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    U-2 continues through generations, makes Air Force history breaking 30,000-hour barrier in fight against ISIS [Image 5 of 14]

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    A pilot wearing a full pressure suit (yellow) and white helmet is climbing into or out of a military aircraft cockpit, assisted by ground crew. The scene appears to take place on a flight line or tarmac during early morning or evening light. The yellow pressure suit suggests this is likely a high-altitude reconnaissance or test flight operation.

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    02.02.2017

    Photo by Senior Airman Tyler Woodward 

    380th Air Expeditionary Wing

    U-2 pilot Maj. Ryan enters into a cockpit before flying a sortie in support of Combined Joint Task Force-Operation Inherent Resolve at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Feb. 2, 2017. During the sortie, the aircraft completed 30,000 hours of flight. This marked the second U-2 in the USAF fleet to reach the milestone and the first overall while flying expeditionary missions under Air Force Central Command. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Tyler Woodward)

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    Date Taken: 02.02.2017
    Date Posted: 02.02.2017 12:16
    Photo ID: 3138918
    VIRIN: 170202-Z-CO490-053
    Resolution: 4928x3280
    Size: 5.58 MB
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    A pencil sketch of a dragon is displayed on a clipboard resting on a wooden desk. The drawing is accompanied by the text '30K FLIGHT HOURS!' and appears to be a commemorative or celebratory illustration. Art supplies including a mechanical pencil and masking tape roll are visible alongside the drawing.
    A person is closely focused on drawing or illustrating on a white surface using a black marker. The image is a close-up shot capturing the artist's face in profile and their hand holding the marker. Bold black ink illustrations are visible on the surface being worked on.
    A person wearing a yellow high-altitude pressure suit with a white helmet and large visor is seated in a brown leather chair, being assisted by a technician wearing a headset and glasses. An American flag is visible in the background, suggesting a military or aerospace facility. A third person on the left is holding a clipboard with documents, likely conducting a pre-flight or equipment check.
    A pilot wearing a distinctive full-pressure yellow flight suit and white helmet is conducting a pre-flight inspection of what appears to be a U-2 reconnaissance aircraft on a flight line. A ground crew member in military fatigues is accompanying the pilot, carrying a yellow portable life support or equipment case. The setting appears to be a military airfield at either dawn or dusk based on the warm, low-angle lighting.
    A pilot wearing a full pressure suit (yellow) and white helmet is climbing into or out of a military aircraft cockpit, assisted by ground crew. The scene appears to take place on a flight line or tarmac during early morning or evening light. The yellow pressure suit suggests this is likely a high-altitude reconnaissance or test flight operation.
    A dark-colored military aircraft, consistent with a U-2 reconnaissance plane, is being subjected to a water arch spray on a tarmac, likely as part of a retirement or homecoming ceremony. The aircraft is positioned head-on to the camera, with large wing-tip pods visible and water cascading over the entire airframe. Ground support vehicles and a hangar structure are visible in the background.
    A technician or mechanic is performing maintenance on what appears to be a large aircraft, using a ratchet wrench or socket tool on a fastener near the landing gear or fuselage area. The individual is wearing personal protective equipment including hearing protection and safety glasses. The image is taken at low light conditions, likely dawn or dusk, with warm directional lighting.
    A dark-colored military reconnaissance or surveillance aircraft is photographed head-on while stationary on a tarmac in foggy or misty conditions. The aircraft features distinctive large sensor/equipment pods on its wingtips and a prominent dorsal sensor dome above the fuselage. The low-visibility atmospheric conditions and wet tarmac suggest overcast or rainy weather at a military airfield.
    Ground crew personnel are working on a flight line around a U-2 reconnaissance aircraft with tail markings 'BB 9 OG' and serial number AF 80-337. Two airmen are handling large yellow ventilation or cooling ducts near a ground support unit marked 'TLD'. The scene appears to be at a desert air base during early morning or late afternoon light.
    Two military personnel in uniform are handling large yellow flexible ducting/hose on what appears to be a military flight line or airfield. They are working with ground support equipment, specifically a unit marked 'TL70', likely a aircraft ground cooling or pneumatic start unit. The setting appears to be an arid or desert environment based on the terrain and lighting conditions.
    A military reconnaissance aircraft, consistent with a U-2 Dragon Lady, is photographed from inside a vehicle through the windshield on what appears to be an airfield tarmac. The aircraft is stationary on the ground with a yellow ground support hose connected to it, suggesting pre-flight or post-flight servicing. The image is taken at golden hour, creating strong backlighting and lens flare effects.
    A military aircraft, consistent with the profile of a U-2 high-altitude reconnaissance plane, is captured at the moment of takeoff from a runway. The aircraft's distinctive long, glider-like wings are clearly visible as it lifts off the tarmac. The image is taken from a head-on perspective along the runway centerline in what appears to be a desert or arid environment.
    A ground crew member stands on a tarmac facing a large black military reconnaissance aircraft, identifiable by its distinctive nose-mounted sensor pod characteristic of a U-2 or similar high-altitude surveillance aircraft. The technician is holding red marshalling wands and wearing hearing protection, indicating active ground operations. A pilot is visible in the cockpit, suggesting the aircraft is preparing for or returning from a mission.
    A pilot wearing a distinctive yellow high-altitude pressure suit with a US flag patch is signing what appears to be a large document or poster on the surface of an aircraft. A second person in a tan military flight suit with patches, including a name tag reading 'ALEXANDER,' stands nearby. The setting appears to be on an airfield tarmac, with a dark aircraft fuselage visible in the background.

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