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Soaring with Eagles - Swimming with Sharks takes readers on a captivating journey through the Cold War and beyond, following an American family's odyssey from military service and top-secret projects to the fierce world of corporate ambition. From the battlegrounds of Korea to covert operations at Area 51, the protagonist's story unfolds with vivid accounts of high-stakes missions, groundbreaking work on the X-15 and stealth technology, and involvement in iconic aerospace programs. Amid triumphs and tragedies, the family's resilience shines as they transition from a world of honor and loyalty to the cutthroat oil industry. This compelling narrative reveals the sacrifices and ingenuity that shaped modern aviation and defense, offering a rare glimpse into both the legacy of top-secret projects and the perils of corporate survival.

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TD Barnes DOB: January 25, 1937 Place of Birth: Dalhart, Texas Current Address: 468 Palegold St., Henderson, NV 89012 Phone: (702) 481-0568, Fax: 566-4168, e-mail: tdbarnes@me.com URLs: http: //area51specialprojects.com/ http: //roadrunnersinternationale.com/ Facebook: https: //www.facebook.com/ThorntondBarnes Twitter: https: //twitter.com/ThorntonDBarnes Blog: td-barnes.com/blog/ Smashwords Interview: https: //www.smashwords.com/interview/area51sp Smashwords profile page: https: //www.smashwords.com/profile/view/area51sp LinkedIn: www. LinkedIn.com/profile/edit?trk=tab_pro Thornton D. ""TD"" Barnes, a multifaceted individual with a background in military intelligence, surface-to-air missile and radar electronics, and aerospace, was born in Dalhart, Texas, and raised on a ranch near Clayton, New Mexico, and Dalhart, Texas. His childhood during World War II instilled a passion for technology exploration, which he carried into adulthood. After completing high school in Oklahoma, 17-year-old Barnes embarked on a ten-year military career, beginning with service in Korea as an intelligence specialist and Germany as a HAWK missile man. During his time in the Army, he honed his missile and radar electronics skills, focusing on countering Soviet threats. He also attended the Artillery Officer Candidate School before a military injury altered his career path. Transitioning to aerospace pursuits, Barnes became involved in significant projects at NASA's High Range in Nevada, contributing to the X-15 program, atomic bomb tests at the Atomic Energy Commission's Nevada Proving Grounds, and the NERVA nuclear rocket project. He furthered his involvement in secretive projects by participating in the CIA's Mach 3 A-12 Project OXCART and stealth initiatives at Area 51. Beyond his aerospace endeavors, Barnes founded and led an oil and gas exploration company for over four decades, delving into uranium and gold mining ventures. He has dedicated himself to preserving the history of Area 51, serving as president of Roadrunners Internationale and as the Nevada Aerospace Hall of Fame Director Emeritus. His contributions have been featured in documentaries on major networks like the National Geographic Channel, the Discovery Channel, the Fox News Channel, and the History Channel. Barnes is also an accomplished author, with notable works about the Cold War, including ""The Secret Genesis of Area 51,"" ""The CIA ...

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