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I could see this being a safety issue if there’s a problem with the wing or engine and the panels fail, so zero visibility. Its why they ask you to open the window blinds during take off and landing

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It's also so that rescue personnel can see into the plane in the event it crashes.

Odd. Rescue personnel aren't typically high enough to see in through the windows.

Airplane crashes tend to be on the floor.

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