The Lockheed U-2, nicknamed the " Dragon Lady ", is an American single-engine, high–altitude reconnaissance aircraft operated by the United States Air Force (USAF) and the Central …

The U-2S Dragon Lady is an agile and reliable high-altitude intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) aircraft that flies 24/7/365 to ensure global security with unparalleled …

A U-2 Dragon Lady flies over the airfield at Beale Air Force Base, California, April 12, 2018. The U-2 was making a pass over to indicate the flight path for a practice formation demonstration …

U-2, single-seat, high-altitude jet aircraft flown by the United States for intelligence gathering, surveillance, and reconnaissance. Perhaps the most famous spy plane ever built, the U-2, also …

Aug 2, 2023 · The Air Force plans to retire its U-2 Dragon Lady fleet in fiscal 2026, and officials said they plan to keep the aircraft busy until then.

Jul 25, 2025 · Among these is a high-altitude platform with a profile unlike anything else in service, the Lockheed U-2 'Dragon Lady,' which has remained in active service since the …

Aug 4, 2025 · In a tribute to seven decades of service, a TU-2S Dragon Lady from the 9th Reconnaissance Wing completed the longest single flight in the history of the Lockheed U-2, …

Jun 5, 2025 · The Lockheed U-2, widely known by its nickname Dragon Lady, remains the U.S. Air Force’s (USAF) primary manned high-altitude reconnaissance aircraft. Developed by the …

The U-2 “Dragon Lady” gained notoriety when one – flown by Francis Gary Powers, a former SAC F-84 pilot – was shot down during an intelligence gathering mission over the Soviet Union on …

Aug 5, 2025 · Using the callsign “DRAGON 70,” the jet soared above all 48 contiguous U.S. states, covering over 6,000 nautical miles and staying aloft for more than 14 hours—setting a …