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

Source: 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. This commemorative flight celebrates the 70th anniversary of the U-2 program and showcases the aircraft's continued relevance in modern reconnaissance operations.

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