NZFF

Ah yes #2: great framing, plus heat shimmer!
Haven't seen an A350 without an eye mask, it must have a really fugly front end if they feel the need to disguise it thus.

Charl - I thought it might serve as an antenna for transmitting pulses of 5G radiation to augment the chemtrails, but there is a simpler explanation here:

https://blog.virginatlantic.com/airbus- ... orro-mask/

Mind how you go, squire
Mike

"The emblematic “Ray-Ban” like black windshield eases the window’s maintenance and contributes to harmonising the thermal condition of this temperature-sensitive window area."
= Spindoctor version of
"We knew the thing was going to crack and show up so we painted it black so you couldn't see it"

Mike I think I prefer your explanation.

Cheers Chaps ....interesting stuff Mike.