Is This a Real Photo of a Strange Prototype Plane?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the authenticity of a photo purportedly showing a strange prototype plane. Participants explore whether the image is real or manipulated, referencing various sources and historical designs.

Discussion Character

  • Debate/contested, Exploratory, Technical explanation

Main Points Raised

  • One participant questions the authenticity of the photo, suggesting it appears real.
  • Another participant asserts that the image is likely manipulated using Photoshop.
  • A different participant notes the inability to find the original source of the photo, implying skepticism about its authenticity.
  • Some participants provide links to other sources that may relate to the design of the plane, suggesting it resembles known aircraft designs.
  • One participant expresses admiration for another's ability to trace the image back to its original source, indicating a collaborative effort to verify the photo's authenticity.
  • A participant recalls seeing similar designs in historical contexts, specifically mentioning the "flying pancake" from WWII.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants do not reach a consensus on the authenticity of the photo, with multiple competing views regarding its manipulation and origins remaining unresolved.

Contextual Notes

Some claims depend on the identification of the original source of the image, which remains unclear. The discussion references historical aircraft designs, but the relevance to the prototype in question is not fully established.

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Photoshop for sure.
 
thats what I figured, being as I couldn't fine the original source.

jr
 
fred, I am impressed.
you even found the original it was hacked from.
that is why i love this place

dr
 
dr dodge said:
fred, I am impressed.
you even found the original it was hacked from.
that is why i love this place

dr
My Google-Fu is strong...You're welcome.
 
Did the the "flying pancake" in WWII have a design like that?
 

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