1st Expedttionary Reconnaissance Squadron U2 Blackbird Dragon Lady PROJECT OLIVE HARVEST RAF Akrotiri, Cyprus Air Force Challenge Coin / CIA Navy SEALs On 19 October 2001

On 19 October 2001

2 inch Challenge coin

4 7/8 x 5 7/8 inch Navy Patch

On Tuesday

5 x 1 3/8 inch Challenge Coin

1st Expedttionary Reconnaissance Squadron U2 Blackbird Dragon Lady PROJECT OLIVE HARVEST RAF Akrotiri, Cyprus Air Force Challenge Coin / CIA Navy SEALs On 19 October 2001This coin is 1 3 4 inches in diameter with epoxy on boith sides. 1970 saw the Egyptians and the Israelis at war again with both sides slugging it out in a war of attrition across the Suez canal. After a ceasefire had been agreed both sides pulled their troops back to 32 miles either side of the canal. and both the CIA (Det G) and the USAF set about planning a "Fast Move" of a U 2 to monitor the situation. The CIA were quicker of the mark and two U