Area51: Area 51 quickly became a favorite

Area 51 quickly became a favorite location for the CIA's classified airborne espionage ops. But as projects became more technologically complex, the bare-bones facility needed major upgrades. Area 51 is a secret U.S. Air Force military installation located at Groom Lake in southern Nevada. It is administered by Edwards Air Force Base in southern California. The installation has been the focus of numerous conspiracies involving extraterrestrial life, though its only confirmed use is as a flight testing facility. Welcome to Area 51 . A place where your dreams come to life. A place where you defeat your worst nightmares. A place where you can connect with your family, in ways you had never imagined. A place to carve out your own reality. The legend of Area 51 —and why it still fascinates us Secluded in the Nevada desert, the military base has long been associated with alien and UFO sightings. Here's the real history behind the ...