"Released" Shuttle Enterprise Landing Test NEW!

Dimensions: 18" x 16.5"
Signatures: Joe H. Engle and Fitzhugh "Fitz" Fulton

Plane Type: Boeing 747 Shuttle Carrier & Space Shuttle Enterprise


In one of the most critical tests 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. shuttle pilot Joe Engle released the orbiter (Seen in the Photo Above)from the carrier aircraft and NASA 747 pilot "Fitz" Fulton banked the Jumbo steeply away from the orbiter. Tests with the tail-cone installed required 5 1/2 minutes for the orbiter to reach their Edwards runway.

About our Framing:
This Aviation Collectible is exquisitely Custom Framed with double mattes and comes in a 1½" Matte Black Frame. We've opened up the matte on the bottom to showcase the authentic pencil signature of the pilot's who flew this aircraft. All of our Aviation Collectibles come with a Certificate of Authenticity to ensure that the signatures are real and your purchase will be collectible for years to come.

Signatures: Shuttle pilot Major General Joe H. Engle and Shuttle Carrier Command pilot Fitzhugh L. "Fitz" Fulton.

PLANE JUNKIE - "Released" Space Shuttle Enterprise Landing Test(Boeing 747 Shuttle Carrier & Space Shuttle Enterprise)