It is very pretty, Jim. I should never have expected eastern bloc trainers to
be so popular in the west; I’m tempted to think that their cheapness would
help, but those ejection seats must require expensive maintenance and
certification.
Chris
> On 25 Feb 19, at 23:51, Jim Nichols <jhnichols@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
> 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
> <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
> <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
> <http://www.gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/20190225-DSCF0812.JPG.html>
>
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