Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1999/01/05
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Mark Rabiner wrote on 4/1/99: <Luftwaffen means air force and although it occasionally sends a chill down my back too it is not an SS deal and could apply to WW1.> I agree. Having been bombed regularly in London for several years by the Luftwaffe has in no way put me off wanting to own German cameras. I should find it very interesting to have one with such markings. Likewise despite having had an uncle who was a POW working on the infamous Burma railway I have owned many Japanese cameras and look forward to fitting a Leica lens on a Japanese range-finder when they produce one. I gladly drink as much French wine as possible despite William the Conqueror. On Mon, 4 Jan 1999 11:14:05 -0500 "BIRKEY, DUANE" <dbirkey@hcjb.org.ec> wrote: > Walt is only 40...... Now come on Walt, tell the truth ......... We've > all heard you rave about 30 and 40 year old cameras.......I had you > pictured as crusty old codger being at least 65...... Walter always come across to me as a delightful young man of wide experience who speaks his interesting mind in a colourful and refreshing way and is an asset to the Lug. I am not at all offended at the description of over 65's. Being one myself I know that there are a few exceptions (not many, I admit). Best wishes. JH