U-2 "Dragon Lady" Spy Plane Departing Hickam AFB in Hawaii - Taxi, Final Prep, and Take Off

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what an imposing sound from the power plant.

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One of , if not the most complex takeoffs and landings of any jet I am aware of.
Quite impressive .
Can't help wonder who this bird was spying on this day?

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I saw one land once but just before touch down I lost sight of it behind some hangers.