Secret and Rare Soviet-Era Aircraft Spotted in Ukraine War

In November 2023, a ghost from the Cold War era resurfaced. The M-55 Geofizika, a high-altitude reconnaissance aircraft, once a Soviet secret, now captured in satellite imagery, stirs the world into nostalgia and alarm. Born in the mid-20th century as the M-17, its initial mission was to hunt American reconnaissance balloons. This role quickly became obsolete, transforming it into a vessel for scientific exploration. Years later, it evolved into the M-55, meant to help guide high-speed ballistic missiles; however, this role never materialized. Yet, the aircraft’s story was far from over. Cloaked in the guise of scientific missions, the M-55 remained shrouded in mystery, its true purpose a subject of speculation, never fully divorced from its reconnaissance roots. Now, in the new images from 2023, a startling detail: a small yet significant addition to its wing – advanced surveillance equipment. Has the Geofizika been awakened from its scientific slumber, ready to play its original role in a world vastly different from when it first took to the skies? --- Dark Footage showcases the most unbelievable photos and videos from history while telling the stories behind the camera. Featuring military, space, aircraft and real-life historic events caught on tape.