[Leica] IMG: 1946 Piper J-3 Cub

[Jim Nichols]

Thanks for the kind words, Douglas.  It's unfortunate that gravity has 
its way with both flesh and trousers. :-)

Jim Nichols
Tullahoma, TN USA

On 9/29/2018 6:49 AM, Douglas Barry wrote:
> 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.
>>
>
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