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Apr 17, 2012 16:38 |  #1

The departure as seen from the Shuttle Landing Facility. This perspective is from ~11,000 feet down runway 15, looking East.

Lots of threads on this event today... Very pleased to see the number of people following this important flight.

The takeoff:

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Returning for a photo pass:

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Apr 17, 2012 16:43 |  #2

#7 is perfect. Sad to see the end of an era.

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Apr 17, 2012 16:52 |  #3

Fantastic series but utterly heartbreaking...

There goes our future. :(

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Apr 17, 2012 16:54 |  #4

Nicely done Mike.

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Apr 17, 2012 16:55 |  #5

Stunning Set!

...yes, alas the passing of an adventurous generation of science.

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Apr 17, 2012 16:55 |  #6

Great job Mike! I can't wait until Monday to see the Enterprise over New York!

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Apr 17, 2012 16:59 |  #7

Great shots, Mike!

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Apr 17, 2012 18:32 as a reply to  @ walter S's post |  #8

I'm especially liking pic 4 with what I believe is the shuttle assembly building in the background. 7 is awesome.

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Apr 17, 2012 19:19 |  #9

Love #7

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Apr 17, 2012 19:21 |  #10

Thank you all.

John, that is indeed the VAB in the background of #4, along with the MDD.

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Apr 17, 2012 19:47 |  #11

Nice how you got what I am guessing is her escort jet in #7 as well...

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Apr 17, 2012 21:05 |  #12

Excellent set! #2 and #8 do it for me. Good job capturing a piece of history.

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Apr 17, 2012 21:06 as a reply to  @ Firemike's post |  #13

Awesome shots Mike -- thanks for posting!

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Apr 17, 2012 21:19 as a reply to  @ Go4EVA!'s post |  #14

. . . great series Mike, and great to see all the Discovery shots from those that were lucky enough to catch a piece of history.
Thanks for sharing !!

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Apr 17, 2012 21:26 |  #15

Mike Deep wrote in post #14282614 (external link)
The departure as seen from the Shuttle Landing Facility. This perspective is from ~11,000 feet down runway 15, looking East.

Lots of threads on this event today... Very pleased to see the number of people following this important flight.

The takeoff:

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Returning for a photo pass:

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You got an AMAZING perspective to this historic event! I wish I was there to witness it, but I think your photos make up for not being there. :p

#7 Is definitely a wall hanger! ;)

I can't believe it's actually over... No more shuttle launches! :cry:
I've been watching the Shuttle launches since I was about 6 years old and now they're grounded forever. It's really sad to see them go...

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