The M2-F1 Lifting Body is seen here under tow, high above Rogers Dry Lake near the Flight Research Center, Edwards, CA.
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The M2-F1 Lifting Body is seen here under tow, high above Rogers Dry Lake near the Flight Research Center, Edwards, CA. R. Dale Reed effectively advocated the project with the support of NASA research pilot Milt Thompson. Together, they gained the support of Flight Research Center Director Paul Bikle. After a six-month feasibility study, Bikle gave approval in the fall of 1962 for the M2-F1 to be built.October 15, 1963NASA Photo› M2-F1 Project Description