Yes, that is the company's background. But those normally accommodate a
crew of only one.
Jim Nichols
Tullahoma, TN USA
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From: "Chuck Norcutt" <chucknorcutt@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: "Olympus Camera Discussion" <olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Saturday, November 19, 2011 3:28 PM
Subject: Re: [OM] IMG: An Unusual Airplane
> 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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