• A microscopic view revealing the type of lumber on the Horten Ho 229 V3. The lumber has yellow or brown, thin lines with small circular shapes in between the lines.
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    This microscopic image of the PL Belly panel of the Horten Ho 229 V3 aircraft was used to determine the species of tree used. Note the lemon shaped cross field pits characteristic of Scots pine wood.

  • A microscopic view revealing the type of lumber on the Horten Ho 229 V3. The lumber has yellow or brown, thin lines with small circular shapes in between the lines.

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Peter McElhinney

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WEB14653-2015

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