The Lockheed U-2 is one of the most famous spy planes ever built, and its landing is unlike almost anything else in aviation. With huge wings and a glider-like float, it stays airborne longer than ...

The U-2 requires precision from the moment it begins its takeoff roll. In this case, the aircraft lifted off far sooner than expected, climbing away with minimal runway used. Cameras captured the ...

The U-2’s ability to reach 70,000 feet—an altitude that most modern fighter jets cannot match—came about after a series of remarkable design innovations. The Lockheed U-2 Dragon Lady routinely ...