[Leica] IMG: From The Cigar Box - Gaudy Gooney Bird 1958

[len-1 at comcast.net (Leonard Taupier)]

Jim,

This is a lovely photo of not only an interesting paint job but a  
classic aircraft. I remember the last flight I took in one. I believe  
it was in the late 60's. I don't remember where the flight originated  
from but we landed in Rochester, NY. I remember having to pay an  
airport tax. I didn't think that was a fair tax. I believe it was  
done away with shortly afterwards. I think the Gooney Bird is still  
flying in some parts of the world today.

Len


On Aug 1, 2007, at 11:08 PM, Jim Nichols wrote:

> During the 1950s, the military decided that the answer to  
> preventing mid-air collisions was a generous application of Day- 
> Glow paint.  Here the solution is carried to an extreme not usually  
> seen.
>
> http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/Cigar+Box/Air+Guard+C-47 
> +1958+sm.jpg.html
>
> Comments and critiques are welcomed.
>
> Jim Nichols
> Tullahoma, TN USA
>
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