Very rare sighting of this and the timing is super important.
Aircraft Callsign: BLACK 01 USAF U-2/s Dragon Lady on final approach back to UK.
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This is a high-altitude reconnaissance and surveillance aircraft operated by the US Airforce. It operates at altitudes above 70,000 feet designed to gather intelligence for up to 12 hours. Due the height the pilot has to wear a special suit which provides them pure oxygen.
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Why is this important? This was the same aircraft seen operating around the UK and Cyprus before the US launched their assault on Iran in February.