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Flanker_man
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One thing that did intrigue me about the F.8 was the flat plates attached to the trailing edge of the rudder (servo tabs?).

I have never noticed them before – is it an aerodynamic thing to energise the airflow or what??

http://www.flankers-site.co.uk/misc_pics/jet%20age%20008.jpg

http://www.flankers-site.co.uk/misc_pics/jet%20age%20009.jpg

http://www.flankers-site.co.uk/misc_pics/jet%20age%20010.jpg

Are they unique to the F.8 ???

Fascinating – as was the thick trailing edge on the Javelin’s ailerons…. I love all these small details…..

Ken