NASA 809 over Indiana

[ind224]

No joy trying to find the actual task they are doing and cleared way up right after departure so not a lot of ATC to hear. Good luck!!

I just had to try harder Calendar | NASA Airborne Science Program

 

[Citywide173]

Not sure if it's the same, a friend got this shot yesterday. He's based in Chicago, but very mobile since he retired. Credit: Steve Reddick

 

[drdispatch]

Probably checking out the great storms that rolled through.

NASA Mission Explores Intense Summertime Thunderstorms - NASA

NASA and university scientists will be studying the intense summer thunderstorms over the central United States to understand their effects on Earth’s

www.nasa.gov

 

[ind224]

Yes, at the time there was heavy rain around Peoria. Today's mission was over 7 hours and 2500 miles.

 

[dzirzow]

Not sure if it's the same, a friend got this shot yesterday. He's based in Chicago, but very mobile since he retired. Credit: Steve Reddick

This is the USAF U-2 who did flyover during National Anthem at Oshkosh to open Wednesday's air show. I was there.