Does the Video Show a U.S. Reconnaissance Plane Taking Off for the Middle East?

Does the Video Show a U.S. Reconnaissance Plane Taking Off for the Middle East?

The video dates back to June 2022 (X)

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Recently, social media users circulated a video claiming to show the U.S. reconnaissance plane, the "U-2 Dragon Lady," taking off from RAF Fairford en route to the Middle East.

U.S. reconnaissance plane, the "U-2 Dragon Lady," taking off from RAF Fairford en route to the Middle East.

BREAKING: 🇺🇸 USAF U-2 Dragon Lady DRAGON-51 just departed RAF Fairford en route to the Middle East! pic.twitter.com/rder6Ey2TT

— War Radar (@War_Radar2) February 17, 2026

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