Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2009/12/14

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Subject: [Leica] IMG: 1929 Gulf Hawk Seen in 1972
From: jhnichols at lighttube.net (Jim Nichols)
Date: Mon, 14 Dec 2009 12:30:46 -0600
 
In continuing to peruse images from the past, I came across this image of 
the Curtis Wright Gulf Hawk from 1929, as seen in a Florida museum in July 
1972.  This is Serial No. 1, powered by a 650HP Pratt & Whitney radial.  
Can't recall the camera or lens in use at that time.

http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/1929+Gulf+Hawk+in+1972.jpg.html

Comments and critiques welcomed.

Jim Nichols
Tullahoma, TN USA
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