"John Maxson" wrote in message
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In article , "John Maxson"
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The tiles on those floating pieces certainly looked damaged
to me (in Av Week's excellent color photos), despite the fact
that they were designed to withstand very high heating.

Damaged from a 100g-200g water impact or those blazing hot one pound IUS
guidance thrusters?

Dan probably intends to show you the internal surface of
the recovered right-forward fuselage. He may not show
you NASA's view of the external surface (even though it
doesn't hold a candle to Av Week's view), so here it is:

Here is a photograph showing portions of Challenger's rudder speed brakes
and body flap. Does anyone see a difference in the appearance of the debris
items?

http://history.nasa.gov/rogersrep/v1p75a.htm

Compare to:

http://www.msnbc.com/news/510552.asp?cp1=1

That will have to do for now.

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Daniel
Mount Charleston, not Charleston, SC