UFOs have been with us for as long as I can remember. Many people assume they’re from outer space because they have thus far defied identification; but nothing in their name indicates that. We simply don’t know what they are; they’re just objects that vary widely in the descriptions given by alleged witnesses.

And now we have a new class of unfamiliar flying things for UFOlogists to agonize over: UFDs. We know what they are — they’re drones — but they’re unidentified because we don’t know whose they are, what their purpose is, or why they’ve suddenly begun showing up over three air bases in the United Kingdom in which the U.S. military maintains a presence.

Between Wednesday and Saturday of last week, they were seen flying over the Royal Air Force’s (RAF’s) bases at Lakenheath, Mildenhall and Feltwell — all used by the U.S. Air Force (USAF).

A spokesperson for the USAF in Europe offered a brief statement:

“Installation leaders determined that none of the incursions impacted base residents or critical infrastructure.” Rob Picheta and Natasha Bertrand, CNN, November 24, 2024.]

And Britain’s Ministry of Defense said:

“We take threats seriously and maintain robust measures at defence [sic] sites. This includes counter-drone security capabilities.” [Id.]

Well, that’s reassuring, anyway.

Neither country would comment further. But a source familiar with the matter did say that there were about five or six drones, and they appeared to be acting in coordination. However, the source added that they did not at any time pose a threat to the bases, and that there is no evidence that they may have been able to collect any sensitive intelligence. [Id.]

I’d like to know how that source — or anyone they may have been quoting — came to those conclusions when they haven’t a clue (as far as they’re saying) about whom those uninvited visitors belong to. But what do I know? I’m just another uninformed, somewhat nervous civilian who will probably be dreaming about UFDs tonight . . . if I can close my eyes at all.

Oh, well . . . who needs sleep?

Just sayin’ . . .

Brendochka
11/26/24