[Scan-DC] Airliner escort

[N3BXV]

Hi Scott,
  You almost certainly saw two of the Northrup-Grumman Test Aircraft based
at BWI.  They often depart and arrive flying in formation. I believe the
larger aircraft carries experimental Radar setups and the smaller one is
used as a radar target.  One is a BAC 1-11 and one is a Sabreliner.  There's
a nice picture on airliners.net --
http://www.airliners.net/open.file/0563540/M/  
The Nose configuration of the larger plane changes often... 

Chuck
Near BWI Airport, Maryland
 
-----Original Message-----
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[mailto:scan-dc-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Scott Bauer
Sent: Friday, July 21, 2006 5:51 PM
To: Scan DC
Subject: [Scan-DC] Airliner escort

I live near BWI. Walking home just 5 minutes ago, a low flying
airliner  with an escort heading  southeast. It looked to be a fighter
but I did not have my glasses on. It sure was loud though.
The escort was just off his right wing and slightly higher.
Did anybody hear anything? I dont think the planes wee coming from
BWI as they were going too fast.

 Scott, Near BWI
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