The U-2 spy plane developed at the famous Lockheed Skunk Works was built to satisfy an American requirement for a very high altitude reconnaissance aircraft capable of flight ceilings of more than 70000 feet. To counter the effects of altitude pilots wear flight suits that are roughly equivalent to space suits with minor differences. A wide array of intelligence-gathering equipment made the U-2 a very capable surveillance platform despite its drawbacks and it has operated from 1957 to the presen t day. This model a detailed reconstruction of this iconic Cold War aircraft will be a prized part of any collection.About Toys and Models CorporationSince 1982 Toys and Models has created exquisitely detailed historically accurate replicas of aircra ft. New technology and materials combined with painstaking detail ensure that when you purchase a model from Toys and Models you`ll admire it for years to come. Toys and Models is located in Mahwah New Jersey