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Reconnaissance aircraft

Eight legendary reconnaissance aircraft from the Cold War era have been deployed in the United States for an “elephant walk” (photo)

Eight legendary reconnaissance aircraft from the Cold War era have been deployed in the United States for an “elephant walk” (photo)

The U.S. military is preparing to gradually retire legendary reconnaissance aircraft that entered service 70 years ago. In early January 2024, the 9th Reconnaissance Wing and the 940th Refueling Wing conducted an “elephant walk” training exercise at Bill Air Base, when six U-2S reconnaissance aircraft and two TU-2S trainers, six T-38 trainers used to support […]

NATO reconnaissance aircraft monitor Crimea and the Black Sea

NATO reconnaissance aircraft monitor Crimea and the Black Sea

Two NATO reconnaissance aircraft are monitoring Crimea and the Black Sea. This is reported by the Crimean Wind Telegram channel. It is noted that according to the Flightradar flight tracking portal, a Lockheed EP-3E Aries II aircraft with call sign AA33 was spotted flying over Romania and its coastal waters. The EP-3E is the standard […]