Senior Span and Senior Spur are two satellite relay systems that are contained in a special dorsal pod carried on the upper fuselage. When out of range of the data link system SYERS and ASARS data is transmitted via these satellite links at global ranges.
Senior Span and Senior Spur are two satellite relay systems that are contained in a special dorsal pod carried on the upper fuselage. When out of range of the data link system SYERS and ASARS data is transmitted via these satellite links at global ranges.
This U-2 tips on its portside wing after coming to a stop on Osan's runway. And the Patriot missile launcher in the background is clearly directed heading North...
Carries a large USMC/VMA-211 badge under the cockpit with the name of the units CO, Lt Col. Chris 'Otis' Raible under the cockpit sill. Can only assume this is a fine tribute to the late officer from the U-2 people.