[SeaGypsy]

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-09-03/r ... ia/4236306

"[The Global Hawks] usually approached and departed at night, although there were a few exceptions – and then they were photographed by the group," WBAG spokesman Paul Daw said.

"But there were sensitivities. A photographer (from the group) was visited unannounced by Australian military security and questioned for putting movements onto an international web site.

"They claimed he showed vulnerabilities of the base."

WBAG group members say they take national security seriously, but argue there are no restrictions on photographing or monitoring US aircraft in Australian skies.

Despite the heavy-handed attempt at suppression, details of Global Hawk movements were published in the group's limited-circulation newsletter.

Still, the US government was determined to keep a lid on the spy drone missions.

[sparky]

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the Australian security string is a total crock, as usual
I recently was at Exmouth airport taking photos of relatives
I was told by an important looking dumb ass that picture taking was verboten for national defense
in the background an alpha jet was taking off ,
a bloody miracle it still fly , the thing is thirty years old tech
the security touchiness is , as everyone but Exmouth security know ,
related to the North West Cape U.S. nuclear communication facility
the antennas take the whole horizon , I took photos , nothing much new
the latest com site is a U.S. satellite digital facility a bit ( 200 miles ) south from there

[ohanian]

You can never trust an Australian.

They have a very bad habit of telling the truth.