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Dragon Lady at Oshkosh: Exclusive U-2 Pilot Interviews Mark 70th Anniversary and Historic Homecoming

Two U-2 pilots, including a Wisconsin native, share rare insights on the legendary spy plane's enduring legacy and relevance in today's battlespace. EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2025 drew a record-breaking ...
WBAY

Hometown hero pilot lands U-2 at EAA AirVenture

OSHKOSH, Wis. (WBAY) - One of the most popular attractions at this year’s EAA AirVenture is the U-2, an aircraft used by the U.S. Air Force to conduct surveillance and gather intelligence from high ...
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Why U-2 Pilots Wear Space Suits Whenever They Fly

The infamous U-2 spy plane has been a part of our collective psyche since May 1, 1960, when the Soviet Union shot one down while flying a reconnaissance mission over its airspace. This event, which ...
The Aviationist

U-2 Dragon Lady Breaks Altitude and Endurance Records During 70th Anniversary Flight

Flying from Beale AFB, a Lockheed U-2 aircraft, using the specially chosen callsign DRAGON 70, was heard communicating with ATC about a plan to set an endurance and altitude record for the ‘category ...
WBAY

U.S. Air Force to bring U-2 aircraft as part of EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2025

OSHKOSH, Wis. (EAA) - As provided to Action 2 News: EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2025 will feature one of the most popular intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) aircraft, as the United States ...