Because future adversaries are likely to look for alternative means to challenging the U.S. Air Force (USAF) in the air to counter U.S. airpower, a recent RAND study for the USAF investigated those means. As part of that study, this historical effort sought to better understand past, present, and future ground threats to air bases. In the course of the research, it became clear that attacks on air bases were much more frequent and successful than...

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.

"An in-depth study of Area 51, examining legends, popular reports, and scientific evidence that supports or refutes the mysterious phenomena reputed to occur there."--

"Engaging images accompany information about Area 51. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 2 through 7"--

Introduces theories regarding Area 51, discussing suspicion surrounding the Central Intelligence Agency, the alleged unidentified flying object sighting in Roswell, New Mexico, and ideas about alien technology.

"Rare photographs and material from the archives of the Navy Lakehurst Historical Society chronicle more than eighty-five years of base activity."--P. [4] of cover.