Looks like James May of Top Gear fame made a documentary on space. He went for a ride to the edge of space in a U-2.
The Dragon Lady is an odd bird.
The Dragon Lady is an odd bird.
Ride along in a U-2 at 70,000 ft
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I saw that when it was broadcast on TV. It was an interesting segment.
Originally Posted By: tom slick
Looks like James May of Top Gear fame made a documentary on space. He went for a ride to the edge of space in a U-2.
The Dragon Lady is an odd bird.
That's the first time I have ever seen James May talk for more than a few minutes without making some snarky remarks, especially about anything American.
I actually like his style, it was interesting to see him so much out of character.
Looks like James May of Top Gear fame made a documentary on space. He went for a ride to the edge of space in a U-2.
The Dragon Lady is an odd bird.
That's the first time I have ever seen James May talk for more than a few minutes without making some snarky remarks, especially about anything American.
I actually like his style, it was interesting to see him so much out of character.
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So the Air Force still flies the U2 but not the SR-71?
Yup.
So the Air Force still flies the U2 but not the SR-71?
Yup.
Originally Posted By: CharlieJ
So the Air Force still flies the U2 but not the SR-71?
Kind of interesting that the SR-71 was the "replacement" for the U-2 but the SR-71 was retired about 15 years ago while the U-2 was being upgraded.
Everything about the SR-71 was expensive.
So the Air Force still flies the U2 but not the SR-71?
Kind of interesting that the SR-71 was the "replacement" for the U-2 but the SR-71 was retired about 15 years ago while the U-2 was being upgraded.
Everything about the SR-71 was expensive.
gorgeous plane. Too bad someone invented sateltites
I think it had a lot to do with the end of the Cold War.
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That video is incredible. What a fantastic opportunity that must have been for Mr. Mays.
I have flown in the Concorde at the altitude of 52,000 ft. and I thought that was a incredible view. To see the darkness of space through the credit card size windows was awe inspiring. This videos shows me that I haven't seen anything yet.
I have flown in the Concorde at the altitude of 52,000 ft. and I thought that was a incredible view. To see the darkness of space through the credit card size windows was awe inspiring. This videos shows me that I haven't seen anything yet.
Agree, James May was overwhelmed. Great tribute to the U-2 & people involved.
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