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Old 13th Dec 2005, 21:47
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barit1
 
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Wooden you know -

I was closely examining a FG-1D Corsair (same as F4U-1D but built by Goodyear) and was surprised (but pleased) to see its ailerons were plywood skinned. Having a bit of stick time in several wooden-winged aircraft, I'd have no reason to fear this construction material.
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