Project Rainfall: The Secret History of Pine Gap

Set during the Cold War, the narrative explores the covert operations of Australia's Pine Gap facility, a CIA listening station disguised as a research center. Initially focused on monitoring Soviet missile tests, it reveals the stark contrast between public denial of nuclear threats and secret government preparations for potential disaster. The book uncovers the evolution of Pine Gap into a pivotal asset in the Pentagon's war on terror, highlighting the involvement of Australians in critical roles. Drawing from declassified documents, it presents an uncensored account of this secretive site.