UFOs Fly Over UK Airports, Government Labels Them as Drones
In a startling series of events, multiple unidentified flying objects (UFOs) were reportedly sighted over UK airports, including Manchester, sparking widespread concern among aviation professionals.
Despite vivid accounts and high-quality footage captured by witnesses, government officials have dismissed the incidents as drones, leaving many questioning the official narrative.
The first reports surfaced online when a commercial pilot claimed to have spotted a metallic orb-like object while approaching Manchester Airport. According to the pilot, the orb hovered near the tarmac before ascending vertically at an astonishing speed. The incident was reported to Manchester Air Traffic Control, who allegedly dispatched ground vehicles to investigate the sighting.
Spoke to @captainbiggalow & got photos they received from their colleges at Manchester airport. No metadata could be recovered, ELA good. Timeline clarified, object seen on ground (1) (2), reported to tower, ops vehicle investigates (3), orb shoots up and video taken (4). pic.twitter.com/HqRlsf10Cq
— PNW MPA (@PNWMPA) November 27, 2024
Photos and videos of the mysterious object soon began circulating on social media, showing a shiny metallic sphere against a cloudy sky. Witnesses described the footage as some of the clearest visuals of unidentified aerial phenomena (UAPs) seen to date.
“This isn’t like the blurry videos we’ve seen before,” one witness said. “The details on this object are incredible, and it moves in ways no drone or aircraft should be able to.”
The UK government has responded swiftly, categorizing the objects as “likely drones,” citing potential safety concerns around busy airspace. However, critics argue that the drone explanation falls short of addressing the peculiar flight behavior and the object’s rapid vertical ascent.
“There’s no way this is a drone,” said one aviation expert who reviewed the footage. “The maneuverability and speed we’re seeing are far beyond the capabilities of commercially available drones. This needs a much closer investigation.”
Some believe the “drone” explanation may be an attempt to downplay the incident and avoid further public scrutiny.
The situation escalated after several accounts that initially shared the footage on platforms like X (formerly Twitter) were mysteriously deleted.
Spoke to @captainbiggalow & got photos they received from their colleges at Manchester airport. No metadata could be recovered, ELA good. Timeline clarified, object seen on ground (1) (2), reported to tower, ops vehicle investigates (3), orb shoots up and video taken (4). pic.twitter.com/HqRlsf10Cq
— PNW MPA (@PNWMPA) November 27, 2024
“Every time credible footage like this surfaces, it seems to vanish,” one social media user remarked. “It’s almost as if someone doesn’t want us to know what’s going on.”
Metallic orbs have increasingly become a recurring theme in UAP sightings worldwide. Reports of similar objects have emerged near nuclear facilities, military bases, and other sensitive locations, leading to speculation that these phenomena could be linked to monitoring or surveillance activities.
While the UK Ministry of Defence ceased its dedicated UFO investigations in 2009, recent global developments—including whistleblower testimonies in the United States—have reignited public interest in UAPs.
Aviation safety advocates and UFO researchers are calling for more transparency from the authorities, emphasizing the need for a thorough investigation into these sightings.
Whether these objects are advanced drones, classified military projects, or something entirely different remains an open question.
