NASA WB-57 Formation Flight Over Houston

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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)

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Takeoff of the historic formation flight of three WB-57s over Houston. James Blair – NASA – JSC
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WB-57s pass by the Fred Hartman Bridge. Robert Markowitz – NASA – Johnson Space Center
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The formation flight passes by Pasadena, Texas. Robert Markowitz – NASA – Johnson Space Center

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WB-57s pass over downtown Houston. Robert Markowitz – NASA – Johnson Space Center
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WB-57s passing by downtown and the River Oaks golf course. Robert Markowitz – NASA – Johnson Space Center
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WB-57s passing over Bush Intercontinental Airport runways. Robert Markowitz – NASA – Johnson Space Center
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WB-57s pass by Johnson Space Center and Clear Lake. Robert Markowitz – NASA – Johnson Space Center
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Navy T-6 Photo Chase Plane that captured the flight. James Blair – NASA – JSC
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Aircrew for the WB-57 formation flight. James Blair – NASA – JSC
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WB-57 aircrew member suits up for the flight. See more of the flight here. James Blair – NASA – JSC

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