At the time, the F-117 was deeply classified and RAF Woodbridge was one of its deployed locations.
Mishap on approach and spec ops from Woodbridge flying CH-53’s arrive on scene and do security and clean up (cover-up).
Since the F-117 has been retired since 2008, I can’t see why the deputy base commander at the time (LTC Halt) would continue to speak of UFO’s instead of at least shutting his yap. The time has passed for the need of disinformation to cover up a mishap.
Interesting theory, but the incident occurred over 2 consecutive nights. A mishap happens only once.
Second, the eyewitnesses in this case (base security personnel) are extremely reliable. And there is Colonel Halts tape recording he made while the incident was in progress.
This definitely wasn’t an F-117 mishap.