reconnaissance plane

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EP-3 reconnaissance plane in 2001 set off an international crisis.

From Washington Times • Oct. 17, 2023

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

From Salon • Aug. 22, 2023

Air Force reconnaissance plane, underscoring the rupture in contacts between their militaries.

From Seattle Times • May 31, 2023

Britain said the vessel was detected travelling south from Iran at high speed during the hours of darkness by an unmanned U.S. intelligence surveillance and reconnaissance plane, and was also tracked by a British helicopter.

From Reuters • Mar. 2, 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