Jonathan Butner witnessed 40 drones over Langley Air Force Base

Jonathan Butner reported seeing over 40 drones over Langley Air Force Base in Virginia during an interview with CBS's 60 Minutes. This sighting occurred on December 14, 2023, while he was at a cabin nearby. Langley Air Force Base is home to F-22 Raptors, advanced stealth jets. Butner's account follows comments from former air defense commander Glen VanHerck, who warned that the potential spying threat from drones may have been underestimated. Butner described the drones as having "reddish, orange flashing lights" coming from the Virginia Beach area.