I live near an Air Base just outside of Philly. It was supposed to be shut down by the government back in 05, however it's still obviously in service and they've increased security. Since last Spring I've noticed more planes in the sky, and they've been flying lower lately. Even when I go to Philly, I see these military planes flying in the opposite direction of the airport uncomfortably low.

The past month or so I noticed that you can hear a plane, but you can't actually see it. At times it actually shakes my house with how low flying it must be.

Another point: The military at the base have been walking around "patroling" in their uniforms a lot lately. They never did before, and they're acting simular to cops.

I'm personally have four theories on this.

1) This is training for martial law so we're used to the military swooping in and them keeping an eye on us.

2) Those planes have backscatter machines in them, and they're flying low to do scans.

3) They're plotting another 9/11, this time in Philly.

4) It's part of project Blacklight.

Any thoughts on this or simular experiences?

bay area california.

ive also seen a HUGE upsurge in low flying planes in my area. ive actually kept a log, they fly directly over the house extrmely low about every 12 minutes on average. ive lived here my whole life and never seen even a fraction of this many in the area, let alone directly over my house.

its the same 3 or 4 planes, doing figure 8's around the city. ive kept up with every terminal radar control on my scanner, and they dont takeoff or land from nearby airstrips.

they have flown so low on occasion i was able to intercept transmission frequencies on my mobile scanner.

ive also noticed on approach they sometimes kill the engine and glide over in somewhat of a dive, then kick the engine back on after they are already over the house. i find it odd that youve mentioned being able to hear them but not see them, ive also noticed this as well.

i too, suspect backscatter

ones actually flying over as i type this.

It is illegal for military personnel to act as civic officials in the United States. By what authority are they acting as police officers?

Originally posted by songofthebirdy

"The past month or so I noticed that you can hear a plane, but you can't actually see it. At times it actually shakes my house with how low flying it must be."

Do you look outside? Or just stay indoors?

"Another point: The military at the base have been walking around "patroling" in their uniforms a lot lately. They never did before, and they're acting simular to cops."

get a picture and post.

Any thoughts on this or simular experiences?

edit on 10-12-2010 by songofthebirdy because: Spelling

I've noticed A-10's a lot lately in couples, but thats normal... just increased in their numbers

Well the OP is talking about Willow Grove AFB. It ndeed has been slated for closure but actually will not cease operations until March 31, 2011. The following aircraft still operate out of the airfield: CH-53E Super Stallion chopper, C-9 Skytrain II, C-130 Hercules.

Because the closure has been put off until the beginning of 2011, flights in and out of the airfield are still common sights in the greater Philadelphia area.

McGuire AFB in New Jersey is also close by being 30 miles from Philadelphia so once Willow Grove shuts down, militray flights will still be seen in the greater metropolitan area.

Maybe they are just training incase a war happens on our soil.

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Originally posted by whipsandchainsamerica
Maybe they are just training incase a war happens on our soil.

Close. How about they are just training.

Flying low? It's called, "Shooting approaches". Nothing to get all excited about. Unless someone screws up and that C-130 cartwheels into a neighborhood, killing everyone in a horrible moment of death and destruction.

Just saying.....

I make monthly visits to visit family north of Willow Grove and have noticed some more activity in the recent months. I asked my father if he knew what was going on at the base since he drives down that way for work and had no clue as to what may be going on. I also asked my mother since she retired from the Air National Guard that was stationed there and still talks to a few people. But I didn't receive any answer except it's suppose to close. I did notice that they did install more runway lights coming from the south but recently they no longer have them lit at night like before. I have also noticed more security presence there and on occasion seen trucks parked at the main gate. If I find anything out I will keep everyone posted.