9th RW aircraft conduct training sorties Published Jan. 23, 2014 By Airman 1st Class Bobby Cummings 9th Reconnassiance Wing Public Affairs BEALE AIR FORCE BASE, Calif., -- 9th Reconnaissance Wing aircraft routinely conduct training sorties and touch-and-go landings at Beale Air Force Base, Calif. The U-2 Dragon Lady is regarded as one of the most difficult aircraft in the world to fly. To view slideshow.