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    Deployed U-2 Pilot Achieves Rare Feat of 100 Combat Missions [Image 4 of 29]

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    A black U-2 high-altitude reconnaissance aircraft is photographed on a tarmac in what appears to be a desert environment. The aircraft features its distinctive long straight wings, single-seat cockpit, and a large dorsal sensor/equipment fairing mounted above the fuselage. The setting suggests a forward operating base in an arid region.

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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, 2010. 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: 05.09.2010 10:27
    Photo ID: 277209
    VIRIN: 100309-F-9429S-064
    Resolution: 3453x2100
    Size: 1.83 MB
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    An aircraft with extremely long, narrow wings is captured in flight at low altitude above an arid desert airfield. The image is taken from a head-on/rear perspective, showing the distinctive glider-like wing configuration characteristic of a high-altitude reconnaissance aircraft. The surrounding terrain is flat, dry, and sparse with desert scrub vegetation visible in the foreground.
    A high-altitude reconnaissance aircraft, consistent with the silhouette of a U-2 or similar glider-wing spy plane, is captured during takeoff or landing on a desert airstrip. The aircraft's distinctive extremely long, narrow wings are clearly visible in dark silhouette against a hazy sky. The surrounding environment appears to be an arid, desert military airbase.
    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 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 U-2 high-altitude reconnaissance aircraft is photographed on a tarmac in what appears to be a desert environment. The aircraft features its distinctive long straight wings, single-seat cockpit, and a large dorsal sensor/equipment fairing mounted above the fuselage. The setting suggests a forward operating base in an arid region.
    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.
    Military ground crew personnel are conducting pre-flight or post-flight operations on a black U-2 reconnaissance aircraft on a desert airfield tarmac. At least two airmen in camouflage uniforms are actively moving around the aircraft, with one running and pulling what appears to be a safety pin or ground equipment. The arid, hazy environment suggests a Middle Eastern or desert operating location.
    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, single-seat cockpit, and characteristic dorsal sensor hump. A ground support vehicle is visible behind the aircraft, suggesting it is being towed or positioned on the flight line.
    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.
    A dark silhouette of a large multi-engine aircraft is captured in flight against a pale, overcast sky. The aircraft appears to be a large bomber or transport plane based on its wing configuration and engine placement. The image is taken from a ground-level perspective looking upward.
    A black high-altitude reconnaissance aircraft, consistent with a U-2 Dragon Lady, is taxiing or landing on a military airfield runway. The aircraft's distinctive long, glider-like wings are clearly visible, along with what appears to be a chase vehicle (white sedan) following alongside on the taxiway. The environment appears arid and hazy, suggesting a desert or semi-arid location.
    A black high-altitude reconnaissance aircraft, consistent with the Lockheed U-2 design, is taxiing or landing on a concrete runway in what appears to be an arid desert environment. The aircraft features the distinctive extremely long, glider-like wings characteristic of the U-2, with pogos (outrigger wheels) visible drooping from the wingtips. The environment suggests a Middle Eastern or similarly arid airbase location.
    A dark-colored high-altitude reconnaissance aircraft, consistent with a U-2 or TR-1 design, is on a runway at what appears to be a desert airbase. The aircraft's distinctive long, glider-like wings are clearly visible, along with a dorsal sensor hump. A chase vehicle, appearing to be a white sedan, is visible in the background to the right.
    A ground crew member wearing hearing protection headset observes a dark-colored high-altitude reconnaissance aircraft (consistent with a U-2 spy plane) on a tarmac. A white civilian-style sedan is positioned near the aircraft, consistent with the 'chase car' practice used during U-2 operations to assist the pilot during landing. The setting appears to be a military airfield in an arid environment.
    A ground crew member wearing hearing protection and a tan t-shirt observes a U-2 high-altitude reconnaissance aircraft taxiing on a flight line, accompanied by a white chase car. The setting appears to be a military air base in an arid environment, consistent with Middle East or Central Asia operations. The U-2's distinctive long wings and black paint scheme are clearly visible.
    A ground crew member wearing hearing protection observes a dark-colored high-altitude reconnaissance aircraft taxiing on a flight line. The aircraft, identifiable by its distinctive long glider-like wings and dorsal sensor hump, appears to be a U-2 or similar reconnaissance platform. The setting appears to be a desert airbase based on the hazy, bright sky and flat terrain visible in the background.
