Message posted by Peter Merlin (Member since 11/13/2003) on February 22, 2023 at 13:02:02 PST:
Shortly after the Chinese spy balloon incident, there was a news story that mentioned a U-2 pilot who took a selfie with the balloon visible in the background. According to CNN: According to CNN: "The US sent up U-2 spy planes to track the balloon’s progress, according to US officials. One pilot took a selfie in the cockpit that shows both the pilot and the surveillance balloon itself, these officials said – an image that has already gained legendary status in both NORAD and the Pentagon." I sent Chris a link to the story and emphasized that quote. I was hoping he might be able to get a copy of the image. Apparently, he has and it exceeds expectations. Capturing the shadow of the U-2 on the balloon's envelope was a real coup.
In Reply to: Re: RE: THE U-2 AND BALLOONS – SOME HISTORY, AND SOME THOUGHTS posted by Primetime on February 22, 2023 at 8:21:37 PST:
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