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To: Rodamala
The Horten brothers actually studied Jack Northrop's early designs.

Northrop-Grumman sponsored the construction of a full-sized(?) Ho229 replica back in 2008 to test its stealth properties

The National Air & Space Museum has moved its 229 into the restoration hall to start work. Finally.

27 posted on 11/17/2015 12:32:38 PM PST by PLMerite (The Revolution...will not be kind.)
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To: PLMerite

I toured the Paul Garber facility, oh about 20 years ago, and stood right next to the wingless Ho 229. What an aircraft. Also, got to see the Northrup N-9MB fly at the Chino Airshow, back in maybe the late 90s.

The Horten brothers’ work goes back well into the early 30’s when they were just kids.


34 posted on 11/17/2015 1:39:10 PM PST by Rodamala
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