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U2 Spy Plane Crashes (June, '05)
The New York Times ^ | Wednesday, June 22, 2005

Posted on 06/21/2005 9:40:49 PM PDT by kristinn

WASHINGTON, June 21 - A U-2 spy plane crashed Tuesday night in Southwest Asia, the Defense Department announced, specifying an area where American aircraft support missions in Iraq and Afghanistan.

The crash is the first of a U-2 in that region. Military officials who have been briefed on the crash said early indications were that the plane crashed on landing at Al Dhafra Air Base in the United Arab Emirates, its home base. The were no indications of hostile fire, they said.

The cause of the crash and status of the pilot are not known, the Pentagon said.

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TOPICS: News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: planecrash; southwestasia; spyplane; u2; uae
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To: EternalVigilance

None of the planes are on the tarmac now. They are all in the SAC museum on I-80 southwest of Omaha, NE. And, yes the SR-71 is in the collection.


201 posted on 06/27/2005 9:07:31 AM PDT by james_hayes
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To: james_hayes

Thanks for that information. Nice to know.


202 posted on 06/27/2005 10:32:26 AM PDT by EternalVigilance ("If the foundations be destroyed, what can the righteous do?")
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To: southland

The AF recommissioned 3 Blackbirds a couple of years after retiring them. Makes me think the Aurora was made, it wasn't satisfactory, and they went back to the Blackbirds for a little while until they fixed the Aurora.

Of course, it could all be disinformation.


203 posted on 06/27/2005 8:26:23 PM PDT by Terpfen (New Democrat Party motto: les enfant terribles)
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To: Terpfen

Very good point. Quite feasable


204 posted on 06/28/2005 7:35:08 PM PDT by southland (Amy Bradley is still an American citizen even though she was sold to Slavery)
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To: kristinn

Less than 7 mos ago this plane went down in the UAE killing Duane Dively.
Today I began salvaging the payload on that aircraft, and as I dismantled the wrecked equipment and the desert sands of the Middle East ran thru my fingers I was reminded of the great sacrifice men like Maj Dively make for this country.
He was scheduled to retire in less than a month and had spent a career risking his like by flying the dragonlady U2 on her specialized missions.

I ask that we all take a moment to remember the sacrifices that all of our Brave men and women make not just in wartime, but as a matter of course on a daily basis.


205 posted on 01/31/2006 5:09:51 PM PST by mylife (The roar of the masses could be farts)
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To: mylife

Interesting job you have there. God bless his family, and all those who serve and protect us.


206 posted on 01/31/2006 5:13:27 PM PST by ovrtaxt ("I've noticed that everyone who is for abortion has already been born."- Reagan)
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To: ovrtaxt

While I did not know him I know folks who did and they say he was a fine man. God bless them all.

I am saving some of that sand as a reminder


207 posted on 01/31/2006 5:16:22 PM PST by mylife (The roar of the masses could be farts)
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To: Destro

We retired the sr-71 blackbirds.

But imagine the sr-71 with the latest in engine improvements.
It is said the pilots never had the blackbirds at full throttle.

But, back to the subject, it is no surprise one of the U-2's crashed on landing.

A slight crosswind and.....splat.

When landing, two cowboys riding in the back of El Caminos must catch up with the landing plane's wingtips and attach landing wheels just prior to touchdown.

Any mistakes and .... splat...splat....splat.


208 posted on 01/31/2006 5:19:40 PM PST by UCANSEE2 (When I learn everything, I will know nothing.)
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To: Ronin
SR-71's were mostly retired. The U-2 can be a bitch to land. They often call it "Dragon Lady" or "Widowmaker". Chase cars follow them in and talk the pilot down.
209 posted on 01/31/2006 5:21:11 PM PST by mad_as_he$$ (Never corner anything meaner than you. NSDQ)
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To: pterional

But satellites cannot move undetected at precise times to get certain footage.


210 posted on 01/31/2006 5:21:25 PM PST by UCANSEE2 (When I learn everything, I will know nothing.)
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To: mylife

Prayers for his family, my.


211 posted on 01/31/2006 7:36:23 PM PST by StarCMC (Old Sarge is my hero...doing it right in Iraq! Vaya con Dios, Sarge.)
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To: mylife

TAPS

RIP Major Dively


Amazing Grace

212 posted on 01/31/2006 7:37:40 PM PST by Kathy in Alaska (~ www.ProudPatriots.org ~ Operation Valentines Day~)
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To: Kathy in Alaska; StarCMC

God bless them

I had to share, Just touching the wreckage really reminded me of the cost


213 posted on 01/31/2006 7:41:21 PM PST by mylife (The roar of the masses could be farts)
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To: mylife

I can just imagine the emotions. Thanks for the post. A most timely reminder.


214 posted on 01/31/2006 7:46:20 PM PST by Kathy in Alaska (~ www.ProudPatriots.org ~ Operation Valentines Day~)
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To: mylife

I can only imagine. What a tangible connection. *HUGS!*


215 posted on 01/31/2006 7:51:31 PM PST by StarCMC (Old Sarge is my hero...doing it right in Iraq! Vaya con Dios, Sarge.)
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To: mylife

216 posted on 01/31/2006 7:55:57 PM PST by 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub (Never Forget)
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