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She may be old, but she is never dull!!

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She may be old, but she is never dull!!

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http://www.strategypage.com/military_ph ... 03936.aspx

One of the best photos I have ever scene of a launch....

On a side note...try youtube and check out some of the more recent launch videos. The sound of this beast leaving is incredible.

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Amen! I teared up a bit during the launch. During the 7 years I was at the Cape "Discovery" was my shuttle. It was the one I always seemed to be supporting at the TAL sites and I also had the honor of supporting the STS-114 Ferry Flight. She will be missed.

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I hope you don't take this too personally , but you would be a lot more interesting if you were the one on the right. :lol:
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Firebird wrote:I hope you don't take this too personally , but you would be a lot more interesting if you were the one on the right. :lol:
Thought the same when I was looking at that pic :mrgreen:

Anyway, besides this interesting background it's always nice to have a visual impression of the guys active in this forum. To be honest I had a different picture of you in mind: a short and thin guy :lol: Sometimes my mind is cheating on me. :roll:
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Firebird wrote:I hope you don't take this too personally , but you would be a lot more interesting if you were the one on the right. :lol:
LOL.. That is Kathy Winters, the Shuttle Launch Weather Officer.
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