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OverviewThe Lockheed U-2, nicknamed Dragon Lady , is an American single-jet engine, high altitude reconnaissance aircraft operated by the United States Air Force (USAF) and previously flown by the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA). It provides day and night, high-altitude (70,000 feet, 21,300 meters), all-weather intelligence gathering In a delightfully personal way, the author takes the reader through his adventures and escapades as an Air Force combat pilot who joined the select few who have flown the famous U-2 spy plane. The author spent 17 years as a U-2 pilot and commander in that secretive intelligence collection program, followed by additional careers in commercial airline management and aviation education. Here he narrates aviation stories and anecdotes that lift the reader to the extreme heights of the U-2 and describes the hazards and travails awaiting those who fly at the edge of space. Buy this book now. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Kendal LishernessPublisher: Independently Published Imprint: Independently Published Dimensions: Width: 15.20cm , Height: 1.80cm , Length: 22.90cm Weight: 0.463kg ISBN: 9798745238802Pages: 314 Publication Date: 27 April 2021 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Temporarily unavailable The supplier advises that this item is temporarily unavailable. It will be ordered for you and placed on backorder. Once it does come back in stock, we will ship it out to you. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |