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A squadron emblem is displayed on the tail of a U-2 Dragon Lady aircraft assigned to the 99th Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron at Royal Air Force Fairford, England, Jan. 6, 2026. The 99th ERS conducts high-altitude intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance missions worldwide. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jessica Avallone)

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The tail of a U-2 Dragon Lady aircraft assigned to the 99th Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron is visible during ground operations at Royal Air Force Fairford, England, Jan. 6, 2026. The U-2 provides strategic reconnaissance in contested and permissive environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jessica Avallone)

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A U-2 Dragon Lady aircraft assigned to the 99th Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron is staged outside a hangar at Royal Air Force Fairford, England, Jan. 6, 2026. The U-2’s high-altitude capabilities allow commanders to gather time-sensitive intelligence across vast areas. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jessica Avallone)

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A member of the 99th Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron stands near a U-2 Dragon Lady aircraft during ground operations at Royal Air Force Fairford, England, Jan. 6, 2026. The 99th ERS enables persistent intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance in support of global operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jessica Avallone)

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Members of the 99th Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron sit on the wing of a U-2 Dragon Lady aircraft during ground operations at Royal Air Force Fairford, England, Jan. 6, 2026. The U-2 provides critical high-altitude reconnaissance capabilities in support of joint and allied forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jessica Avallone)

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Members of the 99th Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron pose on the wing of a U-2 Dragon Lady aircraft at Royal Air Force Fairford, England, Jan. 6, 2026. The 99th ERS supports high-altitude intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance operations across multiple combatant commands. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jessica Avallone)

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99th ERS U-2 Operations at RAF Fairford

Published Jan. 6, 2026
By 501st Combat Support Wing Public Affairs
501 CSW/PA

RAF FAIRFORD, England --

Members of the 99th Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron conduct ground operations while snow touched down at RAF Fairford, England, Jan. 6, 2026, proof that no matter the weather we keep it moving at the 501st Combat Support Wing!

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