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Alexandria Project Chap 25: Just a Simple Walk in the Woods

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Andy Updegrove
Jul 12, 2010

“Two can play the same game, CIA Director John Foster Baldwin
thought with a smile. Maybe this inter-agency database has
something going for it after all.

“”Do we have any equipment within range of Ely Nevada?” Baldwin
asked into his speakerphone.

“”Yes, Sir. We’ve got units at our New Mexico test facility. We
can send them in above commercial air traffic and then give you
about five hours over target.”

“”That will be more than we’ll need. I want two ready to go as
soon as you can, one for the mission, and the second as backup. Can
you get me on target by first light tomorrow?”

“There was a pause this time. Baldwin could hear computer keys
clicking in the background.

“”Not quite, Sir. But I think I can guarantee target video a few
minutes after sunrise.”


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