Air Warriors - Season 5 - Eps 3: U-2 Dragon Lady
Over the last half century, the U-2 Dragon Lady has become one of the most reliable aerial reconnaissance platforms in the sky today. But its history has been turbulent, marked by Cold War scandals that sent relations with the Soviet Union into a nosedive. This spy plane was so secret, it was commissioned not by the Air Force, but by the CIA. See how this plane and its pilots have been pushed to the limit in order to stay off of enemy radar and save the lives of soldiers around the world.
About Air Warriors
Title: Air Warriors
First Air Date: 2014-11-09
Last Air Date: 2023-07-23
Status: Returning Series
Rating: 5.6/10 (from 5 votes)
Language: EN
Seasons: 11
Total Episodes: 52
Network: Smithsonian Channel
Genres: Documentary, Reality
Production Companies: Red Rock Films
Synopsis
They are the high-flying pride of the U.S. military, one-of-a-kind warriors that, over the decades, collectively revolutionized aerial warfare. Through rare, archival footage and compelling testimonies, meet the men and women who fly and maintain these Air Warriors and see how they've overcome incredible obstacles to rule the sky.
