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Re: Lignin fiber matrix (wood) as a chassis material

You do know that the battle of Britain was largely won with plywood airplanes. Combined with modern fibers & resin matrices (IE fiberglass) plywood is incredibly strong & light. Not to mention that it can be worked with primitive tools for those of us that do not have access to laser cutters or water jets. Great shock & fatigue properties as well.

I do not if we will ever use it, but it has a lot of great properties.