BEND BUT PLEASE GOD DON'T BREAK
A Comparison Showing How Much Airplane Wings Bend During Flight
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If you've flown on a plane with a view of the wing, you've probably noticed it wobbling about in the air turbulence and bending upwards. But have no fear — the wings are designed to flex and they can bend a lot if they need to (here's a good explanation of why they flex).
This nifty composite image from a Redditor shows how much the wing of a Boeing 777 flexes during flight:
Enjoy your next flight!