SYERS nose

During the summer of 2010 NASA 806 was a frequent flyer at March Field. Seen here on short final for runway 32 during the early evening hours.

Assigned to the 9th Strategic Reconnaissance Wing (9 SRW) stationed at Beale AFB, CA. Destroyed in a fatal crash at Beale AFB, CA in 1993.

Assigned to the 9th Strategic Reconnaissance Wing (9 SRW) stationed at Beale AFB, CA. Destroyed in a fatal crash into the Sea of Japan off the coast of Korea in 1992.

This Dragon Lady made its first flight on 1 May'81 and was delivered as TR-1A to NASA on 11 May'81. The TR-1A was handed over to NASA Ames at Moffet Field (CA) as N706NA on 10 Jun'81 and redesignated ER-2. It flew from Ames up to May'96. After a re-engine and modification period, with specific ("S") research systems, the ER-2 was redesignated into ER-2S. The original serial 80-1063 remained on the aircraft. The ER-2S was delivered to Dryden FRC on 3 Nov'97 and reregistered N806NA. It continued flying from DFRC up to Mar'04 when it went into flyable storage. Currently operating out of Palmdale

Operating from Fairford on detachment from Beale AFB, CA. Had been towed from its hangar to the static park.

Arrived as the photo stand was closing on departures day. Operating from Fairford on detachment from Beale AFB, CA.

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The RIAT 2023 faced typical British summer weather with also some strong winds. Due to this, two people were lying on both wings to keep them from flexing while this U-2 was being towed from the static show to a hangar on the North side of RAF Fairford.

On static display with a nice smile.

From 9th SRW, Beale AFB, California. Friday arrival for the 1992 Air Fete.

This U-2D was retired the year before from the 6512TG up at Edwards. After some years at the MFAM it ended up in Blackbird Park at Palmdale