December 16, 2024Dec 16 And here is CNN saying, don't shoot them down. https://www.yahoo.com/news/residents-want-shoot-down-reported-090042698.html Like any skeet/trap shooter ever watches CNN. Edited December 16, 2024Dec 16 by disgruntledemployee
December 16, 2024Dec 16 50 minutes ago, M2 said: Paranoia Meets Pandemonium But without Slim Pickens to destroy their navigation device we’re all doomed! Doooooomed!
December 18, 2024Dec 18 Author On 3/27/2024 at 10:09 AM, HeyEng said: ADMIN NOTE: The drone posts from the NASA WB-57F and Iran threads were merged into this one. As they were transferred based on their time stamp, CH's original post for this thread is now on page 3 (sorry CH!). A link to this was added to those threads. ~ M2 The NASA WB-57F aircraft made the news after it was revealed that it took part in collecting data on Drone Swarms off the coast of Virginia in the vicinity of Joint Base Langley. The WB-57 has probably one of the longest service careers in the US Military, it was originally a licensed built bomber from Martin Aircraft and based on the English Electric Canberra and was one of the first US jet aircraft to drop bombs in combat. It found a new life as a Reconnaissance platform and continuously modified over the years in programs such as SECOND SLICE/RIVET SLICE, TROPIC MOON and RIVET RAP. The WB-57F bears little resemblance to the original design with TF33 Turbofans and new, outer enlarged wing sections. After being retired from the USAF, a handful of aircraft were donated to NASA for use in atmospheric research. As to the Drone Swarms, there is little to say about that story and will probably soon disappear from the news altogether! https://www.twz.com/air/mysterious-drones-swarmed-langley-afb-for-weeks As to that last paragraph, boy was I wrong! What a difference a year makes!
January 28Jan 28 White House Press Briefing today: All of the drones were either permitted by the FAA for research purposes and other reasons or were hobbyists. They were not an enemy.
January 28Jan 28 27 minutes ago, gearhog said: White House Press Briefing today: All of the drones were either permitted by the FAA for research purposes and other reasons or were hobbyists. They were not an enemy. WH, DHS, FBI, FAA, and DoD said this back in December too. https://www.defense.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4006538/dhs-fbi-faa-dod-joint-statement-on-ongoing-response-to-reported-drone-sightings/ https://www.reuters.com/world/us/no-evidence-new-jersey-drone-sightings-pose-security-threat-white-house-says-2024-12-12/
January 29Jan 29 19 hours ago, gearhog said: White House Press Briefing today: All of the drones were either permitted by the FAA for research purposes and other reasons or were hobbyists. They were not an enemy. Research and "various other purposes"...
January 29Jan 29 58 minutes ago, ClearedHot said: Research and "various other purposes"... But they achieved their goal, with most headlines leaving out the last part.
February 1Feb 1 Author On 1/29/2025 at 11:20 AM, disgruntledemployee said: I'm gonna guess the research resulted in finding the target. I have not been at McGuire (Sorry McGuire-Fort Dix Joint Unified Base) since I retired so I was wondering if the “Cornfield Cruiser” is still in use outside of Morgantown. It’s some sort of Naval Ship Superstructure used to test radars and would be a logical “target” for drones although testing over large civilian populated areas seams suspect especially when there are more suitable MOA to choose from (most of Nevada is basically a test range).
March 17Mar 17 Author Some new insights into the Langley and other military base drone swarms from 60 Minutes.
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