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U-2 Phase Maintenance

Tech. Sgt. Alvin Inthapatha, 9th Maintenance Squadron repair and reclamation craftsman, tightens a bolt on a U-2 Dragon Lady’s tail mechanics at Beale Air Force Base, California, April 20, 2020. The tail end controls the U-2 Dragon Lady's pitch and yaw allowing the plane to ascend, descend and turn left or right. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Colville McFee)

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U-2 Phase Maintenance

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U-2 Phase Maintenance

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jullana McCall, 9th Maintenance Squadron repair and reclamation craftsman, bolts an N-cap on a U-2 Dragon Lady at Beale Air Force Base, California, April 20, 2020. An N-Cap is a cover that goes over the elevator to protect the inner mechanisms on the U-2 Dragon Lady. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Colville McFee)

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U-2 Phase Maintenance

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U-2 Phase Maintenance

U.S. Air Force U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jullana McCall, 9th Maintenance Squadron repair and reclamation craftsman, bolts an N-cap on a U-2 Dragon Lady at Beale Air Force Base, California, April 20, 2020 . The 9th Maintenance Group maintains the fleet of U-2s to deliver high-altitude intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance globally. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Colville McFee)

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More than a phase: 9th MXS maintenance critical to U-2 mission set

Staff Sgt. Terrance Walker and Tech. Sgt. Stephen Bartorillo, 9th Maintenance Squadron repair and reclamation craftsmen, work on the canopy jettison system during phase maintenance on a U-2 Dragon Lady Jan. 3, 2019, at Beale Air Force Base, California. A major phase takes approximately 12 days to complete while a minor phase takes seven. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tristan D. Viglianco)

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More than a phase: 9th MXS maintenance critical to U-2 mission set

Staff Sgt. Terrance Walker and Tech. Sgt. Stephen Bartorillo, 9th Maintenance Squadron repair and reclamation craftsmen, perform phase maintenance in the cockpit of a U-2 Dragon Lady Jan. 3, 2019, at Beale Air Force Base, California. Every canopy is uniquely fitted to the U-2 so the maintenance Airmen often have to trim and shape to fit the jet. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tristan D. Viglianco)

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More than a phase: 9th MXS maintenance critical to U-2 mission set

Staff Sgt. Terrance Walker, 9th Maintenance Squadron repair and reclamation craftsman, loosens a bolt on the canopy jettison system on a U-2 Dragon Lady Jan. 3, 2019, at Beale Air Force Base, California. The 9th MXS phase dock is responsible for providing maintenance to the entire fleet of U-2s including those in operational and expeditionary environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tristan D. Viglianco)

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More than a phase: 9th MXS maintenance critical to U-2 mission set

Staff Sgt. Terrance Walker, 9th Maintenance Squadron repair and reclamation craftsman, reviews a technical order regarding phase maintenance on the U-2 Dragon Lady Jan. 3, 2019, at Beale Air Force Base, California. While performing phase maintenance the Airmen often utilize blueprints allowing them to better service the aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tristan D. Viglianco)

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More than a phase: 9th MXS maintenance critical to U-2 mission set

Tech. Sgt. Stephen Bartorillo, 9th Maintenance Squadron repair and reclamation craftsman, grabs a wrench from a tool box needed to complete phase maintenance on a U-2 Dragon Lady Jan. 3, 2019, at Beale Air Force Base, California. The phase dock team performs minor phase maintenance and major phase maintenance on the U-2. A minor phase happens every 500 flying hours while a major phase happens every 1,000. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tristan D. Viglianco)

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