• Top view of a gray, World War II era aircraft. On the left side, fairings (material covering gaps on an aircraft) on the aircraft are more rusted in comparison to the right side.
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    This overall view of the Horten Ho 229 V3 highlights the heavily rusted intake fairing on the left. After examination of historical images, where this section was missing, it was discovered that the left intake fairings were added in a later restoration. Image: Ben Sullivan, 2013

  • Top view of a gray, World War II era aircraft. On the left side, fairings (material covering gaps on an aircraft) on the aircraft are more rusted in comparison to the right side.

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Benjamin Sullivan

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WEB14744-2015

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