We have recently received a copy of NASA Facts On Line publication, "The Blended-Wing-Body".  We wish to point out serious, historical errors in its content:

At the bottom of Page 1, it is stated: "This revolutionary configuartion, called BWB for short, was conceived by the McDonnell Douglas Corporation. .."  This statement is not factually correct, for the configuration is simply a reprodcution of the Lifting Body configuration, laid down by our company founder, Mr. Vincent Justus Burnelli, during the 1940s.  Please see the accompanying comparison of 1951 model with the McDonnell Douglas BWB.

At the bottom of Page 3, it is stated: "The BWB program is examining a new method for engine installation that promises to increase safety and fuel efficiency ."  This statement is not facutally correct, as Mr. Burnelli not only invented this very engine installation in the mid 1940s, but he applied for a patent on this invention on September 11, 1945.  Patent #2,586,299 was issued to Mr. Burnelli for this invention on February 19, 1952 (see the enclosed "All-Wing Design").

We herewith request that NASA promptly issue a correction to the above falsifications by giving Mr. Burnelli credit for both the configuration and the engine installation.

We look forward to receiving a copy of the NASA Facts On Line correction without delay.

Thank you and best wishes for 1998.