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Subject: Re: [OM] IMG: Colorful Visitor
From: Jim Nichols <jhnichols@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Tue, 26 Feb 2019 08:36:03 -0600
That thought occurred to me, as well.  I have no idea what his financial situation might be, but I can't imagine that the airplane is a profit-maker.  But it is an attractive possession, like an expensive Italian sports car.

Jim Nichols
Tullahoma, TN USA

On 2/26/2019 5:00 AM, ChrisB wrote:
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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