Hi Brian,
Yes, it has been called Metroliner, and several other names. I've never
flown in one, but most people seem to recall it as a cramped experience. I
gather there were once quite a few of these in your part of the world.
Thanks for the kind words about my images. I appreciate them very much.
Jim Nichols
Tullahoma, TN USA
----- Original Message -----
From: "Brian Swale" <bj@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Thursday, March 08, 2012 2:07 PM
Subject: Re: [OM] IMG: N999MX
> Jim wrote
>>
>> I received a couple of comments on a partial image of this airplane
>> yesterday. I thought it deserved a more complete image. The Metro is a
>> very efficient people hauler.
>>
>> http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/Metro+999MX.jpg.html
>
> Is this plane model also known as the "Metroliner" ?
>
> If so I remember using these for work trips about 35 years ago. Like a
> flying
> pencil with little stubby wings, and for a 6' 2" male getting in to a
> seat,
> cramped headroom, almost claustrophobic inside.
>
> Have flown safely through a dreadful storm in one, like an arrow.
>
> Great clear image, as your plane shots all are.
>
> Brian Swale.
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