REMOVAL OF PAINT FROM U-2 AIRCRAFT

• Document Type: CREST
• Collection: General CIA Records
• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): CIA-RDP63-00313A000600060056-9
• Release Decision: RIPPUB
• Original Classification: S
• Document Page Count: 2
• Document Creation Date: December 14, 2016
• Document Release Date: August 27, 2002
• Sequence Number: 56
• Content Type: MF

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MEMORANDUM FOR: Deputy Director (Plans)
SUBJECT: Removal of Paint 4rom U-2 Aircraft
1. This memorandum contains a recommendation for approval of the
Deputy Director (Plans). Such recommendation is contained in paragraph
5.
2. Of the publicity stemming from the 1 May incident, reference to its
blue-black color has been emphasized by the press. It is felt that, in the
public mind at least, this color has a direct relationship to the U-2's which
have been used for the spy flights. A first step toward re-establishing an
air of innocence for future use of our U-2's is to consider removal of this
stigma.
3. If Project U-2's were unpainted as are FOG aircraft, then they
would very likely be lost in the general picture as far as color is concerned.
Certainly one major identifying feature would be removed. The unpainted
aircraft suggests that a different and innocent use is being made of the U-2.
4. The unpainted aircraft would be used for all normal type m lions,
io e. , training flights, R & D flights, and overt operations s5+" air
sampling and weather data collection. For operational overflights and
other covert missions, the aircraft could be repainted their original blue-
black color.
5. It is, therefore, recommended that the paint be removed from all
Project U-Z's. If corrosion control requires painting, it will be of a color
similar to current operational single engine aircraft.
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RICHARD M. BISSELL, JR.
Deputy Director (Plans)
STANLEY W, BEERLI
Colonel USAF
Acting Chief, DPD-DD/P
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