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I read this explanation in 2 different places, both other forums so I am not sure if it is entirely correct yet but...Very cool! I've always been curious, why are the inside of the dive flaps painted bright red?
My guess is that if it is some sort of weather striping that it was installed after the painting on the restored aircraft and at the factory it was installed before the painting. That would explain why it doesn't show up in period photos. Don't have anything to back this up, just looking for and explanation that would fit.I don't recall seeing anything like that in period photos. I wonder if that is something done as part of the restoration or maybe something done to preserve the aircraft?
Makes sense to me, especially for a Naval aircraft. Imagine they would seal what they could to help reduce/prevent corrosion issues.My guess is that if it is some sort of weather striping that it was installed after the painting on the restored aircraft and at the factory it was installed before the painting. That would explain why it doesn't show up in period photos. Don't have anything to back this up, just looking for and explanation that would fit.
It really does look like some form of weather protection. Now I am curious so I have been looking elsewhere just to see if I spot other examples.Defiantly looks like some type of weather striping to me, or even fender welt if you know what that is.
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