Aircraft 71-0281 Photo

71-0281, 1971 McDonnell Douglas F-15A Eagle, C/N: 0002/A002

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71-0281, 1971 McDonnell Douglas F-15A Eagle C/N 0002/A002, This 2nd prototype YF-15A was acquired from the USAF 12-17-75 for use by NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center, for the aerodynamic testing of the shuttle's thermal protection tiles. Returned to the USAF on 10-28-83 and put on display at Langley AFB.

This 2nd prototype YF-15A was acquired from the USAF 12-17-75 for use by NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center, for the aerodynamic testing of the shuttle's thermal protection tiles. Returned to the USAF on 10-28-83 and put on display at Langley AFB.

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Shot Date: 2008-07-12
Airport: LFI
Langley Afb Airport
Upload Date: 2008-07-15
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Device Manufacturer: Canon
Device Model: Canon EOS 40D
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Shot Time: 2008:07:12 15:57:07
Original Image Size: 1024 x 683 pixels
Exposure Time: 1/500 sec
F Number: f/6.3
Exposure Bias: 0
ISO Speed: 100
Focal Length: 32 mm
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  • 71-0281 @ LFI - This 2nd prototype YF-15A was acquired from the USAF 12-17-75 for use by NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center, for the aerodynamic testing of the shuttle's thermal protection tiles. Returned to the USAF on 10-28-83 and put on display at Langley AFB. - by Dean Heald by Dean Heald @ LFI
  • 71-0281 @ LFI - This 2nd prototype YF-15A was acquired from the USAF 12-17-75 for use by NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center, for the aerodynamic testing of the shuttle's thermal protection tiles. Returned to the USAF on 10-28-83 and put on display at Langley AFB. - by Dean Heald by Dean Heald @ LFI