SOFIA's Upper Rigid Door Installed

Jim Kephart, USRA SOFIA's Project Manager December 20, 2004.

Upper Rigid Door being lifted into place December 20, 2004.

Upper Rigid Door being lifted into place December 20, 2004.

Upper Rigid Door Crew members December 20, 2004.

A major milestone in the SOFIA project was reached on 20 Dec 2004 when the Upper Rigid
Door was installed on the aircraft. The photos at the right show various stages during the
installation process.

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