cantorofleng t1_j5z3kvo wrote on January 26, 2023 at 3:55 PM Reply to TIL American WW2 airplanes were sent to war unpainted starting in 1943. The polished surface made the planes faster and lighter, giving more range to all planes and more cargo hold for the bombers by PatmygroinB "Fancy paintjobs give no tactical advantage whatsoever." Permalink 1
cantorofleng t1_j5z3kvo wrote
Reply to TIL American WW2 airplanes were sent to war unpainted starting in 1943. The polished surface made the planes faster and lighter, giving more range to all planes and more cargo hold for the bombers by PatmygroinB
"Fancy paintjobs give no tactical advantage whatsoever."