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Military aircraft pictures of Lockheed U-2S
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The U-2S is a single-seat, single-engine, high-altitude/near space reconnaissance and surveillance aircraft providing signals, imagery, and electronic measurements and signature intelligence, or MASINT. Long and narrow wings give the U-2 glider-like characteristics and allow it to quickly lift heavy sensor payloads to unmatched altitudes, keeping them there for extended periods of time. The U-2 is capable of gathering a variety of imagery, including multi-spectral electro-optic, infrared, and synthetic aperture radar products which can be stored or sent to ground exploitation centers. In addition, it also supports high-resolution, broad-area synoptic coverage provided by the optical bar camera producing traditional film products which are developed and analyzed after landing. Source: U.S. Air Force
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RAF Fairford (FFD/EGVA) · United Kingdom
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18 - 20 July 2025
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Lockheed U-2S (80-1094), Serial No.: 094, 99th Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron (99 ERS), 9th Reconnaissance Wing (9 RW), United States Air Force (USAF), Air Combat Command (ACC), RAF Fairford, United Kingdom
The landing Lockheed U-2S is accompanied on the ground by a a high-speed chase car, a Dodge Charger, which is driven by a second U-2 pilot. The aid of a chase car is necessary because of the limited visibility and unusual bicycle-style landing gear make the landing process extremely challenging.
The second U-2 pilot radios the U-2 pilot's altitude and provides instructions to keep the plane level and straight.
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RAF Fairford (FFD/EGVA) · United Kingdom
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14 - 16 July 2023
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Lockheed U-2S (80-1096 / BB), Serial No.: 096, 99th Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron (99 ERS), 9th Reconnaissance Wing (9 RW), United States Air Force (USAF), Air Combat Command (ACC), RAF Fairford, United Kingdom
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RAF Fairford (FFD/EGVA) · United Kingdom
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15 - 17 July 2022
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Lockheed U-2S (68-10329), Serial No.: 051, 99th Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron (99 ERS), 9th Reconnaissance Wing (9 RW), United States Air Force (USAF), Air Combat Command (ACC), RAF Fairford, United Kingdom
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RAF Fairford (FFD/EGVA) · United Kingdom
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14 - 16 July 2017
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Lockheed U-2S (80-1083 / BB), Serial No.: 083, Lockheed U-2S (80-1077), Serial No.: 77, 99th Reconnaissance Squadron (99 RS), 9th Reconnaissance Wing (9 RW), United States Air Force (USAF), Air Combat Command (ACC), Beale AFB, CA, USA
70th anniversary of the United States Air Force at RIAT 2017 - More USAF aircraft pictures!
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Lockheed U-2S
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RAF Fairford (FFD/EGVA), Gloucestershire, United Kingdom
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16 - 17 July 2005
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Lockheed U-2S (80-1077), Serial No.: 77, 99th Reconnaissance Squadron (99 RS), 9th Reconnaissance Wing (9 RW), United States Air Force (USAF), Air Combat Command (ACC), Beale AFB, CA, USA
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RAF Fairford (FFD/EGVA), Gloucestershire, United Kingdom
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19 - 20 July 2003
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Lockheed U-2S (80-1069), Serial No.: 7-069, 99th Reconnaissance Squadron (99 RS), 9th Reconnaissance Wing (9 RW), United States Air Force (USAF), Air Combat Command (ACC), Beale AFB, CA, USA
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RIAT 1999 (Royal International Air Tattoo) |
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RAF Fairford (FFD/EGVA) · United Kingdom |
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23 - 25 July 1999 |
Lockheed U-2S (80-1081 / BB), Serial No.: 081, 99th Reconnaissance Squadron (99 RS), 9th Reconnaissance Wing (9 RW), United States Air Force (USAF), Air Combat Command (ACC), Beale AFB, CA, USA
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