The Sydney vehicle, Buran Analogue/002/OK-GLI/BST 02 - 25 Flight and 9 Taxi tests.
Websites;
http://www.russianspaceweb.com/buran.htmlhttp://siberianlight.net/russian-space-shuttle-buran-rhine/
11 February 2000 Darling Harbour wharf on arrival.
24 February 2000 At Pyrmont. Under canvas.
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5 June 2000 Uncovered and right wing being attached. Cold war atmosphere provided with a "suit" telling me not to take photographs!
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6 June 2000 Left wing being prepared
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8 June2000 Both wings attached. Jacked up, wheels ready to fit. Engines out of containers.
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16 June 2000 Completed. Wings, tail, jet engines attached and now standing on its own wheels.
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