The picture a U-2 pilot took with the spy balloon was officially released today in full resolution (website will probably compress it) U-2 Pilot over Central Continental United States
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Terry,
RonTerry,
Have never heard them use 293.2. It was a typo AKA Brain Freeze
Sorry
Ron
No worries - just trying to program more stuff for the online feed
Terry
Probably just getting sunny break mission like me here in St Pete's area.. I didn't see any Tankers in Tampa on way in.. Will see again tomorrow![]()
The picture a U-2 pilot took with the spy balloon was officially released today in full resolution (website will probably compress it) U-2 Pilot over Central Continental United States
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2009 Airforce 1 ZDC51 127.700 handoff to ZDC59 133.1250 literally flew over Terry's house!! Heard multiple calls on both frequencies!!!! Got them in my log!!!!!!!!!!!!
What frequency/platform did you receive that ACARS message from?/PIKCLYA.OC1/CLA 1823 230222 EGGX
CLRNCE278
AF1 CLRD TO KADW VIA
DOGAL
RANDOM ROUTE
54N020W 54N030W 54N040W
52N050W TUDEP
FM DOGAL/1939 MNTN F320
M087
ATC/MACH CHANGE
RECLEARANCE 1
END OF MESSAGEB686
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U-2 Pilot's Selfie Flying Alongside Chinese Spy Balloon Leaks (Updated)
Multiple U-2 Dragon Lady spy planes helped gather intelligence from above the Chinese spy balloon as it flew over the United States.www.thedrive.com
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THE U-2 AND BALLOONS – SOME HISTORY, AND SOME THOUGHTS
A U-2 pilot looks down on the Chinese balloon. The shadow of his aircraft can be seen on the balloon’s fabric. Intercepting stratospheric balloons is a new mission for the U-2, that proves ag…dragonladytoday.com
What frequency/platform did you receive that ACARS message from?
Is that a shadow of the U-2 on the balloon, or the pitot tube? The wing is in sharp focus, so I would think the same should apply to the pitot.The picture a U-2 pilot took with the spy balloon was officially released today in full resolution (website will probably compress it) U-2 Pilot over Central Continental United States
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