Lockheed Martin U-2S Dragon Lady 99thRS Circuit Training at RAF Fairford | USAF Spy Plane 07-Jan-26

Описание: The Lockheed Martin U-2S Dragon Lady, operated by the United States Air Force (USAF), conducted circuit training at RAF Fairford on 7 January 2026.

This video captures the U-2S Dragon Lady 'spy plane' launch, followed by multiple approaches, low passes, and touch-and-go landings on Runway 27. Filmed under clear winter blue skies, the footage highlights both the unique landing technique of the U-2 and the professionalism of the USAF ground crew supporting operations in the UK.

RAF Fairford is a key USAF forward operating base in Europe, and sightings of the U-2S Dragon Lady here are relatively routine making this an excellent watch for military aviation enthusiasts, plane spotters, and aviation photographers alike.

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📍 Location: RAF Fairford, Gloucestershire, England
✈️ Aircraft: Lockheed Martin U-2S Dragon Lady
📅 Date: 07 January 2026
🛬 Runway: 27

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