Includes bibliographical references. "An official book WHOHQ"--Cover. "Foldout map inside!"--Cover.
Contents:
Where is Area 51? -- Just a space on the map -- Gathering intelligence -- The Roswell connection -- The Cold War heats up -- UFOs or US aircraft? -- The Air Force strikes back -- Conspiracies -- The box -- Is there an Area 52? -- Area 51 today -- Timeline of Area 51 -- Timeline of the world.
Summary:
Describes the isolated Nevada air base known as Area 51, covering its use for testing top-secret aircraft, and discusses speculation about a connection to unidentified flying objects.
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