NASA WB-57 Formation Flight Over Houston

Thursday, November 26, 2015 at 01:57 AM ET

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Key Takeaways:

The last three airworthy WB-57 airplanes performed a historic photo flight over Houston.
The formation flight passed numerous Houston landmarks, including downtown, the Fred Hartman Bridge, and Bush Intercontinental Airport.
The event, photographed by NASA Johnson staff, also featured a Navy T-6 as a photo chase plane.

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Last three airworthy WB-57 airplanes took to the skies for a historic photo flight. (Photos by NASA Johnson/James Blair)

Takeoff of the historic formation flight of three WB-57s over Houston. James Blair – NASA – JSC

WB-57s pass by the Fred Hartman Bridge. Robert Markowitz – NASA – Johnson Space Center

The formation flight passes by Pasadena, Texas. Robert Markowitz – NASA – Johnson Space Center

WB-57s pass over downtown Houston. Robert Markowitz – NASA – Johnson Space Center

WB-57s passing by downtown and the River Oaks golf course. Robert Markowitz – NASA – Johnson Space Center

WB-57s passing over Bush Intercontinental Airport runways. Robert Markowitz – NASA – Johnson Space Center

WB-57s pass by Johnson Space Center and Clear Lake. Robert Markowitz – NASA – Johnson Space Center

Navy T-6 Photo Chase Plane that captured the flight. James Blair – NASA – JSC

Aircrew for the WB-57 formation flight. James Blair – NASA – JSC

WB-57 aircrew member suits up for the flight. See more of the flight here. James Blair – NASA – JSC

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