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Subject: [Leica] IMG: Seen At the Airport Today
From: afirkin at afirkin.com (afirkin at afirkin.com)
Date: Wed, 5 Oct 2011 17:14:37 -0400
References: <F9E917053F92437BAAB799E17524C0C0@jimnichols>

> 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



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