Know what these are? They’re wing tip vortices. The cause? …

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Know what these are?
They’re wing tip vortices.
The cause?
High pressure below the wing wants to equalise with low pressure above the wing.
The air spirals towards the wingtips as the two air streams mix.
Seen here on an F-35 Lightning II during a high G manoeuvre.

Know what these are? They’re wing tip vortices. The cause? High pressure below the wing wants to eq…