Brand new 1/8 scale model of U-2 "Dragon Lady" Pilot Polyresin Statue "Statue Series" model by Hobby Master. Brand new box. Detailed exterior. True-to-scale detail. Officially licensed product. Dimensions is approximately 9 inches tall.Manufacturers original unopened packaging. It is a highly detailed and accurate model perfect for collectors and enthusiasts of military history. HISTORY ASPECTS:The U-2 "Dragon Lady" is one of the most iconic reconnaissance aircraft in aviation history with its pilots playing a crucial role in gathering intelligence for the United States since the Cold War. Developed by Lockheeds Skunk Works under the direction of Clarence "Kelly" Johnson the U-2 was designed for high-altitude surveillance missions capable of flying above 70000 feet to evade enemy radar and interception. Pilots of the U-2 had to undergo extensive training and wear specialized full-pressure suits similar to those used by astronauts to withstand the extreme altitudes and atmospheric condi