Space Shuttle Endeavor coming in to Los Angeles: Hi everyone. Just a word, both my wife and myself are volunteers at the J P Getty Museum. That being said, we were there this morning...

Rich2236 Loc: E. Hampstead, New Hampshire

Hi everyone. Just a word, both my wife and myself are volunteers at the J P Getty Museum. That being said, we were there this morning (Friday 21st, ) and saw the Space Shuttle do a flyover of the Getty Museum. There must have been almost 2000 people at the Getty standing on almost every balcony at the museum, myself included, but i was working......haha. Here are but 3 of the 120 shots i took of the shuttle.

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krgatlgm Loc: Las Vegas, Nv

Thanks Rich2236! I was visiting folks in Pasadena and heard it fly over but could not get into a position to catch a glimpse of it. I could sure hear it but could not see it. So if you do not mind, I'll just enjoy yours.

ggiaphotos Loc: Iowa

Wow! That had to have been an amazing experience. Not like seeing it on TV I am sure. Thanks for sharing them so others could enjoy too.

Rich2236 Loc: E. Hampstead, New Hampshire

krgatlgm wrote:

Thanks Rich2236! I was visiting folks in Pasadena and heard it fly over but could not get into a position to catch a glimpse of it. I could sure hear it but could not see it. So if you do not mind, I'll just enjoy yours.

Please be my guest. I only wish I had access to what other photographers have had. To wit being right on the tarmac as the 747 landed and took off. But one cant always have what one wants. please enjoy.

Rich2236 Loc: E. Hampstead, New Hampshire

ggiaphotos wrote:

Wow! That had to have been an amazing experience. Not like seeing it on TV I am sure. Thanks for sharing them so others could enjoy too.

GG, even with the crowds of people there at the Getty, it was totally awesome. A once in a lifetime event.

Rich2236 Loc: E. Hampstead, New Hampshire

Rich2236 wrote:

Hi everyone. Just a word, both my wife and myself are volunteers at the J P Getty Museum. That being said, we were there this morning (Friday 21st, ) and saw the Space Shuttle do a flyover of the Getty Museum. There must have been almost 2000 people at the Getty standing on almost every balcony at the museum, myself included, but i was working......haha. Here are but 3 of the 120 shots i took of the shuttle.

please feel free to use the pictures for your private collection in any way you all want.

Nikonian72 Loc: Chico CA

Not too shabby, Rich!

I was able to conduct telephone business and watch TV coverage at the same time. I am about 10-miles from the Queen Mary, and about 10-miles from LAX. The fly-over was in the area, but not visible to me.

Rich2236 Loc: E. Hampstead, New Hampshire

Nikonian72 wrote:

Not too shabby, Rich!

I was able to conduct telephone business and watch TV coverage at the same time. I am about 10-miles from the Queen Mary, and about 10-miles from LAX. The fly-over was in the area, but not visible to me.

Thanks Nikonian. Im glad i was in a position to get any shots at all. Use the shots as you wish. If you want any more let me know. I just kept shooting.

Shaka Loc: Brisbane, Australia

You've captured a part of history.

Rich2236 Loc: E. Hampstead, New Hampshire

Shaka wrote:

You've captured a part of history.

Yes......! When your'e standing there, you think, "what am i doing here, waiting in this heat and sun. It's just one of the shuttles getting a ride....." and then, You see it......and a chill runs up your spine. "WOW, thats The shuttle.....!" Shaka, that is exactly how i felt yesterday.

Scoutman Loc: Orlando, FL

Rich2236 wrote:

Hi everyone. Just a word, both my wife and myself are volunteers at the J P Getty Museum. That being said, we were there this morning (Friday 21st, ) and saw the Space Shuttle do a flyover of the Getty Museum. There must have been almost 2000 people at the Getty standing on almost every balcony at the museum, myself included, but i was working......haha. Here are but 3 of the 120 shots i took of the shuttle.

Now the last twelve miles of the trip appears to be the hard part. All those trees to mow down. I know there are plans to replant them x two. If only there were another way. Apparently the Shuttle cannot be dismantled or the wing span reduced.

ianhargraves1066 Loc: NEW SMYRNA BEACH, Florida

Rich2236 wrote:

Hi everyone. Just a word, both my wife and myself are volunteers at the J P Getty Museum. That being said, we were there this morning (Friday 21st, ) and saw the Space Shuttle do a flyover of the Getty Museum. There must have been almost 2000 people at the Getty standing on almost every balcony at the museum, myself included, but i was working......haha. Here are but 3 of the 120 shots i took of the shuttle.

Thanks for the great pics. Saw the mated pair leave Kennedy as it took off for California.

I was lucky to watch every shuttle launch except two and you never get fed up with seeing those awesome beasts lift off. The ground literally shakes fro miles around. Am so sad that we gave up the shuttle program to rely on the Russian launches. Incidently I worked at the Russian launch center in 1964 and it was very primative.

Ian

Rich2236 Loc: E. Hampstead, New Hampshire

Scoutman wrote:

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No. It cannot be taken apart. i hope though, when they replant, that they dont replant saplings. Plant an already rooted tree.

Shaka Loc: Brisbane, Australia

Rich2236 wrote:

Shaka wrote:

You've captured a part of history.

Yes......! When your'e standing there, you think, "what am i doing here, waiting in this heat and sun. It's just one of the shuttles getting a ride....." and then, You see it......and a chill runs up your spine. "WOW, thats The shuttle.....!" Shaka, that is exactly how i felt yesterday.

Just reading how you felt gave me goosebumps. Wish I could have been there. :thumbup:

Rich2236 Loc: E. Hampstead, New Hampshire

ianhargraves1066 wrote:

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I feel the same way about our space program also. We should never have ended it. Build new sleeker space shuttles, etc, but dont stop the program.........