U-2 Dragon Lady (S05E03)

For the past fifty years, the U-2 Dragon Lady has established itself as one of the most dependable reconnaissance aircraft in the sky. However, its past is fraught with turmoil, particularly during the Cold War, when incidents strained U.S.-Soviet relations. This covert aircraft was not developed by the Air Force, but rather by the CIA, highlighting its top-secret nature. Discover how both the aircraft and its pilots have been tested to the extreme to evade enemy detection and protect the lives of troops globally.