Footage of a United States U-2 spy plane that captured imagery of the Chinese surveillance balloon that flew over the continental United States which was later shot down over the Atlantic Ocean.

Welcome Back to the Daily Aviation as we explore the history and evolution of the U-2 spy plane, from its Cold War origins under Lockheed’s Skunk Works to modern high-altitude reconnaissance missions.

At the 2025 Royal International Air Tattoo, US aircraft like the B-1B and U-2 showcased American airpower and diplomacy, possibly marking the U-2’s final appearance before retirement.

One of the distinctive Dragon Lady surveillance jets participated in this year's Royal International Air Tattoo as part of ...

Powers is the son of Francis Gary Powers Sr., the CIA U-2 pilot whose capture by the Soviet Union in 1960 became one of the ...

The first aircraft have started to fly in for this year’s Royal International Air Tattoo as hardcore aviation fans stopped by to take photos.

The days may be winding down, but the events certainly aren’t. Here's your guide to weekend attractions at the 72nd EAA ...

France is leaning hard into near space, warning the area is increasingly contested, as evidenced by the Chinese spy ballon that flew over the US.

The balloons offer options outside of spy planes, like the American U-2 Dragon Lady, and satellites. Modern spy balloons are a mix of established technology and ongoing innovation.

Step into a gripping real-life story of Cold War espionage by attending “Letters from a Soviet Prison,” a presentation by Francis Gary Powers Jr. at the North Dakota Heritage Center & State Museum in ...

He often recounted his experiences working with U2 Spy planes and conducting atmospheric weather testing.

The latest entry in Netflix's docuseries Trainwreck uncovered the mystery behind 'Storm Area 51', a Facebook event that went viral in 2019.