Topic: Area 51?Yes I know.

Chief Bones · August 4th, 2006

I used the term "Skunk Works" in the generic form of the term - "top secret research and development area or building".

Area 51 is definitely that - the security boundary around this area extends for miles and miles. The facility is so big that MOST of the work force is flown in/out on commuter flights daily. The only other access to the facilities are pre-cleared trucking and commuter buses to and from the site and military housing.

The security blanket is so extensive that entry of as little as a hundred yards will bring rapid armed response ... jeeps with mounted machine guns and armed helicopters.

I definitely believe that Area 51 has earned the "Skunk Works" name and description even though it is a trademark of Lockheed Martin Corporation.

I would NOT suggest that you test the boundaries around Area 51 - you would NOT like the consequences of that rash act (especially since the enactment of the Patriot Act)..

August 4th, 2006
Chief Bones Forums Grumpy Old Man Gear	I used the term "Skunk Works" in the generic form of the term - "top secret research and development area or building". Area 51 is definitely that - the security boundary around this area extends for miles and miles. The facility is so big that MOST of the work force is flown in/out on commuter flights daily. The only other access to the facilities are pre-cleared trucking and commuter buses to and from the site and military housing. The security blanket is so extensive that entry of as little as a hundred yards will bring rapid armed response ... jeeps with mounted machine guns and armed helicopters. I definitely believe that Area 51 has earned the "Skunk Works" name and description even though it is a trademark of Lockheed Martin Corporation. I would NOT suggest that you test the boundaries around Area 51 - you would NOT like the consequences of that rash act (especially since the enactment of the Patriot Act).. __________________ Fair winds and following seas > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > < < < < < < < < < < < < < < < < < < < < < < < < < and long may your big jib draw. *-W.R.B. (Chief Bones) FCC(SW) USN(RET)-*