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Nov
04

Space Shuttle Endeavour Flyover – Downey CA 9-21-12

Hitching a ride on the back of its 747 jumbo jet, Space Shuttle Endeavour flies over the Columbia Memorial Space Center in Downey on CA, 9-21-12. Endeavour w…

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  1. Kirby Marios says:

    Endeavor replaced challenger

  2. 1ManVideoProductions says:

    I agree! I also have a personal connection to that facility — my father worked there during WWII, when it was Vultee Aircraft. Since they were manufacturing military aircraft, the entire plant was camouflaged to blend into the surroundings. After the war, some former employees formed the Vultee Club and continued to meet for many years afterward. My dad was the chairman for a few years. I can remember as a boy in the 60′s walking to the post office to pick up the club’s mail for him.

  3. 1ManVideoProductions says:

    Thanks for your comment. I’m glad you liked the video. Yes, the crowd was so enthusiastic — it was great!

  4. zamuraiyt says:

    Thank you very much for posting the video Enjoyed the passion of the people around there. I have forwarded to other former Rockwell comrades.

  5. ndBryan says:

    It’s nice to see it back home, where it was actually born in Downey! These Rockwell International/North American Aviation buildings are beautiful. It’s a shame they are being demolished

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