NEWSFLASH: Space Shuttle Landing in Fort Worth NAS Today

[bobcool]

Just got a call from my wife - the space shuttle Endeavor will be landing piggy-backed on a NASA jet today at 3:15 pm at the NAS in Fort Worth (formally Carswell AFB).

If you get a chance to go, could be a cool thing!

More info on WFAA.com:

http://www.wfaa.com/sharedcontent/dw....4cb0662c.html

If you go, please post the pics!!!

[CaptainTom]

Got a photo shoot at 2pm . likely won't make it today, but I should be there in the morning.....

[JohnT]

Where exactly is Carswell located? I've never been there.

[CaptainTom]

John , you can't be serious ?

I 30 west to Lockheed blvd north. It's a pretty big place to miss.
Just park where all the other photogs are undoubtedly camped out already.

[CaptainTom]

revised ETA 2:59pm

[jonnydonut]

wow. def would've gone if I had seen this sooner. Can't make it from denton by that time. anyone know when it's taking off in the morning??

[JohnT]

Originally Posted by CaptainTom

John , you can't be serious ?

I 30 west to Lockheed blvd north. It's a pretty big place to miss.
Just park where all the other photogs are undoubtedly camped out already.

Thanks. Couldn't make it anyway, especially with the revised ETA.

[texaspacific52]

News showed it coming in from the South. Last time it came through in the early 90's it sat parked on the NE side of the tarmac overnight because it's to big to fit in a hanger. If it takes off south in the morning then anywhere near Ridgemar Mall would be a good pic. However, if it takes off north then Loop 820 at Quebec would be a great shot./jpb

[CBass]

If i would have been on to see this i would have gone. Anyone know the time it will be taking off tomorrow?

[CaptainTom]

I made it over there. What a hoot

I posted a photo on keith's thread. I think mine is a bit over sharpened.

All indication are that it will leave right after dawn.
If the wind is from the north there is no great place, but if the wind is from the south and you have a humongous flash you could do a TriCoast from Lockheed Blvd looking into the sunrise.

[RIDDLER STUDIOS]

Originally Posted by texaspacific52

News showed it coming in from the South. Last time it came through in the early 90's it sat parked on the NE side of the tarmac overnight because it's to big to fit in a hanger. If it takes off south in the morning then anywhere near Ridgemar Mall would be a good pic. However, if it takes off north then Loop 820 at Quebec would be a great shot./jpb

Winds appear to be from the same direction (N/NW) tomorrow; so, it will take off on RWY 35 - same RWY it landed on today. It will take-off in the same direction.



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[FullCountSports]

I just heard on the radio that it will be leaving at 11:00AM on Thursday. I think I'll head that way. I'll check the board in the morning to see if there is any news that it took off at dawn.