re missile:...all that needed to be accomplished is to put the thought in the back of the minds of the good guys....it didn’t need to be close to AF1...
Very true. Something else interesting - Skunkbayweather who was the source of the image now states:
https://twitter.com/Skunkbayweather
Skunkbayweather @Skunkbayweather · 49m49 minutes ago I'm now ready to declare the "Skunk Bay Missile Crisis" done! The pilot of the Airlift NW helicopter reported that his searchlight was retracted and pointing straight down. This would explain the unique light signature. It was fun and full of intrigue while it lasted.
Someone evidently had a conversation with him. Pretty lame for the "official" explanation. Just move along, nothing to see here.