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So what are we actually looking at? What does the tape actually do?
Speed tape, the goal is to reduce drag for small things like paint chips and such. During takeoff/landing, the most dangerous thing is stalling due to low speed, so a little bit extra drag can be a big deal. Looks like there's so many wrinkles in most of that tape that it probably is being counterproductive.
Suppsed to be temporary before repairs. But in the photo, it looks like they are using it until they crash.