Rare Display of the U2 Spy Plane at RIAT 2024: The Dragon Lady

What a rare treat to see the UASF U2 Spy plane display at RIAT 24, And we had a second U2 land after being on a mission.
The 99th Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron will be providing one of their RAF Fairford based U-2S for static display at this year’s Air Tattoo as part of our 75 years of NATO celebrations. In addition the unit will be launching and recovering a second aircraft as part of our Friday flying display.
Filmed on a Sony ax53

[topfelya]

Wow ! Stunning capture my friend. That was a special treat for everyone. Great video !

[cornbread]

RARE airshow performer! Great catch, thanks for sharing!!

[StavTech]

The second one coming back from a mission is AWESOME, I see it leaving and coming back most days from my house, but close up like that is mega.

[paulmc]

Hard to believe looking at it, it has probably been one of the most important aircraft the USAF has ever operated

[Payneview]

When we see the pilot wearing a space suit, we are reminded that a U2 isn't an everyday sort of aircraft.

[bobingram]

Brilliant capturing, wasn't expecting to see or display, thanks a bunch Elwyn👍👍👍👍

[Pincer]

Wow! What a treat! Great footage of a remarkable plane. Thanks!

[ApatiEktetheimenos]

EXCELLENT video taping, Elwyn! Most people have no idea how challenging it is to pan in zoom!!! Great job!!!!

[loosesurfer]

Felt so lucky to be there yesterday had an incredible time witnessing this display. Thanks for sharing 👍

[mickboakes]

Thanks for posting Elwyn. A rare airshow performer indeed. Always rely on you for the best shots. Looking forward to RIAT from my sofa. All the best. Have a great weekend. Mick

[CAG]

Whoa...what in the world. A dragonlady putting on an air display? How cool is that! Damn! Thanks for sharing!

[ZYX]

WOW! She has wicked witch vibes! Thanks for 'catching' her for us! 🎉

[JeffinLowerAlabama]

Elwyn that was great, used to see U2s take off and land a lot once upon a time. Thank you Jeff

[anthonymorris]

Amazing video, thanks so much. Born to loiter in the Stratosphere, rare to see it at these altitudes ;) All the best x

[paul]

Thankyou for whoever organised that was great to see, , literally history in the making, not many people would have see that plane upclose like that, fantastic flying landing that unwieldy beast, balancing it like that, amazing to see it that close.

[ftzzz]

No inverted negative g tail slides with a rock and roll soundtrack? I demand a Refund! Thanks as always Elwyn.😆

[DougBrighTan_o]

Incredible and fantastic aerial display of the long winged U-2 Dragon Lady !! 😎😎

[paulmoore]

Well that was a lovely treat. Incredible aircraft

[WorldwideRealityVideos]

amazing view of the pilot @ 3:56 full astronaut gear!

[connorredshaw]

That howl from the engines as she takes off instantly remind of the Vulcan.

It's a real shame that XH558 isn't flying anymore. 😢