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TU-2S Dragon Lady 1078’s Resurrection: Rebirth of the “Silver Dragon”

U.S Air Force 9th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron maintainers prepare TU-2S Dragon Lady 1078 for its first high flight after almost three years of maintenance at Beale Air Force Base, California, Feb. 22, 2024. After an incident in 2021, aircraft 1078 went through a complete teardown process so repairs could be made to each component. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Frederick Brown)
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TU-2S Dragon Lady 1078’s Resurrection: Rebirth of the “Silver Dragon”

U.S Air Force 9th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron maintainers prepare TU-2S Dragon Lady 1078 for its first high flight after almost three years of maintenance at Beale Air Force Base, California, Feb. 22, 2024. Aircraft 1078 was involved in an accident in 2021 that left it unable to move to U.S. Air Force Plant 42 in Palmdale, California, where normal Program Depot-level Maintenance for U-2’s occur, and after passing low flight and high flight tests, will be able to fly to Palmdale to be painted black and returned to service. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Frederick Brown)
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TU-2S Dragon Lady 1078’s Resurrection: Rebirth of the “Silver Dragon”

U.S Air Force Lt. Col. Joshua, 1st Reconnaissance Squadron student flight commander, and Maj. Brandon, Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC) Detachment 4 chief of flight test operations, prepare to co-pilot TU-2S Dragon Lady 1078’s first high flight after almost three years of maintenance at Beale Air Force Base, California, Feb. 22, 2024. After passing a series of tests, including a low flight that day, aircraft 1078 will be cleared to fly to U.S. Air Force Plant 42 in Palmdale, California, where Det 4 will oversee Lockheed Martin’s Program Depot-level Maintenance of aircraft 1078. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Frederick Brown)
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TU-2S Dragon Lady 1078’s Resurrection: Rebirth of the “Silver Dragon”

U.S. Air Force Maj. Brandon, Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC) Detachment 4 chief of flight test operations, shakes hands with the maintenance crew of TU-2S Dragon Lady 1078 before aircraft 1078’s first high flight after almost three years of maintenance at Beale Air Force Base, California, Feb. 22, 2024. Aircraft 1078 was involved in an accident in 2021 that left it unable to move to U.S. Air Force Plant 42 in Palmdale, California, where normal Program Depot-level Maintenance for U-2’s occur, and after passing low flight and high flight tests, will be able to fly to Palmdale to be painted black and returned to service. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Frederick Brown)
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TU-2S Dragon Lady 1078’s Resurrection: Rebirth of the “Silver Dragon”

U.S. Air Force TU-2s Dragon Lady 1078 conducts its first flight in 1030 days after undergoing extensive maintenance at Beale Air Force Base, California, Feb. 15, 2024. Aircraft 1078 was involved in an accident in 2021 that left it unable to move to U.S. Air Force Plant 42 in Palmdale, California, where normal Program Depot-level Maintenance for U-2’s occur, and after passing low flight and high flight tests, will be able to fly to Palmdale to be painted black and returned to service. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Frederick Brown)
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TU-2S Dragon Lady 1078’s Resurrection: Rebirth of the “Silver Dragon”

U.S. Air Force TU-2s Dragon Lady 1078 conducts its first flight in 1030 days Beale Air Force Base, California, Feb. 15, 2024. Before being cleared to return to service and be painted black at U.S. Air Force Plant 42 in Palmdale, California, aircraft 1078 passed a taxi test, low flight, and high flight to evaluate systems, conduct safety checks, and check all components. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Frederick Brown)
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TU-2S Dragon Lady 1078’s Resurrection: Rebirth of the “Silver Dragon”

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Brooklynn Bellamy, 9th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron U-2 Dragon Lady crew chief, ensures proper fluid levels inside of TU-2S Dragon Lady 1078 after almost three years of maintenance to restore the two-seater U-2 at Beale Air Force Base, California, Jan. 25, 2024. After an incident in 2021, aircraft 1078 went through a complete teardown process so repairs could be made to each component. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Frederick Brown)
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TU-2S Dragon Lady 1078’s Resurrection: Rebirth of the “Silver Dragon”

