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To: Eric in the Ozarks
Why are we still flying the U-2 ?

Because satellite schedules are predictable. The U2 is capable and an invaluable asset in the intelligence community. Much of what we know regarding NK comes from the Dragon Lady.

7 posted on 09/21/2016 5:46:42 AM PDT by rjsimmon (The Tree of Liberty Thirsts)
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To: rjsimmon

The U-2 dates back to the 1950s.
Of course, so does the B-52...


8 posted on 09/21/2016 5:53:35 AM PDT by Eric in the Ozarks (Baseball players, gangsters and musicians are remembered. But journalists are forgotten.)
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