U-2 Spy Plane Pilot
Merryl Tengesdal
U-2 Spy Plane Pilot
About Merryl
Merryl Tengesdal, born in 1971, is a retired American military officer known for her service as a U-2 spy plane pilot. She is the first and only Black woman to fly the United States Air Force's U-2 aircraft, which is used for specialized high-altitude reconnaissance missions. Tengesdal is one of five women and the fourth Black person to have been in the U-2 program as of 2004. She shares the aircraft's nickname, The Dragon Lady. Throughout her career, she served as a military veteran, aviator, and commander, working in both the United States Navy and the United States Air Force. From October 2015 to August 2017, she served as the Director of Inspections for The Air Force Inspector General. She retired from the Air Force at the rank of Colonel. Tengesdal's military career includes service in both the Iraq War and the War in Afghanistan, reflecting her extensive experience in military operations and aviation.
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Latest interviews
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Heartbeat For Hire with Lyndsay Dowd
168: Grit. Flight. Fearless Leadership. with Merryl Tengesdal
Sep 17, 2025
Former Action Guys Podcast
Ep. 229 | Merryl Tengesdal | U-2 Spy Plane Pilot
Mar 25, 2025
Forged In The Fires Podcast with Fireman Rob
Episode 346 - Forged in the Fires Guest - Merryl Tengesdal
Dec 26, 2024
LD Aviation Podcast
Episode 65 - Merryl Tengesdal
Sep 12, 2024
AVIATE with Shaesta
Shattering the Sky: Retired Col. Merryl Tengesdal, the First and Only Black Female U-2 Pilot
Jan 3, 2024
From The Green Notebook
Seeing the World at 70,000 feet- Merryl Tengesdal
Mar 14, 2021
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