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On Sat, 19 Jun 2010 13:32:27 +0200, Tom Go wrote:
The skin of this aircraft is extensively rippled or wrinkled. Is this condition from the prolonged stresses experienced by the airframe over its long life span or is it a design feature to accommodate the pressurization at high altitude? |
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![]() "rabid_fan" wrote in message news ![]() On Sat, 19 Jun 2010 13:32:27 +0200, Tom Go wrote: The skin of this aircraft is extensively rippled or wrinkled. Is this condition from the prolonged stresses experienced by the airframe over its long life span or is it a design feature to accommodate the pressurization at high altitude? Well, it is a bit long in the tooth and is showing its age! Cheers, Indrek Aavisto -- Criticism is easy; achievement is difficult W.S. Churchill |
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![]() "rabid_fan" wrote in message news ![]() On Sat, 19 Jun 2010 13:32:27 +0200, Tom Go wrote: The skin of this aircraft is extensively rippled or wrinkled. Is this condition from the prolonged stresses experienced by the airframe over its long life span or is it a design feature to accommodate the pressurization at high altitude? Well, it is a bit long in the tooth and is showing its age! Cheers, Indrek Aavisto -- Criticism is easy; achievement is difficult W.S. Churchill |
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