Taxying north runway 02 for takeoff to the south on runway 20. The wingspan is such that with the slope there was concern using taxiway echo. The converted B-57B bomber is used for high altitude research by NASA, as being capable of sustained flight at 65000 to 68000 feet, it is valuable for sampling the upper atmosphere. NASA currently has two of the Martin WB-57Fs working and hopes to use them for at least the next 15-20 years. The wings have been rebuilt with stronger spars, than the original F models had... www.verslo.is
