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R Pope · 30 January 2004, 08:09 AM

I have a photo of a D-VIII from the rear where you can clearly see that the plywood wing is covered with standard lozenge-pattern fabric. The seams are even visible. Would this not be standard practice ? The ply would certainly be better shielded from the elements. Later ply a/c used this technique.Perhaps Tony Fokker invented it?

30 January 2004, 08:09 AM	#55 (permalink)
R Pope Forum Ace Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Richlea Sask. Canada Posts: 618	I have a photo of a D-VIII from the rear where you can clearly see that the plywood wing is covered with standard lozenge-pattern fabric. The seams are even visible. Would this not be standard practice ? The ply would certainly be better shielded from the elements. Later ply a/c used this technique.Perhaps Tony Fokker invented it?