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U-2 wearing diaper
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U-2 wearing diaper
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1974-1976, 1416, 100th Strategic Reconnaissance Wing
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The U-2 has a thermal blanket (or diaper) around the camera compartment to keep the camera lens cold. It is cooled prior to flight and must be kept cold during climb out or the rapid change in temperature will fracture the lens.
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Bailey, Bruce
, Lt Col
Jan 30, 2009
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