The 70th Anniversary of the U-2 Dragon Lady was celebrated at the Skunk Works, in the hangar where the iconic spyplanes are overhauled
Author: Chris Pocock
HAPPY U-2 BIRTHDAY – A RECORD FLIGHT, AND AT LEAST ANOTHER YEAR OF OPERATIONS!
The 70th anniversary of the U-2 Dragon Lady was celebrated in fine style at Beale AFB last Friday, with a record-length flight that flew over all 48 lower states in the US. Party-goers gathered at Beale to celebrate the birthday also learned informally, that the USAF leadership has bowed to pressure from Congress and the … Continue reading HAPPY U-2 BIRTHDAY – A RECORD FLIGHT, AND AT LEAST ANOTHER YEAR OF OPERATIONS!
70 YEARS AT 70,000 FEET
The extraordinary U-2 Dragon Lady first flew 70 years ago, and is still going strong
YET ANOTHER REPRIEVE FOR THE DRAGON LADY?
Keep 'em flying, says Congress again
USAF STICKS TO ITS U-2 DIVESTMENT PLAN
The US Air Force remains committed to retiring the U-2 Dragon Lady, despite Congressional concerns. Future reconnaissance capabilities may rely on emerging technologies like the White Bat UAV and a new satellite GMTI constellation.
STAY OF EXECUTION FOR THE U-2 DRAGON LADY?
The US Congress has prevented the USAF from taking further actions to retire the U-2 this year, but this will likely be only a temporary reprieve.
THE U-2 COULD HELP TO KEEP THE PEACE IN UKRAINE
It may be facing retirement, but the U-2 Dragon Lady could still play a vital role watching over Ukraine, if a ceasefire can be agreed. The veteran high-flying spyplane is equipped with sensors and datalinks that could provide near real-time imagery to European peacekeepers. The UK, France and some other European NATO countries have said … Continue reading THE U-2 COULD HELP TO KEEP THE PEACE IN UKRAINE
KEEP THE U-2 BY DOWNSIZING THE OPERATION?
The U-2 is facing retirement but could a reduced operation be retained?
RED DRAGONS IN THE SPOTLIGHT AT FAIRFORD
Showgoers at the recent Royal International Air Tattoo (RIAT) were treated to the rare sight of a full U-2 flying display. A week later, the 99th Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron (99th ERS) held a change of command ceremony. In front of nearly 50,000 spectators on Friday 19th July, 80-1096 took off, climbed in the usual spectacular … Continue reading RED DRAGONS IN THE SPOTLIGHT AT FAIRFORD
9TH WING PUBLICITY DRIVE AS U-2 RETIREMENT LOOMS
Beale has taken actions to boost the U-2, even as retirement looms
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