Lockheed U-2 - Wikipedia
The Lockheed U-2, nicknamed "Dragon Lady", is an American single-engine, high altitude reconnaissance aircraft operated since the 1950s by the United States Air Force (USAF) and the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA).
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U-2s are home based at the 9th Reconnaissance Wing, Beale Air Force Base, California, but are rotated to operational detachments worldwide. U-2 pilots are trained at Beale using five two-seat aircraft designated as TU-2S before deploying for operational missions.
USAF Will Retire the U-2 in 2026. Until Then, Expect ‘Unique ...
Aug 2, 2023 · DAYTON, Ohio—The Air Force plans to retire its U-2 Dragon Lady fleet in fiscal 2026—but until then, officials say they’re hard at work to keep the iconic high-altitude surveillance planes flying and testing out technology that may be used on future aircraft.
Air Force prepares to retire U-2 spy planes in 2026
May 2, 2023 · The Air Force is forging ahead with its plan to retire the storied U-2 Dragon Lady spy aircraft in fiscal 2026, as part of a yearslong effort to reshape how the service surveils American...
End of an Era: U-2 flew it's last OBC - Beale Air Force Base
Jul 11, 2022 · BEALE AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- The Air Force’s high-altitude, all-weather reconnaissance aircraft, the U-2 Dragon Lady, flew Beale Air Force Base’s last Optical Bar Camera on June 24.
U-2 Retirement Moves Forward With Defense Secretary Decision
Nov 7, 2023 · The U.S. Air Force’s proposed plans to retire all of its iconic U-2 Dragon Lady spy planes by 2026 have taken a major step forward with U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin’s signing of a critical waiver to make the controversial move a reality.
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Beale AFB Retires Another U-2 As Dragon Lady's Phase Out Moves …
Apr 11, 2024 · The U.S. Air Force is moving forward with its plan to retire the iconic U-2 Dragon Lady intelligence gathering aircraft.
The future of Beale: US Air Force set to retire U-2 aircraft, but …
Mar 20, 2024 · Last year, the U.S. Department of the Air Force announced its plans to retire all U-2 Dragon Lady spy aircraft by fiscal year 2026, citing budget concerns amid the department’s push for...
The Eyes and Ears of the U-2 - Beale Air Force Base
Jul 2, 2024 · beale air force base, calif. -- The U-2 Dragon Lady may climb to 70,000 ft, but it’s the sophisticated sensor, maintained by a team of highly skilled technicians that captures the information vital to Beale’s reconnaissance mission.