Nice work Jim. Reminds me that every time I saw a Huey at rest I had to
wonder how that long droopy blade kept us up.
On Oct 30, 2015 10:46 AM, "Jim Nichols" <jhnichols@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> Thanks, Chris. With reference to your conversation with Chuck, I read
> that the size and basic dimensions were dictated by a stated requirement
> that, with some disassembly, the craft could be transported in a C-130.
>
> Maybe ChrisT will add to the story.
>
> Jim Nichols
> Tullahoma, TN USA
>
> On 10/30/2015 1:42 AM, ChrisB wrote:
>
>> They were well captured, Jim; I like that composition.
>>
>> Chris
>>
>> On 29 Oct 15, at 22:12, Jim Nichols <jhnichols@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>>>
>>> As I approached the airport today, I saw two helicopters on approach. I
>>> assumed they were on a training flight from Fort Campbell, KY. As I
>>> watched the first two shut down on the ramp, another flight of two landed.
>>> I spoke with one of the pilots, who said these were the newest aircraft in
>>> the Army fleet, on their way from the factory to a base in Texas. The
>>> ferry crews were all Army personnel.
>>>
>>> Here are the four, lined up for refueling.
>>> http://www.gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/Four+in+a+Row.tif.html <
>>> http://www.gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/Four+in+a+Row.tif.html>
>>>
>>> Here is one of the Blackhawks as it departed.
>>> http://www.gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/Departure.tif.html <
>>> http://www.gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/Departure.tif.html>
>>>
>>> And, yes, the line girl was in charge of the fueling, though she had a
>>> helper. She always does a great job.
>>> http://www.gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/Pumping+Fuel.tif.html <
>>> http://www.gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/Pumping+Fuel.tif.html>
>>>
>>> Please view LARGE.
>>>
>>> Ground images with the X-E1 and 35mm
>>>
>>
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