The U-2's ability to provide undeniable intelligence imagery confirmed the existence of Soviet missile sites in Cuba in October, 1962 and gave the United States the leverage necessary to resolve the Cuban Missile Crisis peacefully. The U-2 still flies today with the best high-altitude surveillance and reconnaissance capacity in the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force Graphic by Maureen Stewart)
Date Taken: | 03.21.2017 |
Published: | 09-29-17 10:57 AM |
Graphic ID: | 546 |
VIRIN: | 172103-D-AE839-001 |
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