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Hi folks

some nice piccies of Switzerland based PT-17 N921WS - she's nicknamed "Pearl of the Alps" - I met the mechanic (a good lady-friend's father) and we are working on a possibility to get me into that beauty for a flight soon... so wish me luck !

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Beautiful shots. She looks right at home in the Alps. I really like the shots with the grass strip.

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Bit slow for you Martin - and not enough cylinders in the 'right' configuration! :)

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Ah, but it's hard to beat in the "wind in yer face" department. Nice photos
Martin...beautiful country.

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Good Luck Martin!

Hope you get the flight. You'll have a blast!

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P.S. Thanks for the great pics.
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It looks like wires at the end of the runway!!

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