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Old Aug 4, 2011 | 9:02 am
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Originally Posted by nytraveller53
Well, I've always thought it was because it's typically much quieter in the front than the back. And is the wing really the safest? Isn't it loaded with highly-flammable fuel?
It is structurally the strongest. BTW, jet fuel is actually not as flammable as gasoline. It is closer to home heating oil.
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