The establishment of Area 51 commenced in April of 1955, when Tony LeVier, a Lockheed test pilot, sought out a secluded location to conduct U-2 testing. Grooms Lake was selected as the site for the runway and by August of 1955, the U-2 had its inaugural flight from there. This marked the beginning of numerous test flights from Area 51. In April 1962, the first A-12 Blackbird underwent testing at Groom Lake, followed by the inaugural flight of the F-117A Stealth fighter in February 1982. While other test flights remain undisclosed, it does not imply their non-existence. However, it is important to note that these flights are not related to alien testing. The evidence supporting the theory of extraterrestrial spacecraft is largely unsupported and lacks substantial information. Additionally, the US government utilized UFO theories to conceal their own testing plans. Presently, Area 51 serves as a base for cutting-edge confidential aircraft, including the Aurora and others. Many of these aircraft, past and present, possess remarkable capabilities in the sky, potentially leading enthusiasts to mistake them for alien spacecraft. Nevertheless, based on fabricated eyewitness accounts of Area 51 and the declassification of military spy planes such as the U-2 and F-117A Stealth fighter, it is clear that these flights are in fact secret military aircraft.
According to Glenn Campbell, a prominent researcher on Area 51, Bob Lazar is both the most incredible and the most falsified source of information about alien ships at the site.
According to this individual, he asserts that he worked in an area called Area S-4 adjacent to Area 51 alongside extraterrestrial spacecraft. He claims to have held a senior researcher position there until 1988. However, official government documents indicate that his actual employment was as a repair technician. Additionally, he contends that he had extensive exposure to Area 51. However, evidence shows that he only visited sporadically between November 1988 and April 1989. Experts familiar with classified government programs suggest it would be highly unlikely for someone to gain such rapid exposure to a top-secret project. Furthermore, he states witnessing nine flying saucers within a hillside hangar; however, restricted access prevents verification of his claims about the alien hangars. Results from his lie detector test were inconclusive. Moreover, there is no concrete evidence supporting Lazar’s presence at Area 51; nevertheless, former employees may unofficially confirm this information. Notably, Lazar lacks detailed accounts of arrival areas or initial sights upon reaching Area 51. Based on verifiable information thus far about him suggests deceitfulness: falsifying academic credentials and misrepresenting his role at Los Alamos Base. Consequently, Lazar cannot be considered reliable.
According to Tom Mahood, a well-known historian of Area 51, the establishment of this secretive facility was originally driven by the development of the U-2 spy plane in the 1950s. The U-2 was specifically designed for covert surveillance missions, capturing reconnaissance photographs from behind the Iron Curtain during the Cold War. It played a crucial role in assessing Soviet weaponry at that time. Due to its high-speed capabilities, the U-2 required an unusually long runway for takeoff. Groom Lake, chosen as Area 51’s location, possessed all the necessary characteristics: flat terrain, remote surroundings, and proximity to other military installations.
The SR-71 Blackbird, which was developed for intelligence gathering on the USSR during the Cold War, was publicly unveiled by LBJ on Feb 29, 1964. Its first flight occurred on December 22, 1964. Unlike the U-2, the SR-71 had the capability to surpass Mach 2 speeds. The Augusta Chronicle reported that it underwent tests by descending from an altitude of 50,000 feet and transitioning into horizontal flight—a maneuver known as the dipsy doodle3. Occasionally, its exhaust emitted a green hue and it would be compared to a UFO. Sightings of unidentified flying objects often happen concurrently with the arrival and departure of classified aircraft.
The F-117A Stealth Fighter, tested at Groom Lake, is widely recognized as the pioneering aircraft to employ low-observable stealth technology. Its development commenced in 1978 with Lockheed, marking it as history’s first aircraft of its kind. The inaugural unit was completed by 1982, followed by the final one unveiled in 1990. Classified to a great extent, the knowledge of its existence remained concealed until the same year production ceased. The government utilized Area 51’s secrecy to conceal all experimentation for over a decade. The specific quantity of other planes undergoing testing at Area 51 currently remains uncertain, with no awareness of their existence. Therefore, it is illogical to immediately associate any unconventional aircraft with extraterrestrial origins.
In Michael Haas’s Newsletter from Berkley University, the Aurora Aircraft, which is being tested at Area 51, is discussed. The purpose of this craft is to replace the SR-71 and it is capable of achieving speeds of Mach 6-8 (4400 mph). Due to its classified nature, its exact appearance remains uncertain. After four years of testing, in 1992, the Aurora flies from Area 51 to a Pacific atoll, then to Scotland for refueling, before returning to Area 51. During its landing, an F111 fighter aircraft accompanies it closely to conceal the Aurora from civilian radars. Bill Sweetman highlights in his article in Jane’s Defense Weekly titled “Mystery Contact May Be Aurora” that when reaching speeds of Mach 6, the front edge of the aircraft emits a bright red glow, giving it an otherworldly appearance. Additionally, it generates sonic booms recorded by various seismological instruments at regular intervals corresponding with testing schedules. It is important to note that there is no substantiated evidence supporting the idea that UFOs are being tested or stored at Area 51. The secrecy surrounding Area 51 primarily pertains to highly classified military aircraft. Individuals who have spoken about their experiences at Area 51 have been discredited, such as Bob Lazar, who was proven to be dishonest about verifiable information. Consequently, it is more likely that the UFO sightings can be attributed to the testing of military aircraft like the Aurora and their sonic booms.The luminous forefront of Aurora glowing does not automatically imply the involvement of extraterrestrial beings, as the military’s silence regarding their aircraft is more likely a means of safeguarding their latest equipment. The government has the rightful intention to keep their highly classified planes undisclosed, thus perpetuating their top secret nature. This analogy likens the government to a child who wishes to keep their new toys all to themselves, a sentiment many of us can relate to from our own childhood experiences.
