Photos: Discovery Soars Over DC

After 39 missions -- more than any other space shuttle -- Discovery flies by the Washington Monument during a flyover of the nation's capital, en route to retirement. The shuttle was mounted atop a modified jumbo jet.

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Photos: Discovery Soars Over DC

Crowds were out in force to watch as the space shuttle soared over local landmarks Tuesday, riding on the back of a modified jumbo jet.

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