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Old July 2nd 18, 11:02 PM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
Martin Gregorie[_6_]
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Default Opinions on NASA lift theory?

On Mon, 02 Jul 2018 15:38:52 -0600, Dan Marotta wrote:

So how does all of this (lift demons, CDU, etc.) explain the fact that
British aeroplanes [sic] also fly?Â* They make some of the ugliest planes
in the world, except for the Spitfire, there must have been a Frenchman,
an Italian, or an American involved in that design.

Yep, most Blackburns and some planes from Fairey were ugly, but there are
even uglier so, after due consideration, I'd have to give the ugly prize
jointly to various prewar French and Russian aircraft, particularly their
big multi-engine stuff.


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