snooper Posted September 22, 2012 Share #1 Posted September 22, 2012 Advertisement (gone after registration) Nassau, Bahamas. Cargo off-loading, then back to Miami. DC3 MSN 19999... Leica M9, Summicron 35mm Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/188512-the-old-guy-is-still-flying/?do=findComment&comment=2121892'>More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted September 22, 2012 Posted September 22, 2012 Hi snooper, Take a look here The Old Guy is still flying !. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
dachs Posted September 22, 2012 Share #2 Posted September 22, 2012 quite apart from they are Leica pictures, every rivet in HD^2, what a lovely old bird, every panel stress warped to beyond it's fatigue life, but shrugging the work off. Magnificent design - as fit-for-purpose looking as a Jeep. Thanks for the well framed detail shots, too Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
k-hawinkler Posted September 22, 2012 Share #3 Posted September 22, 2012 Cool! Thanks. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dachs Posted September 22, 2012 Share #4 Posted September 22, 2012 Cool!Thanks. U Welcome! Seriously, very sympathetic shots 'on the job' - very relevant and of historic interest, I don't give admiration lightly, well done; they're only records, but what magnificent subject! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
peterbengtson Posted September 22, 2012 Share #5 Posted September 22, 2012 I was once told by an aircraft mechanic that there has never been a documented case of airframe failure from fatigue in a DC3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert_parker Posted September 23, 2012 Share #6 Posted September 23, 2012 Lovely images and as said, excellently framed Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pauledell Posted September 23, 2012 Share #7 Posted September 23, 2012 Advertisement (gone after registration) Excellent shots of the DC3. Great composition, tones and sharpness. Paul Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuny Posted September 23, 2012 Share #8 Posted September 23, 2012 Terrific. I especially like #3 & #5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Allsopp Posted September 23, 2012 Share #9 Posted September 23, 2012 A superb set of images of an icon; thanks. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
likalar Posted September 24, 2012 Share #10 Posted September 24, 2012 A superb set of images of an icon; thanks. I agree with Bill and the other comments, but I think an airplane is a gal, not a guy. All in fun! Larry Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbretteville Posted September 26, 2012 Share #11 Posted September 26, 2012 Nice series. I flew in one of her sisters this July. Great fun it was. The engines sound so great when running. The Dakota is truly a beautiful plane. Carl Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dachs Posted September 27, 2012 Share #12 Posted September 27, 2012 I was once told by an aircraft mechanic that there has never been a documented case of airframe failure from fatigue in a DC3 that I can believe - when I said stress fielded panels I didn't mean they were 'distressed"; I recall some War pix of these beautiful beasts one in particular with both wingtips missing, only one undercart, and many cannon holes down her side and tailfin. All the crew walked away, my kind of plane! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
snooper Posted September 27, 2012 Author Share #13 Posted September 27, 2012 Thanks everybody for your comments. For those interested in the information, this old gal (thanks Larry, pardon my English) is N437GB. B&W does suit this aircraft. I find it less charming in color... Same day same place, same M9. Best regards, Antoine Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/188512-the-old-guy-is-still-flying/?do=findComment&comment=2126703'>More sharing options...
dachs Posted September 28, 2012 Share #14 Posted September 28, 2012 Thanks everybody for your comments. For those interested in the information, this old gal (thanks Larry, pardon my English) is N437GB. B&W does suit this aircraft. I find it less charming in color... Same day same place, same M9. Best regards, Antoine with a shot that crisp, she is just as good in colour, love it to bits Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
elansprint72 Posted October 7, 2012 Share #15 Posted October 7, 2012 No longer allowed to fly in the UK, unfortunately- without special papers. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bateleur Posted October 31, 2012 Share #16 Posted October 31, 2012 Great tribute to a fine old bird. Memories of happy/sad times flying in the dak's over Africa, real adventure then Regards Charles Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted November 1, 2012 Share #17 Posted November 1, 2012 You can still find a couple of beautifully preserved ones on Wilson Airfield in Nairobi. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dachs Posted November 1, 2012 Share #18 Posted November 1, 2012 Just by-passing the iconic emotive subject, as rightly commented, I pop back to the original comment; the super reality of beautiful crisp well taken shots adds a lot to the effect. Anyone reaching for an i-phone to capture this Dowager should be flogged! The M9 is acceptable, a Hasselblad more so, I'd allow a Rollei twin lens or maybe a pre war Zeiss folder. there is no icon for tongue in cheek, sorry folks. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
IkarusJohn Posted November 1, 2012 Share #19 Posted November 1, 2012 Image #5 is most evocative. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest suilvenman Posted November 3, 2012 Share #20 Posted November 3, 2012 That b&w set is excellent. I agree with John about #5: it reminds us that, after many decades, this aircraft is still performing its function. (this set brings back a personal memory: the DC3 was my first 'big' Airfix model when I was a kid) Ken. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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