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To: BenLurkin

That’s in the area where you usually see the little signs that say “NO STEP”.


2 posted on 08/21/2009 7:44:19 PM PDT by 2111USMC
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To: 2111USMC

I think it’s a bit forward of that.


4 posted on 08/21/2009 7:45:27 PM PDT by sionnsar (IranAzadi|5yst3m 0wn3d-it's N0t Y0ur5:SONY|Remember Neda Agha-Soltan|TV--it's NOT news you can trust)
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To: 2111USMC; sionnsar

That is the leading edge slat which adds lift during take off and landing when extended. They were in no danger.


17 posted on 08/21/2009 8:07:32 PM PDT by Blood of Tyrants (Obamacare: all the efficiency of the DMV and all the compassion of the IRS.)
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To: 2111USMC
That not a “cracked wing” that a damaged slat... and from the color, looks to be composite
22 posted on 08/21/2009 8:29:02 PM PDT by tophat9000 (Obama plans to fix America like he fixed his dog)
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