Spaceplane 'Mothership' Resembles 1960s' XB-70 Bomber Prototypes

Credit: JAMES PETTY AND TRAVIS THATCHER
"Big. White or beige color. Very loud. I've never seen an airplane like it." Those are typical descriptions from people who reported seeing an unusual aircraft, yet who characterize themselves as "not that familiar with airplanes." But others who saw the same vehicle, and did know their aircraft...

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