[HereInTheHeartland]

The U2’s flying until 2020?
Seems unbelievable some thing that old could still be flying where cutting edge tech is needed.

[MediaMole]

They’ve been building U2s for many years. The ones flying today were built as recently as 1989.

[Vince Ferrer]

Seems unbelievable some thing that old could still be flying where cutting edge tech is needed.

Well, somrthing needs to scout ahead of the B-52s.

I don't see the logic in this one. A big part of the budget, bigger than the high tech toys, is mundane things like salaries and fuel. Having unmanned vehicles should be able to cut down on both.

[Theophilus]

The U2’s flying until 2020? Seems unbelievable some thing that old could still be flying where cutting edge tech is needed.

U2 maiden flight 1 August 1955

C-130 maiden flight 23 August 1954 !!!

Both Lockheed aircraft!