One of my Air Commando buds sent me this:
A ROC U2 pilot deadsticked a U2 from 70,000' into a small airport in Colorado-at NIGHT!
An amazing and inspirational story.

http://www.hmhfp.info/SG_09E.html

BRG,
Jon

Link didnt work for me, please check.

One of my flying buddies was on the U2 project I'd like to show him this if he hasn't already seen it.

Hi,
Checked the link, worked OK for me.

Yea, had the same link from an old squadron mate; doesn't appear to work (at east on an iPad)

Here's the short version:

Miracle at Cortez

A Lockheed U-2 "Dragon Lady" reconnaissance aircraft made an emergency nighttime forced landing August 3, 1959, at the Cortez Municipal Airport almost nine months before Gary Powers was shot down over Russia. Major H. Mike Hua (now retired as General) was on a training flight originating at Laughlin AFB, Texas; the U-2 aircraft engine flamed out at 70,000 feet MSL. Maj. Hua established best glide and was able to navigate through a valley to a lighted airport that wasn't on his map nor did he know of its existence beforehand. The airport was the only one in the area with a lighted runway which was illuminated overnight The aircraft in question, a U-2D, serial number 56-6721, is on display at Blackbird Airpark, adjacent to USAF Plant 42 at Palmdale, California. Major Hua was later awarded the U.S. Air Force Distinguished Flying Cross for his successful landing of the secret aircraft.

"Black Cat Squadron" 19 U2s were deployed and 11 were lost; incredible sacrifices and bravery by the pilots and their families of ROCAF.

More info can be found here

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_Cat_Squadron

Mike

Mine worked ok.


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