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Old November 4th 03, 07:20 AM
robert arndt
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At least they have finally perfected the
F-102

(grin)


Ron
Pilot/Wildland Firefighter



Which goes all the way back to the Lippisch DM-1/P13a aircraft of
1945. I guess all that rushed testing at Langley paid off. Another
stolen German/French idea*.

Rob

* Payen Flechair delta was captured by the Germans in 1940. Although
it didn't influence Lippisch's design, Payen deserves credit for the
delta wing. His designs were to deltas what the Hortens were to flying
wings.
 




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