    A black U-2 high-altitude reconnaissance aircraft is taxiing on an airfield tarmac, viewed from a front-facing angle. The aircraft displays its characteristic extremely long, glider-like wings with wingtip pogos/outrigger wheels visible. The environment appears to be a desert or arid-region airbase based on the hazy, flat surroundings.
    A black high-altitude reconnaissance aircraft, consistent with a Lockheed U-2 or TR-1, is seen taxiing or stationary on a desert airfield tarmac viewed from a front-facing perspective. The aircraft's distinctive long, glider-like wings are clearly visible, along with sensor pods and a large spherical antenna or sensor dome mounted atop the fuselage. The arid, flat terrain and hazy sky suggest a Middle Eastern or desert operating environment.
    A ground crew member wearing hearing protection and a tan t-shirt observes a black high-altitude reconnaissance aircraft taxiing on a flight line. The aircraft, identifiable by its distinctive long, glider-like wings and bicycle-style landing gear with outrigger pogos, appears to be a U-2 or TR-1 spy plane. The setting appears to be a desert air base, likely in the Middle East, based on the hazy sky and arid environment.
    A black U-2 high-altitude reconnaissance aircraft is taxiing on a runway apron at what appears to be a desert airbase. The aircraft displays its distinctive glider-like long wings with pogos (outrigger wheels) still attached at the wingtips, and features a large dorsal sensor hump behind the cockpit. The environment suggests an arid, Middle Eastern or Central Asian operating location based on the terrain and infrastructure visible in the background.
    Two U.S. Air Force aircraft are parked or taxiing on a flight line at what appears to be a desert air base. On the left is a large transport or tanker aircraft marked 'U.S. AIR FORCE,' and on the right is a dark-colored high-altitude reconnaissance aircraft consistent with a U-2 or TR-1 design. The environment is arid and flat, with hazy atmospheric conditions typical of a desert region.
    A U-2 high-altitude reconnaissance aircraft, painted matte black, is being marshaled on a flight line by a ground crew member wearing Air Force camouflage uniform and a yellow safety vest. The aircraft features a distinctive large dorsal sensor pod (Super Pod) and a single-seat cockpit. The setting appears to be a desert air base based on the hazy sky and arid surroundings.
    A ground crew member is marshaling a U-2 high-altitude reconnaissance aircraft on an airfield tarmac using orange signal wands. A white sedan with amber roof lights, consistent with a U-2 'chase car' used to assist the pilot during landing, is visible on the left. The scene appears to be at dusk or dawn in a hazy, arid environment.
    Two ground crew members are marshalling a high-altitude reconnaissance aircraft on a flight line apron at dusk or dawn. One crew member is using red marshalling wands with arms raised to guide the aircraft, while the second observes from the right. A vehicle with headlights illuminated is visible in the background behind the aircraft.
    A dark-painted reconnaissance aircraft, identifiable as a Lockheed U-2 high-altitude spy plane, is taxiing on a flight line apron at dusk or dawn. Ground crew personnel are marshaling the aircraft using illuminated wands, with at least two individuals visible in the foreground. The image appears to be taken at a military airfield, likely in an arid or desert environment based on the hazy, flat horizon.
    Ground crew personnel are conducting pre-flight or post-flight operations on what appears to be a U-2 reconnaissance aircraft on a flight line ramp. Three visible crew members are walking toward or working around the dark-painted aircraft in low-light conditions. A pogo stick (wing gear) is visible on the ground in the foreground, consistent with U-2 ground handling procedures.
    A military airfield ramp scene captured at dusk or dawn showing a U-2 reconnaissance aircraft parked on the tarmac alongside a white sedan with emergency lights activated. A large tanker aircraft, likely a KC-135, is visible in the background on the left. Ground support equipment, including what appears to be a pogostick/outrigger wheel assembly, is visible on the ramp near the U-2.
    A single aircraft is visible in flight against a pale, overcast sky. The aircraft appears to be a multi-engine plane photographed at significant distance, rendering it as a small dark silhouette. The image is low resolution and heavily cropped or taken from far away, making precise identification difficult.
    A single aircraft is captured in silhouette against a pale, overcast sky. The image is heavily grainy and out of focus, making precise identification difficult, but the aircraft appears to have a variable-sweep or delta-style wing configuration consistent with a military jet. The aircraft is photographed from below at a distance.
    The image shows a dark silhouette of a multi-engine propeller aircraft photographed against a bright, overcast sky. The aircraft appears to be a large, twin or four-engine plane viewed from below at an angle. The image is low resolution and blurry, making precise identification difficult.

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