We Were Never There
We Were Never There Devised by Kelly Johnson and initially operated by the CIA, the U-2 is the world's most famous 'spyplane.' It flew at unprecedented altitudes and carried the most sophisticated…
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We Were Never There
Devised by Kelly Johnson and initially operated by the CIA, the U-2 is the world's most famous 'spyplane.' It flew at unprecedented altitudes and carried the most sophisticated sensors available, all in the greatest secrecy. Ostensibly operated by civilians flying meteorological research missions, their bold overflights took them far across Eastern Europe, the USSR, Middle and Far East. Operating from remote locations and without markings, they often took-off before first light.
Continuing national political sensitivities have meant that much about these early operations has still not been fully revealed even more than 60 years later.This book utilizes a large number of recently declassified documents to explore the remaining hidden details. However, many details of the aircraft's operational history remain vague and a considerable amount is still classified. It provides