

“The Balls Eight was a NASA NB-52B Mothership, It derives its nickname “Balls 8″ from its NASA tail number 52-008: leading zeroes plus the number 8. It was retired from active service with NASA on December 17, 2004 after almost 50 years flying service.”
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Balls_8

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July 14, 2010 at 9:50 pm
but there are three 0′s
July 14, 2010 at 10:07 pm
8 ball!NASA`S old faithful test model.
July 15, 2010 at 3:36 am
lol bikebomb
July 15, 2010 at 7:03 am
When the various aircraft it carried were released, what would the pilot of Balls 8 cry out?
July 15, 2010 at 3:23 pm
I miss that bad ass DY tail in the background.