Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2019/02/25

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Subject: [Leica] IMG: Colorful Visitor
From: jhnichols at lighttube.net (Jim Nichols)
Date: Mon, 25 Feb 2019 17:51:29 -0600
 
 ??? When I glanced at incoming flight plans this morning, I spotted an 
airplane that I wanted to see.? So I ambled out to the airport and 
awaited the arrival of an L-39 Albatross, from Detroit.? Here are a few 
images of his arrival and servicing.? The paint job was the best I've 
ever seen, and the pilot was very careful to protect the surface and 
wipe up any fuel drippings.

http://www.gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/20190225-DSCF0773.JPG.html

He received the usual friendly service.

http://www.gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/20190225-DSCF0792.JPG.html

After wrestling with the fuel hose, her cologne was "Jet-A".

http://www.gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/20190225-DSCF0812.JPG.html

-- 
Jim Nichols
Tullahoma, TN USA
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