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The launch of a U-2 Dragon Lady and what the members of the 9th Physiological Support Squadron do to ensure the full-pressure suit and life support systems are fully functional to sustain at altitudes up to 70,000 feet.


Hook‘Em Up, Get‘Em High: The vital role of 9th PSPTS in high-altitude ISR

Capt. Robert (middle), 1st Reconnaissance Squadron U-2 Dragon Lady pilot, prepares for a flight with the assistance of the 9th Physiological Support Squadron Launch and Recovery Element Dec. 19, 2017, at Beale Air Force Base, California. U-2 pilots utilize a full-pressure suit to enable them to withstand altitudes up to 70,000 feet. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Ramon A. Adelan)

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