Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2011/10/15
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]There is a Beechcraft convention underway at the local airport, so I wanted to catch a few shots of the visiting airplanes. Before there were biz jets, back in the 1940s and 1950s, the executive transport of choice was the Beech BE-17, fondly known as the Staggerwing. With seating for five, and a nice cruising speed, these beauties were the best of the best. I caught this beautiful example at the fuel pump. Bearing Canadian registration, and in the original factory paint scheme, it personifies this great airplane. Cranking up: http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/Staggerwing+73.jpg.html Moving out: http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/Staggerwing+75.jpg.html The flightline attendant commented that she was really burning off calories today: http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/Flight+Line+Attendant.jpg.html And the more modern airplanes required teamwork: http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/King+Air+89.jpg.html All with the E-1 and Zuiko Digital 35mm Macro Comments and critiques welcomed. Jim Nichols Tullahoma, TN USA