The Secret History of Area 51 with Peter Merlin (Repost)

On today’s episode (originally aired January 20th, 2024), Matt
speaks with aerospace historian Peter Merlin, whose new book,
DREAMLAND: THE SECRET HISTORY OF AREA 51, is the first
authoritative, scholarly history ever published on the infamous
top-secret base deep in the Nevada desert. This isn’t a book
about UFOs or conspiracy theories but instead offers a sweeping,
comprehensive study of the real Area 51, where for 70 years the
US Air Force has developed and tested classified military
aircraft like the U-2 and SR-71 spy planes, the F-117 stealth
fighter, and some projects that will remain secret for decades to
come.

Purchase DREAMLAND through Schiffer Publishing:
https://schifferbooks.com/products/dreamland

Find DREAMLAND and Peter’s other books on Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/stores/Peter-W.-Merlin/author/B001JS0GU6


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