snooper Posted September 22, 2012 Share #1 Ā 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 hereā¦ Simply register for free here ā We are always happy to welcome new members! Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here ā 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 Ā 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 Ā Posted September 22, 2012 Cool! Thanks. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dachs Posted September 22, 2012 Share #4 Ā Posted September 22, 2012 Cool!Thanks. Ā 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 Ā 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 Ā 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 Ā Posted September 23, 2012 Advertisement (gone after registration) Excellent shots of the DC3. Great composition, tones and sharpness. Ā Paul Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuny Posted September 23, 2012 Share #8 Ā 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 Ā 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 Ā Posted September 24, 2012 A superb set of images of an icon; thanks. Ā I agree with Bill and the other comments, but I think an airplane is a gal, not a guy. All in fun! Ā Larry Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbretteville Posted September 26, 2012 Share #11 Ā 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. Ā Carl Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dachs Posted September 27, 2012 Share #12 Ā 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 Ā 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. Ā 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 Ā Posted September 27, 2012 Thanks everybody for your comments. Ā For those interested in the information, this old gal (thanks Larry, pardon my English) is N437GB. Ā B&W does suit this aircraft. I find it less charming in color... Same day same place, same M9. Ā Best regards, Antoine Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image hereā¦ Simply register for free here ā We are always happy to welcome new members! Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here ā 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 Ā Posted September 28, 2012 Thanks everybody for your comments.Ā For those interested in the information, this old gal (thanks Larry, pardon my English) is N437GB. Ā B&W does suit this aircraft. I find it less charming in color... Same day same place, same M9. Ā Best regards, Antoine Ā 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 Ā 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 Ā 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 Ā Regards Charles Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted November 1, 2012 Share #17 Ā 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 Ā 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. Ā 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. Ā 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 Ā 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 Ā 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. Ā (this set brings back a personal memory: the DC3 was my first 'big' Airfix model when I was a kid) Ā Ā Ken. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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