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Subject: Re: [OM] IMG: An Unusual Airplane
From: Chuck Norcutt <chucknorcutt@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Sat, 19 Nov 2011 16:28:28 -0500
Looks similar to smaller stuff (usually painted yellow) that I've seen 
spraying fields.

Chuck Norcutt


On 11/19/2011 4:08 PM, Jim Nichols wrote:
> While evaluating my first Leica lens, an Elmar 50/3.5 from 1946, I came 
> across this Air Tractor company-owned Sky Truck airplane which appeared to be 
> fitted out with flight test gear in the rear cockpit.  Developed from a large 
> agricultural aircraft, the AT-802U has been used for firefighting and for 
> close air support in developing countries.  It is a BIG airplane.
>
> I thought of this one when Chris Barker commented about airplanes with long 
> noses.  This is about as long as they get!
>
> http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/Air+Tractor+Sky+Truck+4a+NI.jpg.html
>
> Leica IIIf RD with coated 50/3.5 Elmar from 1946
>
> Comments and critiques welcomed.
>
> Jim Nichols
> Tullahoma, TN USA
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