TU-2S Dragon Lady 1078’s Resurrection: Rebirth of the “Silver Dragon”

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Brooklynn Bellamy, 9th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron U-2 Dragon Lady crew chief, ensures proper fluid levels inside of TU-2S Dragon Lady 1078 after almost three years of maintenance to restore the two-seater U-2 at Beale Air Force Base, California, Jan. 25, 2024. After an incident in 2021, aircraft 1078 went through a complete teardown process so repairs could be made to each component. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Frederick Brown)

PHOTO BY: Staff Sgt. Frederick Brown
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NIKON D850

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24.0-70.0 mm f/2.8

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71/10

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1/200

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640

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