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AREA 51 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Answered by Psychospy, 5/22/95
Formatted By CammoDude
09-09-99

What Is Area 51?

"Area 51" is a block of government land about 95 miles north of
Las Vegas. It is surrounded by the Nevada Test Site and the
Nellis Air Force Range. The name "Area 51" supposedly came from a
designation appearing on an old map of the Nevada Test Site.
Inside Area 51 is a large Air Force base, near the shore of Groom
Dry Lake, that the government does not publicly acknowledge. The
airspace around the base is off-limits even to most military
pilots and is referred to on aviation frequencies as "Dreamland."

What Is The Function of The Groom Lake Base?

The base at Groom Lake has traditionally been America's testing
ground for the latest generation of secret aircraft. The U-2, A-
12, SR-71 and F-117A were flight tested here long before being
made public. Since the government won't acknowledge anything
about the base, it's hard to be know what is going on there now.
Common rumors suggest two possible new aircraft, an ultra-high
speed spy plane known as "Aurora" and a smaller version of the B-2
which purportedly might replace the F-117A. Most projects at
Groom are probably more mundane, though, and of interest only to
hard-core military buffs.

Whats With The UFOs?

This area has long been rich in UFO lore. Whatever you can
imagine--captured aliens, underground bases, alien-government
collusion--it's all been claimed at Groom Lake. One of the more
restrained and interesting stories is the claim by a Las Vegan,
Bob Lazar, that he worked with extraterrestrial flying saucers at
an installation at Papoose Lake, south of Groom Lake, in an area
he calls "S-4." He says he helped "reverse engineer" one of the
craft, but that he saw no aliens himself. There seems to be no
way to confirm or directly refute this claim.

Since Lazar first made his claims in a locally televised
interview, many tourists have been coming to the public lands
closest to the base to try to catch glimpses of alien craft in
flight. Many believe that they have seen UFOs here, but there are
so many UFO-like natural and military phenomena on display here
that its hard to separate the wheat from the chaff. Many people
have lived in this area all their lives and never seen a UFO. It
is important to note that there is a difference between the claim
that the government has alien spacecraft in its possession and the
claim that you can come here to see flying saucers in flight. In
general, the second claim is less credible.

Where Do Watchers Go?

About 130 miles from Las Vegas, at Mile Marker LN 29.5 on remote
Nevada Highway 375, is a lone mailbox used by a local rancher.
Since this "Black Mailbox" is the only landmark on this stretch of
the highway, this is where the true believers come. Many visitors
claim to have seen flying saucer here, although the rancher
himself claims to have seen none. There is a lot of intense
military war games activity in this area that produces a lot of
flares and other interesting lights in the sky--great "UFOs" if
you want to see them.

There used to be two viewpoints on public land close to the
border--White Sides and Freedom Ridge--where a visitor could
legally view the secret Air Force base. These areas were closed
by the Air Force in April 1995. You can still see the base from a
distant mountain, Tikaboo Peak, but it requires a strenous 1-1/2
hour hike from a remote dirt road.

What Area CammoDudes?

That's the nickname for the anonymous private security force that
patrols the military border. They wear camouflage fatigues
without insignia and drive white Jeep Cherokees with government
plates. They keep close watch on any visitors that come within a
few miles of the border, but they are under orders to avoid
contact.

What Are The Dangers Of Visiting This Area?

The greatest danger is wandering across the unfenced military
border, which would result in your immediate arrest and a fine of
up to $600. Wherever a road crosses the border, it is marked by
clear "Restricted Area" signs which should not be crossed. In the
desert, the border is marked by orange posts every 50 yards. It
is unwise to hike near the border at night because the posts
become invisible.

Another major danger, when driving, is getting stuck on an remote,
unmaintained dirt road that your vehicle cannot handle.

Resources

"The Area 51 Viewer's Guide," a 115-page, self-published book by
Glenn Campbell, offers general information, a reference list, maps
and practical advice for visitors. It is advisable to obtain this guide
before you come so that you can be adequately prepared. The
cost is $15 plus $4 Priority Mail postage (US), ordered from:
Secrecy Oversight Council, HCR Box 38, Rachel, NV 89001. A
catalog of other publications is available upon request.

Breaking news is reported in a newsletter, "The Groom Lake Desert
Rat," which is available free by email or for $15 per 10 issues by
regular mail. Send your request to the address above or
psychoserv@aol.com.

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