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How the USAF pilots and chase cars land the U-2 Dragon Lady

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The Lockheed U-2 Dragon Lady is a beautiful spy plane that flies at high altitudes (70,000 feet in the air) to provide reconnaissance for the military. It’s also a pain in the ass to land too, requiring an actual chase car on the ground to tell the pilot how far the U-2 is from the ground. Here’s a Sploid video showcasing those delicate and difficult landings of the Dragon Lady.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P3LZHck5NAQ&list=PL15KbAxfKZE2GLuGleeSpswg_UjJ_Imel


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