This site is dedicated to 1/48 scale model plastic models that are
painted, "weathered" and then photographed. Absolutely amazing
craftsmanship, these models are truly works of art.
The enclosed compartment in which an engine is mounted.
Propeller-driven aircraft have nacelles mounted on the leading edge
of the wings, at a distance far enough outboard that the propellers
clear the fuselage.
"Joe has played an extremely important role for both our
office and the agency as a whole throughout his many years with
NASA... Not only has he performed critical roles in each of
his four shuttle missions, from servicing the Hubble Telescope to
assembly work on the International Space Station, but his
leadership and expertise have been invaluable resources to us on
the ground as well. He will be missed."
Source: Steve Lindsey, NASA's Astronaut office
chief, commenting on the departure of Astronaut Joe Tanner, for a
job in private industry.
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