CIA U2 Spy Plane CHALLENGE COIN - Central Intelligence Agency “Nowhere To Hide” For Sale

This is an original Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) challenge coin from the United States. CIA logo on one side, a U-2 spy plane with a smaller CIA logo on the other. Deep green and blue enamel over brass. This is an original piece and not a cheap reproduction, making it an excellent addition to any collection. Size is as pictured. About 1.5 inches diameter. U-2: The Lockheed U-2, nicknamed “Dragon Lady”;, is a single-engine, single-seat reconnaissance aircraft that can fly at altitudes above 70,000 ft. It has been used by the CIA, NASA, and the U.S. Air Force since the 1950s to gather intelligence in all weather conditions, day and night. Features: Long, straight wings give the U-2 glider-like qualities. It can carry a variety of cameras and sensors, and is capable of collecting radar, infrared, electro-optic, and multi-sensor photo imagery. History: Designed during the Cold War to photograph military activity in communist countries, the U-2 has also been used in Afghanistan and Iraq.