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  1. It is hard not to think there is a connection but that has been deigned. Though personally I also think it is based on the F-104.
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  2. The British Royal Air Force worked very closely with America at this time with regards to photo reconnaissance. When Eisenhour banned USAF flights over Russia the RAF took over flying from USAF bases in England using USAF aircraft. They would then do similar missions using the RAF's own Canberra photo reconnaissance aircraft. I have seen interviews with a former RAF pilot who were flying the U-2 in the late 50's. Check out U2 RAF pilot W/C Robbie Robinson. Interview with Paul Lashmar 16 May 1993 on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h64a3d1yES4 Apparently once at altitude the pilot had to keep the aircrafts speed within some 10 knots of required level flight speed for fear of ripping the wings off. Hats off to the pilots for that feat.
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