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reconnaissance plane

NOUN
spy plane
Synonyms


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In December 1954 Johnson assembled a small team of “skunks” to begin work on this new high-altitude reconnaissance plane.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

This included the A-12, which, like the U-2, was a fast-flying reconnaissance plane.

From Salon • Aug. 22, 2023

In late May, a Chinese fighter jet crossed the path of an American reconnaissance plane as it flew in international airspace above the South China Sea.

From Washington Times • Jun. 5, 2023

Air Force reconnaissance plane, underscoring the rupture in contacts between their militaries.

From Seattle Times • May 31, 2023

“Mr. President, I have received word from the CIA that the U-2 reconnaissance plane I mentioned yesterday is still missing,” Goodpaster said.

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin




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