Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2011/10/05
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Cute Amphibian Jim and yes that is indeed a Blackhawk variant. This one set up for medical evacuations apparently. No pylons for stores (weapons/tanks etc), not currently configured with any defensive/suppressive weapons systems (eg. door guns) either. They are a large step up in smoothness and ride (and survivability) over earlier military rotary wing aircraft. Better than riding the electric cart! Cheers Geoff *Lighting- eyes- action* On 6 October 2011 05:14, Jim Nichols <jhnichols at lighttube.net> wrote: > 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 > Tullahoma, TN USA > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >