The forward fuselage of NASA ER-2 No. 809 was missing its nose, canopy, and instrumentation that were removed during major maintenance and inspection of the 22-year old aircraft.
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The forward fuselage of NASA ER-2 No. 809 was missing its nose, canopy, and instrumentation that were removed during major maintenance and inspection of the 22-year old aircraft.October 18, 2011
NASA Photo / Tom Tschida