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80-1071 U-2S Fairford 13 March

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80-1071 U-2S Fairford 13 March

Post by slogen51 » Sun Mar 15, 2020 11:50 am

Friday the 13th turned out to lucky for me as the U-2 what I wanted to see flew as Park 01. Probably a daily occurrence for the locals but I only get there two or three times a year.

Image80-1071 U-2 Park01 Fairford 13 March 2020 by Mike B, on Flickr

could of had two for the price of one as the B-2 i needed was out side all day
Image80-1071 U-2 Park01 taxi to RW27 Fairford 13 March 2020 by Mike B, on Flickr

Image80-1071 U-2 Park01 RW27 Fairford 13 March 2020 by Mike B, on Flickr

Should have a Fairford tail code
Image80-1071 Park01 Fairford 13 March 2020 by Mike B, on Flickr

I like the way the pogo wheels fall away when the power comes on
Image80-1071 Park01 rolling Fairford 13 March 2020 by Mike B, on Flickr

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Re: 80-1071 U-2S Fairford 13 March

Post by awacsfan » Sun Mar 15, 2020 12:25 pm

Very nice! I am always fascinated by the U-2s... Thank you for sharing these pictures with us.

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Re: 80-1071 U-2S Fairford 13 March

Post by paddyboy » Mon Mar 16, 2020 4:34 am

Nice catches, Mike :thumbs:

Dragon Lady in full fit mode :O

Thanks for posting :thumb:

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Re: 80-1071 U-2S Fairford 13 March

Post by Imac » Mon Mar 16, 2020 4:33 pm

Top set Mike, thanks for sharing

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Re: 80-1071 U-2S Fairford 13 March

Post by LTFT5 » Tue Mar 17, 2020 9:32 am

Hi Mike,
Glad you got to photograph the U2 in the full fit mode
All the best
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Re: 80-1071 U-2S Fairford 13 March

Post by mjf22p » Tue Mar 17, 2020 7:54 pm

Great photos!

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