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    Maintainers help get U-2 back on ground [Image 7 of 10]

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    A military reconnaissance or surveillance aircraft is parked on a tarmac at what appears to be a military airbase, photographed from the rear at dusk or dawn. The aircraft features a distinctive large dorsal radome (sensor dome) mounted above the fuselage, characteristic of specialized intelligence-gathering platforms. The dramatic sky shows diffused sunlight breaking through overcast clouds, with rolling hills visible in the background.

    OSAN AIR BASE, SOUTH KOREA

    03.12.2021

    Photo by Senior Airman Branden Rae 

    51st Fighter Wing

    A U-2 Dragon Lady plane assigned to the 5th Reconnaissance Squadron taxis on the flightline at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, March 12, 2021. Pogo supports that rest underneath each wing are designed to keep the plane level during taxiing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Branden Rae)

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    Date Taken: 03.12.2021
    Date Posted: 03.16.2021 22:01
    Photo ID: 6559371
    VIRIN: 210312-F-HT863-1223
    Resolution: 4344x2443
    Size: 1.33 MB
    Location: OSAN AIR BASE, KR
    Web Views: 65
    Downloads: 17

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    A white sedan, appearing to be a Dodge Charger, is driving along an airfield runway while a dark-colored high-altitude reconnaissance aircraft — consistent with a Lockheed U-2 — flies at low altitude overhead. The scene appears to be at a military air base, likely during a landing approach. The overcast sky and flat terrain suggest a temperate climate location.
    A high-altitude reconnaissance aircraft, consistent with the silhouette of a Lockheed U-2, is captured during a landing or low-altitude approach on a runway at dusk. A chase car — a standard U-2 operational support vehicle — is visible on the runway alongside the aircraft. The scene is set against a backdrop of mountains and a partly cloudy twilight sky.
    Ground crew personnel are conducting flight line operations around a black high-altitude reconnaissance aircraft, likely a U-2 Dragon Lady, on a military airfield tarmac. One crew member in the foreground is running while carrying pogos (wingtip landing gear supports with red wheels), while others are positioned near the aircraft and a support truck. The scene depicts a pre-flight or post-flight servicing operation.
    A maintenance technician is lying on their back on a concrete flight line, performing an inspection or repair on the underside of a large dark-colored aircraft. The worker is wearing hearing protection and a black jacket, working with their hands on a component beneath the fuselage. An orange ground safety/tow cable with roller wheels is visible on the tarmac nearby, labeled 'RL133-25'.
    Two military personnel in olive/brown flight suits are inspecting or performing maintenance on the underside of a large aircraft wing on a tarmac. A blue crew-cab pickup truck is parked nearby, and what appears to be wheel chocks with red reflectors are visible on the ground. The setting appears to be a military air base with hangars and facilities visible in the background.
    A military aircraft maintainer or ground crew member is performing a pre-flight or post-flight inspection of an aircraft wing on a flight line. The individual is wearing olive drab coveralls, a tan beanie, and hearing protection (ear defenders), and is physically examining the underside of the aircraft wing. The setting appears to be a military airfield with hardened aircraft shelters visible in the background.
    A military reconnaissance or surveillance aircraft is parked on a tarmac at what appears to be a military airbase, photographed from the rear at dusk or dawn. The aircraft features a distinctive large dorsal radome (sensor dome) mounted above the fuselage, characteristic of specialized intelligence-gathering platforms. The dramatic sky shows diffused sunlight breaking through overcast clouds, with rolling hills visible in the background.
    A close-up photograph of a black hoodie sweatshirt featuring embroidered patches on the back. The main patch reads 'Blackcats' in large red cursive lettering with red aircraft silhouettes above it. A secondary circular patch in the upper right displays a black cat face with yellow eyes and the text '5th Recon SQ'.
    A black military reconnaissance aircraft, consistent with a U-2 Dragon Lady high-altitude spy plane, is positioned on a flight line apron in front of a large military hangar. The aircraft is painted matte black with what appears to be colorful nose art visible. Ground crew personnel and support equipment are visible around the aircraft in early morning or evening lighting conditions.
    The image shows the underside of an aircraft in a hangar, featuring a static discharge wick or grounding strap assembly attached to the fuselage. The device consists of a curved black rubber/composite blade connected at the top to a mounting flange and terminating at the bottom with a small red wheeled axle assembly. A label near the bottom of the strap reads 'AUG 2024', likely indicating an inspection or replacement date.

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