Lockheed U-2

[willedoo]

James May hitches a ride in a U-2 trainer to 70,000 feet.

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kJoMDq4AyLc

 

 

[Guest David C]

Willie .. One of the best , that video .. Very captivating . BTW , there have been 3 U2s spotted at one of my old spotting possies in the UK , RAF Fairford in this last week ..

 

Dave C

 

 

[siznaudin]

Yes, what a great experience for the lucky bugger ...

 

Here's an image I downloaded years ago - apparently shot somewhere near Christmas Island (in the Pacific), and it looks to be just a tad chilly outside!

 

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[willedoo]

Willie .. One of the best , that video .. Very captivating . BTW , there have been 3 U2s spotted at one of my old spotting possies in the UK , RAF Fairford in this last week ..Dave C

The notes attached to the original YouTube post said it was from a TV special called "James May On The Moon", which was made to celebrate the 40th Anniversary of the Apollo Moon Landings. Haven't seen it, will have to keep an eye out for that one.

 

Dave, the UK bases must provide a lot of quality spotting. Hopefully I'll get there one day.

 

Cheers, Willie.