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A U.S. Air Force U-2 Dragon Lady surveillance aircraft taxis out of a hangar, as a crew chief salutes, during the 9th Reconnaissance Wing's Operational Readiness Inspection at Beale Air Force Base, Calif., on Sept. 13, 2004.(U.S. Air Force PHOTO by John Schwab, CIV.) (RELEASED)

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A U.S. Air Force U-2 Dragon Lady surveillance aircraft taxis prior to a launch during the 9th Reconnaissance Wing's Operational Readiness Inspection at Beale Air Force Base, Calif., on Sept. 13, 2004.(U.S. Air Force PHOTO by John Schwab, CIV.) (RELEASED)

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Base: Beale Air Force Base

State: California (CA)

Country: United States Of America (USA)

Scene Camera Operator: John Schwab, CIV.

Release Status: Released to Public

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