Aviation

The Pic of the Day: Chasing the Dragon Lady

A U-2 Dragon Lady takes off as a chase car driver watches the successful launch Dec. 19, 2017, at Beale Air Force Base, California. Due to a limited range of view, the chase car driver’s job is to communicate and assist the pilot as they take off and land.

 

U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Ramon A. Adelan

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A U-2 Dragon Lady takes off as a chase car driver watches the successful launch Dec. 19, 2017, at Beale Air Force Base, California. Due to a limited range of view, the chase car driver’s job is to communicate and assist the pilot as they take off and land.

 

U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Ramon A. Adelan

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