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Faemike was the first to think it was a B52 and he is correct
on display at Edwards Air Force base California
NASA B-52, Tail Number 008, was an air launch carrier aircraft, 'mothership,' as well as a research aircraft platform that has been used on a variety of research projects. Affectingly known as 'Balls-8,' the 10th B-52 produced, was first flown on June 11, 1955, was the oldest B-52 in flying status and has been used on some of the most significant research projects in aerospace history.
The bomber arrived at Edwards AFB on June 8, 1959, after undergoing modifications at North American Aviation's Palmdale facility to allow it to carry the X-15 beneath its right wing. The modified bomber first was used to launch the X-15 on its fifth flight, Jan. 23, 1960.
Comments (43)
Great shot. Thanks for the info.
THank for info... Wonderfully done!!!
A great shot and info.
Outstanding photo....
What a cool photo Richard, and thank you for letting us know
Super Capture that's one big plane!
I got to see and hear many of these large planes when I was growing up in Massachusetts not far from Westover A.F.B.Well done.
cool infoI; I was born on 8 june 1955 hope that Nase preserves an X15 cropping works well
Very cool ! This is a very special aircraft!
Very Cool!!!
Great shot, impressive plane!
cool shot and such a big plane.
So big and so nice pic of him Thanks to share whit us all ((5++))
Great shot of the B-52. They have one in camouflage war paint on the road into the Air Force Academy. As a child on Okinawa, I watched these guys take off and go to bomb Vietnam. It would be nice to find one going to scrap and chop the wings off and live in it.
very cool :-) I would have never guessed :-)
Awesome capture Richard!!
Cool
That is cool!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Very interesting! Great capture!
A great plane ! I would love to visit that Museum, but it seems nearly impossible for a non US citizen.
loveshack...lol sorry couldn't help myself...i love the b-52's...lol chills and thrills
Exellent shot.
Great capture Richard!
my dad worked on a lot of those in Tulsa, Okla., at Douglas Aircraft back in the 50's, excellent capture!:)*5
Love the history you gave. :)))))) This is extra nice to see. :)))) My father retired Air Force in 1967. :))))))) Most excellent in capture and in details my friend. :))))) Thank you for sharing all of the beauty you see. :)))) Carry A Warm Smile In Your Heart :))))))
fantastic shot
EXCELLENT CAPTURE!
The B-52 is probably the most significant war plane ever . So far, it has been in service more than 60 years, with no end in sight.
I'm glad they preserved such a historic plane. Great capture.
Awesome piece of aviation history!