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10,358 views31 May 2022An American U-2 spy plane landing at RAF Fairford and then taxiing for take off. This unique aircraft is part of several designed by Lockheed's secretive 'Skunk Works' division for the CIA and US Air Force during the Cold War. Question;; WHAT IS GOING ON HERE WITH GROUND CREW
I assume you are referring to the pogos fitted to the wings - after taxying out, removing locking devices so they fall away on take off - after landing refitting prior to taxying back to hangar.
The white Dodge Charger chase car has a U-2 qualified pilot in it who talks the Aircraft Commander down as visibility from the cockpit is poor and the aircraft is very demanding to fly.