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"Steve B" wrote in message
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"Jim Wilkins" wrote

The Mustang's wing is symmetrical top and bottom, as you can see by
sighting down it from the wing tip.
http://www.aviation-history.com/theory/lam-flow.htm

jsw


Isn't symmetrical when you can fold it in half along one plane, and two
sides match?

Steve


Yes, for a paper rib pattern.
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4143/...f1d7e89e10.jpg

A real one:
http://www.warbirdinformationexchang...c.php?p=312144

jsw