reconnaissance plane

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Several other US aircraft have flown around the west coast of Scotland and south of Iceland, including a Poseidon reconnaissance plane and a Boeing KC-135T Stratotanker used for refuelling.

From BBC • Jan. 7, 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

In late May, a Chinese fighter jet crossed the path of an American reconnaissance plane as it flew in international airspace above the South China Sea.

From Washington Times • Jun. 5, 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