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US Air Force's innovative approach for landing the U-2 spy plane

Welcome Back to the Daily Aviation as we explore the history and evolution of the U-2 spy plane, from its Cold War origins ...
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After 17 years grounded, the last Lockheed U-2 returns to the skies in a test flight in the USA

The last U-2 produced by Lockheed flew again after 17 years on the ground. The aircraft, number 80-1099, was severely damaged in 2008 when a hydrazine fire occurred during maintenance at Al Dhafra Air ...
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Electronic warfare upgrade gives Cold War U-2 a new lease on life

The legendary Cold War-era Lockheed U-2 Dragon Lady spyplane is getting a new lease on life as BAE Systems gives it an upgraded version of the AN/ALQ-221 Advanced Defensive System (ADS) to protect the ...