White oleos
Was watching the Orange one climb onto Marine One on t'Telly last night, and reflecting on the spotless white wheel-hubs and oleos.
No-doubt checked by a Marine with white gloves every morning at Quantico or Andrews before it heads to the South Lawn.
But it got me thinking.
Why do so many aircraft have white oleos?
Helicopters, fast jets, airliners...
Is it because white is the best colour to show up leaking fluids?