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To: Destro
"the Iraqis also managed some successes by downing reconnaissance drones and damaging a U-2. "

Are we still using the U-2 for recon? I thought they were retired years ago.

Any you airforce guys out there that can confirm there use?
5 posted on 11/20/2002 9:46:39 AM PST by uncbuck
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To: uncbuck
U2s are used all the time.
8 posted on 11/20/2002 9:53:19 AM PST by Destro
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To: uncbuck
Amazingly, yes, we are.
12 posted on 11/20/2002 10:01:36 AM PST by Blood of Tyrants
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To: uncbuck
There are reports that the weapons inspectors in Iraq will be making use of pictures from U-2's and Predators transmitted directly to their own computers.
20 posted on 11/20/2002 10:22:44 AM PST by jiggyboy
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