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Origin of Area 51 Secrecy
- Area 51 was a top-secret base founded in 1955 to develop cutting-edge spy technology, specifically the U-2 plane.
- The CIA denied its existence for decades, erasing it from maps and documents to keep projects secret.
U-2 Flights Spark UFO Rumors
- The U-2 spy plane flew higher than any plane before, sparking UFO rumors because it looked alien to observers.
- These early high-altitude flights contributed to linking Area 51 with extraterrestrial sightings.
Advancement in Spy Planes
- After the U-2 was shot down, Area 51 developed the faster, higher-flying A-12 and later the SR-71 Blackbird.
- These planes pushed technology boundaries and deepened the mystery around the base.