This is a collection of Panoramic Photos I took during a field trip with my kids to learn about the history of flight, and to check out the famous Black Bird featured in Transformers 3, as a Decepticon. They totally loved the experience. The Smithsonian Institution did an awesome job of blending the Transformers Movie theme with the real spy plane. I have also added some still photos that I found rather fascinating.

NOTE: To view the Panorama, simply place your mouse over the photo and move the Cursor either left or right to see the rest of the wide angle image. Click on the Image to View a Larger Version

Space Shuttle Discovery ~ Panorama (Please Credit me if you wish to use this photo)

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Space Shuttle Discovery (Orbiter Vehicle Designation: OV-103) is one of the retired orbiters of the Space Shuttle program of NASA, the space agency of the United States,[4] and was operational from its maiden flight, STS-41-D on August 30, 1984, until its final landing during STS-133 on March 9, 2011. Discovery has flown more than any other spacecraft having completed 39 successful missions in over 27 years of service.

 

Lockheed SR-71 “Blackbird” ~ Panorama (Please Credit me if you wish to use this photo)

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The Lockheed SR-71 “Blackbird” was an advanced, long-range, Mach 3+ strategic reconnaissance aircraft.[1] It was developed as a black project from the Lockheed A-12 reconnaissance aircraft in the 1960s by Lockheed and its Skunk Works division. Clarence “Kelly” Johnson was responsible for many of the design’s innovative concepts. During reconnaissance missions the SR-71 operated at high speeds and altitudes to allow it to outrace threats.

Lockheed SR-71 “Blackbird” ~ Still Photo, Non-Panorama (Please Credit me if you wish to use this photo)