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F-15A in flight with 10 degree cone experiment and F-104N chase
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An in-flight photo of the NASA F-15A used to carry a 10 degree cone to collect aerodynamic data to calibrate the data from wind tunnels. The flight was made on May 17, 1978. Acting as chase for the flight was a NASA F-104 aircraft.
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Credit lineF-15A in flight with 10 degree cone experiment and F-104N chase. NASA/AFRC, 1978-05-17. Public domain. ID: ECN-9554.
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