Re: This review really appeals to me for some reason
If the leading edge of the wing is damaged, the airflow at 15000 mph could generate very hot air swirling ahead of the structure; hot air shows up in images just as well as hot metal. Notice that Columbia 'looks' longer than any drawing can explain. This could be due to the blunt nose generating such hot air. If the wing loses RCC Panels, then it's blunt surface could be 'doing the same thing' as the nose.