NASA’s DC-8 Aircraft Is Retiring At Idaho State University

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After 37 years of flight, NASA is getting ready to retire it’s DC-8 aircraft. Before that, it will do one last flight from NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, California to Idaho State University in Pocatello, Idaho.

During its flight, its expected to fly at low altitude over San Jose and surrounding areas. This means what residents can expect to see and hear the plane. When it arrives at the University, the DC-8 will be used to train future aircraft technicians.

If you are interested in checking it out, NASA expects the flyover to happen between 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM.