Chris, I looked at some other shots from the side, and there are some
forward side windows, but probably useful only for landing. I seem to
recall that the original had a periscope. It has been 35 years since I saw
this one, so I can't recall whether or not it had some "cheater" windows
somewhere.
Jim Nichols
Tullahoma, TN USA
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From: "Chris Barker" <ftog@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: "Olympus Camera Discussion" <olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Sunday, February 19, 2012 12:23 AM
Subject: Re: [OM] IMG: One More from the Past
> That's a lovely shot, Jim, and I like the colours.
>
> But I can't help thinking that it might have been a little dangerous to
> have an aircraft without a windscreen flying about the place . . .
>
> Chris
>
> On 19 Feb 2012, at 02:10, Jim Nichols wrote:
>
>> In 1977, a replica of the Spirit of St. Louis made a tour of the USA. By
>> the time it reached Tullahoma, TN, it was in need of some maintenance.
>> Our local Master Aircraft Mechanic, Wayne Amelang, on the right in the
>> photo, experienced with old radial engines, offered assistance. Here, a
>> cylinder replacement is underway.
>>
>> http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/Spirit+Gets+a+Tune-Up+1977.jpg.html
>
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