners to ensure the safety of base personnel, facilities and assets.?

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Launched from a sub orangecrush Dec 12 #1
"The truth is out there..." nt EarthFirst Dec 12 #2
The flight patterns described seem to resemble scanning/mapping of a large area OKIsItJustMe Dec 12 #5
Wow, the agencies responsible for our security... Think. Again. Dec 12 #3
A teenager with a phone/cpomputer can send 100s of bomb threats wolfie001 Dec 12 #6
And I'm pretty sure... Think. Again. Dec 12 #7
Unless the drones are flying a pre-programmed flight path, yagotme Dec 12 #9
Right, this is not a teenager with a hobbyist drone OKIsItJustMe Dec 12 #8
Two theories: They either know nothing, or they know everything and are saying nothing. usonian Dec 12 #4
If they know nothing, that means they belong to the enemy, yagotme Dec 12 #10
I am hoping for Space Aliens, namely Kanamits hungry for a big snack. usonian Dec 12 #11
A BIIIG snack. yagotme Dec 12 #13
And while they're taking things ... usonian Dec 12 #18
Can we make this happen...please! PortTack Dec 12 #21
My initial thought was that it was some sort of military operation, especially given where they were first sighted OKIsItJustMe Dec 12 #14
I believe Karine Jean-Pierre admitted that they are of domestic origin, not foreign... AntiFascist Dec 12 #26
I am still betting (no cash) that they are using ground penetrating radar to find the secret trove buried in or around usonian Dec 12 #27
Or, Elon Musk is using his wealth to intimidate us... AntiFascist Dec 12 #29
This seems really difficult for them for some reason. They need to get up to speed on this stuff yesterday Blues Heron Dec 12 #12
The sitings have been in heavily populated areas OKIsItJustMe Dec 12 #15
There must be a away to bring one down, I can't believe our hands are completely tied here. Blues Heron Dec 12 #16
AP: US senator says mysterious drones spotted in New Jersey should be 'shot down, if necessary' OKIsItJustMe Dec 12 #17
Of course they know, but they aren't saying. Aussie105 Dec 12 #19
I agree, If the U.S. just sits by and watches unknown air traffic fly around for days like this.... Think. Again. Dec 12 #20
You're right of course we would never allow that to happen OKIsItJustMe Dec 12 #25
🏆 Think. Again. Dec 12 #28
If these mystery drones over NJ were dangerous, they would have been rendered ineffective. C0RI0LANUS Dec 12 #22
aliens, of course DBoon Dec 12 #23
There is no claim being made of exotic technology OKIsItJustMe Dec 12 #24
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