That is really cool, thanks!
I now understand why the 51's intake duct was dropped below the surface of the bottom of the fuselage.
Strangely enough, it fits into some of the knowledge I picked around the car racing industry.
I think if you want to see some of the most intensly developed aerodynamics in the world today, you can find it in Formula 1 racing. Those guys a constantly reworking their aero packages as the rules and conditions change.
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