Famous picture of C-5 Galaxy that got stuck on I-564 overpass (Norfolk, Virginia)
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This is where it occured on 6 Mar 2003. The plane didn't have enough space to turn around, and no AGE equipment could get in front of the plane to push it back. A specially-made tow bar, 30'x10', had to be constructed in Dover AFB and flown in to move the plane off the overpass.
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Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_structures_built_on_top_of_freeways#Virginia
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Coordinates: 36°56'14"N 76°18'6"W
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