1. A system for inspecting a test article comprising: a diagnostic imaging system for a test article; a command controller receiving two dimensional (2D) images from e diagnostic imaging system; a three dimensional (3D) computer aided design (CAD) model visualization system connected to the command controller; a 3D measurement and alignment system for determining local 3D coordinates connected to the command controller; and, computer software modules incorporated in the command controller for aligning the 2D images and 3D CAD model responsive to the local 3D coordinates, displaying the 2D images and 3D CAD model with reciprocal registration, and positioning of the 3D measurement and alignment system.