Thanks, Jim, it does look big. I might enjoy flying something like that,
although it's probably not aerobatic.
Chris
On 19 Nov 2011, at 21:08, Jim Nichols wrote:
> While evaluating my first Leica lens, an Elmar 50/3.5 from 1946, I came
> across this Air Tractor company-owned Sky Truck airplane which appeared to be
> fitted out with flight test gear in the rear cockpit. Developed from a large
> agricultural aircraft, the AT-802U has been used for firefighting and for
> close air support in developing countries. It is a BIG airplane.
>
> I thought of this one when Chris Barker commented about airplanes with long
> noses. This is about as long as they get!
>
> http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/Air+Tractor+Sky+Truck+4a+NI.jpg.html
>
> Leica IIIf RD with coated 50/3.5 Elmar from 1946
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