[Leica] IMG: 1946 Piper J-3 Cub

[Douglas Barry]

Jim, that's a great shot of you with the plane. Both of you are looking 
impeccable. I'm glad to see your engineering training is still obvious - 
belt and braces!
Douglas


On 28/09/2018 23:05, Jim Nichols wrote:
> I stopped by the airport while out on an errand run, and discovered a 
> pristine 1946 Piper J-3 Cub at the gas pump.  This is the same model 
> in which I did all of my flight training in 1957-58.  The big 
> difference between the one I flew and this one is that this one has 
> 50% more horsepower and a radio.  The owner said it was bought new by 
> his uncle, and, except for a brief period, has been owned by his family.
>
> http://www.gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/20180928-DSCF7134.JPG.html
>
> The owner offered to snap a picture of me with the Cub.
>
> http://www.gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/20180928-DSCF7137.JPG.html
>
> Getting the wife settled in and comfortable.
>
> http://www.gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/20180928-DSCF7140.JPG.html
>
> Can be viewed LARGE  if desired.
>