The U-2’s ability to reach 70,000 feet—an altitude that most modern fighter jets cannot match—came about after a series of remarkable design innovations.
The Lockheed U-2 'Dragon Lady' spy plane is famously one of the oldest aircraft types in service with theUnited States Air ...
Ever wondered what it's like to fly one of the most secretive spy planes in the world? In this video, we introduce you to one of the few female U-2 spy pilots - a rare and elite group trusted with ...
REMEMBERING THE DRAGON LADY : MEMOIRS OF THE MEN WHO EXPERIENCED THE LEGEND OF THE U2 SPY PLANE GERALD E MCILMOYLE AND LINDA RIOS BROMLEY ...
Not many 70-year-olds can set endurance or distance records. But the U-2 spy plane did both on July 31. It took off from Beale Air Force Base in California and flew a zig-zag lap around the ...
The flight over the 48 contiguous states came just days after the U-2 Dragon Lady was the star of the show at the 2025 Royal International Air Tattoo. Last week, a Lockheed TU-2S Dragon Lady took part ...
Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Peter Suciu covers trends in the world of aerospace and defense. Last month, the United States Air Force carried out a far from ...