(DOWNLOAD) "Spy Plane Scores New Missions (Front)" by The Virginian Pilot ~ Book PDF Kindle ePub Free
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- Title: Spy Plane Scores New Missions (Front)
- Author : The Virginian Pilot
- Release Date : January 23, 2010
- Genre: Reference,Books,
- Pages : * pages
- Size : 52 KB
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The U-2 spy plane, the high-flying aircraft that was often at the heart of Cold War suspense, is enjoying an encore. Four years ago, the Pentagon was ready to start retiring it. But Congress blocked that move, saying the plane was still useful. And so it is. Because of updates and changes in the use of its powerful sensors, it has become the most sought-after spy craft in a very different war in Afghanistan. As it shifts from hunting for nuclear missiles to detecting roadside bombs, it is outshining even the unmanned drones in gathering a rich array of intelligence used to fight the Taliban.