Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2008/03/31
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Hi Jim, thanks for the info and the link. Cheers Douglas Jim Nichols wrote: > Douglas, > > The twin-tail design makes them look similar, but the Lockheed > aircraft was quite a bit heavier, if I recall correctly. The twin > Beech was manufactured in a number of configurations for the US > military, and then in a number of civilian models after WWII. > > Look at the following site for some interesting photos. > > http://www.beechcraftheritagemuseum.org/ > > Jim Nichols > Tullahoma, TN USA > ----- Original Message ----- From: "Douglas Sharp" <douglas.sharp@gmx.de> > To: "Leica Users Group" <lug@leica-users.org> > Sent: Monday, March 31, 2008 12:20 PM > Subject: Re: [Leica] IMG: Ira's PESO 2008-3: Beech Model 18 > > >> Nice plane shot! >> Does anyone know if there was any relationship between this design >> and the Lockheed Electra (the one Amelia Earhard got lost in), theyl >> ook very similar to me? >> Cheers and thanks for posting >> Douglas >> >> Jim Nichols wrote: >>> Hi, Ira, >>> >>> Nice shot with a good sky background. That is the first time that I >>> recall seeing a four-inch vacuum venturi mounted on the top of the >>> fuselage. At least we can be sure it is NOT for a relief tube. >>> >>> Jim Nichols >>> Tullahoma, TN USA >>> ----- Original Message ----- From: <ISILVERMN@aol.com> >>> To: <lug@leica-users.org> >>> Sent: Sunday, March 30, 2008 2:37 PM >>> Subject: [Leica] IMG: Ira's PESO 2008-3: Beech Model 18 >>> >>> >>>> >>>> Taken at the March Air Museum earlier this month: >>>> >>>> _http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/Ira+Silverman/Aircraft/Beech+Model+18.jpg.ht >>>> >>>> >>>> ml_ >>>> (http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/Ira+Silverman/Aircraft/Beech+Model+18.jpg.html) >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> Comments and critiques welcomed and appreciated. >>>> >>>> Best Regards, >>>> >>>> Ira Silverman >>>> Irvine, CA >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> **************Create a Home Theater Like the Pros. Watch the video >>>> on AOL >>>> Home. >>>> (http://home.aol.com/diy/home-improvement-eric-stromer?video=15&ncid=aolhom00030000000001) >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> _______________________________________________ >>>> Leica Users Group. >>>> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >>>> >>> >>> >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> Leica Users Group. >>> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >>> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Leica Users Group. >> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >> > > > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >