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reconnaissance plane

NOUN
spy plane
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In December 1954 Johnson assembled a small team of “skunks” to begin work on this new high-altitude reconnaissance plane.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 18, 2026

During active duty, Dunn flew a bomber and reconnaissance plane in combat over Afghanistan, as well as training aircraft, according to the Supreme Court filing.

From Seattle Times ● Nov. 2, 2023

This included the A-12, which, like the U-2, was a fast-flying reconnaissance plane.

From Salon ● Aug. 22, 2023

Navy's 7th Fleet said a P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol and reconnaissance plane flew through the Taiwan Strait in international airspace.

From Reuters ● Apr. 28, 2023

“Mr. President, I have received word from the CIA that the U-2 reconnaissance plane I mentioned yesterday is still missing,” Goodpaster said.

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin


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