This cache is placed as the starting point for two trackables that we are releasing. In honor of my 24 years in the US Air Force, we decided to do two airplanes and see which one of them can "fly" to the most areas where there are military installations by 31 Jan 2013 posting pictures of their progress along the way. One is a jet fighter (TB2ZVWT F-117 Stealth Fighter) and the other is a turbo-prop (TB2ZVXY Matchbox Sky Force 84). Once these aircraft have "departed the fix", there will be room for other trackables to stop in on their journeys. Please insure container lid is tightly sealed; and replace the cache in its hiding place hidden better than found. The cache is a small camo'd lock-n-lock container located about 1/2 mile from the Armament Museum near Eglin AFB which has a great display of the history of Eglin AFB with several aircraft on display. One of my favorites is the AC-130A that I flew on as a navigator in South East Asia in the early 1970's. It is affectionately named "The First Lady". One must read the plaque near the aircraft to understand. If you have time when hunting this cache, the museum is a great place to spend some time and to also get the other cache that is located nearer to the museum (GC3B6F - War Birds). This is one of the oldest caches in this area.
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The standard EAFB warning applies: A permit granting you legal access to the Eglin AFB Reservation is required to seek and find ANY cache on Eglin AFB Reservation! You must have this permit and it must be in your possession. The cops in blue vehicles will check. For $15 you get an outstanding map and a year-long Recreational Permit. You can get yours from the "Jackson Guard" either in person or by mail (send a copy of your driver's license). Eglin Natural Resources Branch 107 Hwy 85 North, Niceville, FL 32578 Phone: (850)882-4164 Hrs: Mon-Thu 0700-1630, Fri 0700-1800, Sat 0730-1200, Closed Sunday."
****Also note due to training and missions the areas maybe closed at certain days of the week or times. Please check this site for closures in the area before going after the caches on Eglin Reservation. Before entering the Eglin AFB reservation, you must check the current day's Jackson Guard PDF map at http://jg.eglinforcesupport.com/