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Aviation-NASA aircrafts-Prototypes (1538 images)
Title : HL-10 on lakebed with pilot Major Jerauld R. Gentry
Caption :
Pilot Major Jerauld R. Gentry stands in front of the HL-10 Lifting Body. Gentry was the Air Force project pilot for the HL-10 while it was making the early glide and powered flights in 1968 following its modification. He made a total of nine flights in the vehicle. For his work on the HL-10, Gentry was awarded the Harmon International Trophy for his outstanding contribution to the science of flying. He later became the Air Force pilot for the X-24A.
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