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WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE

'Ghost Hunter' stars are big fans of base and the Air Force

By Christopher Magan

Staff Writer

Thursday, January 17, 2008

Stars of the SciFi Channel show "Ghost Hunters" said they were blown away by the invitation to investigate reports of paranormal experiences on the base.

"It's just a real honor to be here and to be called in by the Air Force," said Grant Wilson, who with Jason Hawes, founded The Atlantic Paranormal Society. The two Rhode Island-based plumbers by day took questions during a conference call Wednesday.

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The duo wouldn't reveal what their high-tech cameras and audio equipment uncovered during their weeklong stay at the air base that included three nights of filming. They hinted that viewers are in for a treat when the episode airs in March or April.

"It was a great investigation, probably one of our best," Hawes said.

The "Ghost Hunters" investigated reports of apparitions, disembodied voices and other reported supernatural activity at three Area C structures: Arnold House, Building 219 and Building 70.

This is the team's first investigation at an active military site. Hawes and Wilson said it could help "boost" the credibility of their field.

That's not to say the team had free rein at the guarded base. The visit had to be cleared with the Pentagon and Wilson said "ninjalike" public affairs personnel accompanied the team everywhere. Derek Kaufman, a spokesman at Wright-Patterson, said the visit was a good opportunity to showcase the base to a national audience.

"These guys are rock stars to the people we are trying to attract into the Air Force," Kaufman said.

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