There was a movie called "They Live" where aliens took over the earth by subliminal brainwashing of the masses. Could our leaders be from outer space?
There is just this little corner of my mind that occasionally wonders "what if?"

Most sightings were at night, right? After a night in the pub? I'd bet they were in 2s too? Ha ha.

either imagined or fireworks or the lad's in the forces havin' a laugh

1947 is an interesting year... if aliens are our overlords, hopefully they are benevolent and are just helping our species evolve technically, morally, socially, and intellectually.... which doesn't seem to be happening in todays world... we are de-evolving into infotainment filled idiots.

Could our leaders be from outer space?

Hardly! We have more than enough candidates for dumb leadership originated genuine from Homo sapiens. No additional brainwashing is needed.