Graphics:
The New Thumbnails

This page displays the new thumbnails for all of my photos of the U-2 and ER-2.

As I add graphics to the site, I include them on the "big" thumbnail pages.

But I also add them to this page so that visitors can see the latest additions.

Thumbnails

I display a "thumbnail" of each photo. And, in each case I have shown the original graphic URL as well as the URL of any "information page" that referenced that graphic.

Each of the thumbnails also links to another page on my site containing the thumbnail as well as a "full size" version of the graphic. The page on my site also contains additional information about the graphic. And, for some of the graphics, it contains additional links (e.g., to different sizes or revolutions of the graphics.)

The U-2: My brother was a U-2 pilot in the U. S. Air Force. Then he left to become a commercial pilot for United Airlines. Now he has returned to the Air Force to again fly the U-2. This is a page about his plane.  ««»»

U-2 Thumbnails: Thumbnails for the U-2 graphics. Does not include graphics of the ER-2 (the NASA version of the U-2).  ««»»

ER-2 (U-2) Thumbnails: Thumbnails for the ER-2 graphics. The ER-2 is NASA's version of the U-2.  ««»»

All the U-2 Thumbnails: A monster page that includes all of the U-2 graphics and also all of the ER-2 (U-2) graphics. This page combines the other two graphics pages into one large graphics page.  ««»»

Aviation and Space: Links to some aviation and space posters, memorabilia, gifts and collectibles available for sale.
NB: This page is part of my affiliate participation that helps fund this site. If you would rather order products without crediting my affiliate account, I include a link for that as well. The link opens a new window.  ««»»  

Thumbnails

Click the thumbnail or "full image" link to open a new page with the full sized graphic and information.

U-2: Pilot Salutes Crew Chief U-2 Pilot salutes his crew chief while walking toward his aircraft. Note the crewman following close behind carrying the yellow box: portable air conditioning. (Photo by Master Sgt. Val Gempis) Image Source: www.af.mil/photos/images/020524_51.jpg Info: www.af.mil/news/May2002/n20020524_0843.shtml Image Page on My Site: Click here or on photo

First Delivery of New U-2 Cockpit The April 2002 delivery of the first U-2S equipped with the new Reconnaissance Avionics Maintainability Program (RAMP) cockpit upgrade. Image Source: www.af.mil/photos/images/020501_29.jpg Info: www.lmaeronautics.com/news/programnews/recon/u2/u2pr020415.html and www.af.mil/news/May2002/n20020501_0696.shtml and www.aviationnow.com/avnow/news/channel_military.jsp? view=story&id=news/mu20430.xml Image Page on My Site: Click here or on photo

Early Version of New U-2 Cockpit March 2001 version of the Reconnaissance Avionics Maintainability Program (RAMP) cockpit upgrade. Image Source: www.lmaeronautics.com/gallery/products/recon/u2/ u2_press/hi_rez/u2pr010301.tif (Caution: 9 MB file) Info: www.lmaeronautics.com/news/programnews/recon/u2/u2pr010301.html and www.af.mil/news/Mar2001/n20010302_0301.shtml Image Page on My Site: Click here or on photo

U-2: Mobile Chases a Landing U-2 A “mobile” follows behind a U-2 reconnaissance aircraft in a chase car to assist the pilot with altitude and position calls. Mobiles are U-2 pilots who assist pilots during taxi, takeoff and landing. Image Source: www.af.mil/photos/images/020619_50.jpg Info: www.af.mil/news/Jun2002/n20020619_0988.shtml Image Page on My Site: Click here or on photo

U-2: Major John Long after Landing Major John Long, from the 363rd Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron, is greeted by members of his squadron after landing. Long is deployed to Prince Sultan Air Base, Saudi Arabia, supporting Operation Southern Watch. Image Source: www.af.mil/photos/images/020619_51.jpg Info: www.af.mil/news/Jun2002/n20020619_0988.shtml Image Page on My Site: Click here or on photo

Ejection Seat from Gary Powers' U-2 Ejection seat from the 1960 Gary Powers U-2 incident. Wreckage is on display at the Central Armed Forces Museum in Moscow. Image Source: www.coldwar.org/pictures/ scanned_materials/wreckage_egection_seat.jpg  From the Cold War Museum, founded by Francis Gary Powers, Jr. and John C. Welch. Used with permission. Info: www.coldwar.org/museum/museum_collection.html Image Page on My Site: Click here or on photo

U-2: Helmet Worn By Francis Gary Powers Image Source: www.coldwar.org/pictures/exhibits/e11.jpg From the Cold War Museum, founded by Francis Gary Powers, Jr. and John C. Welch. Used with permission. Info: www.coldwar.org/museum/museum_collection.html Image Page on My Site: Click here or on photo

