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Spy plane pilot in South Korea prepares for flight
It's a dangerous job with lots of physical challenges. Pilots flying U2 spy planes out of South Korea have.... (www.bbc.co.uk) More...
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Considering the U2 first flew in 1955 and has been operational worldwide for over fifty years, this is hardly riveting news. Just some ordinary guys doing a difficult but well documented job. Probably one that's best kept away from public scrutiny.
Do you mean the TR1?
All aircraft had 'U2' designations through the 60's and 70's. The TR-1(A) was introduced in the early 80's specifically for tactical reconnaissance in Europe. Since then I believe all air-frames were progressively re designated U2-R as they have received mod packages (side looking radar etc) in the early 90's, and subsequently U2-S/ST after being re-engined with GE F118's in the mid to late 90's.
Have you ever ever see U2 in the sky - 60,000 feet? Hard to spot it?
