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    CIA‏Verified account @CIA 20 May 2016

    May 15, 1956: #U2 pilot Wilburn S. Rose killed in a training flight crash. #inmemoriam http://1.usa.gov/1jWjyg8 pic.twitter.com/HyLxX7JXER

    11:38 AM - 20 May 2016
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      2. CIA‏Verified account @CIA 20 May 2016
        Replying to @CIA

        His #U2 had trouble dropping its “pogos,” the outrigger wheels that kept the wings parallel to ground during takeoff. #inmemoriam

        5 replies 19 retweets 34 likes
      3. CIA‏Verified account @CIA 20 May 2016
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        Once airborne, Wilburn made low-level pass over the airstrip & shook loose the left side pogo. #inmemoriam

        4 replies 23 retweets 105 likes
      4. CIA‏Verified account @CIA 20 May 2016
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        While trying to shake loose the remaining pogo, the #U2 stalled & plunged to earth killing Wilburn instantly. #inmemoriam

        11 replies 24 retweets 35 likes
      5. CIA‏Verified account @CIA 20 May 2016
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        #U2’s challenging flight characteristics & fragility resulted in the deaths of 4 Agency pilots, including Wilburn Rose. #inmemoriam

        12 replies 34 retweets 80 likes
      6. CIA‏Verified account @CIA 20 May 2016
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        Wilburn, 1 of original 31 stars carved into Memorial Wall, is remembered for his bravery & dedication. #inmemoriam http://1.usa.gov/1jWjyg8 

        14 replies 37 retweets 87 likes
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      1. Major Farah Aneeb‏ @FarahAneeb 20 May 2016
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        never forget

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      1. Alex GOP Refugee‏ @FLsibAlex 20 May 2016
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        @GillianHTurner All the guys who flew/fly that aircraft are unsung heroes

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      1. #gstowy‏ @gstowy1 20 May 2016
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        rip Wilbur s.rose g.b.a

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      1. #gstowy‏ @gstowy1 20 May 2016
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        keepdoinwhatudo

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      1. Eugene Lewis‏ @EugeneL07949315 20 May 2016
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        @CIApic.twitter.com/Nz7hgsVV14

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      1. Chris l brown‏ @chrisbrw39 20 May 2016
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        Thanks for the light didn't know that

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      1. Bradley Lane‏ @TheBradleyLane 20 May 2016
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        Made in my hometown! #Burbank RT @CIA: May 15, 1956: #U2 pilot Wilburn S. Rose killed in a training flight crashpic.twitter.com/OGKJYro5lS

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      1. I Am Just Like You‏ @m_mcsquare 20 May 2016
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        It Was Some Years Ago I Saw The Documentary On This Plane U2

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