B-52 StratoFortress with X-43A Under-Wing for HYPER-X Test Flight

[USAFSS-ColdWarrior]

Here are a couple of links to photos and narrative of one of the NASA B-52's with a SPACE-PLANE dangling under it's right wing for air-drop release Test Flight......

http://flightaware.com/photos/view/...0d036e6f6d0b2/staffpicksweek/sort/date/page/1

http://flightaware.com/photos/view/...b474591707624/staffpicksweek/sort/date/page/1

Our tax dollars hard at work advancing our future.

Carry on.

 

[donnerwetter58]

The B-52 , Balls8, has quite a history itself.

http://www.nasa.gov/centers/armstrong/news/FactSheets/FS-005-DFRC.html#.VOertnzF-So

 

[USAFSS-ColdWarrior]

The B-52 , Balls8, has quite a history itself.

http://www.nasa.gov/centers/armstrong/news/FactSheets/FS-005-DFRC.html#.VOertnzF-So

Thank you for posting up that link.

Yes, that B-52 does indeed have quite a history.

Where is she now (did I miss it in the article)?

 

[6x6TRex]

Yes, that B-52 does indeed have quite a history.
Where is she now (did I miss it in the article)?

Retirement

Having participated in some of the most significant projects in aerospace history, NASA 008 was formally retired on Dec. 17, 2004 in a joint NASA and U.S. Air Force ceremony and returned to the Air Force. It is now on permanent public display near the north gate of Edwards Air Force Base.

 

[USAFSS-ColdWarrior]

Retirement

Having participated in some of the most significant projects in aerospace history, NASA 008 was formally retired on Dec. 17, 2004 in a joint NASA and U.S. Air Force ceremony and returned to the Air Force. It is now on permanent public display near the north gate of Edwards Air Force Base.

Thank you, Sir.
My speed-reading skills were exposed to Kryptonite and kinda weak when I rad that.