ER-2 tail number 709, was one of two Airborne Science ER-2s used as science platforms by Dryden.
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Historical ER-2 Photos*
ER-2 tail number 709, was one of two Airborne Science ER-2s used as science platforms by Dryden. The aircraft were platforms for a variety of high-altitude science missions flown over various parts of the world. They were also used for earth science and atmospheric sensor research and development, satellite calibration, and data validation.Photo Description
Lockheed ER-2 #709 high altitude research aircraft during take off.
March 2, 1998
NASA Photo / Tony Landis
*Historical Photo: Do not use as current Dryden information