| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | 80-1067 |
| Other Marks: | WR |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Lockheed U-2/TR-1/ER-2 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Lockheed U-2/TR-1/ER-2 |
| Aircraft Version: | Lockheed U-2S |
| C/n (msn): | 067 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | Palmdale - USAF Plant 42Map |
| Region / Country: | California, United States |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: KPMD IATA: PMD Local: PMD Other: - |
| Photo Date: | 17 November 2010 |
| Photo by: | Gerhard Plomitzer |
| Photo ID: | 437051 |
| Photo Comment |
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This very interesting U-2S is permanently assigned to flight test duties at Palmdale, it carries 'WR' tailcode as USAF's U-2 program management is based at Warner-Robins AFB, GA. Please note the area beneath the wing, when decending from high and cold altitude the freezing cold fuel remaining in the wing tanks creates ice on the underside as the aircraft enters the warmer air close to the ground. This photo is copyright © Gerhard Plomitzer, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 5 February 2022, and has since been viewed 362 times. |