| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | 56-6701 |
| Alternate Serial: | 66701 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Lockheed U-2/TR-1/ER-2 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Lockheed U-2/TR-1/ER-2 |
| Aircraft Version: | Lockheed U-2C |
| C/n (msn): | 368 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| Location | |
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| City / Area: | Ashland / SAC Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map |
| Region / Country: | Nebraska, United States |
| Collection: | Strategic Air Command & Aerospace Museum |
| Photo Date: | 17 June 2018 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. Gardiner |
| Photo ID: | 89507 |
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This U-2 was built initially as a U-2A and underwent conversion, firstly, to a U-2B and then to a U-2C. It was nicknamed 'The Saint during its service with the AF thunderstorm research program and it also served with the CIA and various Reconnaissance Wings. It was struck-off in 1982 and ferried to Offutt AFB for preservation. It now hangs from the roof of the Strategic Air Command & Aerospace Museum at Ashland. This photo is copyright © Alastair T. Gardiner, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 28 September 2018, and has since been viewed 848 times. |