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    A black U-2 high-altitude reconnaissance aircraft is captured during takeoff or low-altitude flight over what appears to be a desert airbase. The aircraft is painted entirely in black and features the distinctive long glider-like wings characteristic of the U-2 platform. Ground infrastructure including concrete revetments and a runway edge marker are visible in the background.

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    08.12.2013

    Photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua Garcia 

    380th Air Expeditionary Wing

    U.S. Air Force Maj. Daniel, 99th Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron, lands a U-2 Dragon Lady after a memorial flight at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia Aug. 12, 2013. The flight honored the passing of U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Suzzett Stalesky, a member of the U-2 family who recently passed away from cancer. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua J. Garcia)

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    Date Taken: 08.12.2013
    Date Posted: 08.30.2013 08:20
    Photo ID: 1006889
    VIRIN: 130829-F-QT982-020
    Resolution: 4256x2832
    Size: 3.83 MB
    Location: (UNDISCLOSED LOCATION)
    Web Views: 90
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    A military service member in ABU (Airman Battle Uniform) stands beside a black military aircraft, pointing to a memorial inscription painted on the fuselage. The inscription reads 'IN LOVING MEMORY SUZZETT "SUZY" STALESKY 22 MAY 1985 - 7 AUG 2013', honoring a deceased individual. A small illustration of what appears to be a fire/rescue truck is also visible near the inscription.
    A black U-2 high-altitude reconnaissance aircraft is captured during takeoff or low-altitude flight over what appears to be a desert airbase. The aircraft is painted entirely in black and features the distinctive long glider-like wings characteristic of the U-2 platform. Ground infrastructure including concrete revetments and a runway edge marker are visible in the background.

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