Originally Posted by
beachmouse
My local airport is a joint use military-civilian operation. There have been one or two times over the years where we've actually had to put shades down while in the runway area (including take off or landing) because there's something sitting on the apron of the military side of the complex that the US Air Force isn't ready for the world to see.
Wait... someone actually tried that reasoning? That sounds like hogwash. If the USAF doesn't want the public to see something you WON'T have any chance to see it. Period!
Name the airport please?