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U-2 Spy Plane Crashes In Sutter County; Pilots Ejected
11:00 a.m. UPDATE: A U-2 Dragon Lady spy plane has crashed in Sutter County. The crash happened at around 9 a.m. on Tuesday morning. The Air Force and Beale Air Force Base have both confirmed the crash and that two pilots ejected. Their condition is unknown. (sacramento.cbslocal.com) Más...Sort type: [Top] [Newest]
Local newspaper's early report:
http://www.sacbee.com/news/local/crime/article102927897.html
video of the AC falling and chutes deploying
http://www.kcra.com/news/harrowing-witness-video-shows-u2-spy-plane-crash-in-sutter-buttes/41748404
http://www.sacbee.com/news/local/crime/article102927897.html
video of the AC falling and chutes deploying
http://www.kcra.com/news/harrowing-witness-video-shows-u2-spy-plane-crash-in-sutter-buttes/41748404
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Pilot dies after U-2 spy plane crashes in California
The aircraft crashed in Sutter County. The U-2 was from the 9th Reconnaissance Wing stationed at nearby Beale Air Force Base, some 48 miles north of Sacramento.
http://www.foxnews.com/us/2016/09/20/u-2-spy-plane-crashes-in-california.html
Pilot dies after U-2 spy plane crashes in California
The aircraft crashed in Sutter County. The U-2 was from the 9th Reconnaissance Wing stationed at nearby Beale Air Force Base, some 48 miles north of Sacramento.
http://www.foxnews.com/us/2016/09/20/u-2-spy-plane-crashes-in-california.html
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1 pilot killed, 1 hurt in U-2 plane crash in Sutter Buttes
Daytime mishap in 2-seat training version of the jet. Both ejected. One survived.
http://www.kcra.com/news/local-news/news-sacramento/plane-crashes-into-sutter-buttes-in-sutter-county/41746460
1 pilot killed, 1 hurt in U-2 plane crash in Sutter Buttes
Daytime mishap in 2-seat training version of the jet. Both ejected. One survived.
http://www.kcra.com/news/local-news/news-sacramento/plane-crashes-into-sutter-buttes-in-sutter-county/41746460
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1 Air Force Pilot Killed, 1 Hurt After Ejection, Crash in Calif.
The US Air Force says one pilot was killed and another injured when they ejected from a U-2 spy plane shortly before it crashed in Northern California, the AP reports.
http://www.newser.com/story/231395/1-air-force-pilot-killed-1-hurt-after-ejection-crash-in-calif.html
1 Air Force Pilot Killed, 1 Hurt After Ejection, Crash in Calif.
The US Air Force says one pilot was killed and another injured when they ejected from a U-2 spy plane shortly before it crashed in Northern California, the AP reports.
http://www.newser.com/story/231395/1-air-force-pilot-killed-1-hurt-after-ejection-crash-in-calif.html
In 1984 I saw the wreckage of the U2 flown by Gary Powers in a military museum in Moscow. Do we really need these airplanes today? Aren't spy satellites enough? How much money have we spent on decades-old projects like this? Enough is enought!
Do you know how much a spy satellite cost to put into orbit? Since the jets are built, they are a still a useful reconnaissance platform. The B2 bombers are still a workhorse after 60+ years too. Now if the U.S. said we are going to spend $10B to come up with a U2 replacement, then I would question the wisdom.
I think you meant B-52, not B-2. Probably a typo.
Also, with satellites, our enemies know EXACTLY when they will be overhead. Anything they don't want seen can be moved or covered up. Not so with an aircraft system.
Also, with satellites, our enemies know EXACTLY when they will be overhead. Anything they don't want seen can be moved or covered up. Not so with an aircraft system.
R.I.P.