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  1. Reconnaissance aircraft

    A reconnaissance aircraft (colloquially, a spy plane) is a military aircraft designed or adapted to perform aerial reconnaissance with roles including collection of imagery intelligence (including using photography), signals intelligence, as well as measurement and signature intelligence. Modern technology has also enabled some aircraft and UAVs to carry out real-time surveillance in addition to general intelligence gathering. Before the development of devices such as radar, military forces relied on reconnaissance aircraft for visual observation and scouting of enemy movement. An example is the PBY Catalina maritime patrol flying boat used by the Allies in World War II: a flight of U.S. Navy Catalinas spotted part of the Japanese fleet approaching Midway Island, beginning the Battle of Midway.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of reconnaissance aircraft in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of reconnaissance aircraft in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

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  1. The NHC:

    We should have a better idea of how strong Hurricane Isaias will become near the US after reconnaissance aircraft sample the storm and after it passes Hispaniola later today.

  2. John McCain:

    And I can understand, when it was a very small operation, why it would be done by the intelligence agencies, such as U-2s and other reconnaissance aircraft, for many years. Now it has reached the point where it's an integral part of the conflict.

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