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FeistyAgency9994 t1_j5wcnib wrote on January 26, 2023 at 12:42 AM

Reply to comment by throwawayforj0b in TIL American WW2 airplanes were sent to war unpainted starting in 1943. The polished surface made the planes faster and lighter, giving more range to all planes and more cargo hold for the bombers by PatmygroinB

So they can drop more bombs?

CheeseSandwich t1_j5wghhv wrote on January 26, 2023 at 1:09 AM

Well, luggage these days.

Loinnird t1_j5x9ge7 wrote on January 26, 2023 at 4:42 AM

So they can drop more luggage?

CheeseSandwich t1_j5xbqox wrote on January 26, 2023 at 5:02 AM

Ah, you've flown recently too?

Loinnird t1_j5xc8jz wrote on January 26, 2023 at 5:07 AM

Yup, and I kept everything in my carry-on because I don’t trust those fuckers one bit lmao

CheeseSandwich t1_j5xdcwe wrote on January 26, 2023 at 5:17 AM

Wise move.