Spy plane outlasts Cold War, but not defense cuts

By Donna Cassata

Published April 23, 2014 5:21pm ET

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Spy plane outlasts Cold War, but not defense cuts — WASHINGTON (AP) — The U-2 spy plane outlasted the Cold War and outlived its successor. But defense cuts now threaten to knock the high-flying reconnaissance aircraft from the sky. The planes can soar to an altitude of 70,000 feet, collect intelligence on North Korea and Russia, and quickly send the data to U.S. commanders. It’s […]

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U-2 spy plane outlasted the Cold War and outlived its successor.

But defense cuts now threaten to knock the high-flying reconnaissance aircraft from the sky.

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