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  Roll Out of Modified GV at Lockheed

October 14, 2004
Greenville, South Carolina

Roll out of modified GV at the Lockheed modification facility in Greenville, South Carolina. Photos are courtesy of Brian Patronie of Gulfstream.

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Lockheed Martin personnel prepare the modified aircraft to be rolled out of the hangar.
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The fully modified GV emerges from its hangar following a modification effort that lasted for over one year.
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A second view of the GV as it is pushed out of the modification hangar.
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HIAPER sitting out on the ramp following the roll out, just prior to fueling and run up of the engines.
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A second view of HIAPER sitting outside prior to the start of fueling and engine run ups.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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