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January 28, 2004
Actually the oldest one flying right now has only a mere 27,000+ flight
hours on it (Bob and his cat will appreciate that!). That one was built in
1968. However most of the ones used now were built in the 1980's. They used
to be called TR-1 until Ronnie and Gorbie met and made that treaty. Gorbie
said "get rid of your TR-1 Spy planes". Ronnie said, "OK". He than called
the Air Force Chief of Staff and told him, "Rename all the TR-1s to U-2s".
So what was a "Tactical Reconnaissance Platform" turned into a "Utility
Platform". So really, to answer your question, they range from 20 to 36
years old.
Matt in Yuba City
"matthew pfeil" < pfeilmat@... > 28684
Posted on January 28, 2004 08:59 AM
Posted to category(s) Intake System
