What is an airplane's flaperon?

Malaysia Flight MH370 Search (16 Videos)
A piece of an airplane called the flaperon was found at Reunion Island, many speculating if it is part of MH370. CNN's Nick Valencia takes a closer look at what this part is.
Damage to wing component suggests it broke off while plane in air, group says
By Steve Almasy, Robyn Kriel and Jethro Mullen, CNN
When investigators get an in-person view of a wing component that likely came from a Boeing 777, they'll be looking for not only a serial number but clues as to why the part broke off the Boeing 777.




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