Has Area 51 lost its certain "Je Ne Sais Quoi?"

Has Area 51 lost its thrill? Its mystery?

There was a lot of "hub bub" surrounding Area 51 in 1989 when George Knapp interviewed Bob Lazar. We've learned more about the highly-secured base when the details of projects Have Blue and Senior Trend and the F-117 were released. Satellite imagery gave us an indepth look into Area 51's structures, buildings, and hangars. More recently, former Area 51 employees from the era of Projects Aquatone and Oxcart have provided interesting insight into Area 51 activities from the 1950s and 1960s. For those of us who grew up in the latter half of the Cold War, these details provide a window for us to peer into.

We now know Area 51/Detachment 3 changed hands from CIA to the USAF. We know the most advanced top secret classified aircraft were tested and operated out of the base. We know the US "acquired" Soviet aircraft during the 1980's, which resulted in the Navy's Top Gun program. We know today's drones were probably developed and tested at Area 51. We suspect that Area 51 has been tasked with researching a variety of stealth technologies, missile technologies, and various "other" military projects.

These days I find myself less interested in UFO rumors surrounding the base and more interested in all the stories the former employers are able to release because of classified programs now in the open. Employees like T.D. Barnes and the like gave us a glimpse into the security procedures and atmosphere of Area 51 for ages ago. Unfortunately, we won't know what the climate of Area 51 is today until years and years from now.

So what do you think? Do you feel the same way? Has Area 51 lost a little of its mystery?

'Sorry, we Americans are quite dumb. Please speak english if you want us to read your threads.
Really, we are that dumb (and you are THAT smart, obviously!)

Originally posted by Aliensun
'Sorry, we Americans are quite dumb. Please speak english if you want us to read your threads.
Really, we are that dumb (and you are THAT smart, obviously!)

Dumb, no...you're just from Texas...

Area 51 is still a mystery...as far as the past goes...

recently though...it is just another military base...no more secrets to be told!

It's all about Utah now... gee.. try to keep up

Originally posted by Resinveins
It's all about Utah now... gee.. try to keep up

Right! Green River Complex...Area 52...dust balls and all!

reply to post by Cosmic911

Dumb, no...you're just from Texas...

Wow...no punches pulled there aye?

Typical ATS attitude lately...the bar is slowly going down....imagine that!

I wonder what the University of Texas would think about area 51...probably make your head spin!

Originally posted by Cosmic911

Originally posted by Aliensun
'Sorry, we Americans are quite dumb. Please speak english if you want us to read your threads.
Really, we are that dumb (and you are THAT smart, obviously!)

Dumb, no...you're just from Texas...

Don't lump Texans together, that's like lumping OWS protesters together!

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Beer makes my head spin...that's about it

Yeah.. no need to hate on texans.. that's uncalled for.

Well.. except for cowboys fans.

I'm from PA.. we're not all pedophiles : /

Originally posted by BIGPoJo

Originally posted by Cosmic911

Originally posted by Aliensun
'Sorry, we Americans are quite dumb. Please speak english if you want us to read your threads.
Really, we are that dumb (and you are THAT smart, obviously!)

Dumb, no...you're just from Texas...

Don't lump Texans together, that's like lumping OWS protesters together!

I would never....all just good hearted fun! No harm no foul!

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I think the real truth about Area 51...has been distorted by so much disinformation....that yes....I think it has lost some of it's appeal.

Also...I think that the location for Area 51 is different from where it originally was...by that I mean...whatever they were doing there in the first place...they are doing now at many other places.

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Sounds about right...considering your response...

Had a twelve pack lately?

And do I dare ask you educational background?

Originally posted by Resinveins
Yeah.. no need to hate on texans.. that's uncalled for.

Well.. except for cowboys fans.

I'm from PA.. we're not all pedophiles : /

My brother lives in Pittsburgh! PA has much better gun laws than NY. PA rules...its the only state that I've driven through where stores advertise, "Fireworks, Ninja Swords, Stun Guns, and Knives!"

I love PA!

Originally posted by jerryznv
reply to post by Cosmic911

 

Sounds about right...considering your response...

Had a twelve pack lately?

And do I dare ask you educational background?

Please....

reply to post by Cosmic911


Yes please do share....

Any published papers on the topic...any geological research pertaining to the area?

Please do share!

Originally posted by jerryznv
reply to post by Cosmic911

 

Yes please do share....

Any published papers on the topic...any geological research pertaining to the area?

Please do share!

You see, I'm playing with you now...I'm posting back to you to see how long you'll continue this...

reply to post by Cosmic911


Very fun for sure...would it help you thread if I posted my research and papers published about area 51 or Grooms Lake (whichever you prefer...) might bring some of the old timers in and you might get a flag or two!

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"And then..."

Back on topic...


Area 51 is still a place where secret tests are conducted due to its extreme isolation. You can't really find a place similar to Groom Lake anywhere in the US. It is the most private area with such a large, flat, bottom lake bed.