Ho-229 - fascinating flying wing

[lordlee]

Just watched an excellent program on Nat Geo regarding the Horton 229 flying wing so thought i'd post up a couple of pics and some info. The documentary is on again at 5pm Wednesday for those interested. One of the actual planes is in the States stored away from view - real shame IMO as it would be lovely to see it restored and on display.

http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,529548,00.html
http://www.ww2aircraft.net/forum/aircraft-requests...

[lordlee]

What an absolute crime that the americans haven't got that plane sympathetically restored and returned to germany so it can be enjoyed for historical importance and forward thinking design. Makes you wonder what other machines are locked up in warehouses when they should be shared with everyone.

[lordlee]

I am very pleased to hear that it will be being restored as it surely deserves its place in history. Apologies to the Americans!!