I think the US military would agree with a horizontal winged launch vehicle. ;-)

What I don't understand is, when any kind of an anomaly occurs why there is not a check list that has to be completed to solve the extent of the occurrence. A check list that does not require an employee to determine whether a certain process is needed but a check list that must be completed in full. If there was such a check list, then the photos of Columbia's wing would have been taken on demand and not dismissed by someone as not necessary. This check list would help eliminate complacent attitudes which I contribute to Columbia's failure.

SteveS