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Depends on the year of manufacturing, speed of aircraft , purpose of window and desired shape. WW1 = Glass, WW2 = Acrylic, laminated glass, 1960's Laminated plastics and polycarbonate, Now special laminated blends of glass and plastics and transparent aluminum, chemically speaking.

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