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Joshua, 1st Reconnaissance Squadron student flight commander, inspects how clean the insides of TU-2S Dragon Lady 1078 after almost three years of maintenance to restore the two-seater U-2 at Beale Air Force Base, California, Jan. 25, 2024. After an incident in 2021, aircraft 1078 went through a complete teardown process so repairs could be made to each component. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Frederick Brown)
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Airmen from Beale Air Force Base, Calif., lifted the dragon “Hong Wan Lung” in front of special guests during the 143rd Bok Kai parade on Feb. 25, 2023, in Marysville, Calif. Beale AFB members support the annual Bok Kai parade in various avenue to include carrying the dragon. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Frederick A. Brown)
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Airmen from Beale Air Force Base, Calif., lifted the dragon “Hong Wan Lung” in front of the Chinese Community Center during the 143rd Bok Kai parade on Feb. 25, 2023, in Marysville, Calif. The Chinese community in Marysville plays a central role in holding the Bok Kai parade to honor “Bok Eye”, the Chinese Water God said to protect Marysville from flooding. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Frederick A. Brown)
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230225-F-WX919-1214

Airmen from Beale Air Force Base, Calif., lifted the Chinese dragon “Hong Wan Lung” during the 143rd Bok Kai parade on Feb, 25, 2023 in Marysville, Calif. The Bok Kai temple’s main altar is intentionally positioned to face the Yuba River to ensure tradition Bok Kai can protect the community of Marysville from flooding. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Frederick A. Brown)
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230225-F-WX919-1172

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Zoey Martins, 9th Health Care Operations Squadron medical logistics technician, held the “pearl” for the Chinese dragon “Hong Wan Lung” carried by Airmen from Beale Air Force Base, Calif. during the annual Bok Kai parade Feb, 25, 2023 in Marysville, Calif. In this Chinese tradition, “Hong Wan Lung” chases the pearl in the pursuit of wisdom and enlightenment in a movement called “Dragon Chasing the Pearl”. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Frederick A. Brown)
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Airmen from Beale Air Force Base, Calif., volunteered to lift the dragon in the 143rd Bok Kai parade on Feb. 25, 2023 in Marysville, Calif. The Airmen learned about Chinese history and culture in the local community as well as receiving community service hours. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Frederick A. Brown)
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230225-F-WX919-1142

Airmen from Beale Air Force Base, Calif. carried the Chinese dragon while Senior Airman Zoey Martins, 9th Health Care Operations Squadron medical logistics technician, carried the “pearl” during the 143rd Bok Kai parade on Feb, 25, 2023, in Marysville, Calif. The Chinese tradition showcases the dragon named “Hong Wan Lung” as it chases the “pearl” in the pursuit of wisdom and enlightenment in a movement called “Dragon Chasing the Pearl”. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Frederick A. Brown)
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230225-F-WX919-1115

A member of the Marysville Chinese community lights fireworks for the dragon “Hong Wan Lung”, held by Airmen from Beale Air Force Base, Calif., to dance around during the 143rd Bok Kai parade on Feb. 25, 2023 in Marysville, Calif. The Chinese community in Marysville plays a central role in holding the Bok Kai parade to honor “Bok Eye”, the Chinese Water God said to protect Marysville from flooding. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Frederick A. Brown)
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230225-F-WX919-1048

U.S. Air Force Col. Jason Eckberg, 9th Reconnaissance Wing vice commander, and Col. Richard Heaslip, 940th Air Refueling Wing commander, participated in the 143rd Bok Kai parade on Feb, 25, 2023, in Marysville, Calif. The Bok Kai parade is an annual tradition in Marysville that honors “Bok Eye”, the Chinese Water God that is known for protecting Marysville from flooding. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Frederick A. Brown)
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The Beale Air Force Base honor guard marched in the 143rd Bok Kai parade Feb. 25, 2023, in Marysville, Calif. Beale Air Force Base members participated in the Bok Kai parade, honoring “Bok Eye”, Chinese Water God said to who protects Marysville from flooding. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Frederick A. Brown)
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Airmen from Beale Air Force Base, Calif. volunteered to support the 143rd Bok Kai parade on Feb. 25, 2023, in Marysville, Calif. The Bok Kai parade brings Chinese traditions and culture to the community and its spectators annually. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Frederick A. Brown)
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Beale Airmen and the 136th Annual Bok Kai Parade

Beale Air Force Base Honor Guard and 9th Reconnaissance Wing leadership walk in the 136th Bok Kai Festival Parade in Marysville, California, Mar. 12, 2016. Beale has participated in the parade for more than 20 years. The festival celebrates the Chinese Water God of the North.
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Beale Airmen and the 136th Annual Bok Kai Parade

San Francisco Lion Dancers interact with Bok Kai Festival patrons in Marysville, California, Mar. 12, 2016. The Bok Kai Festival has been a 136-year tradition for the historic Chinatown in Marysville. The event brought multiple groups from many parts of the world to participate.
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