Beale demolishes Blackbird hangars Published Aug. 2, 2013 By Staff Sgt. Robert M. Trujillo 9th Reconnaissance Wing Public Affairs BEALE AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- The demolition of the Blackbird hangars is a part of the Air Force's "20/20 by 2020" initiative, which aims to reduce excess capacity by reducing a base's footprint, as well as reduce operating costs by 20 percent by the year 2020. To view slideshow.