A NASA T-38 training jet is seen as it flies over Washington, DC, Thursday, April 5, 2012. NASA, in cooperation with the Federal Aviation Administration, conducted training and photographic flights over the DC metropolitan area. T-38 aircraft have been used for astronaut training for more than 30 years as they allow pilots and mission specialists to think quickly in changing situations, mental experiences the astronauts say are critical to practicing for the rigors of spaceflight.
Credit: NASA/GSFC/Rebecca Roth
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noodleadvocate 14 months ago | reply
"Training", right. These are mostly just a way for the astronauts (most of whom are pilots) to commute easily between Kennedy and Huston without sullying themselves by flying commercial.
quader™ 14 months ago | reply
great plane!
Ander§aymon© 14 months ago | reply
I really enjoyed his capture, is a beautiful picture and good view image, i love jatos
Wish a Happy Easter and a good week, hugs his friend in Brazil.
SubaruB4RSK 13 months ago | reply
Is this one of them that had a fuel critical that ended up landing on Runway 1C?