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Free Enterprise by Mike Machat

Free Enterprise by Mike Machat (747 & Space Shuttle)
Free Enterprise by Mike Machat (747 & Space Shuttle)
Free Enterprise by Mike Machat (747 & Space Shuttle)
Free Enterprise by Mike Machat (747 & Space Shuttle)
Free Enterprise by Mike Machat (747 & Space Shuttle)
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In probably the most critical test of the as yet untried Space Shuttle, the orbiter "Enterprise" is released from its highly modified 747 carrier aircraft for its approach and landing test in actual...  >Read More
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  • 850 Limited edition prints
  • 21 ½” x 26 ½”
  • Signed and numbered by the artist
  • Limited edition prints co-signed by
    Major General Joe H. Engle, Space Shuttle pilot and
    Fitzhugh L. "Fitz" Fulton, Shuttle Carrier Command pilot


    Description: In probably the most critical test of the as yet untried Space Shuttle, the orbiter "Enterprise" is released from its highly modified 747 carrier aircraft for its approach and landing test in actual flight configuration. Without the streamlined tailcone used on previous test flights, there would be increased buffeting on the 747 shuttle carrier and the descent profile for the orbiter would be much steeper. At 20,300 feet, shuttle pilot Joe Engle released the orbiter from the carrier aircraft and NASA 747 pilot Fitz Fulton banked the Jumbo steeply away from the orbiter. Previous tests with the tailcone installed had required 5 1/2 minutes for the orbiter to reach the Edwards runway, but today that descent took only 2 minutes and 34 seconds.
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