Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2007/09/08
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]They look to be having a great time. Nice shot. Does the original show more detail of the engine in the shadow? Matthew -----Original Message----- From: lug-bounces+matthew=hunt.tc@leica-users.org [mailto:lug-bounces+matthew=hunt.tc@leica-users.org] On Behalf Of Jim Nichols Sent: 07 September 2007 23:21 To: LUG@Leica-Users.org Subject: [Leica] IMG: From the Cigar Box- Spirit Tune-Up 1977 In 1977, the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) of Oshkosh, WI furnished its replica of the Spirit of St. Louis and a support aircraft, a 1932 Stinson SM-8A, for a commemorative tour of the US in honor of the 50th anniversary of Charles Lindbergh's solo trip from New York to Paris. The primary pilot for the tour, Verne Jobst, flew more hours in the replica than Lindbergh did in the original Spirit of St. Louis. When the tour reached Tullahoma, TN, the engine was in need of some tender loving care, and a local, long-time A&P mechanic, Wayne Amelang, changed a cylinder and performed an inspection to keep the tour going. In the linked photo, Wayne is the one on the right, along with an unknown member of the tour group, shown in the midst of their work. http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/Cigar+Box/Spirit+Tune-Up+1977.jpg.h tml Comments and critiques welcomed. Jim Nichols Tullahoma, TN USA _______________________________________________ Leica Users Group. See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information