Dragon Lady

70 YEARS AT 70,000 FEET

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The extraordinary U-2 Dragon Lady first flew 70 years ago, and is still going strong

SUNSET IN 2026 FOR THE U-2?

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A U-2ST trainer lands at Beale AFB, the home of the U-2 fleet (USAF) The US Air Force leadership is now set on retiring the Dragon Lady in Fiscal Year 2026. Oh, we’ve heard this all before, say the U-2 ‘brotherhood’. I don’t share their complacency. Let’s examine the issues in detail.   Here’s what … Continue reading SUNSET IN 2026 FOR THE U-2?