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Originally Posted by Geoff Dowdle
Greg & Mike ,
some sections of the Aerodyne bodies were a different thickness, for
example the tops of the front wings are thicker to stop mechanics from
denting them .
Geoff
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Interesting, especially as 5251 is a strong alloy already. It's amazing that the Atlantic Challenger was only 16 swg. The modern aluminium caravans and motorhomes I supply aluminium for are down to 0.6 mm ! although it is bonded.
I would also imagine that the Aerodyne varying thickness was as much to do with fabricating techniques as a heavy handed mechanic repellent. Just a guess.
Greg