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Airspace violations – Episode 5
“Dragon Lady 360 missing” On May 1, 1960, an American U-2 spy plane was shot down over the Soviet Union, near the city of Sverdlovsk. This episode is remembered as the most famous aerial incident of...
View ArticleVideo: U-2 Dragon Lady flying the visual pattern as seen from the cockpit
Ever wondered what flying in the visual pattern at Beale Air Force Base looks like from the cockpit of a U-2 Dragon Lady legendary spy plane? Here’s the answer. Related Articles “The U-2 Dragon Lady:...
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We Got A Close Look At America’s Iconic U-2 Dragon Lady Spy Plane
It Wasn’t on the Schedule, but a Late Tip at Aviation Nation Air & Space Expo Gave Us Unique Insights into The Historic U-2. The fine print in every air show schedule reads, “Aircraft appearances...
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The Full Story of the Two Parachutes Spotted After Gary Powers’ U-2...
The Infamous U-2 was not the only aircraft shot out of the Soviet skies that day in May 1960, there was a second parachute floating to earth other than that of Francis Gary Powers. It was May 1, 1960,...
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