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    Deployed U-2 Pilot Achieves Rare Feat of 100 Combat Missions [Image 5 of 15]

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    A high-altitude reconnaissance aircraft, consistent with the profile of a U-2 spy plane, is captured during takeoff or low-altitude flight over a desert airfield. The aircraft's distinctive long, glider-like wings are clearly visible as it skims just above the runway surface. The surrounding environment appears to be an arid, desert military airbase with sparse vegetation and runway markers visible in the background.

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    03.09.2010

    Photo by Master Sgt. Jenifer Calhoun 

    380th Air Expeditionary Wing

    Maj. William Gottenberg, U-2 pilot with the 99th Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron, brings a U-2 Dragon Lady in for a landing after completing his 100th combat mission in the U-2 from a non-disclosed base in Southwest Asia, March 9. Gottenberg is deployed from Beale Air Force Base, Calif., and his hometown is Rocklin, Calif.

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    Date Taken: 03.09.2010
    Date Posted: 03.16.2010 02:14
    Photo ID: 260107
    VIRIN: 100309-F-9429S-033
    Resolution: 3304x2100
    Size: 2.22 MB
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    An aircraft with distinctively long, narrow wings is captured in flight at low altitude over what appears to be a desert airfield. The terrain is arid and flat, consistent with a Middle Eastern or similarly dry environment. Ground infrastructure including runway markers and signage is visible in the background.
    A large military or commercial jet aircraft is captured in flight at low altitude over an arid, desert airfield. The aircraft appears to be either taking off or on final approach, viewed from the rear. The surrounding terrain is flat, dry, and sparsely vegetated, consistent with a desert environment.
    An aircraft is captured in flight at low altitude above an arid desert airfield, viewed from a head-on/rear perspective. The aircraft has an exceptionally long, narrow wingspan characteristic of a high-altitude reconnaissance or glider-type aircraft. The image is taken with a telephoto lens, compressing the distance between the aircraft and the runway markers below.
    A military aircraft with distinctively long, narrow wings is captured in low-altitude flight over an arid desert airfield. The aircraft appears to be either taking off or landing, viewed from the rear. The background reveals a flat, dry landscape consistent with a Middle Eastern or desert environment, with additional aircraft silhouettes visible in the distance.
    A high-altitude reconnaissance aircraft, consistent with the profile of a U-2 spy plane, is captured during takeoff or low-altitude flight over a desert airfield. The aircraft's distinctive long, glider-like wings are clearly visible as it skims just above the runway surface. The surrounding environment appears to be an arid, desert military airbase with sparse vegetation and runway markers visible in the background.
    A high-altitude reconnaissance aircraft, consistent with the silhouette of a U-2 or similar glider-like spy plane, is captured during takeoff or landing on a desert airstrip. The aircraft's distinctive extremely long, narrow wings are clearly visible against a hazy sky. The surrounding environment appears to be an arid, desert military airbase.
    A high-altitude reconnaissance aircraft, consistent with a U-2 or similar glider-type spy plane, is captured during takeoff or landing at what appears to be a desert airbase. The aircraft is silhouetted against a hazy, overcast sky, with extremely long, flexible wings characteristic of high-altitude surveillance platforms. A vehicle is visible on the ground near the runway, likely a chase car used to assist U-2 pilots during landing.
    A black high-altitude reconnaissance aircraft, consistent with the Lockheed U-2 design, is captured during takeoff or landing on an arid desert airstrip. The aircraft's distinctive extremely long, glider-like wings are clearly visible in silhouette against a hazy sky. A white vehicle is visible on the left side of the runway, likely a chase car used to assist U-2 operations.
    A black military reconnaissance aircraft, consistent with a U-2 Dragon Lady high-altitude spy plane, is photographed on or near a runway in what appears to be an arid desert environment. The aircraft features a distinctive large dorsal sensor/equipment pod mounted above the fuselage and long glider-like wings. A tail number partially readable as '2087' is visible in red on the vertical stabilizer.
    A dark-colored high-altitude reconnaissance aircraft, consistent with a U-2 Dragon Lady, is captured during takeoff or landing roll on a desert airfield. A white chase car follows alongside the aircraft on the runway, which is standard procedure for U-2 operations due to the aircraft's unique landing characteristics. The environment appears arid and hazy, suggesting a Middle Eastern or desert base location.
    A black military reconnaissance/surveillance aircraft is parked on a tarmac in what appears to be a desert environment. The aircraft features distinctive bulbous sensor pods on the nose and fuselage, consistent with a U-2 or similar high-altitude reconnaissance platform. The image is taken from a low angle close to the front of the aircraft, emphasizing its dark matte finish and sensor equipment.
    A black U-2 high-altitude reconnaissance aircraft is shown on a tarmac, viewed from a front-quarter angle. The aircraft displays its distinctive long glider-like wings, bicycle-style landing gear with outrigger pogos, and a large dorsal sensor hump behind the cockpit. A ground support vehicle is visible behind the aircraft, suggesting it is being towed or positioned on the ramp.
    Two military personnel are shaking hands on an airfield tarmac in front of a large black aircraft, likely a U-2 reconnaissance plane (tail number partially visible as '087'). The man on the right is wearing a distinctive yellow high-altitude pressure suit with a US flag patch, consistent with U-2 Dragon Lady pilot gear. Two additional personnel in military attire are visible in the background.
    A man wearing a bright yellow high-altitude pressure suit with a helmet ring collar and a US flag patch on the right shoulder stands in the foreground. A second individual wearing sunglasses is visible in the background. The setting appears to be an outdoor airfield environment with aircraft visible in the background.
    Close-up photograph of a military jet fighter cockpit with a pilot seated inside wearing a flight helmet and oxygen mask. The fuselage displays crew names stenciled in white text, including partial names readable as 'KLOSKY', 'SSGT D. CRISP', and 'C. RONCA'. The aircraft appears to be a single-seat fighter, likely an F-16 Fighting Falcon, based on the canopy design and fuselage markings.

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