Originally Posted by Harleyracefan
Ive seen a plane like that not long ago. I live in the line of flight just north of Ellington. My X fiance worked at Continental express there she quit just b4 they moved to Hobby. How about that huge guppy lookin cargo plane, now that is on odd plane too. The nose opens up.
Our last 3 and "newest" "F"s were taken over by NASA for many projects including tracking shuttle launches. They were based at Ellington, but flew world wide programs. They were painted white, our planes were left unpainted as a weight saver.
The "Pregnant Guppies" were developed from C-97 Strato Cruisers. Also very versatile. pics at
http://spaceflight.nasa.gov/station/...y/gallery.html
I've never been to JSC as much as I worked with their people, I've got to make it a point to do a Houston rally and visit the center.
John P. CMSgt ret.