Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2011/10/05
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]> On today's visit to the local airport, I spotted a colorful visitor, a > Lake LA-4 Amphibian that is based on a nearby lake. > > http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/Lake+LA-4+Amphibian.jpg.html > > Then I was told that an Army training flight of six helicopters was being > refueled during a lunch break for the flyers. I decided to see what they > looked like. > > This is the type of chopper in use. I will not attempt to ID the type. > > http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/Army+Helicopter.jpg.html > > Fueling of the sixth chopper was underway. > > http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/Refueling+Army+Helicopter.jpg.html > > Finally the job was done, and the equipment was being stored away on the > fuel truck. > > http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/Job+Done.jpg.html > > All shot with the E-1 and its original companion, the ZD 14-54 lens. > > Comments and critiques welcomed. > > Jim Nichols Jim, fun day and biggggg chopper Alastair