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Lockheed U-2 (nicknamed "Dragon Lady")
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On 7 and 8 May 1959, Art 349 flew two ‘meteorological flights’ from RAF Watton, Norfolk. The simple ‘Weather Package’ recorded airspeed, altitude, external air temperature and humidity. The flights were really cover for a test of Detachment B’s ability to mount ‘Fast Move’ deployments to remote air bases. The application of false serial numbers was a regular procedure. (Artwork by Tom Cooper)

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