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U-2 at 70,000'

A self portrait in a U-2 at 70,000' over Northern California. Note the ice forming on the rear of the cockpit. Interesting fact is that the curvature of the earth at this altitude creates 6 degrees of arc.

 

Here's a video from the same flight: www.youtube.com/watch?v=-TBnZmG5o4U

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Uploaded on October 3, 2010