Posts: 3502 From: Netherlands Registered: Nov 2001
posted 05-07-2021 12:17 PM
The B-52 mothership performs the traditional fly-by salute following the final flight of the M2-F3 lifting body on December 20, 1972. It was the highest flight for the vehicle. NASA-pilot John Manke is at right.
Jurg Bolli Member
Posts: 1079 From: Albuquerque, NM Registered: Nov 2000
posted 05-07-2021 01:50 PM
The Lifting Bodies was a great program, and this is a nice picture.
randy Member
Posts: 2431 From: West Jordan, Utah USA Registered: Dec 1999
posted 05-07-2021 03:35 PM
Very cool.
Ian Limbrey Member
Posts: 150 From: England Registered: Nov 2012
posted 05-08-2021 01:07 AM
Amazing photo!
Jonnyed Member
Posts: 491 From: Dumfries, VA, USA Registered: Aug 2014
posted 05-08-2021 07:31 AM
Love how you can see the contrails/exhaust streaming from the B-52. Gives a real sense of power. Quite an aircraft.
NavyPilot Member
Posts: 53 From: Registered: Nov 2015
posted 05-08-2021 04:49 PM
"Flying Without Wings" is a must-read.