# U-2 spy plane flies over 49ers game

> U-2 spy plane makes rare flyover at 49ers game.
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- Summary: U-2 spy plane makes rare flyover at 49ers game. A U-2 spy plane flew over the 49ers game in Santa Clara County on Monday, a rare appearance by the Cold…
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## U-2 spy plane flyover
A U-2 spy plane made a rare flyover at the 49ers game in Santa Clara County on Monday.

> U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Matthew Seefeld
## U-2 aircraft history
The U-2 spy plane was built in total secrecy by Lockheed Skunk Works in 1955 during Cold War tensions and remains an enduring symbol of U.S. intelligence operations.
## U-2 capabilities
The U-2 can fly over 400 mph at 70,000 feet, has a range of 7,000 miles, and stays airborne 24 hours.
## Key takeaway

A U-2 spy plane flew over the 49ers game in Santa Clara County on Monday, a rare appearance by the Cold War-era aircraft.