NASA 911, a retired Shuttle Carrier Aircraft that ferried NASA’s space shuttles across the country for more than three decades, made its final journey on Friday.
The modified Boeing 747 jetliner was towed to Palmdale’s Joe Davies Heritage Airpark for permanent display.
Sights from NASA 911’s final journey
The Joe Davies Heritage Airpark is located along Rancho Vista Boulevard, just west of 25th Street East in Palmdale. Designed to highlight the aerospace heritage of the Antelope Valley, the Airpark features almost 25 historic aircraft and related artifacts in an outdoor park-like setting. It is open to the public, free of charge, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Guided tours are also available Monday through Saturday upon request. For more information, visit: http://www.cityofpalmdale.org/Airpark
Shane says
To bad you can’t take a tour inside:(
just wondering... says
I wonder where the other one is? There are 2 of them at Edwards. Bet ya’ll didn’t know that, eh? Yep, your tax dollars at work… they had 2 of them and they rotated which one flew and which one would be used for parts to keep the other flying. True story….
KayDee says
The other shuttle carrier is long gone to Houston, never to be heard from again. Smh
http://www.houstonchronicle.com/news/houston-texas/houston/article/NASA-905-the-great-space-shuttle-ferry-makes-5443804.php#/0
ERIK says
905 was the aircraft that I was fond of. I hope Houston treats her well. She was the original SCA and participated in the ALT flights with shuttle Enterprise. That footage of the Enterprise lifting off of the back of 905 in mid-air is one of the most insane things ever. A lot of folks thought Enterprise would tear off the vertical stabilizer.
905 was also the 747 that brought Endeavor to California. Great airplane with a lot of history.
C Rose says
The B-52 next to it is not a B-52D. It’s a B-52F. You can tell by the external accessory packs on the engines which identify them as J57-43PW’s.
joe says
…an upgrade perhaps?
C Rose says
No, all the D’s had J57-29PW’s. This aircraft is the only remaking F model on display.
jack says
crazy I drove to work Wed and its wasn’t there drove in on Sat and BOOM 747 I was like WTF? when did that get there? haha
William says
David Copperfield, perhaps?
Lynn Witt says
a great addition to the history of the aerospace industry here in the antelope valley. the folks who participated in creating these amazing planes may eventually be lost to us, but the proof of their work and ingenuity will live on at the blackbird and davies parks. it will hopefully become a must-see destination for aircraft history buffs, similar to other museums already operating. many thanks to all the people who have worked hard to create, and maintain these time capsules.
Alfred Cushman says
What happened to the L-1011 the City acquired to put on display?
LookedUp says
Do you mean this one?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fqu-YEcl0e8