 
Launching the U-2 Dragon Lady
A U-2 Dragon Lady prepares for takeoff from Beale Air Force Base Dec. 11. The U-2 was loaded with an Optical Bar Camera to be tested for recertification of its photographic capabilities for future deployments.
(U.S. Air Force photo / Staff Sgt Aaron C. Oelrich)
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Block 30 Global Hawk arrives at Beale AFB
Airmen from the 9th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron tow the first Block 30 RQ-4B Global Hawk accpted by the 9th Reconnaissance Wing after it flew in from Edwards Air Force Base Nov. 24 after completing months of developmental flight tests. (Photo by Senior Airman Daniel Rosenau)
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Block 30 Global Hawk arrives at Beale AFB
The first RQ-4B Global Hawk Block 30 accepted by the 9th Reconnaissance Wing landed at Beale Nov. 24, on a ferry flight from Edwards Air Force Base after completing months of developmental flight tests. (Photo by Senior Airman Daniel Rosenau)
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Global Hawk landing at Beale
An RQ-4 Global Hawk lands at Beale Sept. 22, 2009 after completing a routine training mission in the local area. The RQ-4 Global Hawk is a high-altitude, long-endurance unmanned aircraft system with an integrated sensor suite that provides intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities worldwide. (U.S. Air Force Photo/ Tech. Sgt. Luke Johnson)
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T-38's in formation
The T-38 Talon allows U-2 pilots at Beale to maintain their proficiency in instruments, aerobatics, formation, navigation and landings. The T-38 has been used for pilot training in the U.S. Air Force since the early 1960’s. (Courtesy Photo)
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Sitting pretty
The F-16 Fighting Falcon was one of more than 30 aircraft on display for the 2009 Beale air show and open house April 18-19. The F-16 was also part of the aerial demonstrations during the weekend events, highlighting it's maneuvering capabilities.(Photo by Airman 1st Class Kevin Iinuma)
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Red, white and blue
Members of the Patriots Jet Team perform an inverted formation flyby at the 2009 Beale air show and open house April 19. The Patriots were the headlining act for the air show which featured more than 30 static display aircraft and aerial performances. (Photo by Airman 1st Class Kevin Iinuma)
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Red, white and blue
Members of the Patriots Jet Team perform a formation flyby at the 2009 Beale air show and open house April 19. The Patriots were the headlining act for the air show which featured more than 30 static display aircraft and aerial performances. (Photo by Airman 1st Class Kevin Iinuma)
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Freedom flyer
A U-2 Dragon Lady is parked in front of the American flag at Beale Air Force Base. (Courtesy photo)
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The U-2 Dragon Lady
A U-2 Dragon Lady prepares for take-off before a high-flight. The U-2 is capable of flying at altitudes up to 70,000 feet. (Photo by Airman 1st Class David Tracy)
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Performing its duties
An RQ-4 Global Hawk soards through the skies in route to record intelligence, surveillence and reconnaissance data. Because of its large coverage area the Global Hawk has become a useful tool for recording data and sending it to warfighters on the ground. (Courtesy Photo)
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Waiting to take off
A Global Hawk sits on the runway before beginning a nighttime mission. The aircraft is unmanned, and is used to capture imagery from high-altitudes. (Photo by John Schwab)
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