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The Boeing 747SP is rare but N747NA is unique: this aircraft is carrying SOFIA (Stratospheric Observatory For Infrared Astronomy) and is operated by NASA and German DLR (Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt). The career of this airframe started in May 1977 with Pan Am, in February 1986 it went to United Airlines. At Lufthansa Technik N747NA enderwent heavy maintenance since June 2014. Definitely my personal highlight of 2014.

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N747NA

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Dec 14, 2014

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The Boeing 747SP is rare but N747NA is unique: this aircraft is carrying SOFIA (Stratospheric Observatory For Infrared Astronomy) and is operated by NASA and German DLR (Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt). The career of this airframe started in May 1977 with Pan Am, in February 1986 it went to United Airlines. At Lufthansa Technik N747NA enderwent heavy maintenance since June 2014. Definitely my personal highlight of 2014.

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Canon EOS 400D | Canon EF 100-400 mm f/4.5-5.6 L IS USM Show Exif data
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Jorge

Some modifications of this aircraft were done in Waco, Texas.