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Old 02-09-2017, 06:55 PM   #11 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by freebeard View Post
I'm interested in the fin on the top/outer edge of the front fender. Does it cut down the 'bow wake', like the USS Independence?
I think I was told similar strake features on the L&M (red/white/blue striped) and McMaren (orange colored) from the early 1970's delayed turbulance caused from differing air pressures of the side and top passing air flows.

We were told these were a passing fad never to be seen again. Apparently some engineer thought they were worth revisting.

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