Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2008/03/31
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Douglas, The twin-tail design makes them look similar, but the Lockheed aircraft was quite a bit heavier, if I recall correctly. The twin Beech was manufactured in a number of configurations for the US military, and then in a number of civilian models after WWII. Look at the following site for some interesting photos. http://www.beechcraftheritagemuseum.org/ Jim Nichols Tullahoma, TN USA ----- Original Message ----- From: "Douglas Sharp" <douglas.sharp@gmx.de> To: "Leica Users Group" <lug@leica-users.org> Sent: Monday, March 31, 2008 12:20 PM Subject: Re: [Leica] IMG: Ira's PESO 2008-3: Beech Model 18 > Nice plane shot! > Does anyone know if there was any relationship between this design and the > Lockheed Electra (the one Amelia Earhard got lost in), theyl ook very > similar to me? > Cheers and thanks for posting > Douglas > > Jim Nichols wrote: >> Hi, Ira, >> >> Nice shot with a good sky background. That is the first time that I >> recall seeing a four-inch vacuum venturi mounted on the top of the >> fuselage. At least we can be sure it is NOT for a relief tube. >> >> Jim Nichols >> Tullahoma, TN USA >> ----- Original Message ----- From: <ISILVERMN@aol.com> >> To: <lug@leica-users.org> >> Sent: Sunday, March 30, 2008 2:37 PM >> Subject: [Leica] IMG: Ira's PESO 2008-3: Beech Model 18 >> >> >>> >>> Taken at the March Air Museum earlier this month: >>> >>> _http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/Ira+Silverman/Aircraft/Beech+Model+18.jpg.ht >>> ml_ >>> (http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/Ira+Silverman/Aircraft/Beech+Model+18.jpg.html) >>> >>> Comments and critiques welcomed and appreciated. >>> >>> Best Regards, >>> >>> Ira Silverman >>> Irvine, CA >>> >>> >>> >>> **************Create a Home Theater Like the Pros. Watch the video on >>> AOL >>> Home. >>> (http://home.aol.com/diy/home-improvement-eric-stromer?video=15&ncid=aolhom00030000000001) >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> Leica Users Group. >>> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >>> >> >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Leica Users Group. >> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >> > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >