On the discussion of laminar flow, how did the Mosquito stack up in comparison to the P51s "laminar flow design"?
It used a "turbulent" RAF-34, according to Dave Lednicer. Higher drag, possibly higher Clmax, probably more docile stall characteristics.
EDIT: This is just a comparison of the airfoils, not the aircraft. The wing and fuselage design of the Mossie, and the resulting aerodynamic efficiency, are another matter all together...