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Old 03-08-2018, 03:33 PM   #2638 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by freebeard View Post
Obscurities for obscurities?

The N 1502 Griffon airform predicts the F16 and others. I just noticed the Olds has a boxed cavity that's relieved for taillight visibility.

I tend to conflate the GM styling flourish with Bellflower pipes.
The Nord 1500 Griffon does indeed resemble the F-16 Fighting Falcon, despite being 25 years older; but it manages to be one of the ugliest jet airplanes ever while the Falcon may be the most visually appealing jet - at least to my eyes.
Then, in 1955 nobody could compare the 2.

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