The Optical Bar Camera mission, which captures daylight acquisition of high-altitude photographs, will transition to forward operating locations supported by… Read More
The civilian pilot received radio assistance from Maj. Heatherman, 99th Reconnaissance Squadron U-2 Dragon Lady pilot. A U-2 Dragon Lady… Read More
‘It’s essential to approach the landing as slowly as possible, i.e. close to the stall, because this beast likes to… Read More
The U-2 cruises at 70 000 feet or at least twice the height of a typical passenger jet. The sky… Read More
'I think I can speak for every U-2 pilot when I say that the experience of the first takeoff on… Read More
The AI algorithm, known as ARTUµ, was developed and trained to execute specific in-flight tasks that otherwise would be done… Read More
For the first time in US Air Force and 9th Reconnaissance Wing history, a reservist, Maj. Jeffrey Anderson, 99th Reconnaissance… Read More
“As a proven, agile and reliable aircraft, the U-2S is the most capable high-altitude ISR system in the fleet today,”… Read More
As the U-2 comes down to land, rolling slowly to a halt, one wing flops to the ground, then the… Read More
Lt. Col. Merryl Tengesdal has flown at the edge of space and witnessed a shooting star from the inside of… Read More
The U-2 traveled to Nellis to enhance the learning environment for U.S. Air Force Weapons School pilots entering their Weapons… Read More
Northern Edge exercise was utilized by the 9th Reconnaissance Wing from Beale Air Force Base to integrate U-2S Dragon Lady… Read More
The U-2 fleet is small, so the T-38 is used to provide instrument and general flight training which keeps pilots… Read More
The daily sorties flown by the U-2 have directly impacted the fight against ISIS by gathering information used to disrupt… Read More
Its flight characteristics combine to earn the U-2 a widely accepted title as the most difficult aircraft in the world to… Read More
This system has supported world-wide missions across multiple Air Force commands and in support of numerous operations On Dec. 15,… Read More
