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Space Shuttle Discovery's Final Flight

April 17, 2012  •  Leave a Comment

 

17 April 2012

 

The Space Shuttle Discovery takes it's final flight on-board a specially modified Boeing 747.  The following images were taken at the National Mall, Washington, DC.

The experience to witness this part of aviation history I shall not soon forget.

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An Amazing SightAn Amazing SightOn a whim a fellow co-worker and I decided to head to the Mall in Washington DC, to see the final flight of the Space Shuttle Discovery (riding piggyback on specially outfitted Boeing 747). I will never forget the roar of the crowd as the Space Shuttle approached the National Mall from the Lincoln Memorial and headed towards the US Capitol. We were perfectly positioned at the Smithsonian. What a great day, although sad to see this program end.

NASA T-38 chase plane keeping a watchful eye.

 

Three's CompanyThree's CompanyOn a whim a fellow co-worker and I decided to head to the Mall in Washington DC, to see the final flight of the Space Shuttle Discovery (riding piggyback on specially outfitted Boeing 747). I will never forget the roar of the crowd as the Space Shuttle approached the National Mall from the Lincoln Memorial and headed towards the US Capitol. We were perfectly positioned at the Smithsonian. What a great day, although sad to see this program end.

Park Police is keeping a watchful eye over the thousands of spectators at the National Mall.

Watchful EyesWatchful EyesOn a whim a fellow co-worker and I decided to head to the Mall in Washington DC, to see the final flight of the Space Shuttle Discovery (riding piggyback on specially outfitted Boeing 747). I will never forget the roar of the crowd as the Space Shuttle approached the National Mall from the Lincoln Memorial and headed towards the US Capitol. We were perfectly positioned at the Smithsonian. What a great day, although sad to see this program end.

 

"Superman awaiting Discovery", Andreas Mueller, Washington DC

Keywords: 747, Air, And, Boeing, DC, Discovery, Dulles, Mall, Museum, National, Shuttle, Smithsonian, Space, VA, Washington, piggyback

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