Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2011/10/05
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Thanks, Geoff. I got a couple of confirmations from the Oly list, one from a very knowledgable friend whose son flies them with the New York Guard, and whose son-in-law is the son of a former president of Sikorsky. I was a little surprised by the size of the things when viewed up close. Jim Nichols Tullahoma, TN USA ----- Original Message ----- From: "Geoff Hopkinson" <hopsternew at gmail.com> To: "Leica Users Group" <lug at leica-users.org> Sent: Wednesday, October 05, 2011 5:47 PM Subject: Re: [Leica] IMG: Seen At the Airport Today > 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 >> > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information > >