SECRET MOVE - A-12 TO AREA 51 FOR FLIGHT TESTING

[grumpybob]

http://www.roadrunnersinternationale.com/transporting_the_a-12.html

It gives you a small clue to how expensive just one phase of the program was and the measures taken to maintain it’s secrecy.

You probably have not seen some of the photos that were taken before,during and after the move from Burbank to Area 51.

The secret convey that moved the A-12 (Pre SR71 Blackbird) from Burbank, CA to Area 51 for flight testing.

 

[asp125]

Hmm.. must be very secret. I got the following when I clicked on the link.

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Had to copy / paste into another browser.

 

[grumpybob]

It was a real secret move.:roflblack: Should be fixed and working. Now for my next great move.

 

[jerpinoy]

A-12 program is so secret is like looking up in the clear sky and someone ask you do you see that?:roflblack::roflblack::roflblack: Airplane? yea , it's a stealth A-12:yes::yes:

 

[Chupaca]

Wow..!!

quite a project..why didn't move it in smaller section and assemble it there..?? :dontknow: not enough logistics and man hours I guess...what do I know...:roflblack: