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This F-94B Starfire airplane was used to work on high-speed aircraft noise reduction, Glenn Hangar 1959.

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Welcome to the History Office at NASA Glenn Research Center. This website is a gateway to the history of Glenn Research Center and the Plum Brook Station. Explore how Glenn researchers and test facilities turn science fiction into science fact everyday. This website will feature resources about the beginnings of Glenn, its people, facilities, and projects. Please check back often as we expand our offerings on this site.
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