Hi Chuck,
I'm sure they were worth their weight in gold. On this tour commemorating
the 50th anniversary of Lindy's flight to Paris, the Spirit was accompanied
by a vintage Bellanca high wing monoplane that carried spares of all sorts.
Jim Nichols
Tullahoma, TN USA
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From: "Chuck Norcutt" <chucknorcutt@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: "Olympus Camera Discussion" <olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Sunday, February 19, 2012 4:49 AM
Subject: Re: [OM] IMG: One More from the Past
> Hmmm. Even in 1977 where did one get a spare cylinder?
>
> Chuck Norcutt
>
>
> On 2/18/2012 9:10 PM, Jim Nichols wrote:
>> In 1977, a replica of the Spirit of St. Louis made a tour of the USA.
>> By the time it reached Tullahoma, TN, it was in need of some
>> maintenance. Our local Master Aircraft Mechanic, Wayne Amelang, on
>> the right in the photo, experienced with old radial engines, offered
>> assistance. Here, a cylinder replacement is underway.
>>
>> http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/Spirit+Gets+a+Tune-Up+1977.jpg.html
>>
>> Comments and critiques welcomed.
>>
>> Jim Nichols Tullahoma, TN USA
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