Proof Positive of Google Earth Cover Up

Lots of people are finding odd stuff on Google earth that are data or image errors... but this one is proof positive that Google deliberately masks certain areas.

This is Volkel AFB in the Netherlands, a repository of US Nuclear Weapons...

I wonder what they don't want us to see? Its not like the base is secret... so why this

51° 39′ 26″ N, 5° 41′ 27″ E




These are current US nuclear repositories in Europe



Ah Better map



Volkel Air Base

Volkel Air Base (Dutch: Vliegbasis Volkel) is a military airfield used by the Royal Netherlands Air Force (RNLAF) and is located near the town of Uden in the Netherlands. It is home to three Fokker F-16 Fighting Falcon squadrons, 311, 312 and 313. It also serves as a maintenance and logistical base for the RNLAF and houses the 703rd Munition Support Squadron, part of the 52d Fighter Wing from the United States Air Force.

en.wikipedia.org...

Possible nuclear weapons

It is believed that since 1965 USAF nuclear weapons are stored at Volkel Air Base. Formerly storage took place in a special ammunition storage on the north side of the base and in a heavily defended quick reaction alert area but since 1991 the WS3 weapon storage and security system is operational in the floors of the aircraft shelters. The Dutch ministry of defense never officially acknowledges or denies such claims.[2] The USAF 703rd Munition Support Squadron seems to be in charge of maintaining and securing the weapons. At present (2008) 22 B61 nuclear bombs are in storage at Volkel to be used by the Dutch 311 and 312 F-16 squadron at the base

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[edit on 23-12-2008 by zorgon]

Google Pulls Army Base Maps,
Says Photographer Violated Policy

Since its debut in May 2007, the Google (NSDQ:GOOG) Maps feature "Street View" has been the target of controversy. This time, the Department of Defense is calling on Google to remove certain images from Street View, citing fears that some photographs could endanger U.S. military bases. Google removed the images within 24 hours of the notice, the company said.

Google spokesman Larry Yu says that Mountain View, Calif.,-based Google would comply with the military's request. "In those instances where they (the U.S military) have expressed concerns about the imagery, we have accommodated their requests," he told Reuters.

Commanders at Fort Sam Houston in San Antonio sent the initial request for photos to be taken down, when images of the base were discovered at the end of February.

Google said one of its drivers, who would take photographs on which the maps are based, approached the gates, requested access, and when getting approval, proceeded on to the base.

www.crn.com...

So...
Anyone else have any obvious cover ups that are not glitches?

No, but it adds more proof to the pudding about the government wanting to cover up more than just UFO's and Aliens.



Cheers!!!!

reply to post by zorgon



How is it a cover up when it has been reported that the military do not want their bases open for anyone to see? Seems like common sense to me.

Do you think it is wise for that type of info to be at anyones finger tips? I mean, the best intel an enemy can get is what we have, how many troops we have and where it is at.

Originally posted by jd140
reply to post by zorgon

 

How is it a cover up when it has been reported that the military do not want their bases open for anyone to see? Seems like common sense to me.

Do you think it is wise for that type of info to be at anyones finger tips? I mean, the best intel an enemy can get is what we have, how many troops we have and where it is at.

Well one thing is for sure, the government can keep you and me from seeing these bases, but for others like the Russians or other enemy, they dont exactly use Google, so the government is just making sure the obvious methods of seeing whats there a bit more complex, tho it really doesnt matter. Its to protect us as they say.



Cheers!!!!

Why make it easy.

So a few places on Earth you can't see. So what, enjoy the rest of it. I'm sure their are more breathtaking places out there.

The fact that you can find it is the reason it is being hidden.

reply to post by jd140

I'd have to agree with you on this one.

Also, I personally don't think the general public should have access to arial views of ANY populated place on earth so easily and efficiently at their fingertips, via internet and i phones. Nevermind military installations - which should be hidden from view, it's an invasion of privacy and pisses me off.

I think it's reasonable to conceal Military bases on security grounds. I think it's pretty DUMB to then upload a grid map of the 'concealed' area


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[edit on 23-12-2008 by SkepticOverlord]

Hasn't it been officially admitted that they censor sensitive areas from Google Earth if the governments ask? So I see no conspiracy here, they are just polite to the governments...

On the other hand I wonder why they bother since the Soviets err the other guys have their own satellites and probably have thousands of images of targets like that. Who cares if civilians view those places through Google Maps?

Like what is the difference even if civilians look at those satellite images since the potential enemies have the images anyhow? It is not like I'm programming ICBM targeting computers when I use Google Earth...

"Google said one of its drivers, who would take photographs on which the maps are based, approached the gates, requested access, and when getting approval, proceeded on to the base."

That right there is awesome. Anyone try this yet at area 51? So yeah guard people.... I'm with google maps and I'm here to take a few photo's.

I wonder who got fired for letting the dude in?

reply to post by whoshotJR

It's not like the Russians, Chinese, French don't have satellites themselves now is it. Why bother censoring these images at all? Although barring them from the French is a good idea.

Some of you ask, why stop civilians from viewing this? After all, all the other nations have their own spies and satellites, and would have far clearing and more detailed imaging and mapping of these areas.

The problem is the terrorists. They often don't have access to that kind of information, unless they are sponsored by a large state like Russia or China, so to them, google earth will be one of the best resources available.

Most likely they are not worried about the layout/map of the place, but rather any vehicles and such that may be around it and operating in the area.

Which makes more sense.

reply to post by Kandinsky


Well, you just got on the terrurist list!

If you're map is accurate it shows just how big a bunch of morons the military and intelligence community can be sometimes. They put a well known photoshop filter over google (which can probably be de-filtered by the way) and then they upload a map of the filtered area. Total stupidity.

They do this for many bases, Lajes airbase in the azores is also filtered over. Funnily enough domestic US bases are usually unaltered.

So does Google block out Russian bases on the same basis because governments want it that way and do they pretend not to have seen it?

Maybe they have really really big camouflage nets over the entire base?

I pulled the map from a simple Google image search. It was on about the fifth page and on a site that's no longer there I'm pulling my link right now. No more to say.