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The Secret History of Area 51 with Peter Merlin (Repost)

Secrets and Spies Podcast: Current Affairs | Geopolitics | Intelligence

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The Secrets of Groom Lake: Atomic Tests and Aviation Tragedies

This chapter explores the ramifications of atmospheric nuclear tests on Groom Lake's operations, including evictions and infrastructure damage. It also covers the transition of Area 51 from CIA to Air Force control, alongside the tightening security measures around sensitive military projects. Additionally, it recounts a 2017 aviation accident involving a Sukhoi Su-27, highlighting the ongoing themes of secrecy and media silence regarding military aircraft incidents.

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