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F-8 DFBW on-board electronics. Public domain image of NASA aircraft.
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LASRE pod being mated to SR-71. Public domain image of NASA aircraft.
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BOEING ACOUSTIC TEST OF NASA SR-6 PROP. - NAR OV-10 AIRCRAFT CARGO BAY...
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John Glenn's T-38 flight. NASA public domain image colelction.
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