Since the Air Force refuses to discuss the UFO, Murphy’s fishing for an explanation about why it sent its planes outside the military operating area on a “routine training mission” into civilian air space. Citing the disruptive nature of the unannounced and low-flying jets as well as “what some consider negative publicity for our town,” Murphy wants not only an accounting but evidence of corrective action, such as notifying local authorities prior to future routine training missions.

Murphy insists he’s acting as a private citizen, not in an official capacity. However, “Input from several residents prompted me to file the complaint,” he writes. “We aren’t a bunch of UFO conspiracy nuts down here. We want to know what was going on and why. Though we’re finally getting calmed down and back to normal. Personally, I’ve seen no evidence of space aliens, but I admit to the possibility.”

Hey! We took video of Mark Murphy at the MUFON Conference in Dublin.