In March 1982, 150 Icelanders protested at U.S. Naval Station Keflavik that AWACS and F-4 Phantom flights were endangering the local elf population.

They were permitted to enter the base to search for elves, then peacefully dispersed.

It was... an elf and safety inspection. pic.twitter.com/jMpwlPp5m2

— Dr Emma Salisbury (@salisbot) January 12, 2022