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U 2 Footage

Discussion in 'Pull up a chair and sit for a spell' started by cardboard, Sep 20, 2010.

  1. cardboard

    cardboard Well-Known Member

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    This video is a once in a lifetime experience of a British civilian
    getting a flight at over 70,000 ft. in a U-2 spy plane. Please note at the
    take-off the assist wheels on the outer edges of the wings which drop

    off upon take-off. The wings are so long that they need temporary support

    until lift-off. What is not shown is at the landing the plane actually slows to
    a small enough speed that two guys are actually able to grab the wing tips
    and put those assist wheels back on.


    The civilian getting the ride is the host of the car show Top Gear on BBC
    (James May) shown through Europe at 9:00 pm Sunday night in Belgium .

    The views are spectacular as the U-2 flies at altitudes which constitute

    "SPACE."


    Use your full screen and sound as this is a high-quality film clip, 10
    minutes long.




    Click here to view...





    Breathtaking spy plane footage. [VIDEO]
    cardboard, Sep 20, 2010
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  3. cowboy

    cowboy Moderator Staff Member

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    WOW thats just to cool , Thanks for the link
    cowboy, Sep 20, 2010
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  4. hotroadking

    hotroadking Super Moderator Staff Member

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    Very cool
    hotroadking, Sep 20, 2010
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  5. HarleysLR

    HarleysLR Active Member

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    yea, very cool
    HarleysLR, Sep 20, 2010
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  6. JohnnyBiker

    JohnnyBiker Well-Known Member

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    Yes that was a cool vid. :D
    JohnnyBiker, Sep 20, 2010
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  7. Wideglide85

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    Thanks Carboard!
    Wideglide85, Sep 20, 2010
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