Video – Catch a Ride in the U2 Spy Plane with James May

Lockheed’s U2 Spy Plane – Dragon Lady

First flown in 1955 the plane was put into service in 1957. The U2 in the video is one of only 5 known “trainer” versions which are the only U2’s that have 2 seats.

Originally operated by the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) it is now flown by the United States Air Force (USAF).Take a ride in the U2 airplane and the only people that will be higher than you are those in the International Space Station.