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During the full scale static stress test, the wing tips were deflected 18 feet from static position... and no failures. These wings were designed to "flap".

http://boeing.mediaroom.com/index.php?s=13&item=964

Last edited by abisel; 12-17-2009 at 02:26 PM..
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