DefenceTalkNELLIS AIR FORCE BASE: The 9th Reconnaissance Wing is taking part in Red Flag 16-3, which is nothing new, as the wing regularly supports Red Flag exercises. What makes this Red Flag different is they are operating from Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, and not from their home station of Beale AFB, California. “It’s been […]https://www.defencetalk.com/u-2-returns-to-red-flag-67899/

DefenceTalkThe U-2 Dragon Lady has a reputation as an elusive Skunk Works spy plane. In 2014, the storied aircraft is making history as the U.S. Air Force’s most capable high-altitude reconnaissance aircraft. With one of the youngest airframes in the Air Force and new technology and system upgrades, the U-2 is poised to continue going […]https://www.defencetalk.com/five-ways-the-u-2-goes-above-and-sees-beyond-58835/