WB (RB) 57F In Afghanstan
12-13-2012, 03:23 PM
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WB (RB) 57F In Afghanstan
It seems my old RB57F (flew 1968-1971), now the politically correct WB57F, is still at work doing things the U-2 can't do. Lots of equipment, strange antennas (red box) and a back seat systems operator. One (perhaps 2) have been taken out of DM storage and will be added to the current two aircraft fleet after significant upgrades. Full story can be found at: The Aviationist » NASA
12-13-2012, 06:24 PM
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Originally Posted by USMCFLYR
An old friend of mine is the OPSO for that platform.
He has nice things to say about it. Keeps him on the road quite a bit though.
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He has nice things to say about it. Keeps him on the road quite a bit though.
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12-13-2012, 06:32 PM
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2008 video of "F" (old NASA Paint scheme ) landing and departure at Nellis.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1R82c1mQQTk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0vq51FBCbN0
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1R82c1mQQTk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0vq51FBCbN0
12-16-2012, 04:18 AM
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If that was addressed to me.....yes.
He sent me the announcement for an application window.
But I had just gotten my current job and things were (or still are) a little uncertain as the direction that NASA was taking with its' flight programs; so I settled in where I am for the long haul.
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He sent me the announcement for an application window.
But I had just gotten my current job and things were (or still are) a little uncertain as the direction that NASA was taking with its' flight programs; so I settled in where I am for the long haul.
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12-16-2012, 04:30 AM
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Originally Posted by if4not
Did he mention to you how to get a gig flying them?
Be prepared to fly through strange clouds and glow in the dark at night for the rest of your life. (Picture of RB-57D)
If you look forward to this 2-3 times a week - APPLY.
12-16-2012, 12:26 PM
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Ftrooppilot,
I have two good friends that flew U-2's with me that are both flying the -57.
Interesting work.
You might be surprised to know that much of the flying is not done in the pressure suit.
Anyways, not sure how much detail I can go into about what they do, so I'll leave it at that.
I've thought seriously about applying,... but have decided against it for now.
I have two good friends that flew U-2's with me that are both flying the -57.
Interesting work.
You might be surprised to know that much of the flying is not done in the pressure suit.
Anyways, not sure how much detail I can go into about what they do, so I'll leave it at that.
I've thought seriously about applying,... but have decided against it for now.
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