Rare Display of the U2 Spy Plane at RIAT 2024: The Dragon Lady
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Published 2024-07-19
The 99th Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron will be providing one of their RAF Fairford based U-2S for static display at this year’s Air Tattoo as part of our 75 years of NATO celebrations. In addition the unit will be launching and recovering a second aircraft as part of our Friday flying display.
Filmed on a Sony ax53
All Comments (21)
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Wow ! Stunning capture my friend. That was a special treat for everyone. Great video !
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The second one coming back from a mission is AWESOME, I see it leaving and coming back most days from my house, but close up like that is mega.
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When we see the pilot wearing a space suit, we are reminded that a U2 isn't an everyday sort of aircraft.
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Hard to believe looking at it , it has probably been one of the most important aircraft the USAF has ever operated
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Whoa...what in the world. A dragonlady putting on an air display? How cool is that! Damn! Thanks for sharing!
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RARE airshow performer! Great catch, thanks for sharing!!
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I'm African living in America and y'all never cease to amaze me with your crazy technology.
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Wow! Just going to sleep wake up at 5:30 in the morning to get to fairford cant wait 😅
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Elwyn that was great, used to see U2s take off and land a lot once upon a time. Thank you Jeff
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WOW! She has wicked witch vibes! Thanks for 'catching' her for us! 🎉
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Brilliant capturing, wasn't expecting to see or display, thanks a bunch Elwyn👍👍👍👍
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Thanks for posting Elwyn. A rare airshow performer indeed. Always rely on you for the best shots. Looking forward to RIAT from my sofa. All the best. Have a great weekend. Mick
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No inverted negative g tail slides with a rock and roll soundtrack? I demand a Refund! Thanks as always Elwyn.😆
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Awesome footage and pics , very much appreciated
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Wow! What a treat! Great footage of a remarkable plane. Thanks!
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EXCELLENT video taping, Elwyn! Most people have no idea how challenging it is to pan in zoom!!! Great job!!!!
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Felt so lucky to be there yesterday had an incredible time witnessing this display. Thanks for sharing 👍
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Incredible and fantastic aerial display of the long winged U-2 Dragon Lady !! 😎😎
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He got in in 1080p and great sound. Not bad.
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That howl from the engines as she takes off instantly remind of the Vulcan. It's a real shame that XH558 isn't flying anymore. 😢
