NASA WB-57 Formation Flight Over Houston

Last three airworthy WB-57 airplanes took to the skies for a historic photo flight. (Photos by NASA Johnson/James Blair)

Takeoff of the historic formation flight of three WB-57s over Houston. James Blair - NASA - JSC

WB-57s pass by the Fred Hartman Bridge. Robert Markowitz - NASA - Johnson Space Center

The formation flight passes by Pasadena, Texas. Robert Markowitz - NASA - Johnson Space Center

WB-57s pass over downtown Houston. Robert Markowitz - NASA - Johnson Space Center

WB-57s passing by downtown and the River Oaks golf course. Robert Markowitz - NASA - Johnson Space Center

WB-57s passing over Bush Intercontinental Airport runways. Robert Markowitz - NASA - Johnson Space Center

WB-57s pass by Johnson Space Center and Clear Lake. Robert Markowitz - NASA - Johnson Space Center

Navy T-6 Photo Chase Plane that captured the flight. James Blair - NASA - JSC

Aircrew for the WB-57 formation flight. James Blair - NASA - JSC

WB-57 aircrew member suits up for the flight. See more of the flight here. James Blair - NASA - JSC

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