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The Shaping Of Things That Are: How Airplane Windows Took Their Shape, Morgan Lopez
The Shaping Of Things That Are: How Airplane Windows Took Their Shape, Morgan Lopez
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Have you ever wondered why your airplane's windows are rounded? It is not for aesthetic appeal.
The first commercial jetliner windows' sole purpose was appearance; a squared window afforded an impressive view of the earth, but the view was not without consequence.