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People In The Air 17
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I like to show you another piece of avionic history.

The PH-NET (bearing the Royal Air Force (RAF) serial TJ347) is a Taylor Craft AOP Mk V ('Taylor Craft' is the manufacturer and 'AOP' stands for Air Observation Post, while 'Mk V' is the fifth version of this type Taylorcraft).

It's a light aircraft for three persons. The hull consists of a steel tube frame provided with a coating of linen cloth. The wings have wooden beams and are also lined with cloth. The plane was widely used for reconnaissance, but especially for artillery support and the end of WWII. The Germans were apprehensive when they saw this plane in the air and often have ceased fire with their artillery in order not to reveal their position. It flew with the 2nd Tactical Air Force CS (Communication Squadron) nearly 70 missions. It marched with the allied forces towards Germany until it was damaged by German fire. When is was repaired, the war was over. Now it belongs to the Dutch 'Wings to Victory' foundation, and it's stationed at Zeeland Airport. It was thoroughly restored, and it got back the original RAF camouflage scheme with the famous British roundels (rosettes).

This image was recently taken near Zeeland Airport, The Netherlands.

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::Jimbobedsel
09/25/15 8:34 PM GMT
Interesting info and a durn tootin' good shot, Mr. C. I would love to go for a ride. Love the beautiful sky you have for the background, too. Well done.
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::jerseygurl
09/25/15 8:59 PM GMT
That's quite a plane Cornelius and your narrative was most interesting - I love vintage aircraft and this one is really special in the role it had during the war - Splendid Capture!!!:-):-):-)!!!
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::Ramad
09/25/15 9:53 PM GMT
A beautiful little airplane very well photographed with your usual sharp focus and details Cornelius. Thanks for this and also for the detailed info.
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::tigger3
09/25/15 11:17 PM GMT
You once again really brought us a great image, excellent stop action, and so clear. Very well written narrative to go with it.
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.GIGIBL
09/25/15 11:19 PM GMT
Another great shot very well captured Cornelius.
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::trixxie17
09/26/15 1:00 AM GMT
Such a good shot Mr. c. - and I love being able to see the details on this important piece of aviation history. Excellent narrative as well.
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::photoeye68
09/26/15 3:03 AM GMT
Lovely photo. Thanks for sharing.
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.Dunstickin
09/26/15 7:43 AM GMT
**It's a light aircraft for three persons**

That must 'The Driver' and '2 back-seat drivers' eh! .. lol

Stunning detail throughout this composition!
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::heidlerr
09/26/15 2:07 PM GMT
This is a excellent capture of this great aircraft in flight. Very clear and detailed image and accompanying description. I like it very much.
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::mirto56
09/26/15 5:13 PM GMT
Glorious photo skills in the capture of this aircraft, Cornelius. Still loving your people in the air series. Fantastico!
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.susanlynn
09/28/15 1:51 PM GMT
Superb shot of this beautiful aircraft, Mr. C. I especially like the arrow pointing to the X painted on her. Wonderful information and it is great to know she was able to be repaired and flown again. Great history.
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.icedancer
09/30/15 4:16 PM GMT
Brilliant action shot - I see in full the passenger is looking out of the far window, maybe taking pictures. Excellent colours and detail - Bravo
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.ted3020
10/09/15 7:21 PM GMT
Nice photo and the history is even more important so we don't forget.
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