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mlw72z t1_j5x59hi wrote

Reply to comment by patco81 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

Fun fact: early 747s added over 3,000 pounds of depleted uranium as counterweight on the rear control surfaces.

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