Ep.120 – CIA Station D, Area 51

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Ep.120 – CIA Station D, Area 51

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Aug 15, 2021

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We are joined by author and Area 51 expert TD Barnes.We hear from TD on secret aviation developments, spy planes and how security was managed in such a highly sensitive environment.

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Aug 15, 2021

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