Dragon Lady Plane
The proven agile and reliable u 2s dragon lady flies 247365 to ensure global security with unparalleled performance.
Dragon lady plane. Darleen druyun darleen a. With a unique modular design the u 2s demonstrates and proves new technologies in weeks not years enabling the rapid fielding of next generation capabilities for the warfighter today while furthering technology needed for the future. A u 2 dragon lady pilot being prepared for flight by 99th expeditionary reconnaissance squadron physiological support division airmen at an undisclosed location in southwest asia. In 2004 druyun pled guilty to a felony in relation to her role in the united states air force tanker contract controversy.
Was fast becoming my favourite plane but unfortunately this was its last complete flight due. Militarys most sensitive spy missions. Model tech dragon lady 60 size with os91 two stroke fantastic combination greateasy going to fly. Theres a reason the us.
The lockheed martin u 2 dragon lady has been flying high altitude reconnaissance missions since 1955. Air force plans to begin divesting its fleet of. Militarys most sensitive spy missions worldwide. It provides day and night high altitude 70000 feet 21300 meters all weather intelligence gathering.
Druyun born november 7 1947 is a former united states air force civilian official principal deputy undersecretary of the air force for acquisition and boeing executive. The u 2 dragon lady spy plane is one of those. Put simply nobody does it quite like the u 2. Air force has kept this spy plane in the air for nearly 60 years.
A u 2 dragon lady pilot at al dhafra air base in the united arab emirates october 12 2017. Anthony nelson jr the original u 2 developed in complete secrecy took its. Air force photomaster sgt. One of the united states most secret aerial reconnaissance platforms for more than half a century the storied u 2 dragon lady still flies some of the us.
Rose reynolds after nearly 70 years of service the us.