I was birdwatching in the Akrotiri saltmarshes when I suddenly saw a U-2 performing touch and go's at RAF Akrotiri, so I raced to a place which I though would be a good place to take a picture of the aircraft, only to find out that I was too close under the centerline. The sun was a challenge as well. Nevertheless, I was happy with this "up close and personal pic" of the dragon lady!

Just returned from a mission to the east.

Operated by the 95th RS - 17th RW home based at Alconbury. Later redesignated as a U-2S. Still current in 2022.

Later re-designated TU-2S. Destroyed on 20 September 2016 in a crash north of Sacramento, California.

w/o 20sep16

Converted to U-2S in February 1995, and still in service in 2023.

With SYERS nose

SYERS nose

During the summer of 2010 NASA 806 was a frequent flyer at March Field. Seen here on short final for runway 32 during the early evening hours.

Assigned to the 9th Strategic Reconnaissance Wing (9 SRW) stationed at Beale AFB, CA. Destroyed in a fatal crash at Beale AFB, CA in 1993.

Assigned to the 9th Strategic Reconnaissance Wing (9 SRW) stationed at Beale AFB, CA. Destroyed in a fatal crash into the Sea of Japan off the coast of Korea in 1992.

This Dragon Lady made its first flight on 1 May'81 and was delivered as TR-1A to NASA on 11 May'81. The TR-1A was handed over to NASA Ames at Moffet Field (CA) as N706NA on 10 Jun'81 and redesignated ER-2. It flew from Ames up to May'96. After a re-engine and modification period, with specific ("S") research systems, the ER-2 was redesignated into ER-2S. The original serial 80-1063 remained on the aircraft. The ER-2S was delivered to Dryden FRC on 3 Nov'97 and reregistered N806NA. It continued flying from DFRC up to Mar'04 when it went into flyable storage. Currently operating out of Palmdale

Operating from Fairford on detachment from Beale AFB, CA. Had been towed from its hangar to the static park.

Arrived as the photo stand was closing on departures day. Operating from Fairford on detachment from Beale AFB, CA.