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Old 31st Jan 2010, 17:43
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Kubarque
 
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U-2/SR-71/Canberra

Martin Bee flew the U-2 with the project JACKSON detachment at Edwards AFB during the 1960s. The Jacksons were part of the CIA squadron at Edwards North Base. I believe that two pilots, a navigator (for flight planning) and a Flight Surgeon made up this RAF contingent. I believe Martin did a lot of T-33 flying while waiting for the Brit U-2 mission that never happened. (Not in the 1960s anyway). It might have been in the T-33 that this nav from Cranwell teamed up with Martin. BTW, I've seen Martin on Pprune. Forget his NIC though.Kubarque
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