The U-2 Dragon Lady flying over Northern California on July 22, 2010. It's a tactical departure up to 70,000 feet. The Pilot is Lt Col Joe Santucci, Commanding Officer of the 99th Reconnaissance Squadron at Beale Air Force Base. The photographer is Christopher Michel. Clips from takeoff & landing (only) are general footage from youtube (author unknown).Read the entire report: www.usni.org/u-2s-still-flying-high