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Old 15th May 2003 | 11:04
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411A
 
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Older than you both...probably

The bits on the CV990 were called "speed bodies" (at the time, in the 'popular' press) and delayed onset of transonic flow.
Probably the best visable portion of 'area rule' structure can be noticed on the B747SP, at the back end.
'Coke bottle' shape personified.
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