[Leica] IMG: Blackhawks

[Douglas Barry]

Interesting shot of something not seen everyday, Jim. They're very quick 
machines these days, and probably drink fuel. Where were they coming from? 
New York I suppose.

We have a couple of Augusta Westlands which can be fitted with machine guns 
and that's about the extent of our Air Corps... Must go out to Baldonnell, 
and take some shots, one of the days.

Douglas


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jim Nichols" <jhnichols at lighttube.net>
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Sent: Thursday, October 29, 2015 10:12 PM
Subject: [Leica] IMG: Blackhawks


> As I approached the airport today, I saw two helicopters on approach.  I 
> assumed they were on a training flight from Fort Campbell, KY.  As I 
> watched the first two shut down on the ramp, another flight of two landed. 
> I spoke with one of the pilots, who said these were the newest aircraft in 
> the Army fleet, on their way from the factory to a base in Texas.  The 
> ferry crews were all Army personnel.
>
> Here are the four, lined up for refueling.
> http://www.gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/Four+in+a+Row.tif.html
>
> Here is one of the Blackhawks as it departed.
> http://www.gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/Departure.tif.html
>
> And, yes, the line girl was in charge of the fueling, though she had a 
> helper.  She always does a great job.
> http://www.gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/Pumping+Fuel.tif.html
>
> Please view LARGE.
>
> Ground images with the X-E1 and 35mm
>
> Flight image with the Oly E-510 and Takumar 135/3.5
>
> Comments and critiques welcomed.
>
> -- 
> Jim Nichols
> Tullahoma, TN USA
>
>
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