A Very Special Dragon Lady at RAF Fairford 13th Sept 17
A Very Special Dragon Lady at RAF Fairford 13th Sept 17
A real personal highlight for me was catching this ultra rare U-2S at RAF Fairford on Wednesday evening returning from a 10 hour mission snooping on the Russians. A pretty unique fit, ASARS nose, ruby pods on the wings & a Spur Dorsal with CDL link. Complete with Jaguar F Type chase car...
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80-1083\BB U-2S 9th RW, 99th RS, Beale AFB, Ca by Stuart Freer - Touchdown Aviation, on Flickr
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80-1083\BB U-2S 9th RW, 99th RS, Beale AFB, Ca by Stuart Freer - Touchdown Aviation, on Flickr
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80-1083\BB U-2S 9th RW, 99th RS, Beale AFB, Ca by Stuart Freer - Touchdown Aviation, on Flickr
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80-1083\BB U-2S 9th RW, 99th RS, Beale AFB, Ca by Stuart Freer - Touchdown Aviation, on Flickr
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80-1083\BB U-2S 9th RW, 99th RS, Beale AFB, Ca by Stuart Freer - Touchdown Aviation, on Flickr
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80-1083\BB U-2S 9th RW, 99th RS, Beale AFB, Ca by Stuart Freer - Touchdown Aviation, on Flickr
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80-1083\BB U-2S 9th RW, 99th RS, Beale AFB, Ca by Stuart Freer - Touchdown Aviation, on Flickr
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80-1083\BB U-2S 9th RW, 99th RS, Beale AFB, Ca by Stuart Freer - Touchdown Aviation, on Flickr
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80-1083\BB U-2S 9th RW, 99th RS, Beale AFB, Ca by Stuart Freer - Touchdown Aviation, on Flickr
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80-1083\BB U-2S 9th RW, 99th RS, Beale AFB, Ca by Stuart Freer - Touchdown Aviation, on Flickr
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80-1083\BB U-2S 9th RW, 99th RS, Beale AFB, Ca by Stuart Freer - Touchdown Aviation, on Flickr
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80-1083\BB U-2S 9th RW, 99th RS, Beale AFB, Ca by Stuart Freer - Touchdown Aviation, on Flickr
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80-1083\BB U-2S 9th RW, 99th RS, Beale AFB, Ca by Stuart Freer - Touchdown Aviation, on Flickr
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80-1083\BB U-2S 9th RW, 99th RS, Beale AFB, Ca by Stuart Freer - Touchdown Aviation, on Flickr
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80-1083\BB U-2S 9th RW, 99th RS, Beale AFB, Ca by Stuart Freer - Touchdown Aviation, on Flickr
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80-1083\BB U-2S 9th RW, 99th RS, Beale AFB, Ca by Stuart Freer - Touchdown Aviation, on Flickr
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Re: A Very Special Dragon Lady at RAF Fairford 15th Sept 17
Wow, that's not something you see everyday is it!
Great pics of a great looking aircraft, thanks for sharing.
Great pics of a great looking aircraft, thanks for sharing.
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Re: A Very Special Dragon Lady at RAF Fairford 15th Sept 17
They say beauty is in the eye of the beholder and I behold that as beautiful, great pics
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Re: A Very Special Dragon Lady at RAF Fairford 15th Sept 17
Not jealous at all
Stunning shots of a stunning aircraft, top togging
Stunning shots of a stunning aircraft, top togging
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Re: A Very Special Dragon Lady at RAF Fairford 15th Sept 17
That is a marvellous set of pictures, of a fabulous old beast.
Re: A Very Special Dragon Lady at RAF Fairford 15th Sept 17
Great stuff as ever Stu, 4, 6 and 8 are absolute winners
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Re: A Very Special Dragon Lady at RAF Fairford 15th Sept 17
Absolutely stunning.
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Re: A Very Special Dragon Lady at RAF Fairford 15th Sept 17
Superb - thank you very much indeed!
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Re: A Very Special Dragon Lady at RAF Fairford 15th Sept 17
Cracking set of shots, you lucky chap
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Re: A Very Special Dragon Lady at RAF Fairford 15th Sept 17
Nice pics, well done.
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Re: A Very Special Dragon Lady at RAF Fairford 15th Sept 17
Great sequence in beautiful light. I love the head on shot.
Re: A Very Special Dragon Lady at RAF Fairford 15th Sept 17
Very nice pics , thanks for sharing.
Re: A Very Special Dragon Lady at RAF Fairford 13th Sept 17
Just had to say awesome - especially #3
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Re: A Very Special Dragon Lady at RAF Fairford 13th Sept 17
All great, in fantastic light but No3 is the one.
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Re: A Very Special Dragon Lady at RAF Fairford 13th Sept 17
#4 She has all the bumps in the right places, gorgeous photo
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