U-2 Dragon Lady: Meet One Of The US Air Force's Oldest Cold War Aircraft Still Operating

Summary The U-2 spy plane, developed by Lockheed in secrecy, remains in service and is the only high-altitude manned ISR platform. The U-2 has proved its versatility, used for various missions beyond spying, and can operate where other aircraft can’t. The Air Force is planning to retire the U-2 fleet in FY 2026, ending a 70-year legacy of service. Lockheed’s U-2 spy plane was one of the most iconic aircraft of the Cold War and played a prominent role in the Cuban Missile Crisis of 1967. Today, it is one of the oldest aircraft still in US Air Force service,…