[wizzler]

Aside from the fact this photo looks like it would fit in quite well with that one sequence in the "Austin Powers" movies (y'all know what I'm talking about), how in the world does anybody see "damage" here? Am I just missing something obvious?

[Ichneumon]

Aside from the fact this photo looks like it would fit in quite well with that one sequence in the "Austin Powers" movies (y'all know what I'm talking about),

Oh, good, glad I'm not the only one...

[Excuse_My_Bellicosity]

Yes, you are missing something obvious.

[Boundless]

> how in the world does anybody see "damage" here?

The lower edge of the shuttle, from the nose to the tip of the wing, should be a SMOOTH curve. Those bumps represent major damage.

Attention all viewers: this imagery may have been deliberately reduced in resolution so as not to compromise USAF asset capabilities. The Commission will doubtless have access to both the raw and enhanced images (and motion video).

[aruanan]

how in the world does anybody see "damage" here? Am I just missing something obvious?

Yes. The leading edge of the left wing shows discontinuity where there should be a smooth edge.