[Leica] IMG: Colorful Visitor

John Lee jwlee01 at gmail.com
Tue Feb 26 17:24:11 PST 2019


Reference:

<https://www.czech-jet.com/jet-fighter-flight-l-39>

On Monday, February 25, 2019, Jim Nichols <jhnichols at lighttube.net> wrote:

> I believe you are correct, John.
>
> Jim Nichols
> Tullahoma, TN USA
>
> On 2/25/2019 8:34 PM, John Lee via LUG wrote:
>
>> I seem to recall that this jet craft is a Czech built trainer.
>>
>> -John
>>
>> On Monday, February 25, 2019, Jim Nichols <jhnichols at lighttube.net>
>> wrote:
>>
>>      When I glanced at incoming flight plans this morning, I spotted an
>>> airplane that I wanted to see.  So I ambled out to the airport and
>>> awaited
>>> the arrival of an L-39 Albatross, from Detroit.  Here are a few images of
>>> his arrival and servicing.  The paint job was the best I've ever seen,
>>> and
>>> the pilot was very careful to protect the surface and wipe up any fuel
>>> drippings.
>>>
>>> http://www.gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/20190225-DSCF0773.JPG.html
>>>
>>> He received the usual friendly service.
>>>
>>> http://www.gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/20190225-DSCF0792.JPG.html
>>>
>>> After wrestling with the fuel hose, her cologne was "Jet-A".
>>>
>>> http://www.gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/20190225-DSCF0812.JPG.html
>>>
>>> --
>>> Jim Nichols
>>> Tullahoma, TN USA
>>>
>>>
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