reconnaissance plane

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The Russian reconnaissance plane had been detected in the UK's "area of interest" but the MoD said at no time was it able to enter UK sovereign airspace.

From BBC • Nov. 15, 2024

During active duty, Dunn flew a bomber and reconnaissance plane in combat over Afghanistan, as well as training aircraft, according to the Supreme Court filing.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 2, 2023

EP-3 reconnaissance plane in 2001 set off an international crisis.

From Washington Times • Oct. 17, 2023

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

From Salon • Aug. 22, 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