U-2: Parachute and Camera from Gary Powers' U-2 Parachute and camera from the 1960 Gary Powers U-2 incident. Wreckage is on display at the Central Armed Forces Museum in Moscow. Image Source: www.coldwar.org/pictures/ scanned_materials/ camera_parachute.jpg From the Cold War Museum, founded by Francis Gary Powers, Jr. and John C. Welch. Used with permission. Info: www.coldwar.org/museum/museum_collection.html Image Page on My Site: Click here or on photo

U-2: Wreckage Wreckage from the 1960 Gary Powers U-2 incident. Wreckage is on display at the Central Armed Forces Museum in Moscow. Image Source: www.coldwar.org/pictures/ scanned_materials/ wreckage_on_display.jpg From the Cold War Museum, founded by Francis Gary Powers, Jr. and John C. Welch. Used with permission. Info: www.coldwar.org/museum/museum_collection.html Image Page on My Site: Click here or on photo

U-2: Wreckage Wreckage (jet air intake) from the 1960 Gary Powers U-2 incident. Wreckage is on display at the Central Armed Forces Museum in Moscow. Image Source: www.coldwar.org/pictures/ scanned_materials/ wreckage_turbine.jpg From the Cold War Museum, founded by Francis Gary Powers, Jr. and John C. Welch. Used with permission. Info: www.coldwar.org/museum/museum_collection.html Image Page on My Site: Click here or on photo

U-2: Briefcase Carried During Powers/Abel Exchange This is the suitcase that was carried across Glienicker Bridge on February 10, 1962 by Francis Gary Powers when he was exchanged for Col. Rudolf Abel. Image Source: www.coldwar.org/pictures/exhibits/e14.jpg From the Cold War Museum, founded by Francis Gary Powers, Jr. and John C. Welch. Used with permission. Info: www.coldwar.org/museum/museum_collection.html Image Page on My Site: Click here or on photo

U-2: Briefcase Carried During Powers/Abel Exchange This is the suitcase that was carried across Glienicker Bridge on February 10, 1962 by Francis Gary Powers when he was exchanged for Col. Rudolf Abel. Image Source: www.coldwar.org/pictures/exhibits/e13.jpg From the Cold War Museum, founded by Francis Gary Powers, Jr. and John C. Welch. Used with permission. Info: www.coldwar.org/museum/museum_collection.html Image Page on My Site: Click here or on photo

U-2 On Takeoff from Cyprus, 1975 Image Source: www.coldwar.org/pictures/reconaisance_pictures/ u2r_on_takeoff_from_akrotiri_cyprus_1975.jpg From the Cold War Museum, founded by Francis Gary Powers, Jr. and John C. Welch. Used with permission. Info: www.coldwar.org/museum/reconnaisance_exhibit_2.html Image Page on My Site: Click here or on photo

U-2 (unknown particulars) Image Source: www.coldwar.org/pictures/reconaisance_pictures/ u2_40.jpg From the Cold War Museum, founded by Francis Gary Powers, Jr. and John C. Welch. Used with permission. Info: www.coldwar.org/museum/reconnaisance_exhibit_2.html Image Page on My Site: Click here or on photo

U-2: Francis Gary Powers Stands Next to a U-2 (unknown particulars) Image Source: www.coldwar.org/pictures/reconaisance_pictures/ u-2_powers.jpg From the Cold War Museum, founded by Francis Gary Powers, Jr. and John C. Welch. Used with permission. Info: www.coldwar.org/museum/reconnaisance_exhibit_1.html Image Page on My Site: Click here or on photo

U-2: Trapeze Stealth Modifications "Trapeze" is one of two modifications Kelly Johnson used to reduce the U-2's radar signature. Trapeze attached long bamboo poles to both wings parallel to the fuselage and then attached wires to these poles. In addition, some "beaded" wires were used. The objective was to use these wires to "trap" radar pulses. The second modification called "Wallpaper" covered the body and wings of the aircraft with anechoic materials to absorb radar energy. Image Source: www.coldwar.org/pictures/reconaisance_pictures/ u-2rainbow.jpg  From the Cold War Museum, founded by Francis Gary Powers, Jr. and John C. Welch. Used with permission. Info: www.coldwar.org/museum/reconnaisance_exhibit_2.html Image Page on My Site: Click here or on photo

U-2A About to Depart (unknown particulars) Image Source: www.coldwar.org/pictures/reconaisance_pictures/ u2a_about_to_depart.jpg   From the Cold War Museum, founded by Francis Gary Powers, Jr. and John C. Welch. Used with permission. Info: www.coldwar.org/museum/reconnaisance_exhibit_2.html Image Page on My Site: Click here or on photo

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