As Bismarck probably didn't say, 'Never believe anything in politics until it's been officially denied.'
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-kent-52772136
Nevertheless, Mr Farage could save much digital space, and not tax our ears so, by not puffing himself up so much; claiming he 'saved' the dingy men is clearly rubbish given he'd already pointed out a spotter plane. Still, I hope he got some fishing done when the angling was over. (Or should that be the other way round?)