Beale Squadron Celebrates 100th
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The 1st Reconnaissance Squadron, the US military’s oldest flying unit, celebrated its 100th anniversary last week at Beale Air Force Base. They are responsible for training all high altitude air crew for the U-2 Dragon Lady and the RQ-4 Global Hawk.
Instructor pilots Lt. Col. Jon, left, and Maj. Ricky head out for a test flight in a U-2 trainer Feb. 27, 2013 at Beale Air Force Base.
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