MORE random pics......

[white87911]

Originally posted by bryanthompson
white87911 that's a pretty cool picture!

Thanks, I have 80+ photos scanned that he took while in North Africa.

Here is a couple more.

German Stuka that was shot down.



Some local folk from the Sudan



Hippo meat anyone?

[Steve Carlton]

Originally posted by djmcmath
Steve, that's amazing. I couldn't figure out for the life of me what was going on until Eric explained. Why is a helicopter flying straight down into the ice? Is that possible? Why is there a reflection? Now it makes sense. Awesome.

Yes, it's an interesting story. That helicopter is being phased out by its big brother, the CH-47 Chinook, at least 5 times as powerful as this old CH-46. From the Columbia Helicopters website:


The Hover Barge Tow

In June 1982, Columbia Helicopters was hired by Sohio to participate in a test on Alaska's North Slope. The purpose of this test was to evaluate the ability of a helicopter - the Boeing Vertol 107-II - to tow a fully-loaded hover barge over water, snow and ice.
The test began in Prudhoe Bay on June 17. The Vertol's 600-foot long line was connected to hover barge ACT-100, jointly owned by Global Marine Development and VECO. Air blowers on the 170-ton barge forced a cushion of air under the barge, which was kept in place by rubberized skirt material. This first test was run around Prudhoe Bay with an empty barge, and was successful. During this and subsequent tests, the aircraft often flew with a nose-down angle approaching 25 degrees.
Next, ACT-100 was loaded with 40 tons of cargo for another close-in test run. Once more, the helicopter showed it could move the barge despite the additional weight.
The final aspect of the test was to tow the hover barge over a 50-mile course to a drill site named Alaska Island where Sohio had just completed an oil well.
During the tow to the island, headwinds over 30 knots were encountered, and snow and ice buildup were also factors. Regardless, the Vertol was able to bring the empty barge to the island successfully.
On the return trip to Prudhoe Bay, when this photo was taken, the barge carried 50 tons of cargo, bringing the total weight to 220 tons. As with the previous tests, this task was accomplished successfully.
This photograph is one of longtime Columbia Helicopters' photographer Ted Veal's most famous photographs. The use of a powerful telephoto lens makes it appear as though the helicopter is closer to the ice than is actually the case.

Hover Barge Tow Photo © Columbia Helicopters, Inc. 1982

Hover Barge Tow Posters
Full-color, 19" x 25" posters of this image are available from Columbia Helicopters. For each poster, send $2 plus shipping (United States and Canada add $2; International add $6). Payment in U.S. dollars only. U.S. and International Money Orders only. No cash, personal checks or credit cards will be accepted. Send orders to:

Hover Barge Poster
Columbia Helicopters, Inc.
PO Box 3500
Portland, Oregon 97208


I think I may want to get that poster... Here's big brother:

[doozer]

I'd tell you but I cant seem to remember, hey and where did my ear go?

Originally posted by }{arlequin
Todd,
So which one do you recommend?

[osidak]

taken with my cell phone during rush hour

[doozer]

Bet his speedometer is off a bit

[}{arlequin]

no need for a jack to work on the muffler either...

[Craig 930 RS]

Shizzle! Speedo sez 30 but is feels like 70!

[doozer]

Car has no brake system, just lowers the hydraulics until the tires lockup in the wheel wells

[tabascobobcat]

[VaSteve]

tabasco: haven't seen that one in a while. thanks for the laugh

[mtelliott]

Glad my kids weren't watching the monitor when that displayed.

[BOOMER]

[tabascobobcat]

Just think....she is someone's mom and/or grandmother now

[kmhemi]

Ah-nold....I wonder if that photo was taken in Kaly-For-nya ??

[Craig 930 RS]

Hey......he's giving her the finger ;-)

[Joeaksa]

Originally posted by BOOMER

If you really want to know... I was there. She is not a granny just yet.

Does anyone else know where this place is? Its been closed down for the last 10 years but its still well known in town, and I am not saying which town!

JoeA

[Craig 930 RS]

Are you IN the pic?

[RoninLB]

Casual Fridays

[CJFusco]

That is DISGUSTING.

[Overpaid Slacker]

And she thinks she looks Gooooooood, baby.

JP