Space Shuttle Enterprise Enroute to the Intrepid

[LTFIREPRG 154]

Shots I took of the Space Shuttle Enterprise on its way to the Intrepid taken about 20 min ago.

[JetPhoto 626]

Great shots, thanks for sharing

[JackEMT 77]

Were there VIP's on the Circle Line ferry?

[peterose313 345]

Believe it or not, one of the wing tips was damaged recently since being placed onto a barge and the Intrepid supposedly just threw a coat of paint on it to hide it. I saw photos of the damage on twitter.

Edited June 6, 2012 by peterose313

[minivac 0]

does anyone know why the thrusters are covered by the cone shaped thing on the end?

[JetPhoto 626]

to prevent anyone from sticking their head in or climbing in. From what I've seen in photos in the past apparently their must be some toxic stuff in the engines. It's also put on during transports on planes to make it more aerodynamic.

[ny10570 745]

Believe it or not, one of the wing tips was damaged recently since being placed onto a barge and the Intrepid supposedly just threw a coat of paint on it to hide it. I saw photos of the damage on twitter.

http://media.zenfs.com/en_US/News/SPACE.com/Space_Shuttle_Enterprise_Damaged_at-c7a4814d6870449981ccb97d42b7bafc

Some foam was knocked off the wing tip when a sudden 35 knot gust of wind pushed the Enterprise into a wooden pier as it was towed under a bridge. It was painted to protect the exposed metal and will be repaired at a later date.

[x129K 1,393]

Believe it or not, one of the wing tips was damaged recently since being placed onto a barge and the Intrepid supposedly just threw a coat of paint on it to hide it. I saw photos of the damage on twitter.

[x129K 1,393]

OK...we pulled a fast one on my 9 year old today..he got to play hookie, but we surprised him by going down to the Intrepid to watch this whole show...and him being a plane nut - it was awesome. He aspires to do time as a Navy jet pilot before becoming a Captain of a Tower Ladder...I only hope it all comes true for him.

Here are our pics - taken by either my wife or me with a small point and shoot with a decent zoom....

The procession and the FDNY 343

[peterose313 345]

http://media.zenfs.c...1ccb97d42b7bafc

Some foam was knocked off the wing tip when a sudden 35 knot gust of wind pushed the Enterprise into a wooden pier as it was towed under a bridge. It was painted to protect the exposed metal and will be repaired at a later date.

Here's the shuttle hitting the actual bridge.

http://www.nycaviation.com/2012/06/closeup-photos-of-space-shuttle-enterprise-hitting-a-bridge-abutment/

[x129K 1,393]

We had a great spot to watch at the end of the Intrepid, right by the 9/11 memorial.

[x129K 1,393]

The whole reason for all of the excitement.

[x129K 1,393]

The crane barge was unreal...never seen such a MONSTER...it was awesome.

(Seth - better grab a Kleenex! LOL)

[x129K 1,393]

We didnt stay long enough to see them lift it up - had to get up to an overtime tour....

But here it is all hooked up.

[x129K 1,393]

This was SUCH a big deal...we caught this bad boy taking off!

Edited June 6, 2012 by x129K

[SRS131EMTFF 471]

Great photos x129k.

[JScott128 41]

Here is a shot of it getting lifted....Scott