[Leica] IMG: More Kodak APS Images

[Jim Nichols]

I appreciate all of the responses to my posting of APS images. One 
LUGGER who responded off-list asked if I had any more of these APS 
images.  In reviewing my images from 1986, I found another set.

Normally, cameras are not allowed on-base at Arnold Engineering 
Development Center, where I spent 39 years.  But, in 1986, the base held 
an open house for employees and their families. Displays were set up 
showing items of interest, and cameras were permitted.  I took advantage 
of this opportunity to capture a few images to which I had not had 
access previously.  I am almost positive that the Kodak APS camera was 
my choice that day.

The Propulsion Wind Tunnel Facility is composed of two 16-ft wind 
tunnels and one 4-ft wind tunnel, along with the plant equipment to 
support them.  The main drive system for the large tunnels originally 
had 216,000 HP on one shaft, and has since been upgraded.  Here is a 
view of the compressor for the transonic tunnel.

http://www.gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/20070917-1986+Open+House_+16T+Compressor+from+Across+the+Street.JPG.html

That red & white stack is 200 ft tall.

This is the nameplate on one of the two largest motors.

http://www.gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/20070917-1986+Open+House_+PWT+Large+Motor+Nameplate.JPG.html

This is one of the numerous auxiliary compressors that support the 
tunnel operations.

http://www.gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/20070917-1986+Open+House_+PES+F-Unit.JPG.html

At the time of the open house, a lot of store testing was being done in 
the transonic tunnels and three neat models were on display:

http://www.gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/20070917-1986+Open+House_+A-10+Test+Model+from+16T.JPG.html

http://www.gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/20070917-1986+Open+House_+FB-111+Test+Model+from+16T.JPG.html

http://www.gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/20070917-1986+Open+House_+F-16+Test+Model+from+16T.JPG.html

The little Kodak APS camera did its job!

-- 
Jim Nichols
Tullahoma, TN USA