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RED DRAGONS IN THE SPOTLIGHT AT FAIRFORD

Chris Pocock , , , , ,

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

SUNSET IN 2026 FOR THE U-2?

Chris Pocock , , , , , , , , ,

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?