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Old 25th March 2006 | 20:30
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barit1
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My colleague who flew Boeing B-47 bombers 50 years ago recalls its wingtip deflection (max pos g to max neg g) was on the order of 26 feet. I don't think any Boeing since then has exceeded this flexure.
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